LOVE LETTER FROM PROSTITUTE
One of old hand props for the performers of Nihon Buyo (Classical Japanese dance) or Kabuki actors called 'Tenbeni' (lit. 'Upper red'),
originated from the customs of 'Yujo (Japanese prostitute) who draw the line with own lipstick on the upper part of love letter to the customers, as a rare type with just wave lines.
Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 228 x 20 cm (89.76 x 7.87in)...
SCROLL OF SUMO WRESTLERS
Pictures of various sumo wrestlers and kanji words of 'hono' (dedication), titled "Untiring nerve" as its contents is like mental direction. Kaei 6 (1853), Edo period, Japan. 105 x 13.6 cm (41.33 x 5.35in)...
NUPTIAL OCTAGONAL SEWING BOX
Traditional Korean octagonal sewing box sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be, as a light-weight paper-mache gem
but with the sense of profound presence in such largeness, shape, and lovely color pattern reminded
of ‘Obangsaek’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obangsaek), mid-late 20th century,
approx. H 24cm (9.44in), D 32.5cm (12.79in)...
DANCING TANUKI
Japanese okimono made of natural wood that applies the form created by natural forces to its main body with the minimum human processing, is motif of traditional Shigaraki ware tanuki (raccoon dog) statue with characteristic big balls between legs, Showa period, 20th century, H 32.5 x W 16.5 x 18.5 cm (12.79 x 6.49 x 7.28in)
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FIRST NIGHT
'Shunga' (Japanese pornographic painting) of bride hand-drawn on thin silk with natural mineral pigments, 1930s, 46 x 41 cm (18.11 x 16.14in). Fold in the lower right corner. Roll it up into a tube for the shipment...
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...
AOYAMA 1955
Vintage oil painting on wooden board, 'Landscape (Aoyama (,Tokyo))', 1955, by a modern Japanese painter, Amano Saburo (1919-2006)...
KIMONO DESIGN SAMPLES 5pc.
Set of washi Japanese papers printed by wood block. 1930s, Japan...
IN THE SUBURBS OF PARIS
Vintage oil painting on canvas, "In the suburbs of Paris, France" by a Japanese painter, Aoyama Masakichi (1920-1994), 1959, 45.5 x 33.3 x 2 cm (17.91 x 13.11 x 0.78in)...
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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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...
ROLEX GMT DIAL Ref. 16710 2004-2009 OEM. Unused Rolex factory dial. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSETS, DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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Two Chinese snuff bottles made of porcelain, both painted in underglaze blue and red. The cylindrical one with figural depiction, the base with Yongzheng mark, but dating to the 19th century, the stopper made of stone with bone spoon. The smaller bottle with a scholar and boys, dating to the 20th century, the stopper and spoon made of metal with coral-imitating top. Condition: the marked one with chip to the footrim and base with hairline. The small one with a tiny rim frit. Dimension: c...
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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CARP STREAMER 2
Collage work made from ‘koinobori’ (carp streamer / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori) made of old ‘washi’ (Japanese paper)...
CARP STREAMER 1
Collage work made from ‘koinobori’ (carp streamer / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinobori) made of old ‘washi’ (Japanese paper)...
STONE PHALLUS
Applied its coincidentally essential natural form with minimal processing by human hands. Personally its details unknown, but heard it was excavated from the old site in Chichibu region in Northern Kanto area, Japan when acquired.
22 x 11 x 6 cm (8.66 x 4.33 x 2.36in). *Wooden shrine is not attached.
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Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Camel
This small and attractive pottery model of a camel was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a reddish-brown pottery that has been cold-painted in a base coat of white with yellow-ochre and reddish-brown pigments on top. The camel stands upright with its head slightly raised.
Height 20 cm. It is in very good condition.
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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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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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POJAGI TEA MATS
4 pieces set of traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textiles handmade from various scrap fabrics so-called 'Pojagi (Bojagi)', late 20th century, approx. 45 x 35 cm (17.71 x 13.77in) each.
No same pattern is available as its highlight. Still some expected slight frays and stains due to aging as its uniqueness.
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MAKIE LACQUERWARE DISH
19th-20th century, Japan. D 15.5 x H 2 cm (6.10 x 0.78in). Comical and lovely scene with an ogre on the cloud is trying to pick up the drum he dropped off. According to the ancient Japanese tradition, ogre creates the thunder itself with the drum of his business tool.
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I´m sure each of you know the famous artist " Kathy Patterson " and we are pleased to could offer one of her wonderful Queen Anne style glass eye all wood doll , which is mark by the artist at 2017 !!
This doll is all around a little beauty and a work of art by Kathy . The doll all wood carved and has most beautiful facial expression with her inset glass eyes and so many typical details like an antique doll !! She has wonderful hairstyle with little lace bonnet which complete he...
A two-colored Egyptian eye of Horus amulet. Made of turquoise glazed composite, the pupil and eyebrows accentuated in dark brown. Dating c. to the 22nd to 25th Dynasties, 946 - 657 B.C. Condition: traces of age, two tiny chips (please see photo no. 5 and 6). Dimension: c. 2.6 cm long, 1.7 cm high, 0.35 cm thick.
HUT BY THE STREAM
Oil painting on canvas by unknown Korean artist, late 20th - early 21st century, approx. 33.5 x 45.5 x 2 cm (13.18 x 17.91 x 0.78in).
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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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CURVED KASHIGATA
‘Kashigata’ as old wooden molds with detailed fish carvings for making traditional Japanese confectionery, and it's a unique curved type. Showa period, 20th century, Japan.
24 x 9 x 9 cm (9.44 x 3.54 x 3.54in). Sign of its confectioner's name.
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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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Mr. EZAKI'S PALETTE
Wood, oil paints, 1970s, Japan. 30 x 27 cm (11.81 x 10.62in)
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ROSES
Anonymous Korean oil painting on canvas, late 20th century, 52.5 x 40.5 x 2 cm (20.66 x 15.94 x 0.78in). Slight stains due to aging but generally in good condition as is.
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THREE WISE MONKEYS
See no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil. Wood carving, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Tallest (as Speak no evil): approx. H 14 x W 8 x D 5 cm (5.51 x 3.14 x 1.96in).
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So nice 16" ( 41 cm ) early French bisque enfantine Poupee with expressive features , choice pressed pale bisque and painting , original body and wearing exquisite antique costume .
All around an marvelous French Poupee in generally perfect condition with special body style with pretty bisque arms and hands .
From a dolls boutique in Paris about 1860th. century
The early Mademoiselle has best quality of bisque and painting with pressed swivel head on rare flat neck sty...
PHALLUS THAT DON'T STAND ON ITS OWN
Dedicatory wood carving phallus as ‘Goshintai’ (lit. ‘Body of Kami (God)’) based on Japanese phallus worship. Showa period, 20th century. approx. 31.5 x 5 x 5 cm (12.40 x 1.96 x 1.96in).
Cracked but won't split soon as is. (*Used a piece of stone for its stability when shooting photo.)
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Chinese Neolithic Machang Phase Painted Pottery Jar (c. 2300 - 2000 BC)
This attractive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is made from a fairly highly-fired pale buff-coloured pottery, the surface colour varying a little in places due to uneven firing conditions. The painted geometric patterns covering the upper body and inner...
OMEGA Seamaster Professional Clasp Ref. 1502/824. 23S Stainless Steel. Fully functional and shuts tight.
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Rare to find French bisque Bebe by Joanny from France around 1880 / 84 , dolls by this companie are rarely found and was offered and sold at 19th. century in the luxury doll boutiqes in Paris !!!
This child like and so beautiful Bebe about 18 " ( 46 cm ) size 7 has lovely pressed pale bisque socked head with very plump cheeks , beautiful brown glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes . Mauve blushed eyes shadow and brush-stroked and feathered brows.