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Christian praying in Japan, wooden sculpture Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Religious Artifacts: Christian: Pre 1900 item# 103711 (stock# J-121)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $380
A Christian praying,kneeling and hooded (a monk?) hands clasped together, held high near the chin.Japanese, very rare. late Edo era, 1830-1860, no gesso, no paint, carved plain, weathered cypress wood.

Japanese Buddha, gilt lacquer, Meiji era Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Religious Artifacts: Buddhist: Pre 1900 item# 103716 (stock# J-370)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $2,900
Seated Japanese Buddha with mandorla of swirling cloud motif on a tiered lotus pedastal. Buddha has a crystal "third eye," gilt wood, hands held in "jo-in mudra," absolutely perfect condition. circa 1890. height = 20" beautiful detail of face/expression, wonderful patina.

Pair Japanese IMARI porcelain VASES/19thC. Christies Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900 item# 103868 (stock# J-19)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $2,490, Lot #120, Christie's auction,5/8/01, Amsterdam
These Japanese IMARI matching baluster vases, circa 1890's are in absolutely perfect condition. Purchased @ Christie's in Amsterdam,(see Lot #120, Pg. 38, "Asian Ceramics and Works of Art," 8 May 2001.) Decorated with 4 shaped panels enclosing alternately a garden scene with song birds, and two dragons contesting the flaming pearl amidst clouds and foliage, enclosed by washed-blue bands below a dense foliate ground ro to the shoulder and the slightly flaring rim. Height is 10 ...click for details

Japanese O-Cha-Gama, for Tea Ceremony Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1920 item# 103872 (stock# J-20)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $690
This cast-iron hibachi base with kettle/circular handles and "kaki" or persimmon top lid (bronze) are the definition of "Shibui." Used to heat water for the tea ceremony, beautiful, yet totally functional. circa 1915.Height = 13" maximum diameter is 10.5"

Indian Sculpture of KRISHNA Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1900 item# 103876 (stock# O-41)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $660 Revised Price
Baby Krishna holding the "butterball," He (the God) can be identified as the supreme "Brahman" that Sambandan (child Saint of the Shaivite Sect) sought. Solid cast bronze with holes in ears and traces of cinabar. from Southern India, near Mamallapuram. Late 19th C. 5.25" high x 5.5"

Pair of SATSUMA BOWLS, Japanese Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware: Pre 1920 item# 103883 (stock# J-17)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $620
Pair of Japanese Satsuma BOWLS with underglaze colbalt blue MYTHICAL ANIMALS inside cavetto. There is a "kara shishi," or lion-dog in the center, a "kirin," a "ryu" or dragon and a "hoo" or phoenix (bird) All with real gold accent marks painted in straiteted lines inside. The exterior is a scrolling peony design with lappets above the footrim. Condition inside is very good, but there is a very small repair to the rim of the larger bowl which is shown in th ...click for details

Japanese IMARI porcelain BOWL Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1920 item# 103889 (stock# J-16)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $290 + SHIPPING/HANDLING
A refreshing IMARI BOWL from Japan with two cracks which have been repaired which is somewhat visible. The central motif is a potted flowering bonsai plant, with three cartouches of a goose inside an enclosure with bamboo and other trees. One goose or perhaps a fat duck is upended downwards in the water. These same cartouches are repeated 3 times on the outside of this childlike bowl. Beautiful wave design in underglaze blue inside/out framing the ducks. circa 1910-1920. Height is 4" with ...click for details

SIGNED Ikebana BASKET with org. box Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 103895 (stock# J-13)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 on consignment with inscribed wooden (Kiriwood) box from Sotheby's NYC, see below.
This IKEBANA BASKET is in ovoid form with a twisted loop handle woven in diagonal plait and is signed "Gyokkosai kore zo." It is in it's original kiriwood box "tomobako" with an insription and seal mark on the inside of lid. OFFERED @ Sotheby's, "Japanese Works of Art," New York, September 14, 1999, Lot 296, page 98.

SIGNED Japanese MORIKAGO basket Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 103898 (stock# J-12)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 on consignment, with inscribed kiriwood box from Sotheby's NYC, see below.
This stunning MORIKAGO,(fruit basket)looks almost new with a beautiful patina. Made by the second "best," ikebana basket artist at the turn of the century in Japan,it is of low circular form with basic twill plaiting, inscribed, "Shokosai kore zo," with a diameter of 16.12" Comes with the original kiriwood inscribed/seal marked box. circa pre 1920.

Japanese splint bamboo Ikebana BASKET Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 103899 (stock# J-11)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 SOLD to CA
Japanese Ikebana BASKET in a classic form with a wide collar. Beautiful patina but unfortunately this basket is damaged at the base (shown in photos) and two strips of bamboo have loosen from the base as well. Nice form, color but damage equals low price! Inset for flowers is not available. circa pre 1920, height is 11".

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