All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1492433 (stock #EW3245)
EastWest Gallery
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A finely potted dish decorated with a pattern of scattered shibagaki, bundles of brushwood, which would have formed part of a decorative garden hedge, with boughs of Plum blossom. This pattern was made for the domestic market and would have been particularly appropriate for the celebration of the New Year. The design is referencing the strong winds and storms of early spring. The dish is decorated in a combination of underglaze blue and “Kakiemon” enamels, over-glaze blue, green...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1315278
Charming original blond Ko (small) tansu with locking bar and safe (with Key). Many drawers of different sizes with great original black iron hirsute shaped drawer hardware. Wonderful unusual design for a ko tansu. Overall in great shape. Edo Age: 1840's (pre - Dates Meiji period). Dimension: 16 3/4" high X 24 1/2" wide X 16 1/4" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1478647
Ninsei Style Iron Painted Bowl by Kiyomizu Rokubei IV (1848-1920)
The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.

Rokubei Kiyomizu IV belongs to one of the most influential Kiyomizu family of potters. He was born in 1848 as the eldest son of Rokubei Kiyomizu III...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1469762
Zentner Collection
$2,900.00
Antique Japanese todana tansu (storage chest). Large sliding panels with wide horizontal slats open to a series of interior drawers: four drawers on the right (two large and two small) and three large drawers on the left. The front and frame of the tansu is made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood with kiri (paulownia) wood drawers. Iron hardware includes hirute shaped drawer pulls.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 31 1/2" high x 72 3/4" wide x 22" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #903971
Wonderful pair of antique Japanese temple doors, made of very heavy solid keyaki (elm) wood, beautifully weathered, heavy iron hardware, back locks with single large keyaki beam, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Total size: 80" high x 80" wide x 3" thick
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #868681 (stock #L8J2pomPlate)
June Hastings
$475.00
A very rare and early imari that more closely resembles the kakiemon palette, but with the heavy use of gold and some under glaze blue, it would fall under the imari family group. This is a very rare dish as it displays the pomegranate fruit in the center well, its seeds being exposed as to suggest the hope of many sons. 5 cranes are symmetrically arranged, 3 on the garden rock, 2 in flight. Condition is excellent, save a very tiny glaze flake to the rim...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1463511
This Japanese antique tsutsugaki textile fireman coat Sashiko Edo era(1800-1867), has a beautiful and dynamic drawing of a hawk that spreads its wings and flaps powerfully on the bold waves. This powerful hawk movement is a painting that is rarely seen in the firefighter Sashiko. And the sharp eyes of the hawk are very impressive. There is a light stain on the bottom wave, but it is not noticeable...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1448173 (stock #08262)
t a t a m i
$300.00


MUDRA OF ESOTERIC BUDDHISM

10 pieces of the practitioner’s manuscript of various hand-signs called ‘tein’ (also ‘inso’, ‘ketsuin’) as the mudra (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudra) of ‘mikkyo’ (Japanese Esoteric Buddhism), as the symbolic or ritual gesture or pose performed with the hands and fingers for marking each secret of various buddhas, bodhisattvas, deities, etc. Early 20th century. approx. 31 x 26cm (12.20 x 10.23in) each...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1142176
A beautiful antique Imari covered dish painted with purple, green and yellow spotted Chinese lions surrounded with peonies. The bottom section of the dish contains scrolling vine and geometric patterns. Age: 19th century. Size: Diameter: 9.75" Height: 5.8".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1480588
Zentner Collection
$6,500.00
Antique Japanese pair of bronze warrior attendant figures. Dressed in Chinese armor and holding tall poles. Their tight curls suggest the mains of fu-dogs. Made of bronze with mixed metal details. The figures stand on square, footed platforms. Intricately sculpted with great movement and expression.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15" high (including pole) x 6 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1283977 (stock #0200)

An absolutely stunning Edo period (1700s) Kuro Oribe Chawan covered in thick, ink-black crackle glaze and some fine cream colour with symbolic decoration.

It has an unidentified kiln mark.

The slightly irregular kutsu-gata form settles easily into the palm of the hand, with the built up rim resting lightly on the fingers. A high quality Japanese wood box is part of the offer.

No chips or repairs. Only natural inborn kiln cracks...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1260119
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00
Chinese bronze tea kettle, Its body decorated with raised dragons within beautifully shaped borders. Its spout has the form of a dragon's head with a ball in its mouth, with a nice green patina formed around the opening. Its handle has the form of a dragon's body, its tail and neck curled inwards, and the lid has a cute dragon with spindly legs within a triquetra shape, decorated with raised designs. Marked on the bottom of the kettle...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #1484402 (stock #13845)
Haruko Watanabe
$700.00
Maiwai is a kimono having been given to fishermen from a fish boat owner on the occasion of the large catch. It is seen along the Pacific Ocean, from Aomori to Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka prefecture. The motifs of the picture are auspicious ones such as crane, turtle, large sake cup and sea birds, and also the name of boat in the banner with katazome (stencil-resist-dye). It is vegetable indigo dye and colored with pigments...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1384826
Zentner Collection
$2,000.00
Antique Japanese small porcelain Kakiemon ware dish. With enamel scene of a tiger chasing a flying bird, bamboo and scholar's rocks, accented in gilt. Slightly flared rim with the recessed foot left unglazed around the edges.

19th Century

Dimensions: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 3/4" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920 item #1480171 (stock #0598)

We continue our presentation of Ohi chawan (Ohi tea bowls) with yet another sublime vessel, a true eye-catcher made at the end of the Meiji Period around 1910. It's a unique Ohi Chawan which seems to be a kuro Raku bowl, but it isn't...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1465755
Tora Tori Gallery
€600.00
Chinese figure in polychrome sandstone of the Shiwan kilns seated in a slipper-shaped boat surrounded by ripples. China 19/20 century. Length 35cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1480822 (stock #10-1)
Asaka Fine Arts
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This is beautiful Japanese Satsuma koro stand 4 1/4 in height 5 2/4 in diameter is in very good condition with No damage. No hair line chip or damage.only some old age gold wear The koro has master hand painted work use a lot of gold with very fine detail If you have question please let me know Only PayPal payment use Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1910 item #1468807
Helen M Edwards
$540.00
Length: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Depth: 3 cm (1.2 in)

Quality Japanese wooden netsuke of a group of three chestnuts; naturalistically modelled with two grubs present, one is articulated; one himatoshi is lined with natural material; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #369134
Global Ceramics
$120.00
Eggshell bowl, saucer and Kakiemon-style decorated cover, artist’s name in overglaze red. Extremely thin, Arita, c 1840-70. Diam. of cover: 3 1/2" / 9 cm, height of bowl: 2 1/4" / 6 cm. Condition: chips to rim of saucer.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900 item #834683 (stock #L006)
Japanese Antique Walking Stick of Bamboo and Bamboo Root with a wonderfully carved Shangri-la scene depicting a goddess' arms extending to reach the Heavenly Peaches of Immortality. A fun and delightful work of Japanese art that you can take with you anywhere you go. 35.5 inches (90cm).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1461832
An antique Japanese Jizai Kagi fish hearth hook made of bamboo and wood. Hand carved wooden fish. All original patina built-up over years of use and display. A wonderful work of Mingei art.

Age: Late Meiji (1890-1900)

Dimensions: 13 1/4" Long by 2 1/4" Wide by an adjustable 55 1/2" to 82 1/2" High
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1240597 (stock #0124)

We present a Hagi chawan from the Koraizaemon Saka family, offered with the original wood box, dating from the Meiji Period

No cracks and repairs.

Size: 7,9 cm in height x 12 cm in diameter.

The first Hagi wares, a glazed, high-fired stoneware, originated with the Korean potter Li Kyong. He was brought back to Japan by Lord Mori Terumoto after the invasion of Korea in 1593...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1455630
Antique Japanese wood carving of a pair of fu-dogs (shishi) near a waterfall. Playfully, they chase each other over the flowing stream. Clouds billow over head. Carved of keyaki (zelkova - Japanese elm) wood with details in black and red pigment.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 9" high x 28 1/2" long
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1362482
Unusual Japanese wood carving of a figure, appearing to be a foreign man, who wields an axe head. The figure is seated, kneeling upon a jagged throne. The patina of the carving shows remnants of old lacquer.

Dimensions: 7.5" L x 5.5" D x 11" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1472982
Zentner Collection
$5,500.00
A wonderful example of an original Japanese Armored Safe chest. Constructed of hand selected and quartered sawn keyaki (zalkova hardwood) and hand forged iron hardware / fittings. Thick hinged door opens to reveal 4 individual drawers with secret compartment located under the largest (bottom) drawer. Internal drawers are made of original light kiri (paulownia) wood.

Age: Edo Period late 18th Century

Dimensions: 19" High x 15 3/4" Wide x 18 1/3" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1800 item #1353629 (stock #TRC1660)
Signed by the 13th Iemoto (tea master) of Omotesenke, Sokuchusai (1901-1979) this exceptional tea bowl bears the poetic name Asahi or “Morning Sun.” Brilliant ochre and ash hues highlight molten swirls and dynamic features. This bowl has exceptional keshiki, or “ceramic landscape.“

Bizen’s distinctive and easily recognizable style originated in Okayama (south-western Japan) and has a long history. It is well-known as one of the 6 ancient Japanese kilns, established over a...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1302337 (stock #J204)
This fan has lovely paintings of water lilies on one side and daisys on the other. The paper shows wear on the edge of the folds and there is some paint loss on the bottom of the struts. Such wear is commensurate with age and use.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1462353
Zentner Collection
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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. These special coats were w...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1467758 (stock #J711)
Haruko Watanabe
$250.00
A bag made of deer skin which coins were put in. The money distributed in civil society was mostly coins in Edo period. Paper moneys were issued in Meiji period (1868~1912) All hand-sewn and in excellent condition. The first half of the 19th century. L:65cm, w:24cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1900 item #1452086 (stock #10398)
Zushi, Buddhist shrine, containing a highly complex deity. On an eight-tiered lotus throne sits beautifully carved and decorated Dainichi Nyorai, his hands folded in his lap in meditation mudra. On his head he wears a cap in the shape of a lion head. He sits in front of a disc-shaped mandorla.

From the ceiling of the zushi hangs a drapery, decorated with of two phoenixes in fine gold on a lapis blue ground.

Wood with mineral colors, gofun, and fine decorations in gold. The crown of t...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1485962 (stock #231123)
SANAI FINE ART & ANTIQUES
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Additional Photos for Fine Japanese Ko Imari Bowl with Noshi Designs
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #729790 (stock #S-F0785)
9" 19th century Kakiemon plates, slightly rounded, with blue flower baskets over blue underglaze. There are blue sprays on the undersides, each bears a Fuku mark.

Condition: Excellent, no chips, hairlines or repairs.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1360326
Japanese antique old silk yuzen-dye & Tie-dye & beniitajime dye( natural Safflower dyeing) kimono edo era(1800-1867)very rare.It has a few thin stains & discoloration. However,It does not stand out. It is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Sizu: :Length 147cm (57.8inch) sleeve to sleeve 124cm (48.8inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1400704
19th century kagamibuta (“mirror lid”) netsuke with wooden bowl and metal top depicting a not-so-repentant oni with a Buddhist gong on its chest and a striker in its hand as he follows a beautiful maiden who holds a branch of flowering wisteria in her hand. A subtle shunga piece alluding to a good intention and a worldly temptation ruining the attempt. Excellent quality work with copper, silver and gold inlays, in great condition. Turned wooden bowl with chrysanthemum shaped fitting and swin...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #735082 (stock #S-F0934)
CARLA SUE GATSKE
$6,500.00
A fine bear climbing a rocky ledge decorates this large bronze vase. It bears an impressed mark, untranslated, on the base. The patina is medium brown, the condition is excellent. Height 14.5", Diameter 10"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1432001 (stock #10436)
Funa dansu of the kakesuzuri-type, with a single hinged front door.
Behind the door, there are two full width drawers, one half-width small drawer and two mid-size ones with iron locks.
The exterior of the chest is made of keyaki (Zelkova) wood, which is unusual. Drawers made of the softer, kiri wood with iron hardware. Wrought iron handle on the top of the chest. Door, corners and edges fitted with sturdy and very decorative ironwork, ornamental lock.
Bottom inscribed in black...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1462537
An antique Japanese Sendai Bo Tansu (Kimono chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and lacquered finish. Main drawer lockplate features Chrysanthemums with the lock bar featuring Pine trees and the bottom lock-late depicting a Paulownia leaf. 2 small drawers reside behind the hinged security door.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 42 1/2" Wide by 35" High by 17" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1452267
Zentner Collection
$1,500.00
An antique Japanese Funa Bako (ship safe box) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural Urushi lacquer finish. The safe door opens to 5 drawers where valuables were kept. The heavy weight of the case combined with a buoyant interior allowed the crew members to attach a rope to the handle and throw the safe overboard during a pirate attack. The chest would float beneath the surface of the water for retrieval after the attack was...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1389869
Zentner Collection
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A rare antique Japanese kuruma tansu (wheeled chest) originally used for storage. Made out of keyaki (elm) wood with hand forged iron hardware in very good original condition. Large sliding panels open to reveal an open shelf on the right side with a hidden storage area under the shelf. The left hand side has an open shelf with 4 drawers tucked underneath. Symmetrical uniform wooden horizontal bracing on the sides and back of tansu. Gorgeous original finish and patina. Unusual to find one ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1360025
19th century Japanese ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved out of a fruit pit as a mother monkey eating a fruit with 3 babies loitering in her arms while a teenager climbed on her back and is eating a smaller fruit on her head. Wonderfully captured mood of the scene, very nice carving with great level of detail, wonderful faces, pleasant mellow patina. Height 1 inch.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1492088 (stock #K048)
The Kura
$700.00
An Edo period Kogo incense case of pale earth tones decorated with geometric shapes and green copper glaze in the oribe style with a scrawling streak of kintsugi gold extending down two sides. Kintsugi is the art of repairing using lacquer and powdered gold. Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form of repairing broken pottery or ceramics using lacquer and powdered precious metals. Instead of hiding the cracks and flaws, kintsugi embraces them and turns them into a beautiful and unique feature...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1920 item #1062497 (stock #pd248)
Kodo Arts
$390.00
Late Taisho Period C.1915 buddhist temple bronze altar lanterns with intricate zen cloud patterns and lattice work. The bronze work is immaculate and the cratsmanship without flaw; typical Taisho Period work. The oiled rice paper lining the inside of the main body is gone but the condition of the pieces is excellent. H:23cm x W:13cm. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1429693
An antique Japanese 2 section Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. Constructed using mortise and tenon Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Original hand made iron hardware with Hirute handles. Side ribs accentuate the exterior design and add strength and durability for years of lasting enjoyment. Stylized Obi (Kimono sash) silhouettes in hand carved panels to the upper sliding doors with bronze handles designed in a stylized Chrysant...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1380971
Zentner Collection
$2,100.00
Japanese okimono boxwood carving of Ashinaga and Tenaga. Old Japanese folklore tells that Tenaga (with his very long arms) would climb onto the back of Ashinaga (with his very long legs) and would work to catch fish together. Dates from Taisho Period c1920.

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 8" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #100826
Asian Art By Kyoko
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This type of fukusa is a cover placed over a gift at the time of a gift-giving ceremony such as "Yui-noh" which is prior to a wedding. It has a peaceful, ordinary outside view seen through an elegant blind (shown at the top) and a silk room divider (left side) which are both remainders of the Heian Court (794-1160). Cranes and plums represent longevity, harmony and women’s beauty along with their strength. Combined with a gold bag and mallet of Dai-koku symbolizing wealth, there is no...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1920 item #1462500
Late Meiji wooden netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned demon Namanari. The mask is mostly used in the play The Cursed Metal Head-Ring for the role of the wife who is crazed with jealosy beyond any possibility of redemption. Uncommon image, excellent mad facial expression. Cleverly carved out os soft evergreen wood in ittobori (one-cut) style characteristic of Hida school, colors and gold lacquer highlights, beautiful patina. Signed KYUNADA in ink on the back. Height 1 7/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1217218 (stock #0029)

One of our favorite chawans in our collection is this large E-Shino Tea Bowl, dating from the Meiji Period.

Consider it as one of the best masterpieces of Meiji era E-Shino chawans (Pictured Shino tea bowl), molded massively in the elegant Japanized distortion and completed with aesthetic smoothness.

The immaculate glaze with yuzu-hada (lemon skin) and the dark underglaze markings are some of the beautiful characteristics of Shino ware, which have been associated with th...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1427440
19th century Japanese ceramic miniature seal netsuke modeled as shishi - Buddhist lion - sitting on a rectangular base, its head turned to its left. The impression of the seal is shown on the first photo (image is flipped left to right to present the image as it will actually print on paper). Nice modeling, brown glaze thinning on raised spots adding the depth to design. Nice patina, right front paw forms an opening for hanging, traces of red seal paste around the base, overall in great conditio...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1920 item #1339640 (stock #3A137D)
Japanese mixed wood heavy weight Cyprus, Cedar and Pine wood two(2) section Tansu, chest on chest, Ca. Meiji period, 19th C., 42" high, 34" wide, 17" deep, with original reddish brown finish with heavy black iron round back plates and handles. Upper section with two(2) long graduated size drawers above one(1) long and one(1) short graduated size drawers next to two(2) small drawers on the right side bottom. There are two(2) cracks on the lower section, one on the lower left short drawer in fr...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920 item #1037989
Scruffy looking old Japanese warrior doll (musha ningyo). This doll is not so tall (11 1/2" tall) but heavily padded, solid and quite heavy. When we acquired this doll, his hair was already replaced once and most of it was; one side is painted in black. Old glass eyes. The checker design (ichimatsu design) on his clothes is very similar to "Enshu-donsu", one of the famous fabrics used for tea ceremonies in the Edo period. 11 1/2" high x 11" wide x 12" deep. Circa Meiji (1868-1912). ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1700 item #825355
Very old and wonderful carved wood figure of the buddhist god Fudo Myoo, he stands with laso in one hand and sword in the other, made of wood with mineral pigments, glass eyes, metal details including sword, large and dramatic with fire nimbus, Muromachi Period, inscription on the back of nimbus says Yuwayadera (name of temple), nimbus is signed that it was restored by Minamoto Haruhisa April 16, 1560. Size: 62" high
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1910 item #1225931
Beautiful Japanese antique futon cover, made in 4 panels of indigo dyed cotton, paste resist design of a phoenix and leaves, beautiful colors, Meiji Period. Size: 62" high x 47" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1452547 (stock #TRC230905)
Going back over 1,300 years, Seto-ware has the distinction of being Japan’s oldest pottery tradition still active today. Made from the rich clay and silica of the region of production, Seto porcelain in particular has been highly prized throughout the history of Japan. The piece shown here can be described as Seto-guro (Black Seto) and is an excellent example of this type of pottery. The writing on the box describes it as being from Muromachi, so well over 400 years old. The form and compositi...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1402888 (stock #mc174)
Kodo Arts
$880.00
Smashing pair of zen temple buddhist cloud carvings form the late Edo Period/early Meiji Period c. 1870. Carved out of cypress wood and with gold gilt. Slight wear due to age on a couple of spots but adds character (see photos). Condition very good. One is 10" tall by 12" wide the other slightly smaller. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1485209 (stock #dr13059)
2ezr
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1900's Japanese Studio Porcelain Vase with Bamboo Marked "Kanzan Denchichi"

It is 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) tall by 3.46 inches (8.8 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.

It has dark spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid. All you need to do is return the item to us withi...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1412459
Antique Japanese kannon biraki isho tansu (chest on chest with hinged doors for storing clothing). Made with all keyaki (elm) wood on the front. Sugi (cryptomeria) wood on the sides and top. The top portion of the tansu has hinged doors which open to reveal two large drawers. The bottom section has two large exterior drawers and a safe box with a hinged door in the lower right hand side. Inside the safe box are three small drawers. Extensive iron hardware includes cross bracing and hinges ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Inro and Sagemono : Pre 1900 item #1411201
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00
An antique Japanese lacquer Inro with images of persimmons on a gold flecked background. The Inro has five compartments, a boxwood netsuke carved in the shape of a persimmon and a metal ojime incised with floral and geometric designs. The inside compartments are covered with dense nashiji lacquer (fine gold flecks). Exceptional.

Date: early Meiji (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 3.75" X 2.5" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1436092
Zentner Collection
$1,650.00
Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's storage chest). Made with keyaki (zelkova elm) wood frame and front. Sugi (cryptomeria) wood sides and top. 2 large sliding panels open to a large compartment. Below this are 4 drawers of various sizes. Iron hardware includes warabite shaped drawer pulls. Deep reddish wiped lacquer finish.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 37" high x 35 1/2" wide x 18" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1920 item #1408311
Early Showa period (1910s) Japanese mingei (Arts and Crafts) shallow copper box with enameled decoration of a spray of aoi (hollyhock) leaves with tendrils. Wonderful combination of uchidashi (hammered-out) and moriage (piled-up) techniques : metal was raised from the opposite side and raised surface was subsequently thickly enameled and fired. Beautiful work, cleverly textured surface, excellent patina, in perfect condition. Enameled green on the inside. Signed on the bottom ANDO TSUKURU (made ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1392693 (stock #jcenser)
ESL Collection
$720.00
A Japanese bulbous shaped bronze censer on four supports. There is a rectangular, three characters mark on the bottom - "Cast by Suiun". 19th Century. Condition: Nice patina; there are restorations on two locations, please see enlargement #2 and #6 for details. Diameter: Approximately 6-1/2"; height: 3".