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Vintage Japanese Book of Noh Stage Essentials 1933
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Pre 1930 item# 1153403 (stock# 0082)
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This is a printed book of Noh costumes and accessories used on stage by Taro Fukami dated Showa 8 ( 1933). It begins with his preface and has colored illustrated 60 pages. There are some patina and slight stains, but all pictures are in good condition. This book will be great way to learn traditional Japanese Noh. 10.25" H x 7.5 " W x 0.25" Thick ( 26 cm H x 19.1 cm W x 0.6 cm Thick )
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Vintage Wooden Sign for Tea Room Made from Waterwhell
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Pre 1930 item# 1137612 (stock# 0079)
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This is a wooden Nure- gaku (Ita- gaku) , nure means wet, ita means wood, gaku means frame , and they are signs typically hung from the eaves outside tea houses ,this one is from 1930s. It has 2 kanji characters “ Cha In “ written in the cursive style, simply means steam from tea. Because Nure gaku is usually hung outside, wooden piece is required to be resistant from weathering, this wood was taken from an old waterwheel. Many times, they are made of Funa- ita, old wood from an old boat for sam ...click for details
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Antique Japanese Multi-Compartment Lacquered Box Jubako
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Pre 1910 item# 1101104 (stock# 0071)
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This is a Japanese wooden lacquer Jubako box dated late 1800s to early 1900s.
It comes in an original wooden case and has 2 opening in the front and back. Opening the front cover, it has multi-sectional containers stored and the back of the case has a container for water. Containers have rich, red and black glossy lacquer. It has very slight dents and chips, cover is also slightly warped, and outside case is damaged. Size of the case 8.5 " H x 9.6" W x 6.5 " Deep ( 21.6 cm H x ...click for details
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Vintage Japanese Bonseki A Set Miniature Landscapes
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Pre 1950 item# 1100369 (stock# 0070)
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Japanese Bonseki (Bonsetei) from mid. 1900s. Bonseki , (simply means tray-stones ) is the ancient Japanese art of creating miniature landscapes on black lacquer trays using white sand, pebbles, and small rocks. Small delicate tools are used in Bonseki , such as mist creating board (this special thin board and wedges, is used to create haze/mist on the mountains etc. ) spoons ( different shapes of spoons are used to create the sea shore, snow drifts and clouds ). Sieves are used to differentiate ...click for details
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Antique Japanese Samurai Armor Doll for Boy's Day
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Pre 1900 item# 1064769 (stock# 0062)
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A magnificent full set of display armor ( Yoroi ) from Edo for Boy’s day ( Tango no Sekku ) , May 5th . It is a day set aside during Golden Week to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. This suit consists of ( Kabuto ) helmet , ( Sode ) sleeves and ( Haidate ) thigh guards elaborately crafted of lacquered paper bound together with cord ties and they are decorated with wave patterns . The ( Do ) cuirass or breastplate , has an ornate floral hand painting . These ...click for details
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Vintage Japanese Buddhist Large Prayer Beads 25 Ft Long
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Pre 1930 item# 1063130 (stock# 0061)
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It is called Hyakuman pen ( Hyakuman ben) dated probably around 1930s , literally it means "One million times " referring to a metaphorically large number of times to pass the prayer beads around. This is powerfully effective ritual that helps people heal through cooperating with others.
This ritual originally started at Chion-in ,Chion temple in Kyoto.
The loop is about 25.8 Feet long ( Circumference ) and the number of beads is 1081 ( one must be extra) . 108 is afflicting passi ...click for details
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Vintage Japanese Wooden Sign for Tea Room
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Pre 1930 item# 1062736 (stock# 0060)
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This is a wooden Nure- gaku (Ita- gaku) , nure means wet, ita means wood, gaku means frame , and they are signs typically hung from the eaves outside tea houses ,this one is from 1930s.
It has 3 kanji characters “ Haru Ta Zo “ written in the cursive style, simply means place where there are many springs . Because Nure gaku is usually hung outside, wooden piece is required to be resistant from weathering, this wood was taken from an old waterwheel. Many times, they are made of Funa- ita, old woo ...click for details
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Vintage Japanese Wooden Carving Bamboo Motif
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Pre 1930 item# 1061639 (stock# 0056)
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This is a Kibori Kabekake , a solid dark hard wood wall hanging with carved bamboo trees raising straight with leaves in a beautiful gold finish , and dated around the 1930’s.
Bamboo is always a Japanese favorite art subject and there is much to enjoy about this simple beauty. It is signed “ Bunsen Fuji “ on the bottom and the cover of the box it comes in .
It comes with 2 hooks on top to hang easily and in the original wooden box. The box is worn especially the bottom of the box from the ...click for details
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Vintage Japanese Hair Ornament Maiko's Kanzashi
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Pre 1920 item# 1060142 (stock# E-0021)
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This is a large Bira Bira Kanzashi, a dangling hair ornament dated from the 1920's . They were typically worn as an adornment by maiko. They are decorated with the most auspicious motif of Japan , Sho- chiku - bai which are Japanese pine, bamboo, plum blossom and flying crane on top which indicates that this kanzashi is used for the new year and that is usually associated with celebrations . Details on the crane, pine needles, buds and petals of plum, all are done beautifully.
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