Japanese Find Pair Hand Painted Blue White Fuchin Scroll Weights

Japanese Meiji period fine pair of scroll weights decorated with shakudo and silver samurai figures. The weights fill solid and heavy. One of the weights has Japanese writing ( see i...

A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent households and were used widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu). The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a historical charm with a folky flair but appears modern at the same time. Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h. For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens...

This is a set of four antique Chinese Dali stone panels which depict wonderful landscape images. The stone is set in an ebonized panel frame. They look wo...

A six panel screen in black paint with overall gilt scrolled and carved and painted wood applied low relief decoration with some Mother-of-Pearl details. Scenes with pavilions and fi...

A beautiful and striking framed Asian tiger scroll painting featuring a regal tiger in the moonlight. This work is hand-painted with masterful brushstroke...

A good quality Chinese vintage double gourd scroll weight molded with scholars, court ladies and a small boy dating from the 20th century. The weight is formed in a mottled green res...

Hand painted scroll of moon and flower blossoms Will be shipped rolled up Size 28 x 72" open 28 x 3" rolled up.

Stunning Pair of early Meiji period Satsuma heavy gauge earthenware Rouleau Japanese Vases of Museum quality and generous proportions. These beautiful Satsuma-ware vases were made du...

Color on silk, Scroll head: Wood Image size: 420(W) x 1160(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 570(W) x 1930(H) [mm] Box size: 80(W) x 80(H) x 660(D) [mm] 900g Estimated packing size: 150(W) x ...

Large Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Scroll of Two Blue Cranes, Mid-20th Century Dimensions: Framed: 48" H × 37" W × 1.5" D Sight: 44" H × 32" W A striking hand-painted Chinese silk scroll...