All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1489535
An antique Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket in a baluster form. A pair of twisting branches form the handle and extend in a swirl pattern around the body. The knots connecting the branches to the body take the shape of stylized cranes and turtles. The body has a criss cross spiral weave.

Age: Circa 1900-1920

Dimensions: 11" Wide by 22" High by 9 3/8" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1489527
Late 19th century ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) made out of a section of a spotted bamboo including the node. Elegant clever design, beautiful patina. Height 0.66 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1489526
19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a shape of a die with dots highlighted in black ink. Nice quality work, beautiful warm patina, some wear. Cube side 0.42 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1489525
Unusual late 19th century Japanese fossilized pink coral ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in barrel shape with natural features in the material. Nicely made, large central hole, pleasant patina. Height 0.73 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1930 item #1489489 (stock #gy6834)
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Old Japanese Namiki Kokkokai Makie Lacquer Dunhill Long Cigarette Case

It is 7.1 inches (18.1 cm) long by 3.55 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 0.5 lb.

It is tarnished and has minor oxidations, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1489471
This is a Japanese antique indigo dye cotton Excellent Boro noragi of patched and sashiko stitch Meiji (1868-1912). It was repaired many times, and the boro rag that were used became wonderful folk art by themselves. The patchwork & sashiko stitch of the indigo dye cotton for the repaired is very beautiful. This noragi can enjoy both sides. size: Length:85cm (33.4inch) sleeve to sleeve :87cm (34.2inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900 item #1489470 (stock #532)
Fine earthenware dish from Satsuma. Polychrome decoration where blue (typical Gosu blue) is dominant, this type of decoration was called "Imperial" although these ceramics were not intended for the emperor but mainly for export to the Europe and the United States...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1489457
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
An antique Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket with Wisteria handle. In a baluster form, it has a right facing angular pattern of bamboo strips juxtaposed with vertical bamboo strips surrounding the basket. The base has a center star design surrounded by a circular weave.

Age: Late Meiji Period (1900-1910)

Dimensions: 20" High by 10" Diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1930 item #1489456
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00
An antique Japanese transom (Ranma) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Hand carved image of a crouching tiger moving with stealth and grace in a bamboo forest. Pronounced wood grain adds depth and movement to the image.

In Japan, the Ranma was placed above the Fusuma doors to provide air circulation in both rooms that it shared...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1489450 (stock #dr13089)
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1900's Japanese Mixed Metal Gilt Iron Komai Otojiro Damascene Card Case

It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) long by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It will hold a business card that is 3.14 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 57 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gold, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1489422
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
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1489417
The Kura
$3,800.00
A pair of vases in the shape of old wooden well buckets (tsurube) in white glaze upon which is scrawled in beautiful grass scrip a poem by Otagaki Rengetsu...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489407
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with red and gold lacquer decoration of squares containing all different scenes with landscapes and flowers. Beautifully made out of dense wood allowing for fine teeth, very good lacquering, wonderful work in Japanese taste, overall in excellent condition. Length 4.36 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489406
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with black and gold lacquer decoration of a scholarly landscape with a bridge, huts, trees, torii gates, observation tower and sailing boats. Beautifully made out of dense wood allowing for fine teeth, very good lacquering, wonderful work in Japanese taste, overall in excellent condition. Length 4.54 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489402
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with carved and lacquered design on different reserves containing origami toys and flowers. Beautifully made out of dense wood allowing for fine teeth, very good lacquering, wonderful work in Japanese taste, overall in excellent condition. Length 4.25 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489397
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with multicolored lacquer decoration of a flock of chidori (plovers) in flight over waves, design continuing on the back. Beautifully made out of dense wood allowing for fine teeth, very good lacquering, wonderful work in Japanese taste, overall in great condition. Length 3.52 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489393
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of chrysanthemum flowers with leaves and buds. Beautifully made out of dense wood allowing for fine teeth, excellent lacquer work, wonderful piece in Japanese taste, in great condition. Length 3.21 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489391
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a river bank with growing bamboo and stones in a woven rattan container - such bundles were used for shoring riverbanks during floods. Beautifully made, excellent lacquer work, wonderful piece in Japanese taste, some insect damage as can be seen on photos. Signed in rectangular reserve with 2 characters possibly reading KOTO followed by red seal. Length 3.38 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489389
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with gold lacquer decoration of plant motif, design continuing on the back. Beautifully made out of dense wood allowing for fine teeth, very good lacquering, wonderful work in Japanese taste, overall in good condition. Length 4.4 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489388
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a small bird in flight by bamboo. Beautifully made, excellent lacquer work, wonderful piece in Japanese taste, some insect damage to the teeth as can be seen on photos. Length 3.32 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1489387
Late Meiji period (1890s to 1912) Japanese wooden kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of cranes in flight on the background of pine branches. Beautifully made out of dense wood allowing for fine teeth, excellent lacquer work, wonderful piece in Japanese taste, some losses as can be seen on photos. Length 4.06 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1910 item #1489349
Antique Japanese bronze koro (censer) in the form of the trickster, Tanuki. In this depiction, Tanuki takes the form of a monk with a wide hat on. Fine details of his fur and vines of grape leaves wraps around him (fittingly as Tanuki is fond of wine). The leaves on the vine and on his hat are made of cloisonné in various fall colors. There is a raised cartouche on the bottom. The hat can be removed to put incense inside the Tanuki container...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1489334 (stock #0630)

Slightly distorted Kuro Oribe Chawan from the mid 19th century (late Edo) made of light, coarse, unrefined Mino clay. The expertly thrown body was trimmed with a potters knife in its lower part and covered with a very deep black iron oxide glaze inside and outside...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1910 item #1489332 (stock #13896)
Haruko Watanabe
$280.00
Cotton futonji with tsutsugaki tsuzumi (hand drums) and cherry blossom design, which is made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. The cherry blossoms look "shidare-sakura", weeping cherry. Meiji period (1868~1912). In excellent condition, no hole or no stain. W:130cm, L:144cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1489330
This is a Japanese antique big boro fabric of natural indigo dye stripes cotton patched boro Material fabric . It has become a boro work of art and is very beautiful. Although it is large in size, it is not heavy. Size::Length::217cm (85.4inch) Width:: 117cm ( 46inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1489329 (stock #2105053)
tomoe art
$800.00
Flowers. Painted with ink and pigments on paper. Signed Baiitsu and sealed. It is attributed to Yamamoto Baiitsu(1783-1856). Circa 19th c.

Yamamoto Baiitsu(1783-1856) was a Japanese Nanga/literati style painter of the late Edo period (1603-1868). Studied painting with famous painter Cho Gessho(1772-1832). Baiitsu was excellent at painting flowers and birds...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1489328
This is an original Japanese antique silk children's kimono from the Meiji period (1868-1911). It has a lovely bamboo leaf design. There are no noticeable stains. It is in good condition. At that time, children wore cotton kimonos as their everyday clothes. A luxurious silk kimono that could only be worn on special occasions. Size: Length: 73cm (28.7 inches) / Cuff to cuff, entire back: 65cm (25.5 inches)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1489327
It is japanese antique silk child kimono of the original of the meiji era.(1868-1911)It has a charming design of cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums and bamboo. There are a few small stains and discolorations, but overall good condition. Children at this time wore cotton kimonos as their everyday clothes. This luxurious silk kimono was worn only on special occasions.Size: Length: 92cm (36,2 inches) / From cuffs to cuffs, entire back:80cm (31.4 inches)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1910 item #1489307
Helen M Edwards
$790.00
Width: 15.3 cm (6.1 in)
Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma scalloped bowl; depicts Geisha sitting and conversing in a central cartouche; all surrounded by the finest gilt and polychrome chrysanthemums and detailed diaper work; the reverse decorated in florals; signed Fuzan
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1930 item #1489289
Antique Japanese suiseki on base. Suiseki (sui=water, seki=stone). This natural stone formation resembles a mountain and has pleasing fine quartz striations. It sits on a low wooden base.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 11 1/8" high x 17" long x 7 1/2" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1489272
Tora Tori Gallery
€2,800.00
Cornet-shaped, in bronze with a brown patina, it rests on 3 feet scalloped in foaming waves rising towards a base decorated with other waves. The body is also decorated in its center with an openwork knot of vine branches and bunches of grapes. The neck is widely flared into a floral corolla. Signed Toto Hidemitsu Kansei under the base. Height: 39.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1489269
Tora Tori Gallery
€390.00
Stoneware chawan with black glaze and floral spatula decoration. Diameter: 13 cm. Height: 8 cm. Origin: Japan. Period late 19th century. Attributed to Ogata Kenzan school.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900 item #1489257 (stock #12536)
t a t a m i
$450.00


STONE INCENSE BURNER FOR THE DEAD

Used for memorial service in the hilly area of Miyagi, Tohoku region, since Late Edo period, 19th century. H 13.3 x 21 x 14.5 cm (5.23 x 8.26 x 5.70in)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1489251 (stock #pc197)
Kodo Arts
$850.00
Rare paulownia wood Meiji Period Ca. 1890 herbal apothecary chest, 'kusuri dansu'. Each drawer is labeled with various healing herbal names. Size is smaller than normal, 23" tall x 15"wide x 9' deep. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1489250
Very unusual 19th century netsuke in a shape of an old cherry trunk with a newly blooming branch. Extraordinary elegant design in Japanese taste, mother of pearl inlaid flowers with use of lacquer at their bases, excellent patina. Length 3.9 inches (99 mm).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1489249
19th century kokutan (ebony) netsuke of a standing shishi (Buddhist lion), its mouth open in a snarl, the back arch and tail raised. Perfectly captured essence of the beast, fantastic depiction of its fur with different curls on different parts of its body, great patina with characteristic ebony sheen. Signed in 2 reserves on its behind - the most probable reading is SOSHIN. Extraordinary rendition of a beast. Length 1.28 inches.