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Japanese, Taisho Period Satsuma Vase Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1930   item# 1199152 (stock# AJ-03-PG)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $195.00  In excellent condition, an attractive Taisho Period c. 1925-1928, signed Satsuma and bearing the Shimazu family mon. The front depicts noble women with children while the reverse is painted with lush hanging flowers. The shoulders bear gold gilt dragon faces. A classic Satsuma vase. Height 5", diameter 2.75". Japanese M1899 Army NCOs Saber Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Pre 1920   item# 1198014 (stock# MI-051-PE)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $345.00  A good example of the Japanese M1899 Saber for Army NCOs and Superior Privates as well as NCOs of the Kempi (Military Police). Steel hilted with both the back strap and wood grip checkered. The steel scabbard has a protruding lug on one side which engages the spring clip on the hilt. The metal of both the hilt and scabbard are blackened with blue beneath the black. The blade is in very good condition with no rust or damage and shows about 90% of the extra cost hamon. There is one dent in the scabb ...click for details 16th Century Japanese, Shingen Type Iron Tsuba Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1700   item# 1192410 (stock# AJ-08-MB)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $395.00  A well forged iron mokko shaped tsuba with a Centipede like inlay (Mukade Zogan) of alternating iron and brass staples. This technique produces a look that was much used by the Samurai of the period since the Centipede is sacred to Bishamon, (God of War) and therefore propitious for a warrior. Takeda Shingen (1521-1573) one of the most powerful warlords of the period particularly favored this design. In very good condition with only slight wear from use and age. Approximately 2.75" in di ...click for details Japanese, Meiji Period, Tonkotsu with Muso-zutzu Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900   item# 1185058 (stock# AJ-0-jccomp)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 SOLD, Thank Tou  A classic Mingei Tonkotsu, simply carved to hold tobacco. The Muso-zutzu or pipe case is suspended on a black silk cord with a fluted glass ojime and is also quietly understated in a brown woven style. Both in very good condition with the usual wear from use and age. Late 19th Century. Japanese Matchlock or Tanegashima Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1800   item# 1170233 (stock# MI-529-PA)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $2900.00  This very is a fine example of an antique Japanese matchlock musket. After introduction in the mid 16th Century, they were widely used in warfare but by the end of the 17th Century they became symbols of power. This example likely originates from a period when the degree of artistic adornment denoted a person of rank. A time when lords and high ranking Samurai participated in matches at shooting clubs rather than meeting on the field of battle. As is the case with most items associated with t ...click for details Japanese Regulation Army Parade Saber Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons: Pre 1940   item# 1155144 (stock# MI-1-MAS)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $325.00  According to Fuller and Gregory, "Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks", the Army Parade saber is believed to have been introduced in 1875 and production continued well into WWll. The back strap decoration on this sword suggests that it was carried by a Company Grade Officer. The D guard hilt is nicely pierced into two panels, one with two kadosakura blossoms and the other with one. The pommel cap is in the form of a fourteen petal chrysanthemum.The black horn hilt has the orig ...click for details An Unusual Satsuma Tri Pod Footed Covered Jar Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1900   item# 1096338 (stock# AJ-413-MB)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $900.00  Probably a late Edo Period, perhaps 1850-60, tripod footed, covered jar. While this interesting and attractive piece is unsigned, the cover rim and underside of the cover, along with the rim of the jar are unglazed suggesting an Edo attribution. In addition, the small crackle over a buff colored body seems to be characteristic of this period. The jar has nice symmetry and form with the upper shoulder bearng a green foliated band and at the apex of the shoulder, two grotesque or demon masks with ...click for details Japanese Ivory Netsuke of a Large Demon Face Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980   item# 1067884 (stock# AJ-09-AA)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $325.00  This large Demon face is very arresting. The carvers attention to detail in portraying the angry face with its open mouth and bulging eyes is an artistic accomplishment. A large, some what manju style netsuke in ivory with the carvers signature on the back. The scratch across the forehead does not detract from the attraction of the piece. 2.5"x 2". Mid 20th C. Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Oni. Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980   item# 1067110 (stock# AJ-1-AA)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $295.00  Depicting a creature from Japanese folk lore variously translated as demons, devils or trolls. They seem to be assigned responsibility for various events or actions for which there is no immediate, obvious explanation. Crafted in ivory with small horns, fangs and unkept hair, the carver has captured the essence of the Oni. This is further accented by the use of, inset hornbill and ebony eyes. The cord fastening device shown on the back is somewhat manju like. Signed. Size 1.75" x 1". ...click for details Japanese Okimono, Angry Mother Monkey Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono: Pre 1980   item# 1066901 (stock# AJ-691-GS)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $400.00  A finely carved Okimono depicting an angry mother monkey. Crouched with front paw raised in an attitude of protection, with young on her back and shoulders, the attention to detail is note worthy. Fruitwood with ebony inset eyes. Unsigned. Length 4.25" X Height 3.25". 1970's. Japanese, Meiji Period Kozuka Handle Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900   item# 1041433 (stock# AJ-831-CG)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 SOLD, Thank You  This handle is a classic Meiji Period work of art, depicting a Shi Shi at play among flowers. In browned copper, carved in high relief with gilt accents against a background of dots . One edge has a series of small dents but the handle is in good condition in all other respects. 19th C. 3.75" x .5" Japanese Vintage Ivory netsuke, Diakoku with Tray Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory: Pre 1930   item# 1032734 (stock# AJ-08-sea)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $350.00  An early 20th C ivory netsuke depicting Diakoku with his rice tray. Well carved with nice detail to face and garments. The ivory has a nice patina, with the honey yellow of age. Signed on the right foot with an inscription on the bottom of the tray. 1.25" x 1.25". Circa 1930 Japanese, Meiji Period Ivory Box Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory: Pre 1910   item# 1027083 (stock# AJ-081-MG)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $375.00  An antique elephant tusk ivory box, with the scrimshaw portrait of a sage. Signed by the artist. This delightful little box bears the signs of having been highly valued by a former Japanese owner, as evidenced by the gold highlighted repairs. Japanese aesthetic suggests that one does not attempt to hide a repair since if a piece is valued highly enough to merit a repair it should be reflected in gold highlight. Aside from the noted repair, in otherwise good condition. Age has supplied a pleasant ...click for details Japanese Ivory Okimono, Diakoku Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Ivory: Pre 1920   item# 1020646 (stock# AJ-001-scm)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $400.00  From the early 20th Century, a refined marine ivory carving of Diakoku, one of the seven Lucky Gods. Diakoku is the God of Wealth, Commerce and Trade as well as often considered the God of the Household where he is often found in the kitchen. Shown smiling and holding his golden mallet, one is drawn to the attention to detail not only in the features but also in the fall of the garments and their decoration. Nicely yellowed with age this is perfect in every way with the exception of one small c ...click for details Japanese, Meiji Period Cloisonne Cigarette Case Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Enamel: Pre 1920   item# 1007444 (stock# AJ-562-sa)  click for details CLARKE & CLARKE Art + Artifacts 425+516+9921 $495.00  A very attractive Japanese, Golden Era cloisonne cigarette case with a blue, writhing dragon against a white field. The interior is enameled in blue to create a complete statement. The brass or bronze case was originally silvered but that has worn away on the contact surfaces. While there is only minor cracking and mini chips from use, it seems that moisture has entered at the seams and created some discoloration at the edges. The elastic bands that retain the cigarettes in place are missing. A ...click for details pages:  1   2