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Shibui Art. Fine Japanese and Chinese Works of Art

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Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art (14)

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".

Japanese splint bamboo IKEBANA Basket Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 103900 (stock# J-15)
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Japanese splint bamboo IKEBANA BASKET with a bamboo inset, woven in an open mesh pattern. Some damage to the base. Circa 1918, height is 11"

Two Shinto Gods, Daikoku & Ebisu, Japanese, Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1900 item# 192168 (stock# J-1010)
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Two Japanese Shinto Gods, Ebisu with this fish under his left arm, he represents the daily food and Daikoku, happy God of wealth hr holds his magic hammer which, when struck, will produce anything wished for. He is standing on rice bags and together with Ebisu they symbolize food (rice and fish) and therefore wealth. Images of these two Gods together are often displayed in the show window of small shops or small eating places in Japan. Carved wood, the color is much darker than shown in the phot ...click for details

Japanese Wood/Lacquer DHARUMA MOLD SCULPTURE Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 192667 (stock# J-1014)
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Rare, unusual large (16" in height x 15 inch diameter)Japanese WOOD and LACQUER DHARUMA HEAD BUDDHIST SCULPTURE. This was made as a MOLD for making large paper mache Dharuma heads. These paper mache heads were then painted red, white and black. One of the white eyes would be filled in with black by the owner of the new paper mache head, and a wish was made. When the wish came true, (assuming you didn't tell anyone what the wish was), you would then fill in the other eye with black. This ...click for details

Japanese porcelain DAIKOKU Statue, KUTANI Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1900 item# 196607 (stock# J-1000)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 SOLD, thanks Reno, NV!
Japanese DAIKOKU-sama,a Japanese God of Wealth with his magic hammer that makes all wishes possible; standing on two rice bags. KUTANI impressed circular kiln mark on base,(see enlargement #5) all covered in a white glaze. Condition is good, except for 2.5" kiln crack (on the left rice bag (see enlargement# 4 ) Height is 14.25 inches in height. Circa 1870-1890.

Japanese "Yokogi," wooden CARP "Koi" Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 257413 (stock# J-1040)
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LARGE Japanese "Yokogi," (used to hang pots over an inside fire to cook food)in the shape of a large CARP, (Koi) fashioned from wood. Condition is good. Dimensions are 42 inches long, the tail is 10" wide and the circumference around the body is 25 inches! Circa 1900-1920.

Two Japanese "Tobacco" PIPES Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 356190 (stock# J-0908)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 $90 for two or $50 for one
Japanese "Tobacco," PIPES made from bamboo for the stem and brass fitting for the bowl and mouth piece. Good condition, (they work)Length is 8.25 inches. Circa: 1900-1920.

PAIR of Japanese Wooden FISH, "Koi" Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 357558 (stock# J-68)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (541) 764-5285 Sold to Hawaii. Thank you!
Pair of Japanese wooden lacquered CARP (Fish) or "Koi," originally used to hang kitchen pots on hooks around the hearth. These decorative, ornamental fish are realistically carved with scales and curved lips on the mouths, and beautifully lacquered.Dimensions:each fish is 10 inches in length, x 6.5 in width x 4 inches in depth. Circa: 1912-1926. Condition is excellent.

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