 Far East Asian Art |
| Galerie Arnould & Arnould |
| SANAI FINE ART & ANTIQUES |
| Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art |
| The Kura |
| CARLA SUE GATSKE |
| Mastromauro Japanese art |
| Kodo Arts |
| 8tiger |
browse all dealers
in this category!
in this category!
AUCTIONS (3)
 | Chinese Album Leaf Scholar Painting, Dated 1860 |
 | Antique NYOI scepter (ruyi); natural rekishi shape. Late Edo |
 | Antique Japanese Nobori Banner, Samurai on Horse |
 | Japanese Lacquer Hand Towel Rack with Maki-e |
SALE PRICED
 | A Large Bizen Vase from Mid-Edo with Researcher Certification |
 | An Edo Period Takatori Kataguchi Bowl with Warabaiyū Glaze |
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1910
item #1442345
(stock #1)
Very nice example of Meiji Period (1868-1912) Nezumi Shino Ware Chawan for Tea Ceremony.
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
Diameter 12cm
Height 7cm
Weight 375g
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1910
item #1442335
(stock #1)
Rare Antique Japanese Shino bowl Chawan Old Shino Pottery for Tea Ceremony made during Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
Diameter 12.3cm
Height 6.4cm
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with wooden box
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
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...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
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...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
Antique Japanese scroll painting of Buddha Amitābha also known simply as Amida Buddha. Here he stands with each foot on a lotus blossom, floating on swirling clouds against a black void as he descents. His hands are in vitarka mudra, also known as Raikō gesture of welcoming souls to Paradise (Jōdō or Sukhavati in Sanskrit). Amitābha (which means Infinite or Immeasurable light) is much loved for his gentle wisdom and his all accepting nature...
This is a Japanese antique indigo dye silk Hand-painted dyeing child kimono.It is a very elegant and very beautiful children's kimono with hand-painted Yuzen dyeing and embroidery. It is a charming and elegant design of kaioke and chrysanthemums and peony...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1441502
(stock #4633)
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A fine Japanese porcelain plate, the centre painted with a pair of Ho-o birds perched on rocks amongst flowers. There are several versions of this design featuring different borders. This border is unusual, it features three Ming-style elephant headed dragons and a profusion of blooms. The back has a particularly delicate depiction of trailing blooms and an inner border of clouds. The mark is associated with the Old Kakiemon kiln, 1680’s.
Approximately 20.7cm diameter...
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A rare Japanese Sometsuke Mukozuke dish, the design of a partially folded fan taken directly from Chinese porcelain made especially for export to Japan during the late Ming Dynasty, Tianqi Period, 1621-1627. Modeled in the form of a partially unfolded fan and decorated with a figure on a riverbank, the river and a solitary boat before him. The naturalistic modeled back is plain and has three thickly potted circular feet...
This is a Japanese antique natural indigo dye cotton Excellent with rubbed and faded jacket of Indigo dye boro noragi patched and syonai-sashiko stitch Meiji (1868-1912).
This noragi can enjoy both sides.
Since this drifting object has been used and washed many times, it rubs well, and the indigo-dyed fading and the rubbing of cotton are very beautiful. Do patchwork and remake it to your favorite Boronoragi and enjoy...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1441179
(stock #2019-725)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Rectangular kobako in gold lacquer fundame. The cover represents in hiramaki-e a Japanese castle, surrounded by majestic pines. The decoration extends on the edges of the lid and on the sides of the box. The interior and bottom are in nashi-ji lacquer.
Japanese castles (shiro) are constructions mainly made of stone and wood. They are perched on stone headlands. Their appearance coincided with the beginning of Japanese feudalism...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900
item #1441149
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
Very rare antique Japanese cross and Buddha made of cast iron. Extremely unusual as most pieces at this time where in bronze. This is a secret object of the Kakure Kirishitan, "Hidden Christians", devoted Japanese members of the Catholic Church who went into hiding during the beginning of the Edo Period. Brought to Japan mostly by the Portuguese, the practice of Christianity was forbidden when Japan closed itself off to the world in the early 17th century...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
Antique Japanese tall ikebana basket for flower arranging. Woven of split bamboo of varying widths in an wild yet ordered pattern. The foot is woven of a finer bamboo twisted into a rope. The tall handle is made of beautifully gnarled wisteria branches.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 20" high x 9 3/4" wide
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 20" high x 9 3/4" wide
This is Edo period silk kinran, elephant and seahorse kaicyumono.
What is kaicyumono (things in your pocket or pocket, especially wallets and paper cases)
It's a very rare image pattern, and the metal fittings are auspicious seahorses. The silk cloth inside is kaiki. The child's gold is very gorgeous and beautiful.
Seahorses have the meaning of wishing for the prosperity of their descendants and are very auspicious.There is very little rubbing on the corners, There is a slight stain on the ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1440862
(stock #2019-689)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Suzuribako orned with a kakemono in glod and silver lacquer, cerned by plum blossoms in gold hira maki-e lacquer, green, silver and white, on a black lacquer background.
The inside of the lid is orned by a cloud sky in gold and silver lacque, on a hiramei-ji lacquer background (more or less dense gold flakes on a black background).
The inside of suzuribako presents a tray with a suteki (water bucket) with water melon decors, and a suzuri, (inkstone), the all laid on a hiramei-ji ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Inro and Sagemono : Pre 1900
item #1440861
(stock #2018-604)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Saya type Inrô, decorated with a landscape, waterfall and houses, in golden lacquer taka maki-e, kirigane, maki bokashi, brown lacquer and red lacquer on a black speckled hirameiji background.
On one side a house surrounded by a red fence in a landscape of rocks and pine trees is visible; the other shows in the foreground a building surrounded by pines and in the background a waterfall atop which can be found a house and behind that some mountains. More hills can be seen in the distance...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1440851
(stock #2019-682)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Kobako in gold and silver lacquer taka maki-e and hira maki-e, decorated with a yanagi (weeping willow) and flowering trees adjacent to a black and gold lacquer barrier. The barrier panels are decorated with regular geometric patterns in taka maki-e gold lacquer.
In Asia, the weeping willow is a tree that is often found in mythology. The city of the Willows, the Mou-yang-chen, in China, is the very place of immortality. In Lhasa, Tibet, the main sanctuary is located in the center o...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1440850
(stock #2019-685)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Round kobako forming a drum (taiko 太鼓) decorated with gold and silver lacquer pampres with mother of pearl inlay. Inside in nashi-ji lacquer.
Mon is composed of three tomoe.
Japan – Meiji (1868-1912)
Height : 5cm – Diameter : 11 cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1440847
(stock #2017-490)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Three turtles bronze incense burner.
In Japan, the turtle (kame) is considered a symbol of wisdom, stability and luck. Tradition has it that it brings protection and 10,000 years of happiness because of its longevity and the slowness of its movements. In the Taoist belief, the turtle symbolizes the world: its shell represents the sky, while its body represents the earth.
The use of incense was introduced in Japan at the same time as Buddhism. From the twelfth century onwards, ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1700
item #1440749
(stock #TRC210227)
A fine example of Edo period Kano painting, this generously proportioned hanging scroll illustrates a late autumn scene from the Japanese countryside over 300 years ago. The poem on the scroll reads:
Solitary, with the color, of nothingness
A close to autumn, on a ring of mountaintops
The painter, Minenobu Kano (1662 - 1708), was greatly admired by the Ienobu Tokugawa shogunate who eventually promoted him to the position of inner-court artist. As a result...
Solitary, with the color, of nothingness
A close to autumn, on a ring of mountaintops
The painter, Minenobu Kano (1662 - 1708), was greatly admired by the Ienobu Tokugawa shogunate who eventually promoted him to the position of inner-court artist. As a result...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1440538
(stock #J608)
Haruko Watanabe
Sold
Sold
Yuki-boshi (snow hat) made of weed and from Shonai region in Yamagata prefecture in Tohoku district. It is said it was worn by "matagi", a hunter. It has fragments of washi dyed with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for waterproof. The second half of the 19th to early 20th century. In good condition. 45cm x 50cm
A black Raku ceremonial tea bowl displaying an excellent patina bestowed by time. The light colored clay peeks through in areas giving this piece a unique feel. Though the box is signed by the artist known as Rakuen, details on this particular potter seem to be lost to time. Condition of the box and the look of the tea bowl suggest a date of produced sometime in late Edo to Meiji (100-200 year ago).
In excellent condition, this tea bowl is 4.3 inches in diameter at its widest point ...
In excellent condition, this tea bowl is 4.3 inches in diameter at its widest point ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1440284
(stock #2020-834)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Banko pottery teapot with polychrome birds decoration in relief on a natural background imitating a basketry resting on a saddle. Different birds decorate the edges of the teapot, the neck of one of them and the tail of another forming the passersby of the handle, a duck with outstretched wings and a large beak forming the spout.
Banko pottery is a type of Japanese pottery originating from Yokkaichi (Mie prefecture) in central Japan. Banko pottery has existed for 270 years, far bey...
The end of the Edo period omijyofu indido dye hemp kasuri child kimono of charming pattern of treasure.There is no stain. There are two small holes in the sleeve. , but they don't stand out.
It is a very delicate jyoufu hemp and is the best children's kimono. A hand-embroidered amulet is attached to the back. The silk waist straps on a white background are all original.
It was carefully communicated and stored. I recommend it to your collection.
Size:Length:165.5cm (25.7inch)/ Cuff to cuff,...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1440246
(stock #TRC210107)
In Asian folklore, the peach is said to represent long-life for mortals and immortality for the gods. According to legend, the moon goddess—a powerful alchemist—can make an elixir from peaches that grow in the garden of the western paradise with miraculous revitalizing properties. Here we have an exceptionally rare set of sake cups by Suwa Sozan, one of only 5 Imperial Court Artists from Meiji. Sozan spent his life perfecting techniques for celadon production first used in the Souther Song D...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1440212
(stock #2020-775)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Rectangular box in red lacquer and black highlights, with three drawers with floral decoration on one of the short sides. Adorned with dragon, kirin, chimera and baku in hiramaki-e, in multi-lobed reserves
The baku is a Japanese fantasy creature from Chinese folklore, whose name means "dream eater". He is credited with the ability to devour bad dreams and nightmares. It most often takes the form of an elephant and tiger chimera, although its appearance changes over time. In more mod...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute drawer handles. and the Warabite side handles. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery as well as hardened wooden nails. Full moon lock plates, Atari handle stoppers and drawer front corner hardware complete this beautiful chest.
Originally used as an all purpose storage chest in Japan, it would make an elegant sid...
Originally used as an all purpose storage chest in Japan, it would make an elegant sid...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Suzuribako (calligraphy writing box) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles on the lid and drawer front.
This box originally functioned as an essential instrument for storing writing paper, brushes, ink and the inkstone. Whether it was a merchant writing a customer receipt or a professional calligrapher writing a personal letter for a farmer, this box was always ready for duty.
This box originally functioned as an essential instrument for storing writing paper, brushes, ink and the inkstone. Whether it was a merchant writing a customer receipt or a professional calligrapher writing a personal letter for a farmer, this box was always ready for duty.
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Cha Tansu (tea chest) made of Sakuranoki (Cherry) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The body was constructed using Japanese Unique stylized four leaf clover cut-out design window allows natural light to showcase the interior shelf display. Upper four sliding doors opens to a spacious storage area. Below this to the upper left is a lift-out door behind which is more storage. Four multi-level shelves allowed for prominent viewing of seasonal and cultural decorations. Addit...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1439944
(stock #4630)
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A 17th century Japanese porcelain plate plate for the domestic market. Arita 1670 - 1690. A goose on a promontory next to a crashing wave.
d = 19.4 cm. Perfect condition
Please study the photographs.
Within the UK payment by bank transfer is preferred.
Customers resident in China must make arrangements to pay by International Bank Transfer in GBP, fees paid.
Please note that all purchases will be sent by registered mail and a signature will be required u...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1439885
(stock #4625)
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A Japanese Arita lobed dish decorated with a dragon descending from clouds, grasping the pearl of wisdom. The back with a fuku mark. The dish dates from 1750~1790. A similar design to Chinese examples of the Yongzheng period.
Approximately 14.4 cm diameter. Perfect condition.
Please study the photographs.
For new customers resident in China sadly I have to state that I am no longer prepared to accept payment by PayPal. I will accept payment only by bank to bank...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese bamboo Tsuki Kago Ikebana basket. Beautiful interwoven design of narrow and young bamboo with a. mature thick spit bamboo on each side angled as if it is pointing towards the sky and the moon. Use of mature and young bamboo representing the circle of life. Depicting a timeless Japanese cultural pastime of the autumn moon viewing. Low relief foot with a 3 slat star bottom. Unsigned.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 13 1/2" Wide by 13 1/4" High by 10" Dee...
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 13 1/2" Wide by 13 1/4" High by 10" Dee...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1800
item #1439528
(stock #2019-700)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Pair of folding screens with painted decoration on paper. The screens are made up of six leaves representing figures in a landscape decorated with pine trees and enhanced with gold leaf. On each of them is a cherry tree in bloom, indicating that the scene takes place in early spring.
On the first screen, several groups of figures, each holding a bunch of flowers in their hands, play and talk. On the fourth sheet, two young women sit and appear to be receiving flowers from a kneeling man's...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Okimono : Pre 1900
item #1439522
(stock #2020-831)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Group of three bronze rabbits with black patina, partially chiselled.
Two rabbits resting on their four legs, the third trained on its hind legs.
In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are designated by a single word: usagi. The hare occupies 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 old.
Japan - Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Small Rabbit: Length: 8 cm - Width:...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1439044
(stock #2019-728)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Kobako in gold lacquer fundame in the shape of two joined shells, the interior and the bottom in nashi-ji lacquer. One of the two shells has a hiramaki-e decoration of gold lacquer and mura nashi-ji on a black background. It represents a landscape lit by the diffuse light of the moon, crossed by a river and animated by mountains and a valley dotted with trees and thatched cottages. White lacquer highlights for the moon and red lacquer to represent the leaves of a maple
Much apprecia...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1837 VR
item #1439041
(stock #2018-617)
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold
Sold
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
On Hold
On Hold
Large Japanese early Meiji period sumi ink on paper scroll by calligrapher Ito Keishu (aka Ito Shinpei), who was active circa 1870s to 1890s. Signed and with three red seals. Paper mount and wood scroll ends.
The scroll measures 79” x 32 1/2" (painting size: 54 1/2" x 26”). Good intact condition with some rubbing and soiling evident. There is a small distressed area or repair to the paper mid-way down the scroll on the right side (see enlargement). The top mount has a few old paper r...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese bronze temple bell called Bonsho with a handle depicting diverging dragon heads called Ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nye to improve resonance of sound, two opposing Tsuki-za striking panels and a Mei-bun inscription of the bell's history.
Bonshō (Japanese: 梵鐘, Buddhist bells), also known as tsurigane (釣り鐘, hanging bells) or ōgane (大鐘, great bells) are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer and to de...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket in a free-form nest-like shape created using multi-layered 3/4" wide strips interwoven with rope made of woven bamboo. The voluminous handle was created using interwoven bamboo rope in an abstract style. Patina is in a natural smoke and chestnut color. Flat foot with a three star patterned base. Unsigned. It comes with a cylindrical metal water and flower vessel.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 22" High by 12" Diameter
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 22" High by 12" Diameter
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket in a barrel shape with dual double arm connected handle. The body is woven with multiple layered bamboo strips in a horizontal pattern which gives strength and tenacity to the piece as well as the symbolic nature of bamboo. The base is a bamboo rope foot with a star patterned bottom. Natural soot patina contrasted against chestnut brown highlights.
Early Meiji Era (1870-1880),br>
Dimensions: 17 1/2" High by 9" Diameter
Early Meiji Era (1870-1880),br>
Dimensions: 17 1/2" High by 9" Diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1438113
(stock #4620)
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
An early Japanese blue & white plate produced in Arita at the end of the seventeenth century. The centre features a roundel carefully painted with a vase of flowers on a verandah. The unusual vase perhaps based upon a Dutch example. The ‘Kraak’ style border after Chinese Ming design.
For a similar plate see ‘Ko-Imari Porcelain from the Collection of Oliver Impey, Barry Davies Oriental Art, 1997’ where it is noted that sherds of similar examples have been found at the Kakiemon kil...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1438059
(stock #20210125-01)
Note - please email me for more pictures for any items you are interested in - thanks!
Offered is a lovely 18th Century (circa 1770-1800) Japanese blue and white Arita porcelain nagazara (which translates roughly as "long dish") of squeezed rectangular form, painted entirely by hand with a marine view. This is entirely appropriate, as the purpose of such nagazara was to serve fish.
The reverse is decorated to the sides with small vignettes or glimpses of some of the same scener...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1437975
(stock #4614)
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A Japanese molded dish with a barbed rim. The centre with a dragon coiled around a tablet of calligraphy. The back has an apocryphal Ming reign mark for Chenghua. 4 spur mars. Circa 1780.
Approximately 22 cm diameter. There is a filled flake to the front edge at roughly 12 o’clock, otherwise fine.
Please study the photographs.
Within the UK payment by bank transfer is preferred.
Customers resident in China must make arrangements to pay by International ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1437974
(stock #4613)
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
An unusual 18th century Japanese porcelain dish with chidori and waves drawn in thick outline, the centre with a Tibetan Buddhist symbol. The V & A Museum, London, has an identical dish, FE.113-2006. Arita1770-1780.
21.7 cm. Diameter, perfect condition.
Please study the photographs.
Within the UK payment by bank transfer is preferred.
Customers resident in China must make arrangements to pay by International Bank Transfer in GBP, fees paid.
...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700
item #1437973
(stock #4612)
Hawkes, Asian Art
Sold
Sold
A Japanese porcelain plate decorated with a dignitary beneath a parasol, attended by his servant, in a garden. The cavetto is unusually decorated with a continuous landscape, a device not often encountered on Arita porcelain. The use of linear shading is reminiscent of Chinese “Master of the Rocks” style. Arita, circa 1680~1700.
The back is entirely plain with four spur marks within the foot-rim.
This is the remaining plate from a set of three.
Approximately 21...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900
item #1437768
A lot of 9 Japanese antique Buddhist temple Lotus leaves and blossoms. Made to be part of a Buddhist altar arrangement. The Lotus represents enlightenment blooming from out of the mud. Carved from wood and lacquered gold. Lotus petals are carved separately and joined. Each fitted with a custom metal stand.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Varies from 15 1/2" to 36 1/2" High
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Varies from 15 1/2" to 36 1/2" High
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Kansai Daiku Tansu (carpenter chest for tools and hardware) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. 14 drawers of various sizes used to store tools and hardware used by a Japanese wood craftsman. Japanese woodworking techniques used in making this chest include through mortise and tenon joinery and hardened wood nails. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles. Originates from the Kansai region of Japan.
Age: Early Meiji Era (...
Age: Early Meiji Era (...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Kururi Tansu (apothecary chest for herbs and medicine) made of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood and finished in a Negoro lacquer. 30 drawers each with an iron ring pull. It features two side carrying handles and a custom-made raised stand.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 9 7.8" Deep
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 9 7.8" Deep
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket in a bowl shape with a gnarled Wisteria handle. Clad in thick diagonal 1 3/4" slats with 2 supporting 1/2 bamboo stalk atop the basket measuring each 5" in length. Split bamboo rope foot. Wisteria handle features 4 appendages which harkens to a stylized dragon. Natural soot patina acquired over years of loving use and display.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 15" High by 10 1/2" Wide by 10" Deep
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 15" High by 10 1/2" Wide by 10" Deep
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Bamboo Ikebana basket with a natural robust soot patinated rich chestnut color. It features a twisted Bamboo rope base with diagonal cladded interwoven slats. The gnarled Wisteria branch handle evokes the feeling of a scholarly ancient Pine tree that symbolizes longevity. Its ovoid shape has a wide open mouth. An elegant main vessel for any Japanese flower arrangement or a stand alone sculptural centerpiece for any table or mantel.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Bamboo Ikebana basket in a Sea Urchin shell form with fine weave and two woven ring handles. Often incorporated into the art of flower arranging, it also doubles as a sculptural table centerpiece.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 11 1/2" High by 14" Diameter
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 11 1/2" High by 14" Diameter
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese large Taiko Drum with a Keyaki (Zelkova) wood body and strong leather ends. Beautiful rich deep sound when struck. All original hand forged iron hardware including the very large Taiko nails and the four carrying rings.
Age: Late Edo Era (1950-1860)
Dimensions: 30 1/4" Long by 26 1/2" Diameter.
Age: Late Edo Era (1950-1860)
Dimensions: 30 1/4" Long by 26 1/2" Diameter.
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
Lovely Gilt bronze incensor with raised chrysanthemum flowers and tripod feet in the form of chrysanthemum leaves. Reticulated cover for smoke. On the bottom is the incised signature of Kо̄sai Sano 佐野宏采, a favorite artisan of Emperor Hirohito's.
Age: Early 20th century
Size: 6"H x 4" Diameter
Size: 6"H x 4" Diameter
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese all Kiri (Paulownia) wood Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) with original hand forged iron hardware. Beautiful natural wood grain with a three dimensional texture. Side handles on both sections used for carrying from place to place.
Originally used as a storage chest for Japanese kimono, its contemporary function can be used as a dresser drawer, a linen chest or a pair of nightstands (space permitting).
Age: Mid Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: ...
Originally used as a storage chest for Japanese kimono, its contemporary function can be used as a dresser drawer, a linen chest or a pair of nightstands (space permitting).
Age: Mid Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1437082
(stock #0487)
Momoyama Gallery
Sold
Sold
Perfectly shaped Ko-Seto Chawan dating back to the mid Edo Period (1603-1868). The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical white, feldspatic Shino type glaze. It differs from the Mino Shino glaze by being glossier due to a higher ash content
The importance of this sublime tea bowl is underlined by the fact that it was equipped with a tailor made double box and by the fact that the box bears the attestation of a tea master who judged that this bowl was made during the Edo Pe...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) in a rare two section design made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with full moon style locking plates and Warabite handles. Two sliding doors open to a storage area where merchant books and business records were kept. Recessed side handles on the tops of each section.
Merchant chests provided two important key elements for the store owner. The first was its functionality as a chest to consolidate the shop...
Merchant chests provided two important key elements for the store owner. The first was its functionality as a chest to consolidate the shop...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of Keyaki (Zelkova), Hinoki (Cypress), Kaki (Persimmon) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware with burled Keyaki door panels and drawer fronts. Unique and natural thunder bolt-like grain pattern on the Hinoki wood frame. Side horizontal supports add strength and aesthetic beauty to the tansu. Inverted trapezoid shaped runners at the base of each sliding door.
Its original use was as a kitchen c...
Its original use was as a kitchen c...
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
An antique Japanese Ko Tansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with auspicious Paulownia leaf lock plates and Warabite handles. The original finish was done in a wiped Urushi lacquer technique for both the drawer fronts and the tansu body.
It was used in a wealthy Japanese home to store personal effects, ephemera, writing tools, and other miscellaneous sundries. In a modern home, it would make the perfe...
It was used in a wealthy Japanese home to store personal effects, ephemera, writing tools, and other miscellaneous sundries. In a modern home, it would make the perfe...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1436718
(stock #13371)
Haruko Watanabe
Sold
Sold
Han-gappa (short jacket) made of kuzdu-fu whose wefts are kudzu fiber and warps are cotton. Kudzu is one kind of leguminous plant. The collar is made of imported wool. Han-gappa made of kudzu-fu was worn in summer and other ones with lining was for winter. The design of the straps show it was made after Tenpo era (1830∼1844）in Edo period, according to the "Kinsei Fuzoku-shi" Buttons are made of the horn of the water buffalo. Kudzu-fu has been produced mainly in Kakegawa in Shizuoka prefectur...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1436151
Zentner Collection
Sold
Sold
Antique Japanese circular jingasa with a gradually pointed top. Textured to simulate leather and lacquered a bronze color with red and gold lacquer on the underside. The raised, carved lacquer kikusui (chrysanthemum and water) mon is covered in gold leaf. The Kikusui mon was used by Masashige Kusunoki, a samurai lord who helped overthrow the Kamakura Shogunate. Kusunoki was loyal to the Emperor Godaigo and was awarded the use of the Kiku mon which he personalized to create this Kikusui mon.
...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800
item #1436139
(stock #0486)
Momoyama Gallery
Sold
Sold
Slightly distorted cylinder shaped (hanzutsu) tea bowl made of fine, light, unrefined Mino clay, containining a little iron oxide. Shape and style make it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls. The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical black oniita engobe inside and outside - with the exception of the bottom - over which a white, feldspatic Shino glaze has been poured. Just the foot ring and its immediate surrounding was left unglazed. The decoration was scratched into the ...
