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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606166
(stock #0058)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$45.00
$45.00
Album leaf depicting an antique textile fragment, issued ca. late 1800s
The artist skillfully illustrates the fabric dyeing techniques of stencil printing and tie-dyeing (shibori) using the woodblock print medium
Very good impression and color, centerfold, some thinning of paper on margins
Overall size: 9 ¾ x 14 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #606127
(stock #0045)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$45.00
$45.00
Sen Sha Fuda—Pilgrim’s temple charm placard, issued early 1900s
Produced by the Tokyo Nai Fuda Club, Very good impression and color, good condition, light center crease, light glue residue on verso
Overall size: 6 ¾ x 8 ¼ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #606126
(stock #0044)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$45.00
$45.00
Sen Sha Fuda—Pilgrim’s temple charm placard, issued early 1900s
Very good impression and color, light staining in margins, light staining on verso
Overall size: 6 ½ x 8 ½ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #606124
(stock #0043)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$45.00
$45.00
Sen Sha Fuda—Pilgrim’s temple charm placard, issued early 1900s
Five individual “fuda” pasted side by side on a backing
Very good impression, good condition
Overall size: 6 ¼ x 10 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606116
(stock #0039)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$50.00
$50.00
Various designs for textiles, issued late 1800s
Good impression and color, center fold, wrinkle to lower right corner, minor stain on center of upper margin, not backed
Album leaf: 9 ½ x 14 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606112
(stock #0037)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$75.00
$75.00
Design for woodblock print or a preliminary sketch for a painting, ca. mid 1800s
Ink on thin paper mounted on an old backing, centerfold, light toning, generally good condition
Shita-e: 10 ½ x 15 in. overall; drawing size: 9 ½ x 12 ½ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #606111
(stock #0036)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$60.00
$60.00
Illustration of ceremonial flower arrangements, issued early 1900s
Very good printing and color, very heavy paper with remnants of thin backing, very minor soiling overall
Overall size: 9 ½ x 14 ¼ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606109
(stock #0035)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$40.00
$40.00
Illustration of a sculpture of the Wind God from the Sanjusangendo in Kyoto, and a design of a lacquer box, issued ca. 1890
Good impression and condition
Album leaf: 9 ¼ x 12 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606108
(stock #0034)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$70.00
$70.00
Flowering branch in spring, issued ca. late 1800s
Very good impression and color, original album backing, center fold, minor wrinkling to lower corners Album leaf: 9 ¾ x 14 ½ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606107
(stock #0033)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$50.00
$50.00
Illustration of an early textile fragment, of the Tang Dynasty, Chinese, one of the Shosoin treasures, issued late 1800s
Very good printing (to simulate age and wear), color and condition
Overall size: 8 ¾ x 14 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1920
item #606105
(stock #0032)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$40.00
$40.00
Woodcutter pausing for a drink of sake, issued ca. early 1900s
Hirafuku Hyakusui was a noted painter and illustrator in Nihon-ga style, and was a professor at Tokyo School of Fine Arts and a member of Imperial Fine Arts Academy.
Publisher’s information on lower left with the number 21, good condition
Shikishiban: 9 ¼ x 9 ¼ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606092
(stock #0029)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$150.00
$150.00
Kabuki actor portrait of Ichimura Uzaiemon VIII, issued 1861
Signed Toyokuni Ga (Toyokuni III) on lower right, very good impression and color, repaired hole on upper left margin, light soiling and wear, penciled on verso (incorrectly), “Toyokuni II 1785-1864”
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606047
(stock #0026)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$300.00
$300.00
Five vignettes of designs by Hiroshige, probably issued the year of his death, 1858
Signed Hiroshige, good impression and color, small glue stains on upper corners, very minor wear, small mark on lower right corner, not backed.
Oban tate-e harimaze-e: 8 7/8 x 13 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606046
(stock #0025)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$125.00
$125.00
Yoshimori (1830-1884), pupil of Kuniyoshi
Scene depicting a bizarre tale about dolls, issued 1864
Two chuban size images that form one oban tate-e size print
Signed Yoshimori, title and publisher’s seal on right margin, aratame censor’s seal (1864), good impression and color, very minor wear, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¾ x 14 ½ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606044
(stock #0024)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$90.00
$90.00
Interior scene of a courtesan and attendants from the series “Junshoku Sanjuroku Kasen” issued 1881
Signed Toyohara Kunichika hitsu, dated Meiji 14 (1881), good impression and color, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 1/8 in. including margins
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #606042
(stock #0023)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$90.00
$90.00
Interior scene of three women in the Winter from the series “Junshoku Sanjuroku Kasen” issued 1881
Signed Toyohara Kunichika hitsu, dated Meiji 14 (1881), good impression and color, very light and even toning, full margins, minor creases to corners, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 7/8 x 14 ½ in. including margins
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1910
item #605842
(stock #0016)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$45.00
$45.00
Album leaf illustrating “antique” textile designs for Tang Dynasty China and later, printed ca. 1900
The characters beside each design describe the motif and type of fabric.
Very good impression and color, vertical center crease, minor wear, remnants of old backing.
Overall Size: 9 ¾ x 14 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1910
item #605839
(stock #0015)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$45.00
$45.00
Album leaf illustrating “antique” textile designs for Tang Dynasty China and later, printed ca. 1900
The characters beside each design describe the motif and type of fabric.
Very good impression and color, vertical center crease, minor wear, remnants of old backing.
Overall Size: 9 ¾ x 14 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #605819
(stock #0010)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$300.00
$300.00
Kunisada (1786-1864) collaborating with Hiroshige (1797-1858)
From the series: “Kannon Reigen Ki” (Account of the miracles of Kannon) issued 1859.The larger image by Kunisada depicts a miracle performed by Kannon...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #605816
(stock #0009)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$275.00
$275.00
Kunisada (1786-1864) collaborating with Hiroshige (1797-1858)
From the series: “Kannon Reigen Ki” (Account of the miracles of Kannon) issued 1860. Main image by Kunisada depicting the miracle occurance
Signed Toyokuni (III), publisher’s seal and censor’s seal on left margin, very good impression and color, very minor wear and light stains on the margins.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #605812
(stock #0008)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$300.00
$300.00
No. twelve from the series: “Ukiyo Juni Ka Getsu” (Twelve Months of the Floating World) issued 1890
Signed Gekko with artist’s seal, dated 1890 in a red cartouche on lower left, margins intact, fine impression and color, some wear and light creasing, very light soiling, not backed.
Oban yoko-e: 9 x 13 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #605808
(stock #0007)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$150.00
$150.00
From the series: “Twelve New Tales from the Miserable Storehouse” issued 1859
Two uncut horizontal chuban prints – numbers eleven and twelve on one oban leaf. The upper print depicts a warrior battling demon ghosts and the lower is a shrine scene.
Upper and lower prints are both signed Yoshitsuya in red cartouches with aratame and date seal to 1859, good impression, color and condition, remnants of recent hinge paper on upper corners, a new narrow line of old backing paper on ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #605806
(stock #0006)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$250.00
$250.00
Two Kabuki actors in a rather intense moment, issued ca. 1860
Published by Ise-ya Kanekichi, very good impression and color, light rubbing and slight wrinkling to edges, upper corners with small reinforcements, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¾ x 14 1/8 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1910
item #605725
(stock #0005)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$80.00
$80.00
Shini-e (memorial portrait) of the Kabuki actor Kikugoro, issued 1903
The actor died at age 60. He is shown holding a Buddhist sutra and his “death poem” in is cursive script above his head.
Signed Utagawa Toyosai, dated: 1903, fine impression and color, left margin slightly trimmed, small brown spot above sutra page, original paper backing possibly from time of issue.
Oban tate-e: 9 ½ x 14 in.
Zentner Collection
$975.00
$975.00
Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "100 Aspects of the Moon" series.
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$225.00
$225.00
Japanese woodblock print depicting an actor portraying a samurai by Kuniteru II (1829-1874), published by Daikokuya Heikichi (Shojudo) in 1867. The paper measures about 14 5/8"V x 10 1/4"H. The print is in very good overall condition with good impression quality and color. There are lacquer highlights in the black areas and mica at the top. There is an ample margin on the left and top. The paper is fine, the print is not backed, and the image is clearly visible on the reverse...
Oriental Treasure Box
$950.00
$950.00
Japanese Edo Period carved wooden mini KANNON and attendants. The carved and painted KANNON, attendants (8) and hillside are beautifully done with great detail and expression. The hillside measures 9 1/2" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep. There are suppose to be 12 attendants but only 8 remain.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1920
item #444274
(stock #lot109)
Hu's Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Description: A fine Japanese bamboo arm rest carving with motif of the legend story-Damo crossing river by a single branch of reeds. With light brownish patina, this brush rest was carved by a mature bamboo carver whose inscription was left with the motif.
Date: 19th Century
Length: 18.5cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #419845
(stock #BB-015)
The Moon Through a Crumbling Window.
(Hasou no Tsuki).
Printed: 1st day. 2nd month. 1886.
Engraver: Yamamoto.
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Yoshitoshi no in.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Format: Oban tate-e: H.13 x W. 8.75".
Condition: Good Impression & Colors. Light soiling to bottom of print. Retains album backing. Margins trimmed, and left margin covered by album attachment...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #419806
(stock #BB-009)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: “Kyoudou Risshiki” (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition), Fujiwara Arihira Walking in the Rain. Text by Eisai. No...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #419804
(stock #BB-006)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: Musha-e (Warrior print); “Yoshitoshi Musha Burui” (Yoshitoshi’s Courageous Warriors): Young Hino Wakamaru (after revenging his father’s death) and the
“yamabushi” (mountain priest) escaping from Sado Island”, #14 in this series of 33.
Signature: “Yoshitoshi hitsu” (from the brush of Yoshitoshi).
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Engraver: Horikou Muneoka.
Publisher: Tsunajima Kanekichi.
Date: Meiji 18 (1885.)
Format: oban tate-e...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #419801
(stock #BB-004)
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861).
Subject: Mitate-e; “Eikyoudai Mitate Sanjuu Boku Kuisen”
(Mirror Selections of 30 Trees & Flowers).
Signature: “ichiyuusai Kuniyoshi ga”.
Artist Seal: “kiri” (paulownia).
Nanushi Censor Seal: “watari” (Watanabe Jiemon).
Publisher: Joushuu-ya Kinzou.
Date: ca...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #419800
(stock #BB-003)
Utagawa Kunisada [Toyokuni III] (1786-1864).
Subject: Yakusha-e, Kabuki actor print; Kawarazaki Gonjurou (stage name of Ichikawa Danjurou IX [1838-1903] from 9/1852 to 2/1869).Signature: “ki-o Toyokuni ga” in red toshidama cartouche.
Engraver Seal: Yokogawa.
Censor Seal: “aratame” (examined), year of the cock (1861) 9th month.
Publisher: Yamaguchi-ya Toubei.
Date: 1861.
Format: oban tate-e, H.13.75 x W.9".
Comments: “kirazuri” mica powder giving sheen to dark blue background o...
Japanese Candle Stand, shokudai, made of lacquered wood. H.43cm(17") x Base Diameter 10cm(4"). Mid-late 19th century.Will include 2 "warosoku" (Japanese tapered candles with hole in base.)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #411699
(stock #BB-002)
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861).
Subject: Yakusha-e (kabuki actor print), Iwai Tojaku (1776-1847) as Osode.
Signature: ichiyuusai Kuniyoshi-ga.
Publisher: Joushuu-ya Kinzou.
Date: ca...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #411695
(stock #BB-008)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892.
Title: The Moon of Ogurusu in Yamashiro (yamashiro ogurusu no tsuki).
Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
(tsuki hyaku shi).
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Artist's Seal: Taiso.
Engraver's Seal: Enkatsu.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Date: Meiji 19 (1886), 2nd month, 1st day.
Format: oban tate-e, (Image) H.13 x W.8.875".
Condition: Very good colors and impression...
This folk weaving loom for straw mats, ropes, and the like, was a common feature in rural Japanese homes. Made of heavy keyaki wood frame and base, this "mushirobata oriki" also has a roughly hewn top crosspiece with a natural curve.
H. 131cm(51.5") x W. 147cm(58") x D.(base) 46cm(18"). Late Edo to Early Meiji Era.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #392469
(stock #U180861576)
Oriental Treasure Box
$395.00
$395.00
Japanese Meiji Period woodblock print of a BIJIN by Chikanobu. Dated Meiji 29, or 1897. Fine color and impression. The print measures 9 3/4" wide by 14 5/8" tall.
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$550.00
$550.00
Japanese woodblock print quadriptych (four panels) by Osaka actor Yoshitaki (1841-1899) dating circa 1860's. Each panel features an actor standing against an embossed, checkered background. The black ink signature of the artist is in the lower section of each panel. Each chuban sized sheet measures 9 1/2"V x 6 7/8"H. Excellent color with extensive gauffrage and lacquered highlights. The panels are trimmed and Japanese mulberry paper album backed...
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$175.00
$175.00
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Kunisada II (1823-1880) depicting the actors Seki Sanjuro III and Ichikawa Danzo in the role of old barefoot monks holding fans. Published by Tsutaya Kichizo 9/1862. The cartouches at the upper left and upper right bear the names of the actors. The signature of the artist, publisher's seal and censor's seal are located at the lower right. Measures 14" x 9 3/8". This print is the center panel from a triptych which can be found in its complete form on th...
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$175.00
$175.00
An actor in street attire standing in front of a row of shops and tea houses by Osaka artist Sadahiro (active 1830-1851) dating circa 1845. A pupil of Kunisada, Sadahiro's woodblock prints were published in Osaka in the 1830's and 1840's. The seal of the publisher Iseya Sensaburo appears on the actor's head. The artist's signature is in black ink at the lower left. Exceptional color and impression with lacquer highlights on the edge of the inner kimono and mica in the background. Chuban-siz...
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$275.00
$275.00
Japanese woodblock print of a beauty and child from a series depicting powerful individuals by Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) published by Hayashiya in 7/1852. The image is signed at the right side "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga" (used circa 1850) within a gourd shaped cartouche. The red Yoshi Kiri seal is beneath the signature. Vertical oban size measuring 14 1/2"V x 9 5/4"H. Fair impression quality. Very good overall condition with minor soiling. The print is not backed and the image and baren m...
Asian Art By Kyoko
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Old Japanese teppo (pistol) style candle holders which appear to be made from old pieces. Each piece is 21 inches long and quite heavy. These will probably work well along the wall of a country style room.
Asian Art By Kyoko
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Japanese one-piece tree trunk heavy wood stand, almost big enough to display a life size statue. 23" x 23" x 23" in triangle, 2 1/2" to 3" thick. It will be great to show off armors, flower arrangements, bonsai or your treasures (tall?).
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$250.00
$250.00
An actor portraying a samurai admiring himself in a mirror in a scene from the kabuki theater by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada). Signed "by special request of the publisher." Published by Kinjudo between 1847-48. Standard "oban" size panels measuring roughly 15"V x 10"H. Possibly from a triptych. Excellent color with vibrant yellow and green in the background. Good overall condition with no tape stains, toning or tears. The baren marks and image are clearly visible on the back. Not...
The Kura
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A magnificent stand of root wood writhing upward to a flattened cluster, a perfect example of the Japanese esteem for things natural enclosed in a period custom made wooden storage box. It is 48 cm (19 inches) tall and in overall excellent condition. Perfect for elevating a koro incense burner or tiny bonsai.
The aesthetic of the scholar studio is embodied in an acute appreciation for representations of the natural world in any form; from the subject of a painting in the alcove to the t...
The aesthetic of the scholar studio is embodied in an acute appreciation for representations of the natural world in any form; from the subject of a painting in the alcove to the t...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1489924
(stock #1-1429)
Mask of the traditional Noh theater representing the character of Obeshimi. Wood, with polychrome painting meant to enhance the features of the face. Japan, end of 19th century. Height: 20.2 cm. A few chips onthe painting, obvious signs of great age, otherwise good condition. NOTE: Obeshimi is used for Noh plays featuring "tengu", mythical demons that defy Buddhist law.
The Kura
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A startling find! A Horned Demon mask dating from the Nanboku-cho to earlier Muromachi eras (14th to 15th centuries) carved from a single block of wood and enclosed in an ancient kiri-wood box. The visage would have once sported a lower jaw, likely suspended by chord, which is no longer extant. It is 21 x 15 x 9 cm (8-1/4 x 6 x 3-13/4 inches) and is in overall fine condition, exuding a great sense of age.
Oni Masks: Oni are a type of horned demon or ogre in Japanese folklore. They are ...
Oni Masks: Oni are a type of horned demon or ogre in Japanese folklore. They are ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1471910
(stock #2022-1077)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Wooden sculpture of a hare with coral eyes.
In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are designated by a single word: usagi. The hare has an important place in Japanese legends and superstitions. Like many other animals, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and become blue at five hundred years.
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 7.28 in. (18.5 cm) - width: 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) - depth: 13.58 in. (34.5 cm)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1471332
(stock #J732)
Haruko Watanabe
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Ema, a wooden pictorial offering on which writing one's wishes. This one is rare one with miniature iron swords which belong to Fudo Myoo (Cetaka). It has writings, "Fudo Myoo", " Ohshu, Sukagawa Nakamachi". It is the place in Fukushima prefecture in Tohoku district. In good condition. The first half of the 19th century. L:47cm, W:28cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1470157
(stock #1-1334)
Noh theater mask, with a vivid fierce expression, representing the character of Otobide. Wood, painted in gold, silver, black and red to enhance the mask features. Japan, 19th century. Height: 21.2 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Old accidents and restorations, otherwise good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1837 VR
item #1464765
(stock #1-1313)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€650.00
€650.00
Noh theater mask, representing the character of Shintai, a youthful deity, with a rather soft expression. The mask is signed (see pictures). Painted wood, with metal eyes. Japan, Edo period early 19th century. Height: 21 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Slight abrasion on the painting in some areas, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1920
item #1455933
(stock #2021-950)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Wooden toad with long legs.
In the Japanese bestiary, the toad has a special place, carrying positive values. Both the toad and the frog, called kaeru (蛙) return every year and regardless of the distance to the pond where they were born. The word kaeru is a synonym for "coming home". It is the protective animal for travelers and the symbol of hospitality. Its effigy is present on door hammers or gongs placed at the entrance of some houses and hotels.
The toad also has the power to attract...
Zentner Collection
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An antique Japanese temple carving of a flying dragon protecting a sacred Hoju while flying through the tumultuous clouds. Hand carved from one solid piece of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Beautiful three dimensional high relief detail.
Age: Edo Period, circa pre 1850s)
Dimensions: 53 1/4" Wide by 26 1/4" High by 5 1/2" Deep
Age: Edo Period, circa pre 1850s)
Dimensions: 53 1/4" Wide by 26 1/4" High by 5 1/2" Deep
Zentner Collection
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A rare antique Japanese temple carving of a mythical sea turtle swimming among the rough ocean waves. Hand carved from one solid piece of Kuwanoki (Mulberry) wood, its three dimensional deep relief was carved on both sides. With large wisps of sea algae trailing on the back of its shell, the Kame (turtle) is a Japanese symbol of longevity signifying 10,000 years of long life. Fine detail and craftsmanship are evident especially in the claws, the scales and its head.
Age: Edo Period (...
Age: Edo Period (...
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese jizai-kagi in the form of swirling clouds. In a Japanese home, water in a kettle or pot is heated over an irori (sunken hearth). The jizai hook hangs from a strong ceiling beam. From this, a long device is suspended with a hook on the end that can be adjusted up or down by moving the jizai-kagi. Often these are carved in the form of a fish. This unusual jizai-kagi is carved of kayaki (zelkova elm) wood with a dark patina from hearth smoke. Mounted on a custom metal stand.
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Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese wood carving of a pair of celestial maidens. From the group of heavenly beings known as Tennin in Japan, these beautiful female figures, Tennyo, or Apsaras, are similar counter parts to the western angel. These crowned women, floating in intricately carved swirling clouds, represent heavenly attendants of the Buddhist realm.
With custom metal stand
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Total size with stand: 5 3/4" high x 9 1/2" wide x ...
With custom metal stand
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Total size with stand: 5 3/4" high x 9 1/2" wide x ...
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese jizai-kagi in the form of a whale. In a Japanese home, water in a kettle or pot is heated over an irori (sunken hearth). The jizai hook hangs from a strong ceiling beam. From this, a long device is suspended with a hook on the end that can be adjusted up or down by moving the jizai-kagi. Often these are carved in the form of a fish. This unusual jizai-kagi is carved of kayaki (zelkova elm) wood with traces of black lacquer and patina from hearth smoke. A portion of it's...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #1422873
(stock #04182020A)
Oldbailey Antiques
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This is a strong, first edition, first state woodblock print,1849-1850, with clear lines and strong colors.The visible part of the image itself measures 9-1/2" X 14". Examples can be found in the British Museum as well as the Tokyo Museum. Not examined outside the frame, so I cannot state whether the print has been trimmed, or the extent of any foxing, damage, etc. It does not appear to have been glued down inside the frame, but I can't be sure. The following description is taken from the catalo...
Bust portrait of an unidentified actor in the role of a half-naked samurai from a series titled "Mirror of Good and Evil Spirits" by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), published by Tsunoi in 4/1868. Paper size: 14" x 9 3/8". The print is a fine impression with very fresh color. The wood grain is plainly evident in the background and there are mica highlights. The left margin is trimmed. Thin Japanese album paper backing, but the image can be clearly seen on the reverse and there is no tape or...
