Fine example of an antique, circa 1900 Kris knife/dagger. Very impressive workmanship in this attractive knife; See photos for details. I find one chip in the handle and some small denting to the tip end of the scabbard. Both are minor problems and more then reflected in the price.
While these are lovely arrows I can not accurately date them so please consider them superb display items but not antiques. That being said, they are terrifically made. The shafts are perfectly straight. The feathers and points are both wrapped on with what looks like real sinew. The points are finely knapped and terrific examples. One has a tiny flake off of the tip which is only noticable on very close inspection (See last photo). This is really a neat pair.
Very impressive Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitora. Appears to be a gathering of daimyo. There is one seated that seems to be the authority figure but the rest are also all quite imposing, and some even on horseback that look to have just arrived. Most figures have blocks with their names. In the upper background are a myriad of banners showing many mon. This has been professionally framed. What is visible shows no damage and deep, strong coloring. I can not speak for the condition under the ...click for details
This offering is a finely made basket, I believe it is Papago. It has a unique star shaped rim woven into place at five points. No noticable damage, but does show its age. Maximum width including the rim is just under 15cm, not including the rim it is 12cm. A basket with character.
