Two boxwood sculptures, oni, Japan, 19th century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #772148
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Two demons standing, left foot slightly before right foot, legs a bit bent. One of them has both hands up, holding now missing objects. The other one holds a notebook in his right hand and a now missing object on his left shoulder. Probably these demons were assistants in one of the Buddhist hells. Boxwood. Horns inlaid in stag antler. Folk art. Feet with small hole that must have placed the figures onto a base of some sort. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century. ... Click for details

Satsuma milflor vase by Kinkozan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772125

The enamel work on this vase nicely detailed in a rich color palette. It still has the original Kinkozan studio paper label, along with a Kinkozan signature. The condition is excellent with no damages or restorations and it measures 3.5" x 2.5". It dates about 1900 - 1915.

Fine Gosu blue Satsuma teapot in form of a dragon

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772118

This the largest teapot we have seen in the dragon form. The handle forms the arching back of the dragon and its toes sit at the base of the handle. The condition is excellent with no damages or restorations. It measures 7" x 7.5" and dates about 1860.

Fine Gosu blue Satsuma figure of Bishamonten

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772113

Bishamon is one of the more difficult Gods of Good Fortune to find in Satsuma. The quality of both sculpting and enamel on this figurine fabulous. The pagoda in his hand appears to be re-glued; otherwise the condition is fine. It measures 9" x 7.5" and dates about 1850 - 1860.

Gosu blue Satsuma figural group of boy & ox

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772112

This is a wonderful subject matter of a young boy leaning against a resting ox. The detail of the sculpting and enamel is excellent. It should be noted that the horns and tail are restored. It measures 12" x 8" x 8" and dates about 1850 - 1860.

Tiger on rocks between bamboo, wood, Japan, 19th cent.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #772110
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Small wooden carving of excellent quality: tiger with flaming groin, looking back and fiercely growling, standing on a rock between stalks of bamboo. Beautiful piece of hard wood, some red color around the mouth, eyes inlaid in brass. Although carved in three dimensions, it is meant to be seen frontally only. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.
L 18.5 inches (47 cm), H 4.6 inches (11.8 cm).... Click for details

Pr. early Japanese cloisonne vase SIGNED

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Enamel Pre 1900: item #772056

An unusual pair of Japanese hexagonal cloisonne vases decorated with panels enclosing flowers and butterflies using gilt bronze wire of different guages. One has an inscribed signature to the gilt base.

Dating from the 2nd half of the C19th., they each stand 3 3/4inches (9.5 cms) high.

The bases are a little uneven and one has a miniscule dent... Click for details

Antique Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Tsuba

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related Pre 1837 VR: item #772051
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Stock Number:5280

Size: 8.8cm by 8.7cm(3.5" by 3.4") Nakago 2.9cm(1.1")
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Antique Ainu Samurai Katana Sword Tsuba

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related Pre 1837 VR: item #772049
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Stock Number:5311

Size: 8.8cm by 8.5cm(3.5" by 3.3") Nakago 2.6cm(1")
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Antique Japanese Samurai Katana Sword Iron Tsuba

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related Pre 1837 VR: item #772048
5308

Stock Number:5308

Size: 8cm by 7.5cm wide(3.1" by 3") Nakago 2.7cm(1.1")
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