1930's Japanese Plique a Jour Cloisonne Enamel Shippo Vase with Butterfly
It is 6 inches (15.3 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.
It has faint hairline cracks, tarnished metal and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Signed wood Noh mask, 'Beshimi'used for Noh plays featuring mythical demons that defy Buddhist Law. Ca. 1920. 22cm tall x 17cm wide. Some peeling but no cracks or chips. Ask for shipping quote.
The cabinet is solidly constructed with planks of resinous wood probably Hinoki (a variety of cypress), it is reinforced with artistically forged and cut fittings in the purest Japanese spirit, it has 3 locks which is exceptional, the main side with key, that of the upper part of the door also with key and secret sliding system and that of the lower part simply with secret system. This type of chest was used, it is said, by ship captains...
JIZO EMA
Votive Japanese folk art piece of worshipper’s wooden tablet offered for the shrine, so-called ‘Ema’ (lit...
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY SCROLL
Unique hanging scroll arranged with some waste papers used for calligraphy practice pasted together, Meiji period, Japan, 44 x 235 cm (17.32 x 92.51in)
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A 19th century Bronze incense burner int eh shape of a burning Buddhist jewel supported on five legs of curling smoke tendrils, alternating with five looping handles. It is 20 cm (8 inches) tall to the finial, and in excellent condition.
Japanese antique Baku carving for temple. The mythical creature, part lion, part elephant with clouds represents the beast that devours dreams. Carved from one solid piece of sugi (cryptomeria) wood.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 52 1/2" long x 9" high
Japanese antique fu-dog carving for temple. Also called a shishi, the mythical creature is shown here with blossoming peonies. The shishi and peony together is called Karajishi in which the ferocious beast is tempered by the beautiful queen of flowers, Yin and Yang. Carved from one solid piece of sugi (cryptomeria) wood.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 52 1/2" long x 9" high
A good, small Japanese cloisonné vase. The alternating dragon and phoenix chevron panels symbolize harmony and balance. Lots of engaging, balanced color. Sparkling goldstone embellishment technique demonstrated in backgrounds below the shoulder and in decorative details around the waisted neck. Ginbari (enamel over silver foil) technique demonstrated around the shoulder with opaque sakura and karakusa decoration floating over the clear red background offset by the underlying foil...
An ivory netsuke depicting the samurai warrior Sato Tadanobu, who saved the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Tadanobu is depicted with the goban board under his feet and his right hand behind his head ready to throw the container of pieces, the goke.
He signs engraved under the foot and himotoshi on the back.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century.
Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
A Japanese ivory netsuke depicting a horn-eyed dog with a playful and curious expression while playing with a ball.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji late 19th century.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.7 x 2 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
A boxwood netsuke depicting a pair of quails crouching on millet, with horned eyes. The mother lovingly protects her baby, creating an image of family affection in nature.
Signed under the base within an oval reserve.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century.
Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 4.2 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Luxurious 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Dragon Painting on Gold Silk Scroll. A grand six-feet-tall painting of ink and colors on paper. In Japan, the dragon is a benefactor and protector. The dragon in this painting is exploding with protective power and the energy of good fortune. Scroll: 70 x 26 inches (178 x 66 cm), Painting: 55 x 21 inches (140 x 53 cm).
Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl adorned with raised enamels and fine gold details, depicting a vibrant landscape within...
An ivory netsuke depicting a mouse with horned eyes and head turned backwards, crouching on an overturned candle while the wax flows.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo late 18th century
Dimensions: 3.4 x 5 x 2 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
An ivory netsuke depicting an Oni and a Kappa on a giant lotus leaf. The sculpture captures the moment in which the Oni cunningly pulls the thread to prank the Kappa and steal the cucumber he is holding in his hands.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2 x 4 x 4.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
A pair of finely made and decorated Imari tokkuri (sake bottles). Bird and flowers in vase decoration rich in red enamel and gilt details over blue underglaze decoration. A pair of such high quality tokkuri is rare. Circa 1800. Both are lamped. One is otherwise in very good condition while the other has a rim chip (pictured). Height of the bottles are about 7 and 3/8 inches (about 18.73 cm)
A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around itself.
Signature engraved under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji late 19th century.
Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 2 cm.
State of conservation: Very good