This type of fan is used for traditional Japanese dancing. Great home decor item combined with the other Japanese items. It is made out of black lacquer wooden sticks and a thick paper with designs on both side. Handpainted and new. The measurements are 20" across and 11 1/2" high. Black plastic wall hanger included.

TIGER

Acrylic painting on old canvas with the modernized tiger of 'Minhwa' (Traditional Korean folk painting), contemporary, Japan, 22.2 x 27 x 2 cm (8.66 x 10.62 x 0.78in)


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Nagakura Kenichi's artwork is imbued with a primal energy and balance executed with a keen understanding of composition. Each piece combines classic Japanese bamboo basketry techniques with a contemporary artist's sensibility. He steps outside traditional limitations of form, function and material, challenging our concept of customary bamboo. The transition from container to sculpture is further explored in this piece, with expressive curves and a lack of any definable shape...

Japanese limited edition copperplate etching titled “Manpukuji Temple” by Tanaka Ryohei (b. 1933). Pencil-signed, dated 2002, and numbered 11/150 in the lower margin. Paper size about 12" x 10 1/4" (image: 8" x 6 1/2"). Excellent condition.

Japanese limited-edition copperplate etching and aquatint by Tanaka Ryohei (1933-2019) titled “The Great Ginkgo Tree." Pencil-signed, dated ’04, and numbered 18/100 in the lower margin. Paper size: 19 1/2” x 13” (image: 15 1/2” x 9 1/4”). Never framed. Excellent original condition.

CARP STREAMER 2

Collage work made from ‘koinobori’ (carp streamer / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori) made of old ‘washi’ (Japanese paper)...

GLIMPSE

Oil painting on canvas, titled as "Glimpse", 2013, by Satsuki Koichiro (aka Mejiro Bataille, 1968-2021) who is also a singer of a genre of traditional Japanese narrative singing called 'Rokyoku' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C5%8Dkyoku), approx...

DRIFTING MELON

Japanese rubber ‘Food sample’ (Food model or Fake food) that has been washed ashore...

MAKEUP SHOP

Contemporary art work by Japanese artist, Yume Aoyama (1997-). Oil painting on the wooden board titled as 'Makeup shop', like an advertisement of weird cosmetic surgery in the style of Japanese Showa-Retro. 2019. approx. 60.5 x 72.5 x 2.3 cm (23.81 x 28.54 x 0.90in). Some scratches and peelings as is...

CARP STREAMER 1

Collage work made from ‘koinobori’ (carp streamer / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori) made of old ‘washi’ (Japanese paper)...

Modern limited-edition Japanese etching by Takahiko Hayashi (b. 1961) titled “The Wind Filled with Roots, Countless Small Beginnings” dated 2001. Pencil-signed, titled in kanji, and numbered 45/50 in the bottom margin. Paper: 25” x 23” (frame: 26” x 23 1/2"). Very good overall condition. Floated on an archival mat in a shadow-box frame with UV glass. The wood moulding has a coppered finish. From a Tucson, Arizona collection.

Texture has been applied to joined silk panels intimating waves and frothing sea salt which has then been gilded with genuine silver by Imai Toshimitsu signed and dated 2000. Each panel is 67 x 183 cm (31 x 72 inches) and the screen is in excellent condition.
Toshimitsu Imai was born in Kyoto in 1928. After finishing school in 1948, he trained at the Tokyo State Art Academy. Throughout Imai's career his work was distinguished by an acute sensitivity to color...

Japanese limited-edition copperplate etching and aquatint by Tanaka Ryohei (b. 1933) titled “Tree of Mandarin” dated ‘08. Pencil-signed, dated ’08, and numbered 20/100 in the lower margin. Paper size: 10 1/2” x 11 3/4” (image: 6 1/2” x 8”). Never framed. Excellent original condition.

LARGE LETTER SIGNBOARD, WIND

Single Japanese Kanji letter as 'Kaze' (Wind) carved out from old single wooden board. 68 x 55 cm (26.77 x 21.65in). Slightly bended.


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MAP

Contemporary work of pen-and-ink drawing on copier paper titled 'Map' by a Japanese art brut artist, Junko. 2020. Frame: 44.5 x 37 x 1.2 cm (17.51 x 14.56 x 0.47in). The map assembling the every places (name of places, stations, shops, etc.) she has ever been, and this is the only her work with characters among her drawings and paintings as I had seen at that time in 2020. Some creases and damage as is. Free shipping only if you don't want the frame...

A striking abstract work in red on silver over textured washi paper embedded with strands of tatami mat by revolutionary artist Hori Kosai signed ‘91 Hori. It is 13 x 23 cm (5 x 9 inches) mounted floating in a modern frame, pigments on hand-made Washi paper. Here is an opportunity to acquire an important abstract Japanese artist as yet entirely unexplored in the west.
Hori Kosai (b. 1947) is a contemporary artist and Lithographer from Toyama prefecture living in Tokyo...

Gold willows drape over the highly unusual silver-tinged blue lacquer surface of this water container by Tonami Sosai II enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Uwajima Nuri Seigin Yanagi Te-oke Mizusashi (Silver Blue Uwajima Lacquer, Willow, Bucket Shaped Mizusashi). The outside is a shimmering blue tinged with silver, while inside is black covered in powdered silver flake. A striking combination. The willow is delicately depicted in tendrils of gold about the circumference, on the...

“I am here” she whispers as the bespectacled gentleman pours the last drops from his bottle and says “I am going home”…a lithograph by Kei Hiraga numbered 50/120 and signed Key Hiraga ’88 with the artist’s seal in red. The paper sheet, matted and framed, measures 50.5 x 42 cm (20 x 16-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition. This is an superb example of his work, showing both his eros and playful nature in the abstracted figuration for which he is most remembered. Included is ...

VASE NAMED SPRING CLOUDINESS

Japanese Adachi ware vase from Fukushima, named 'Shunin' (Spring cloudy sky) made by Saito Sadao aka 'Joami' (1934-?), attached with original wooden box noted "Awarded for the Japan contemporary crafts exhibition in 1999" at the lid, red-stamped wrapping cloth, printed personal history, and etc. approx. H 31 x 16 x 11 cm (12.20 x 6.29 x 4.33in).


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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 12". This is an example of "Tougatta-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Satou Katsuyou, who was born on April 24th, 1944 (Showa 19.) It is not dated, but was most likely made within the last 20 years. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

A large Amber glass Mizusashi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mizu Utsuwa by Japans top-rated female glass artists, Iwata Itoko. It has a black lacquered wooden lid typical of mizusashi, but a tremendous convoluted form in rich amber which defies simple description. Itoko is one of the top rated glass artists in Japan, and heir to the legacy of Iwata Hisatoshi. The piece is roughly 1 foot (39 cm) in diameter. Work by this artist is in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Ar...

Japanese Limited edition etching with aquatint of a traditional Japanese farmhouse covered in snow titled “Tamba” by Brian Williams (b. 1950). The print is pencil-signed, titled, numbered 170/180, and dated ‘93 along the bottom margin. Paper size: 10 1/4"V x 14"H (image about 5”V x 8 ¼”H). Excellent condition. There are two pieces of archival tape at the top edge verso. Born in Peru, Brian Williams has been living and working in Japan since 1972. A Japanese frame with archival mat ...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 5.25". This is an example of the "Nambu-kei" tradition of Iwate Prefecture. It was made at Hanamaki Onsen (Hanamaki Hot Spring) by an unidentified artisan. The wood used is "keyaki" (Zelkova-Chinese Elm.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the past 20 years. This particular tradition of kokeshi is unique in that there is no painting, as in all other traditional kokeshi of Tohoku (NE Japan.) The wood is left bare. These are often seen on...

Bonji Buddhist characters in five rings of silver, gold and brass damascene decorate this Incense burner by Izumi Ryoichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kin-do Gorin-mon Koro. We see the number five in Buddhism and Bushido, With the elements Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Air, as well the famous treatise on fighting by Miyamoto Musashi is called the Book of Five Rings, and the stone stupa seen all over Japan called the Gorinto (Five part tower). This is 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) dia...

Japanese limited edition aquatint etching by Sarah Brayer (b. 1957) depicting two black cats on a snowy village lane titled "Footprints." The print is pencil-signed, titled, dated ’99, and numbered 80/80 in the bottom margin. Visible paper size: 23 1/2” x 14 1/2" (image: 22 1/2” x 13 3/4”). Original Kanda Gallery frame with non-glare glass measuring 32 3/4” x 22 1/2." The print has not been examined out of the frame, but no condition problems are visible.

A Stunning combination of works by mother and son Koyama Kiyoko (1936-present) and Koyama Kenichi (1961-1992), both in the original signed wooden boxes. The Tokkuri, by Kiyoko, is of bulbous form decorated with slips of green glaze used sparingly around the neck. The terracotta body is fired to a deep amber on one side, the bright orange clay indicative of Shigaraki showing through on the other. It is 4-1/2 inches (11cm) tall, 3-1/2 inches (9cm) diameter and is signed by the artist on the bas...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 12.4". This is an example of "Yamagata-kei" tradition of Yamagata Prefecture. It was commissioned as a commemorative item and is signed on the back as follows (in Japanese):“38th Tohoku Regional High School Baseball Tournament. Heisei 3 [1991], June 6th. Yamagata-ken High School Baseball Association”The artisan is Umeki Shuuichi, who was born on March 18th, 1929 (Showa 4). For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog...

A radical Iga vase by unconventional artist Kishimoto Kennin (b. 1934) enclosed in the original signed and stamped wooden box. The free form Terracotta image is covered in lichen-like pale green ash glaze. The vase is 10 inches (25 cm) tall, 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide and in perfect condition. Possibly better known today for celadon, Kennin went through a radical period some 15 years ago working on pieces like this unusually formed Iga ware. An artist who has tried many styles, he has been work...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 4.25". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Niiyama Manabu, who was born on October 13th, 1930 (Showa 5). It is not dated, but was most likely made within the past 20 years. For a brief story on "dentou" kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 7.25". This is an example of "Kijiyama-kei" tradition of Akita Prefecture. The artisan is Onodera Masatoku who was born on June 13th, 1958 (Showa 23). For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Japanese limited edition aquatint etching by Sarah Brayer (b. 1957) depicting a solitary figure walking with a parasol down a snowy village lane titled "Kurodami." The print is pencil-signed, titled, dated ’96, and numbered 74/120 in the bottom margin. Visible paper size: 8 1/2” x 18 1/2” (image: 7 5/8” x 17 3/4”). Original Kanda Gallery frame with non-glare glass measuring 14 1/2” x 24 1/2.” The print has not been examined out of the frame, but no condition problems are visibl...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 9.5". This is an example of kokeshi from Aomori Prefecture, the northernmost prefecture on the main island of Honshu. It is classified as "Tsugaru-kei", Tsugaru being the old name for this region, with a lesser classification of "Nuruyu," the hot spring area where many Aomori kokeshi artisans are located. It was made by Satou Yoshiki, who was born on September 26th, 1959 (Showa 24.) It is signed by the artisan, which the additional notation "Sensei ...

A fantastic large tsubo vase by ceramic artist Teramoto Mamoru (1949-present) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. In spite of its size (almost 15 inches (37cm) tall), it is surprisingly light, and the colors are phenomenal. The slightly grooved surface is scored with primitive lines arching upward, filled with slip before firing. The artists signature is on the base of the piece, which is about 15 years old. Mamoru was a student of Matsumoto Saichi of Kutani, and has received numerou...

An intriguing lidded bowl patterned with soft blue red and white in the style of traditional hand made temari balls (multicolored silk thread balls) by modern ceramic artist Sato Kazuhiko (b. 1947). The piece is signed on the base and dated 1992, and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Inside the dish is pebble textured stone gray, with a silver tablet fired into the top. A perfect jigsaw cut separates base and cover. Certainly a representative work by the artist, it measures 6...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 5". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture, with a lesser classification of Shiraishi, the city where the artisan is located. The artisan is Ougura Katsushi, who was born on November 22nd, 1947 (Showa 22.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage.

Japanese Limited edition lithograph of a traditional Japanese country scene in springtime titled “New Green” by Brian Williams (b. 1950). The print is pencil-signed, titled, numbered 54/80, and dated ‘98 along the bottom margin. The print is in the original Japanese gallery frame and is archivally matted. The framed size is 15 14”V x 46 ½”H. The visible paper size is 9 ¾”V x 35 ¼”H. It appears to be in very good overall condition. The white spots are glare from the camera fla...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 4.25". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Niiyama Manabu, who was born on October 13th, 1930 (Showa 5.) It is not dated, but was most likely made within the last 20 years. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through out Trocadero homepage.

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 7.5". This is an example of "Yamagata-kei" tradition of Yamagata Prefecture. The artisan was Okazaki Shouichi, who was born in Showa 3 (1928) and passed away at the age of 67 on April 15th, 1995 (Heisei 7.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

STONE PHALLUS

20th century, Japan. 24.5 x 8.5 x 6.5 cm (9.64 x 3.34 x 2.55in).


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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 6.5". This is an example of "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Oonuma Hideo, who was born on february 17th, 1930 (Showa 5.) It is not dated, but was most likely made in the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi,please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero website.

Japanese Late 20th Century (late Showa to Heisei Period) shigaraki ceramic vase by artist Miyoshi Kentaro (1953-2018). Small cabinet or bud vase with wonderful textured surface and splendid kiln produced glaze effect. Comes with tomobako (original wood box with artist signature and chop mark) and tomogire (original wrapping cloth with artist mark). Kentaro, born in Hokkaido, Japan, was known for making both echizen and karatsu wares, but this piece is shigaraki, as noted on the tomobako by Ke...

PHALLUS DOLL

Traditional Obata folk clay doll from Shiga, Japan. Showa period, 20th century. H 27 x W 10 x D 9 cm (10.62 x 3.93 x 3.54in).


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MORNING IN SHIOBARA

Vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas, by Matsunaga Toshitaro, Showa period, 20th century. Morning landscape of cold winter spa town in Nasushiobara, Tochigi prefecture. 52.7 x 45.8 x 2 cm (20.74 x 18.03 x 0.78in). Some oil stains as is.


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GYOTAKU

Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) as a traditional art form of Japanese fishermen, originated to be started by samurai warrior in the Edo period, 19th century and believed to have such the common discipline and spirituality of Bushido (Samurai’s chivalry). Here is a large gyotaku on frayed cotton textile, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 90 x 49 cm (35.43 x 19.29in)


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STILL LIFE

Anonymous Japanese oil painting on canvas, 1987, 45 x 33 x 2 cm (17.71 x 12.99 x 0.78in). Aged deterioration as is, with stain and peelings.


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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 9.25". This is an example of the "Tougatta-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Yuda Sadao. It is not dated, but most likely made in the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Isezaki Mitsuru (1934-2011) Elegant Bizen Pottery Vase Isezaki Mitsuru was born in 1934 in the well-known family of Bizen potters. His younger brother Isezaki Jun (b.1936) is the Living National Treasure since 2004. Mr. Isezaki holds the Intangible Cultural Property title since 1998. Bizen ware was originally produced in Imbe village of Bizen province since Kamakura period of 14th century. Size Height 22cm Diameter 11.5cm Condition Good, no chips, no cracks. Supplied with a sign...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 5.125". This is an example of the "Naruko-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. This particular shape was called an "ezuko" (Basket child) in the local Miyagi vernacular. The artisan was Oyama Kesaki, who was born on March 25th, 1940 (Showa 15.) It is not dated, but was most likely made during the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which can be accessed through our Trocadero homepage.

LEGS STANDING ON ROCK

Inscrutable Japanese metal okimono object as 'iwaza' (stone-like socle used as the base for a Buddhist statue) attaching just legs part, Showa period, 20th century, H 7 x 15.5 x 9.5 cm (2.75 x 6.10 x 3.74in). Metal material but magnet don't attract. Aged deterioration as is, with some scratches and flaws as generally. (*The white ceramic doll is not attached with this item. Please put on something you like and enjoy.)


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BECKONING CATS IN THE SHRINE

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Wooden 'kamidana' (Shinto/Buddhist altar), Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan. H 23 x 13 x 16 cm (9.05 x 5.11 x 6.29in).

White porcelain 'maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko), Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 9 cm (3.54in).


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Japanese limited-edition mezzotint depicting a traditional village in snow by Koichi Sakamoto (b. 1932) titled “Enduring Village No. 1.” The print is pencil-signed, titled in English and kanji, and numbered 68/100 in the lower margin. Dates circa 1982. The artist’s watermark is in the lower right margin. Paper size: 9” x 11” (plate about 5 1/2” x 6 1/2”). The white archival mat folder measures about 12 1/2” x 13 1/2.” Excellent overall condition. The print is attached to...

Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga “kappa-ban” (stencil print) by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898-1992) depicting a samurai with two swords titled “Akazaya” (Red Sheath). The print is pencil-signed “Yoshitoshi Mori,” numbered 31/70, and dated ’81 in the lower margin. The artist’s red seal is above the signature. The visible paper size is 23”V x 16 3/4”H (frame: 31”H x 24”V). Appears to be in very good overall condition. The print is framed in the original Kanda Gallery frame...

Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 12". This is an example of the "Yajiro-kei" tradition of Miyagi Prefecture. The artisan is Ishikawa Tokujirou, and is signed that he made it at the age of 69 years old. I have been unable to find his birth record, but believe this kokeshi to have been made during the 1970's or 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, which is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Oversized Japanese limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print by Tadashi Nakayama (b. 1927) titled “Butterflies and Trumpet” featuring Nakayama’s daughter’s face in profile beside a trumpet with butterflies in flight around her. This image is pencil-signed “T. Nakayama,” numbered 45/95, and dated 1985 in the bottom margin. The bottom margin edge also contains the title and original purchase price of 270,000 yen. The red Nakayama seal is verso. A color illustration of this image ca...

STONE BECKONING CAT

Japanese stone carving 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) with such a lovely easygoing face, 20th century, H 19 x W 9.5 x D 9 cm (7.48 x 3.74 x 3.54in), in aesthetically weathered condition as is with no major damage as seen.


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Kokeshi, wooden folk toy of NE Japan. Height: 11.75". This kokeshi is signed "Matsuzuru-saku" (made by Matsuzuru), but little else is known about is origin. The style could be from either Miyagi or Yamagata Prefectures (my guess is Yamagata.) It was most likely made during the 1980's. For a brief story on "dentou" (traditional) kokeshi, please see our weblog, whcih is accessible through our Trocadero homepage.

Here is a fine squat jar form vase, the deep red clay covered in fish-eyed tenmoku glaze by Living National Treasure (Ningen Kokuho) Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004), enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Iron red shows through with startling effect like meteorites in a dark night sky of blue and brown. It measures 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm) tall, the same diameter. Shimizu is known for the soft persimmon red temmoku (iron oxide) glaze, as well as crackled white and celadon glazes. This is an exc...

SMALL TEAPOT

Traditional Japanese pottery teapot called 'kyusu', but smaller and unique tri-footed make attached with natural vine handle, with primitive surface by the warmth of handmade. Anonymous artist, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Total: H 12 x 9.5 x 5 cm (4.72 x 3.74 x 1.96in). Practically usable. (as put water into and leave it for about 30 minitus then no leak confirmed.)


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Cranes cut on the frosted surface rise from ice blue, their necks curling out as handles as they preen. A quintessentially Japanese subject executed with impeccable Japanese craftsmanship. The vase is 11 inches (28 cm) tall, 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm) diameter and in perfect condition; enclosed in a covered wooden box.

Japanese limited edition lithograph with gold leaf by Shuji Wako (b. 1953) titled “Maze” dated circa 1984. The image features a maze resting upon a luxurious textured textile decorated with taiko drums, all set against a black velvet background. The print is pencil-signed “S. Wako” at the lower right margin and numbered 18/35 in the lower left margin. The lower right edge holds the title. The paper measures about 19 5/8” x 23” (image: 16 1/2” x 20 1/8”). The print is in excellent...