Japanese Sake Gourd

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #113866
JC-159

This unusual double gourd sake vessel is fashioned in the shape of a chrysanthemum. Dating from the early 1900's, it is complete with a lacquered sake cup, wood stopper, bone ring and fitted wood box with ivory knob. Except for minor chips on the rim of the sake cup and some wear on the string it is in excellent condition. Height: 7 ¾"

Okame Wood Carving

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #113270
JD-105

This is a wood carving of Okame, the goddess of mirth and prosperity. This rendition of the plump-cheeked maiden is designed as a wall hanging with two small holes on the sides which allow it to be suspended. It dates from the early 20th century. The front side is in very good condition. The back side shows some signs of wear along the edges. Dimensions: 12" x 8 ½".

Bamboo Flower Container

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #113268
JB-175

This early 1900 hanging boat-shaped container is used for tea ceremony flower arrangements. It is fashioned from an ovoid segment of bamboo. It is in very good condition, except for a slight separation between the copper liner and the bamboo. Dimensions: 19" x 4" x 2". For similar bamboo containers, see Daruma Magazine, Issue 29, pp. 34-35.

Japanese splint bamboo IKEBANA Basket

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #103900
J-15

Japanese splint bamboo IKEBANA BASKET with a bamboo inset, woven in an open mesh pattern. Some damage to the base. Circa 1918, height is 11"

Japanese splint bamboo Ikebana BASKET

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #103899
J-11

Japanese Ikebana BASKET in a classic form with a wide collar. Beautiful patina but unfortunately this basket is damaged at the base (shown in photos) and two strips of bamboo have loosen from the base as well. Nice form, color but damage equals low price! Inset for flowers is not available. circa pre 1920, height is 11".

SIGNED Japanese MORIKAGO basket

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #103898
J-12

This stunning MORIKAGO,(fruit basket)looks almost new with a beautiful patina. Made by the second "best," ikebana basket artist at the turn of the century in Japan,it is of low circular form with basic twill plaiting, inscribed, "Shokosai kore zo," with a diameter of 16.12" Comes with the original kiriwood inscribed/seal marked box. circa pre 1920.

SIGNED Ikebana BASKET with org. box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #103895
J-13

This IKEBANA BASKET is in ovoid form with a twisted loop handle woven in diagonal plait and is signed "Gyokkosai kore zo." It is in it's original kiriwood box "tomobako" with an insription and seal mark on the inside of lid. OFFERED @ Sotheby's, "Japanese Works of Art," New York, September 14, 1999, Lot 296, page 98.

Old Japanese Teppo Style Candle Holder

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #97352

These candlesticks look like they are made from old pieces - especially the candle holders being of a different material. Could it be from the old door or some kind of harness for a horse? Whatever they were, this Mingei piece from Japan would be a great addition for your home! The candle holders are adjustable in directions. But the pair needs some support to be able to stand alone as shown in the first picture. Each piece is 21 inches long and quite heavy.

Mingei Wooden Rice Mold - Lotus Blossom

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #86643
3428

Wooden Two piece mold for rice cakes - the mold in the shape of a lotus blossom - two pegs to hold the two pieces together for a tight fit - Meiji dating - great old patina - measures 7 3/8" x 4" x 1 ½".

Carpenter's Wooden Line Marker: Sumi-Tsubo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #79361
16-011

The Japanese “sumi-tsubo” was used by carpenters to mark long, straight, precise cut-lines on the surface of timber. This Edo period sumi-tsubo (“ink pot”) was hand-crafted from durable and finely grained keyaki wood. The partially visible wheel held a line of twisted thread which was fed off the spool into a rectangular well and out through a hole where it would be attached to a stickpin. India ink was kept soaked into a wad of cotton in the well. Running the line through the well gave it a coa... Click for details