PAUL BINNIE - MURASAKI (PURPLE)

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Woodblock Prints Contemporary: item #760581
04050603

Paul Binnie printed Murasaki (Purple) in 2005. The image measures 4 X 12 inches on paper measuring 4 1/2 X 13 inches. This limited edition print is numbered 31/100. It is signed by Paul Binnie in pencil and sealed with a Binnie seal. The print exhibit good coloring and silver metallic pigment in the obi. Excellent condition.

PAUL BINNIE - ORCHID DAY

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Woodblock Prints Contemporary: item #760566
04050802

Beautiful, limited edition, floral print by Paul Binnie titled "Orchid Day." The print image measures 4 X 12 1/4 inches on paper measuring 4 1/2 X 13 1/8 inches. The print is signed Paul Binnie in pencil and sealed with the Binnie seal. It is print number 20/50 and was printed in 2006. The print is in excellent condition and has never been framed. See corresponding print "Orchid Night" which carries the same limited edition number.

PAUL BINNIE - ORCHID NIGHT

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Woodblock Prints Contemporary: item #760564
04050801

Beautiful, limited edition, floral print by Paul Binnie titled "Orchid Night." The print image measures 4 X 12 1/4 inches on paper measuring 4 1/2 X 13 1/8 inches. The print is signed Paul Binnie in pencil and sealed with the Binnie seal. It is print number 20/50and was printed in 2006. The print is in excellent condition and has never been framed. See corresponding print "Orchid Day" which carries the same limited edition number.

Miwa family Japanese Hagi pottery incense case kogo

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese Contemporary: item #759775

Made by Miwa Toshiyuki for the year of the dragon this is a case for incense for tea ceremony of the new year. Nice detail. About 3" long, excellent condition, signed box. The Miwa family is world famous for their Hagi pottery, they have produced 3 "living national treasures" and have been producing art for 14 generations.

Katazome Maekake, Stencil-Dyed Shop Apron, "Daimaru"

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese Pre 1990: item #759194
LE-9

Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Dai Maru,” Akita City (Akita Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie. Top line: “Akita-shi Chuuo Oroshi Uri Ichiba” (Akita City Central Wholesale Market,) logo: “Dai Maru” (Big Circle,) 3rd line: “Akita Dai Maru Seika Kabushiki Gaisha” (Akita Dai Maru Produce Inc.,) last line: “Denwa (telephone) 0188 Daihyou (main number) 69-5591.” Very good condition. Late1900’s. L.28”(71cm) x W.18”(46cm.)

Katazome (Stencil-dyed) Maekake (Shop Apron) "Takara"

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese Pre 1990: item #759192
LE-8

Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron, Unknown business. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Takara;” braided cotton waist tie. Top line: “Saikou Kyuu Hin” (Top grade Excellent Goods,) logo: “Takara” (Treasure) character with image of Daikoku’s (one of the 7 Lucky Gods) hammer, 3rd line: “Daibenkyo no Mise” (A Shop with great discounts/bargaining opportunities.) This apron could be used generically for any type of business. Very good condition. Late1900’s. L.30”(76cm) x W.18.5”... Click for details

Katazome Maekake, Indigo Shop Apron for Sake Store

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese Pre 1990: item #759191
LE-7

Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron, for a Sake purveyor, central logo reads “Cha” (Tea, the common name of drinking establishments in old Japan was “Cha-ya,” or “Tea House.” Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address, braided cotton waist tie. All lines read right to left, and top to bottom, in the old pre-WWII style. Unsure on actual readings, but meanings are clear. Top line : “Okagura” (Sacred Offering Dance Before the Gods,) right side: “Mei Shu” (Famous brand,) left side: “Mei S... Click for details

Katazome Maekake; Shop Apron for Konnyaku Store

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese Pre 1990: item #759190
T-41

Katazome (stencil-dyed) Maekake (apron), Shop Apron for Konnyaku Store. Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Yamachuu,” Nihonmatsu City (Fukushima Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie. Top line: “Naigai Nousan Shushi” (Grown from Domestic Seeds?,) 2nd line: “Konnyaku Seizou” (Konnyaku Factory,) center logo” “Yamachuu,” 1st address line: “Nihonmatsu-shi Rotari-mae” (Nihonmatsu City, in front of the Rotary,) 2nd address line: “Wakamatsu-y... Click for details

SADAO WATANABE - SHEPHERDS AND MARY

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Woodblock Prints Pre 1990: item #758941
04010804

Sadao Watanabe stencil print of Shepherds And Mary. The print is unsigned and is from an unlimited edition. It measures 5 3/4 X 7 3/4 inches. It was designed as a Christmas card for The Collegiate Women's Association of Japan Student Travel Grant Fund. Good condition for a used card. It would look very nice matted and framed.

SADAO WATANABE - THE NATIVITY

Popular Collectibles: Cultural: Japanese: Woodblock Prints Pre 2000: item #758938
04010803

Sadao Watanabe stencil print of the Nativity. The print is unsigned and is from an unlimited edition. It measures 4 1/2 X 6 inches. It is tipped to cardstock and was used as a greeting card to advertise the artist's larger works. It originally was commissioned by a gallery. Excellent condition.