Jiangsu Pottery Jar Blue Over Raisin Glaze
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Pre 1900 item# 663015 (stock# 60-37)
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A rich variegated glaze elevates this 19th century Chinese storage jar above its past status as a household utility item. Its earthy appeal is a product of Jiangsu Province, where for centuries clay and expertise have combined to make both pottery and porcelain that earned the area a reputation as China's ceramics center. A blue glaze appears in a liberal dusting around the shoulder of the vessel, which then changes to purplish brown around the widest part and back to a subtle blue dusting t ...click for details
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Home Altar Box For Buddha Figure
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Pre 1910 item# 662167 (stock# 51-29)
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A carved wood altar to display a small Buddha figure, this late 19th/early 20th century piece from Shandong Province in China was referred to as a "Buddha house." A cover slipped down over the display area and was removed for special family devotions. A window carved into the cover allowed the figure inside to "see" and be seen. Two nicely carved and gilded dragons flank the Buddha display area. Pierced carvings of two more dragons on the sides of the altar allow the Buddha f ...click for details
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Japanese Ranma Seaside Cottage Scene
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Pre 1920 item# 647539 (stock# 62-32)
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Used as an interior transom over wide sliding doors, this early 20th century Japanese ranma was designed to allow light and air to pass through the open top section. The carved wood panel is gently curved along the top providing a nice effect within the rectangular frame. Black lacquer edging emphasizes the curve and reflects a bit of light. The carved scene is a charming Japanese house set within a grove of trees overlooking the sea, boats and snow-capped mountains in the distance. The ranma is ...click for details
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Japanese Ranma Coastal Scene
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Pre 1910 item# 634733 (stock# 62-27)
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This Japanese Meiji interior transom (ranma) is the perfect size for use as a decorative headboard. A tranquil seaside scene carved into the nicely grained wood shows cypress trees and a lighthouse in the foreground with small boats riding gentle waves in the distance. The panel is framed with a narrow black lacquered liner set within a dark red lacquered outer frame. Ranma were an integral part of the architecture of the old Japanese frame houses. The roofs of these houses were supported by pil ...click for details
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Japanese Uchikake Kimono Early 20th Century
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Pre 1920 item# 594452 (stock# 09-10)
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This Japanese silk uchikake, or outer kimono, has the effect of a dramatic painting, with gold clouds floating among sumptuous blooms spilling from a wheeled cart. Strong shades of blue, red and green are contrasted with delicate pastel flowering branches against a black silk faille background. Several Japanese textile techniques are used to achieve the spectacular effect. Gold elements are done both in couching, which involves wrapping gold around silk thread, and a technique called surikaku, w ...click for details
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