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 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | Oversized chaire tea caddy, Ofuke stoneware, Japan late 18th century |
 | Excellent Japanese Satsuma Vase with relief Bats - Shizan |
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 | An Edo Period Seto-guro Mino Tea Bowl |
 | Hiroshige and Kunisada Woodblock Print- Fashionable Genji Tsukuda 1853 |
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1910
item #1480987
(stock #8452i)
C.P.Sheffield
£240.00
£240.00
An Attractive Pair of Turquoise and Aubergine Glazed Vases. The ovoid body with flaring rim.
Kyoto Awaji, Japan Meiji Period. Height; 15.7 cm. Condition; usual glaze fritting to foot.
One vase is perfect the other has a glaze frit to the rim with an associated bruise 1.2 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1485606
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$240.00
$240.00
19th century lacquered boxwood netsuke of a horagai - a trumpet shell (Charonia Tritonis). These shells in Japan were often fitted with a mouthpiece on the thin end, and used as war trumpets. Beautifully carved netsuke in Japanese taste, muted lacquer colors with some wear exposing the wood underneath, tiny chipped areas along the ridge of the shell, excellent feel of age to the piece. Length 2.42 inches.
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$240.00
$240.00
This is a japanese antique indigo dye kasuri hemp kimono.It is in very good condition with no stains or damage.Size: Length: 143cm (56.2inch) Sleeve to Sleeve 122cm (48inch)
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$240.00
$240.00
Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s) unusual small Japanese keyaki (zelkova serrata - Japanese elm) wood box, its top inlaid with a metal fitting depicting a seated boy wearing flower decorated robe and having a look of melancholy on his face. I believe it represents Kikujido - the Chrysanthemum Boy - the Emperor’s favorite page, who was condemned to exile. The Emperor taught Kikujido a phrase by the Buddha to thank him for his loyalty...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1472637
(stock #8352)
C.P.Sheffield
£240.00
£240.00
A Pair of Imari Beakers.
Decorated in the typical palette on either side with a large vase of flowers.
Japanese C1700-20.
Height; 3 1/4" (8.3 cm).
Condition; excellent, one beaker with shallow flake in the unglazed foot
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$238.60
$238.60
This is a Japanese antique Boro Tattered Material a rare and hand-spun natural Shina-fu Linden fabric with dark brown. It is an rare old meiji period (1868-1911)fabric. It is a thick and rough. Shina-fu Linden is a deciduous tree native to northern temperate regions. Elm and linden cloth naturally turn darker brown as time passes, due to the tannin content in these tree fibers. There is dirt and repair marks. The rag that has been used many times and discolored is an art in itself...
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$236.40
$236.40
Children's furisode kimono made of traditional Japanese hand-painted Yuzen dyed silk.
The traditional and auspicious pattern of paulownia flowers and phoenixes is very beautiful.
There are very few thin stains, but there is no damage and it is in a very beautiful state overall.
There is also a design on the hem of the lining.It can be worn.
Size::Length::110m(43.3inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back::112cm(44inch)
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$233.40
$233.40
This is the part of the Rare indigo dye Katabira Ramie Kimono of the Edo period.
The part of the yuzen dye is sewn together.
It is not stained but has small holes.
size::Length 98cm(38.5inch) / Width 31cm(12.2inch)
2 pieces
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.60
$230.60
This is a Japanese antique katazome silk kimono of Meiji period（1868－1911）.
It is a very rare rice ear and sickle design.
There are light stains and fading on the collar and sleeves, but there is no noticeable damage. Wearing is also possible.Recommended for your collection.
Size::length:142cm / 55.9inch
Cuff to cuff, across the back: 124cm / 48.8inch
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
This is a child kimono dyed in Katazome Yuzen of the Meiji period. As for this, all the material is silk. The pattern is Amanohagoromo and Hiogi. As for this, people are patterns with the admiration for the Imperial Family. In the rear, "Semamori" (lucky charm) is attached.This has slight stain and fading, but does not stand out. Size 99cm x 77cm (38.9 "x 30.3")
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1485783
(stock #1082)
Dustieoo Antique
$230.00
$230.00
This Menuki has two hallmarks, “服部製(Hattori The Maker)” and “純銀(Solid Silver)”.
Size: 1.75 inches (45mm) long
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
This is Indigo dye Stripe cotton syonai-sashiko noragi Long vest textile of the Meiji era(1868-1912). The sashiko hand stitch is beautiful by very small width.The lining has a little discoloration. However, it is very good condition. It can enjoy both sides.
size:83cm (32.6" )
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
It is Japanese antique Edo-meiji indigo dye katazome silk nakagi-kimono.It does not have a stain.It has a damage on the back of the collar. There is the small part which I repaired at the back.However,They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.size:Length 136cm (53.5inch) sleeve to sleeve 132cm (51.9inch)
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
Fireman's hat from the Edo period. The outer fabric is dyed with vegetable indigo and has sashiko stitching. A dragon holding a jewel is hand-painted on the cotton lining. There are some small stains and holes, but nothing noticeable. Condition is good.Size:: Length: 62cm, hem width 85cm
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
This is suoh of samurai's hitatare full dress in Edo-meiji period (upper part). The material is hemp of the handspun & natural indigo dye.Textile seems to be hand spun and woven, and has soft touch. Since this was used from the Edo to the Meiji period, there are many fading and small holes as shown in the image.This is the family crest of kikusui. However, it is overall good. size:Length 80cm /31.4inch Width 170cm / 66.92inch
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
Japanese antique meisen ikat silk charming child kimono Pattern of Plover.It has a few thin stains. However, The stain does not stand out.It is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.size:Length 68cm (26.7inch) sleeve to sleeve 70cm (27.5inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1492
item #1490822
(stock #7505)
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$230.00
$230.00
Pair of Song Dynasty soy brown, Jian type bowls from the Dongzhang/Minho kiln in Fujian, recovered from the Lianjiang shipwreck. Good condition, no damage or repairs, there is some original kiln grit in the cavetto and a minor irregularity on the rim of one. D: 10cm/4in and H: 4.5cm/1.8in. May still be used in a tea ceremony.
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
This is Indigo dye cotton tsutsugaki furoshiki textile of the last part of Edo era(1800-1867).It is made of hand-spun and hand-woven and natural indigo dyed cotton. There is it sum slight small hall. However, it is very good condition. It consists of several sewing together.
size:118cm x 122cm (46.4" x 48.0")
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
Japanese antique katazome cotton thick child kimono pattern of kasuri & leaf.It has a few thin stains and damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.The lining is indigo dyeing cotton.size:Length 87cm (34.2inch) sleeve to sleeve 85cm (33.4inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1383634
Helen M Edwards
$230.00
$230.00
Height: 3.8 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 5.1 cm (2.1 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Antler bone netsuke of sea life; carved from the base of an antler; good condition
Width: 5.1 cm (2.1 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Antler bone netsuke of sea life; carved from the base of an antler; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900
item #1374222
(stock #10954)
Welcome To Another Century
$230.00
$230.00
Small serving dish of square, mokuzuke, of octagonal shape with two handles standing off the side. Thin light-colored stoneware covered with cream-colored glaze with fine crackle filled in the brown color from the foot to ¾ of the height. On top of the cream-colored glaze some iron-brown decorations of pine needle, plum blossom, cross hatch design and a mon-shaped design and a splash of green glaze with some blue in it. Inside a light textile structure impressed in the glaze...
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
This is a Japanese antique beautiful silk kinkoma gold embroidery fukusa iris family crest pattern red figured satinof a the edo era(1800－1867).
There are slight stain.
It has no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.
It is a very auspicious pattern, it makes it easy to decorate walls.
You it display it and Because this fabric is strong,Good for home decor,wall display,remaking materials such as the patchwork and You wear it and enjoy it.......
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
This is Japanese katazome & shibori Child kimono in Edo period(1800-1868).A very auspicious design of pine, bamboo and plum, a blessing for children. There is neither stain nor damage. It is very fine quality and a beautiful child kimono. size:Length:90cm (35.4inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:89cm (35inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1386390
Helen M Edwards
$230.00
$230.00
Height: 8 cm (3.1 in)
Width: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Japanese porcelain Hirado netsuke; in the form of a monkey Sambuca dancer; articulated head and tongue; good condition
Width: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
Japanese porcelain Hirado netsuke; in the form of a monkey Sambuca dancer; articulated head and tongue; good condition
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$230.00
$230.00
This is a long textile with attractive Japanese antique boro indigo fading cotton.
In the old days, it was a baby carrier.No damage.
Size:Length:302cm / 118.89inch Width:: 33cm / 12.9inch
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1800
item #1457792
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
18th century netsuke of a dog with its front paws on a large ball, all on a flat base. Strong early piece, wonderful face, beautiful wear and patina, a lot of compressed dust in crevices, of characteristic 18th century triangular section, old age lines. Height 1 7/16 inches.
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) Japanese bamboo wrist rest used by painters and calligraphers, with low relief carving of a blooming camellia branch. One narrow side edge is tapered, so it can be used as a tea scoop as well. Beautiful subtle piece, superb quality carving, warm patina, in excellent condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Size 4 3/8 x 1 15/16 inches.
A Fukagawa porcelain 8 7/8 inch soup bowl. Iris decoration from Chuji Fukagawa's own 19th century design book. Blue underglaze and red, yellow and gold overglaze enamel decoration. Mt. Fuji mark and Fukagawa Sei inside the foot ring. Late Meiji or early Taisho. Good condition. Priced for each soup bowl, there were five available in good condition when listed. We are happy to quote a group price or entertain an offer for all available pieces we have in this pattern.
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Early Showa period (1910s) Japanese mingei (Arts and Crafts) shallow copper box with enameled decoration of a spray of aoi (hollyhock) leaves with tendrils. Wonderful combination of uchidashi (hammered-out) and moriage (piled-up) techniques : metal was raised from the opposite side and raised surface was subsequently thickly enameled and fired. Beautiful work, cleverly textured surface, excellent patina, in perfect condition. Enameled green on the inside...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900
item #694710
(stock #0142)
William-Cozart, Inc.
$225.00
$225.00
Late 1800s
This Satsuma ware tea caddy is made in the shape of a lacquer natsume tea caddy for use in the tea ceremony as a container for powdered green tea. This shape is given this name because it resembles a natsume plum. It is glazed overall with a finely crackled clear glaze showing the buff-colored clay body beneath. Overglaze enamels decorate the top and sides with open and closed fan designs. The interiors of both the lid and container are glazed as is also the base...
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Early Showa period (1910s) Japanese mingei (Arts and Crafts) copper box with chased and enameled decoration of four flowers with leaves - I am sure it is possible to identify the flower species. Wonderful combination of uchidashi (hammered-out) and moriage (piled-up) techniques: metal was raised from the opposite side and raised surface was subsequently heavily enameled and fired...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1920
item #1424960
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s-1920s) netsuke of Kanon - the Boddhisattva of Compassion - standing on a base, her hands in front of her in praying attitude. Well carved, nicely etched design of a flowering bush with a butterfly on the back of her robe. Signed GEKKOKU on the bottom - the artist is listed on p. 400 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Height 2 3/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR
item #1419831
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Pair of 19th century Japanese sword menuki each depicting a pair of frolicking shishi in different attitudes. Nice design, bronze with gilding, overall in very good condition. Length 1 3/8 inches.
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) Japanese bamboo wrist rest used by painters and calligraphers, with low relief carving of blooming peony bush. Beautiful subtle piece, superb quality carving, rich warm patina, in excellent condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Size 6 13/16 x 2 1/2 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR
item #1406825
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late 18th to early 19th century tanto iron Japanese sword tsuba with four cutouts surrounded by gold inlaid scrolls. Great design, nice feel of age, some rusting, overall in good condition. Height 2 1/2 inches.
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late 19th century Japanese cloisonne kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) decorated on top with butterflies and various flowers, and bottom with central chrysanthemum and scrolling branches with leaves. Great detailed work, gilding to all exposed metal including wires (some wear). Wonderful piece in Japanese taste. Diameter 2.58 inches, height 0.77 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1837 VR
item #1419830
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Pair of early 19th century menuki - Japanese sword fittings - depicting water a shepherd boy playing flute leaning against a resting buffalo, and his basket by another resting animal. Did not photograph well. Great design and detailing (see the faces and ribs of the animals), beautiful dark patina, gilding and silvering. Length 1 inch.
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
19th century miniature Hirado porcelain sculpture of a reclining karako (Chinese boy) leaning on his right elbow. Excellent crisp modeling with incised details - see his superb dreamy face, well defined hands and clothing details. Unusual feature - the unglazed flat bottom is well incised with the continuation of the design. Beautiful glaze with numerous tiny bubbles giving it depth, in excellent condition (no chips, cracks or repairs), very pleasant to the touch...
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) Japanese bamboo wrist rest used by painters and calligraphers, with low relief carving of an iris flower about to bloom and cursively written poem. Beautiful subtle piece, superb quality carving, rich warm patina, in excellent condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Size 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900
item #1339655
(stock #3A119B)
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$225.00
$225.00
Japanese Cedar and Pine wood Writer's Box with Black Iron handle, hinges, and drawer pulls, Ca. early Meiji period, 19th C., 7" high, 11" deep front to back, 5 1/2" wide. Large open space under the hinged top is for storing Scholar's utensils. Push the small button on the side lock compartment to lift up the top. Two(2) drawers have black iron ring pulls. The condition is good, no damages. The black finish is original.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1434173
(stock #4608)
Hawkes, Asian Art
£225.00
£225.00
An Arita Export porcelain plate in Dutch ‘Kraak’ style. A plate with the same border is illustrated in the Impey Collection “Japanese Export Porcelain, Catalogue of the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Hotei Publishing, Amsterdam, 2002”, item 12. The border pattern shows a striking similarity to that used for V.O.C. orders produced at the Hikeoba and Sarugawa kilns. Circa 1680.
Approximately 22 cm diameter...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1479495
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
19th century netsuke carved out of burl wood, its natural shape resembling a mushroom or a reishi fungus (Fungus of Immortality. Very clever natural piece with practically no carving, superb patina, very pleasant to hold. Length 2.57 inches.
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$225.00
$225.00
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting a lively scene from Act 11 of "Chushingura e-kyodai" (Matching Pictures of Chushingura) dated 1859. "Chushingura" is also known as the "Tale of the Forty-seven Ronin." The seal of the publisher, Moriya Jihei, the censor seal, and the signature of the artist (signed "Toyokuni ga" in a red cartouche with yellow snow) are all located at the lower right...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #762925
(stock #L8J2japKylin)
June Hastings
$225.00
$225.00
A beautifully gold accented imari small dish from old Japan, detailed and profusely decorated with tendrils and flora with a well painted mythical Kylin; the contrast is simply stunning and well defined, condition is excellent and the enamels well preserved, minor glaze imperfection on the backside, but hardly worth mentioning save for accuracy sake, we date this beauty to the Meiji period pre-1900. Measurements: 10.16 cm diameter (4 inches)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1920
item #1471820
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late Meiji/Taisho (1890s-1910s) Japanese wooden nyoi - a Buddhist scepter made out of a branch with a natural knobby formation at its head. Nyoi, or Ruyi scepter is a traditional symbol of scholarship and transmission of knowledge. Wonderfully simple piece in Japanese taste, on a short side (usually nyoi are 12 inches or slightly longer), beautiful wear and patina. Comes with a box and wrapping cloth, paper label with inscription on the cover of the box, red seal and ink inscription on the insid...
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$225.00
$225.00
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) featuring a beauty serving tea to another beauty who is resting in a palanquin smoking a pipe from Act 6 of "Chushingura e-kyodai" (Matching Pictures of Chushingura) dated 1859. "Chushingura" is also known as the "Tale of the Forty-seven Ronin." The censor's seal and the seal of the publisher, Moriya Jihei, are at the lower left portion of the print. The signature of the artist (signed "Toyokuni ga" in a red cartouche w...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1476176
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
19th century cypress wood small okimono representing standing Daruma (founder of Zen Buddhism)
enveloped in his monastic robe dramatically billowing in the wind. The sculpture is skillfully carved out of Japanese cypress branch in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida Province with clever use of natural wood shape, structure and texture as elements of design. Excellently conveyed expression of extreme concentration on Daruma’s face, beautiful patina. Lengthy inscription in ink on t...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1448001
(stock #20210627-01)
Cliff Nunn - Antiques
$225.00
$225.00
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Offered is a set of three gorgeous 18th Century Japanese porcelain bowls with molded decoration to the inner sidewalls, and underglaze blue decoration inside the base and outside on the sides. A very similar bowl with nearly the same moldings (Object 254) appears in Volume IV of the Shibata Collection of the Kyushu Ceramic Museum in Saga Prefecture, Japan. That bowl has the same mark as appears on t...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Prehistorical
item #1481070
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Japanese Neolithic period magatama stone bead. Magatama are curved beads which first appeared in Japan during the Jomon period (circa 1000 BCE), and in Korea during the Prehistoric period, mainly in the Bronze Age and Neolithic. They are found in mounded tumulus graves as offerings to deities, and continued to be popular with the ruling elite throughout the Kofun Period, and are often romanticized as indicative of the Yamato Dynasty of Japan. It is believed that magatama were popularly worn as j...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #1254787
(stock #JHToyoWct)
June Hastings
$225.00
$225.00
Original Japanese kabuki actor color woodblock print by artist Toyohara Kunichika, 1835 – 1900. Beautifully framed and matted measuring 17" x 22", the print site size is 9.75" x 13.5". Any streaking is reflection from the glass. Print does not appear to have any condition issues.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1480571
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
19th century Edo period Japanese sword bronze kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with inlaid silver decoration of 2 cranes in flight. Wonderful design in Japanese taste, beautifully made piece, excellent crisp work with gilding to their claws, in great condition. Length 1.35 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #653905
(stock #FNJhagiPlate)
June Hastings
$225.00
$225.00
A beautiful example of a sweet meat or pastry dish used in the Japanese tea ceremony; the rich and heavy handed design adds color and depth, yet it is restrained for a pleasant afternoon cup of tea with a light snack. You can almost envision the ceremony with the open sliding doors overlooking the garden as you are being served. This dish measures 10.25” square x 1.75” deep.
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Unusual early 19th century Japanese cloisonne kogo (covered box for incense during tea ceremony) made in a shape of a clam shell and decorated with various flowers on the background of scrolling vines. Rims are silvered (some wear), white enamel background on the outside, blue enamel on the inside. Very pleasant finish with original pitting, rare and early object in terms of Japanese cloisonné, from the period of transition from Chinese to Japanese style. Great piece in Japanese taste. Length 3...
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s) unusual Japanese wooden box, its cover inlaid with a metal fitting depicting seated young Kintaro petting one of his companions - a hare - as he is about to give it a treat, and his huge axe behind him. According to a Japanese legend Kintaro (also known as Kintoki) was the child of the forest raised by the mountain witch Yama Uba, and possessed an extraordinary strength. Wood appears to be kurogaki (black persimmon), excellent metalwork with various patinas and ...
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Taisho period (1920s) Japanese pottery Bizen ware chaire (tea caddy for storing powdered green tea used in tea ceremony) with tapering body. Wonderful free potting, excellent play of colors on the surface, beautiful patina, very nice sandy particles in clay, impressed mark of the potter on the bottom. Later resin lid lined with silvery leaf paper on the inside. Comes with very well made shifuku (silk brocade storage bag). Great piece in excellent condition. Height with cover 3 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #867250
(stock #L8J2japTeaCa)
June Hastings
$225.00
$225.00
A very well painted and delightful Kutani tea caddy, perfect condition and has its original inner cap lid still intact also in perfect condition. It measures 11 cm (4.3 inches) high and dates pre-1920, circa 1912-15.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1486406
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
19th century netsuke in a shape of a sake cup made out of half of kurumi (walnut shell) with lacquered inside and silver floret shaped fitting with a loop for hanging. Very clever piece, beautiful warm patina, old stable crack lines, well done old kintsugi (gold lacquer) repair. Length 1.4 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1424028
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
19th century small marine material ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in the round with four arhat - the original disciples of the Buddha identifiable by their halos - in different attitudes. Wonderful carving, excellent detailing, pleasant patina, in great condition. Signed GYOKUICHI on the side - the artist is listed on p. 424 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Height 3/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1424029
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
19th century small marine material ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in the round with a bird in flight by a rock and blooming peony bush. Wonderful carving, excellent detailing, pleasant patina, in great condition. Signed GYOKUICHI on the side - the artist is listed on p. 424 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Height 3/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1458178
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$225.00
$225.00
Somewhat unusual late 19th century Japanese katsubera (shoehorn) with the handle section carved as 3 wise monkeys in their habitual "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” attitude: Mizaru covering his eyes, Kikazaru covering his ears, and Iwazaru covering his mouth. Wonderful work (see the rendition of their fur), clever functional design, beautiful patina, in great condition. Signed GYOKUSHO on the front - the artist appears to be the netsuke carver listed in NETSUKE by Neil Davey (p. 462...
