1900's Japanese Silver Repousse Drum Shaped Box with Chrysanthemum Jungin Konoike zo (of Yokohama)
It is 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) tall by 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It is 179.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has dent, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese Amida Buddha statue, gold gilt over wood with inlaid crystal third eye. Seated on a lotus throne atop a hexagonal base, carved with smoke and flowers. The left hand mudra showing Varada: a gesture for granting and fulfilling all wishing as well as bestowing mercy and charity. The raised right hand is cradling a golden ball representing enlightenment and everlasting knowledge...
An incredible large antique Japanese merchant Todana Tansu (storage chest with doors and drawers) in 2 sections made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Originally used in a Japanese store to stock and display wares and supplies as well as provide a beautiful functional furniture accent for the merchant...
1900's Japanese Bronze Relief Dragon Vase with Crystal Ball
It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall by 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) wide. It weighs 7.2 lb.
It has oxidation, pitting, chips and cracks at the base and dragon's body, stains, a small section of the dragon's body slightly wobbles, felt stickers' residues at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Meiji (1868-1912)Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono Signed
It is 1 inch (2.54 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It weighs 210.7 gram.
It is missing claws and has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A large figure of 24 armed seated Kannon, gold gilt over wood carving of the bodhisattva of compassion, seated in meditation atop a lotus pedestal, two of her arms clasped in prayer, the other pair of front hands with palms pointed upwards and thumbs touching, in a meditation mudra...
This intricate floral embroidery panel may have been part of a larger piece which probably predates the carved frame that now houses the panel.
The background silk is a rich dark brown and the ornate floral display can be positioned either horizontally or vertically.
During the framing process, sometime between 1900-1920, The fragment was glued to a cardboard backing...where it remains today...
10.5 inches x 23 inches includes frame
1920's Japanese Solid Silver Furogama with Hibachi & Kettle
It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 1242 gram.
It is tarnished and has bent ring, resoldered finial, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A rare antique Sakata Hangai (captain's business transactions chest) made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. It feature a top drawer and a lift out front security door with lock and key. Behind the door are 5 drawers of varying sizes. In particular is the center bottom drawer that purposely exterior lacquered since it received the most use...
Ivory netsuke, belonging to the Osaka school, portraying a tiger lying on a section of bamboo, with its head turned backwards and its tail to the side.
It has an excellent patina, subject and shine.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo late 18th century
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
1900's Japanese Ando Jubei Cloisonne Box with Gold & Silver Wires & Maple Tree & Birds
It is 2.28 inches (5.8 cm) tall by 4.76 inches (12.1 cm) wide and 6.45 inches (16.4 cm) in length. It is 2.6 Lb.
It is tarnished and has enamel chips, enamel bruises, rubbing of gold, minor bent and cut marks at the inner metal rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A large Japanese solid silver vase depicting 4 flying cranes. Gilted eyes, dark feathers and copper paws.
Signed Eihō 英鳳 on the back, the base with Junjin (pure silver hight quality) 950+ high grade silver.
Artist from the Niigata Prefecture knew for his hammering technique, Ogawa Eiho was the pupil of Ito Katsuhide.
Meiji-Taisho period 1920 ca.
Sizes: 40 x 20 cm.
Condition report: Very good condition
1920's Yoshijirō (Mokuchu) Urushibara Woodblock Print "Messina Life Amongst the Ruins" design by Frank Brangwyn, Pencil Signed
It is 15 inches (38.1 cm) in length by 11.4 inches (29 cm) wide.
It has browning, creases, a tear at a corner's edge, fading, wear, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese hikeshi banten, fireman's coat. Made of layers of cotton fabric and stitched in the sashiko quilting technique. Fires were common in Japanese urban areas due to the dense population as well as construction material (primarily wood and paper). Fire brigades were made up of samurai class (buke hikeshi) as well as common class (machi hikeshi). Their primary goal in containing a fire was to tear down the surrounding buildings so the fire had no more fuel...
Rare antique Japanese Biraki Choba (merchant chest with hinged doors). The doors open to reveal 9 drawers of various sizes over a single large exterior drawer. Heavy iron hardware includes extensive cross bracing, large hinges, warabite drawer-pulls, a large round lock plate, a lock and 3 keys.
The lock plate has a large Minamoto Clan family crest-likely that of the Seiwa Genji clan. Warriors such as Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura shogunate; and Ashikaga Takauji, ...
1900's Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Shakudo with Bamboo & Plum Vase Marked "Nogawa"
It is 10.15 inches (25.8 cm) tall by 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) wide. It is 3 Lb.
It is tarnished and has rubbing patina, dings, rubbing off gold, surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Long Neck Vase with Millefleur
It is 9.56 inches (24.3 cm) tall by 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 0.4 Lb.
It has minor missing enamels and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Small light brown patina bronze okimono of a mouse with head and tail erect, paws spread.
Bears the stamp « Masu » (ます) on its belly.
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 2 ¾ in (7 cm) – width: 1 in (2.5 cm) – depth: 2 ½ in (6.2 cm)