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NIPPON TO ART SWORDS OF JAPAN: The Walter A. Compton Collection. Published by the Japan Society, New York, 1976. Black cloth, in the original slipcase. This is one of the most important catalogs on Japanese sword blades ever issued. Printed in chromolithography on heavy rag paper. The Japanese Sword and Its Cultural Significance by Homma Junji. On This Exhibiton by K. Sato. Artistic Quality of the Japanese Sword by W. Compton. Characteristics of the Japanese Sword & Exhibition Catalogue by M. Ogawa. Statement of Appreciation by Compton. A superb collection of Tsuba, blades & Midare, Kozuka, Kogai & Menuki. With outline of blades, nomenclature, points of value, appreciation, history of the Japanese sword, shapes, identification of Japanese sword by its characteristics, Koshirae, Kodogu etc. The exhibition catalog draws upon over 100 examples, each well identified and explained. Explanation of tang form and file-marks, tempering & forging characteristics, engravings, signature, mountings & accessories. By and large the most valuable reference to any collector's library.
Authentic early 19thc Chinese leather box made to look like cinnabar. Untouched condition. Measures 7.5 d x 13 w x 4 inches high. Wonderful old patina, and sewn sides.
Antique Chinese display cabinet circa 1900. Excellent original condition. Measures 70.5 inches tall, 28 inches deep and 36 inches wide. Black exterior with simple gold line highlights, brilliant red interior. There is a single fixed shelf set 27.5 inches from the bottom leaving a 29 inches top distance. Two lights were added later. Fabulous for displaying large pieces of porcelain, sculpture, dolls, etc. The extra shelf seen in the photograph was set on a pair of brackets and is not part of the cabinet's structure. This is a very strong and sturdy cabinet. Purchased in the 1950's from a NYC Chinese porcelain dealer.
Chinese Tang style pair of pottery parrot form roof ornaments. Late Qing era. Each measures 11 inches high. Sancai glaze of green, brown, yellow and cream.
Pair of vintage Chinese oxblood lamps with blue and white landscape medallions on front and back. Excellent condition. Each lamp measures 28 inches high with 12 x 16 x 16 inch silk pagoda shades. The porcelain vases each measure 8 inches across and 14 inches high.