A Japanese Imari rimmed plate, Circa 1850. Dish measure 9 5/8" in diameter x 1 1/2" high. Unusual design as illustrated on page 108, "Japanese Porcelain 1800-1950". Condition: Excellent. Free shipping within the USA.
Hard porcelain vase created by tominaga genroku (1860-1920). Decorated with peonies painted underglaze in a classic cobalt blue, yellow, green and pink enameled details. Elegant shape, well-designed flowers, harmonious colors. Classic model typical of this period. The Ureshino kilns located in kyushu produced this type of porcelain from the end of the 19th century.Peonies are a symbol of immortality. A crack in the neck. Cobalt blue mark painted below: Made by Tominaga Genroku
Height 31cm.
Old (1880's) Japanese Izushi Yaki Eishinsha Studio Vase with Pink Grapes Leaves Signed 出石盈進舎
It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese pair of Satsuma vases, beautifully decorated all over with scenes of in raised gold and colorful over glaze, motif is portraying the 18 arhats surrounding a kwan yin like form bodhisattva and Chinese sages. The vases portray characteristics seen in Yokohama Satsuma wares which were produced during the latter part of the Meiji Period. Age: Meiji Period, each vase is signed on bottom: Satsuma attributed to Hattori.
Size: 9" high
1900's Japanese Kutani Vase with Samurai Marked
It is 9.5 inches (24.2 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.
It has mild rubbing golds, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Height: 14.5 cm (5.8 in)
Width: 5.4 cm (2.2 in)
Depth: 3.2 cm (1.4 in)
Japanese okimono of Benzaiten carrying her biwa; natural material; fine carving; signed to the base; good condition
The basic fabric is a very fine plain weave, probably cotton with some silk, embroidered with pastel colored silk yarn and metal threads. Worked identically on both surfaces. Condition: few losses of metal thread, six small holes, little patina. Dimension: 214 cm x 36.5 cm.
Two porcelain plates, both superbly painted in the Satsuma style with brocaded borders and landscape scenes of women and children in luxurious clothing, celebrating iris and chrysanthemum respectively. Kutani, late Meiji, c 1900. Signed Kutani Eiraku (?) So. Diameter "7¼ / 18,3 cm. Condition: fine.
Pair of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Covered Jar, Late 19th Century
They are 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 6.75 inches (17.2 cm) wide. Total weight is 5.7 lb.
They have firing bubbles, one lid has hairline crack and small chip at the side, and one jar has a small chip at the lip, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Japanese large wood and lacquer head of Fudō-Myō-ō.
Fudō Myō-ō is the central deity in all Myō-ō groupings, and in artwork is positioned in the center...
Rustic round platter, called ishizara in Japanese, used in kitchens and commoners’ households. Pale yellow glaze that typically leaves the foot free. The plate is slightly warped, as is common with ishizara. Seto ware, Edo period.
In the Meiji era this plate was additionally decorated in moriage technique with overglaze enamels that required lower kiln temperatures...
This is a very fine Japanese Satsuma shallow footed bowl. As can be seen in the images the workmanship is top level. It is 4 5/8 inches across and 1 1/2 inches tall. The piece is in excellent condition.
Late 19th to early 20th century Chinese porcelain figure of a mythical beast crouching on a rock above cresting waves with its head lowered. Wonderful potting, excellent face, beautiful use of turquoise and aubergine colored glazes. Great patina, compressed dust on the surface, one tiny spot of loss to the glaze. Height 2.5 inches.
A blue and white moon vase with the bird and flora from Late Qing period in good condition.
Ivory okimono depicting a Japanese farmer tying three daikon turnips with a rope.
The details of the farmer are finely engraved and sculpted, testifying to the artist's mastery.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 10 x 12.5 x 9.5 cm.
Ivory dimensions: 7 x 8.5 x 5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
This Tibetan shrine shaped gau (aka prayer box) is actually a religious shrine. When not being worn as an ornament during festivals, it would be kept in the prayer niche of the family home. The back of the box slides open. Frequently, a special prayer i.e. sutra pages would be placed inside. The small glass window at the front displays a Tsa tsa, which is a clay statue of a Buddhist Diety. These statues were made only by the monks and considered to be a holy relic...
Attention-getting Japanese paper mache demon face mask. Has a devious grin, large bulbous nose, with fanged gold teeth. Face is black with red and gold highlights, making features stand out and gives an amusing yet intriguing look. Contains holes in ears of mask with cloth netting running behind face. Paper inscription on back is a description of this unique character.
Taisho Period-Circa 1900
Dimensions: 17" High X 13.5" Across
Antique Japanese pair of geese made of bronze. A mated pair, the gander stands with with beak open in conversation. The goose stands nearby. Soft details of feathers and feet. Dark patina.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 15 1/2" high x 9" wide x 6" deep