Width: 21.3 cm (8.7 in)
Height: 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
Fine Japanese Satsuma dish by Fuzan; decorated with the finest of gilt and polychromed millefiori work; edged by a gilded Greek hatched border; good condition
Height without handle: 6.6 cm (2.6 in)
Length: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Width: 7.3 cm (2.9 in)
Fine Japanese Satsuma miniature teapot by Kinkozan; two fine panels of individuals in domestic settings surrounded by very fine gilt and stippled flowers over a deep green ground; signed Kinkozan under the lid; restored spout
Height: 3.7 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 2.7 cm (1.1 in)
Quality Japanese carved netsuke of a man bathing; he has one wall eye and a tumour on his forehead; good facial expression; signed on the base of his wash tub; good condition
SUCH A BOARD
Like a two-sided abstract painting with such unidentified Kanji characters or symbols drawn unintentionally in Indian ink, based on wooden board covered with old used paper coated in ‘kakishibu’ (persimmon tannin).
Early 20th century, Japan. 26 x 48 x 1 cm (10.23 x 18.89 x 0.39in)...
19th century Japanese pipe with simple silver smoking and mouth pieces and reed stem. Characteristic small bowl (Japanese used finely shredded tobacco, and usually made just 2-3 puffs). Smoking part is hallmarked with 2 characters reading KIYOMIZU (“pure water”), which probably refers to Kiyomizu-dera ("Pure Water Monastery”) - very famous and quite spectacular Buddhist temple in Kyoto...
One of such rare antique Hagi Chawan with wonderful glaze and aesthetically pleasing patina from the early 18th century (Edo Period), perfectly thrown and highlighted with an old gold restoration, a fantastic gintsugi (kintsugi) which makes our Hagi tea bowl even more valuable and outstanding.
It comes together with its wooden box and the authentication and appraisal of Soshu Mori, a former chief priest of the Daitoku-Ji Temple 大徳寺 Kyoto...
Intricate bronze hanging lantern with curling legs, buddhist cloud diaper patterns and different panels with plum blossoms and bamboo - auspicious symbols of happiness and good fortune.
Needs to be repapered but is in great condition. Ca. 1930. 24cm in diameter x 24cm tall. Ask for shipping quote.
A symbol of longevity and hope for happiness Minogame temple party headpiece. Gilt gold embossed details over leather hide. The detailed head resembles on of a dragon. Horsehair depicts the long flowing seaweed from the back of the turtle. Condition consistent with age...
A rare Japanese Buddhist Bell from the middle of the 18th century in perfect antique condition with no flaws. It is made of alloyed copper.
Bells play a crucial role in a variety of Buddhist services and rituals; their sound is considered auspicious, and is believed to bring peace and comfort to all sentient beings, even those who are suffering in hell.
Size: 15,5 cm high, 7,7 cm width
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Plums blossom red on the dark surface of this traditionally shaped Mizusashi bearing the rare Ubagamochi Stamp impressed into the clay of the base. It is 18 cm diameter, 15 cm tall, and comes in an old custom made collectors kiri-wood box labeled Ubagamochi Mimitsuki Mizusashi...
A beautifully carved tray of overlapping leaves interspersed with clustered grapes by Ichikawa Shudo signed on back in a circular cartouche. In one corner an odd round tail leads us to a squirrel head popping through the leaves, as if one were looking up through the vines toward the sky. It is 46 x 35 x 3 cm (roughly 18 x 14 x 1 inches) and is in overall fine condition, There is a slight warp to the bottom of the tray, but it is still bery usable and there is no damage to the carving...
Boxwood okimono with horn and mother of pearl, portraying the moment of Daruma's awakening. The figure, sitting and stretching, has wide eyes and an open mouth.
Under the base, the signature “Tomokata” is engraved on red lacquer.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 10 x 14 x 7 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Cloisonné vase, with base and edge in silver, decorated with polychrome enamels held by a silver thread, depicting a pheasant on the banks of a watercourse surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms and chrysanthemums.
The pheasant, chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms are three significant elements in Japanese culture, each of which carries with it a distinctive symbolism and importance.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji, early 20th century.
Dimensions: 25 x 15 cm.
State of conservation: Ve...
Very beautiful and rare large porcelain bowl with polychrome enamels with very finely made decorations of birds, florals and mountains, Fuji... The quality of production is remarkable and characteristic of Kyoto pieces where the decorations are made by the greatest craftsmen Satsuma vases in particular are the most sought after. This large cup has an unidentifiable stamp under the base. Diameter: 27,5cm height: 19cm.
Japanese wooden inro with two compartments depicting a carp with horn eyes, finely carved.
From the mouth comes the cord that crosses the agate ojime and reaches the boxwood netsuke which depicts the story of Oniwaka Maru, the future Benkei, and the giant carp.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo late 18th early 19th century.
Overall dimensions: 7 x 5 x 3.5 cm
Netsuke dimensions: 3.6 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Very decorative dish decorated in underglaze blue and polychrome enamels in the style of kakiemon palette of rocks and flowers on the front and dragons on the reverse. Period: 19th century. Diameter : 31,5 cm.
Japanese lacquer inro depicting a Daikokuten with his hammer watching children, next to a Matsu plant.
Excellent quality decoration with relief details, shine and original patina.
Polychrome wooden netsuke depicting a seated sage with a fan, painted ceramic ojime.
Inro signed Kajikawa with the kao under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo mid-18th century.
Overall dimensions: 9 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
Netsuke dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
A Japanese ivory brush holder carved in bas-relief with festive characters dancing and playing next to an elephant dressed for special occasions.
On the opposite side a large Japanese "Matsu" pine seems to cover and shade the entire scene.
The internal part is entirely patinated bronze with slightly gilded details of the symbols of the chrysanthemum and the pauwlonia flower, two symbolic elements linked to the emperor and the Tokugawa clan.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th cen...