Tsuchiya Koitsu
Spring Rain at Matsushima
Date: 1936.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.5 x 11.25 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten, also bears Doi watermark.
Carver: Harada, printer: Yokoi.
This seal combination indicates an early post-war edition.
Condition: Excellent.
Tsuchiya Koitsu
Sparrows
Publisher: Doi. Issued by Odawara Shoten.
Date: 1940. This edition likely post-2000.
Print size: Koban. 8 x 5.75 inches.
Koitsu catalog no.: Similar to TK-DH-90.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Deity Mask Pendant, the face with large almond shaped eyes and a large curling Rams horn Crown or head piece, the jade is so unbelievably worn see the horns on the sides shows that someone rubbed the sides so much the sculp is flat , also the back upper section shows extensive wear. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2"W over 1.5"
A briliant late Taisho Period C. 1930 murashido bronze brazier/flower vase. Murashido is now a favorite among bronze collectors for its art deco appeal and sensual colors. Dipped in hot oils at firing and then using straw smoke for added coloring. Heavy bronze. Good condition. Ask for shipping quote. 12" hig and 9" in diameter. heavy bronze.
HOLES AND GEARS
Set of a reeling machine's bangboard and gears made of wood. Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Board: 26.5 x 16cm (10.43 x 6.29in), Large gear: D 12cm (4.72in), Small gear: D 5cm (1.96in)...
A richly patinated carved wood figure of a seated drum playing musician. This item was made in Bali, circa 1900-1940, during the first half of the 20th Century. Condition - very good - there is a small chip to the head-dress (please view enlargement 11) - no further damage and no repairs. 18cm (7 inches) wide; 32cm (12.5 inches) high.
A set of four fans (uchiwa) made of bamboo and washi (Japanese hand-made paper). Each has hand-painted pictures and signs such as three kabuki "kumadori" which is special makeup of the kabuki player and Otahuku. All have the same written seal marks, however the name of the artist is not clear. Two are painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) 20th century. In excellent condition. W:30.5cm H:35.5cm
Chinese oval shaped jadeite pendant. Light effervescent green coloring surrounded by with a 14K white and yellow gold mounting. Multiple diamonds surrounding the Jadeite stone giving it a feminine touch. Hand crafted with great detail.
Size: 1/2" x 1"
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Plate, Ca. 1930, 8 1/2" diameter, with orange red overglaze design of pair of birds in the lake and highlighted in brilliant gold decoration, red mark on the bottom. The condition is good, some gilt decorations are worn on some areas, no damages.
Japanese mid 20th century large lacquered wooden tray with shell inlays. The inside of the tray is done in a abstract design in colors. The upper edge and back are done in solid black lacquer. There are shell inlays on the 4 edges of the front of the tray and on the upper left hand corner on the back. The tray measures 19" wide, 19" tall and about 2" in depth. Signed Rokuhei, by artist, Koseki Rokuhei (1918 -). Comes with TOMOBAKO, artist signed wooden storage box.
張大千 王母献壽圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識:蓬莱弱水三千里,金母蟠桃一萬年。鳳鳥自歌鸞自舞,直教啣到壽尊前。丁亥六月既望大千張爰。 鈐印:張爰私印、大千居士、大風堂、張爰學大千書畫之印、蜀川張爰。鑑古齋藏印一方。 出版目錄: 2006年4月:《詩外簃藏張大千書畫》(文物出版 社)施萬逸著 ; Page 45。 2009年3月:《張大千畫集》(福建美術出版社中國名家畫集...
Here is a tea bowl, which represents the wabi sabi philosophy of Japan at its best with expected impressions of roughness, austerity and intimacy. This Karatsu chawan is about 80-90 years old and has wonderful white glaze, rarely seen on Karatsu chawans.
It comes with its original wooden box.
Size: 6,6 cm height x 11,7 cm in diameter.
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An Exquisite Green Jade/Pearl Bead Necklace Length: 46 1/2 inches (118.1 cm)
Condition Report: Good Condition
Provenance: Property of a NY Collector
Dimensions: Weight: 63 grams Length: 46 1/2 inches (118.1 cm)
A pair of 1950’s variegated green serpentine jade stone Chinese phoenix birds with rosewood stands. The birds have great sharp details with wonderful coloring, and the polishing is simply gorgeous. The stands are deep rosewood and carved to fit each piece. In excellent condition, they measure 9.5” high on stand. Birds only measure 8" high, 4" wide, 1.5" thick...
A group of 3 pieces early 20th Century Chinese enamel silver bangles. Excellent condition.Marked Silver.D: 5.6cm.
Kawase Hasui
Terajima in the Snow
Date: 1930s.
Image size: 6 x 4.125 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei Hp-69.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Hasui seal at lower left.
Woodblock print is attached along its top edge to original 1930s card.
Condition: Excellent.
KATAKANA
45 pieces of vintage Japanese metal letterpress movable type, 'Katakana' (Angular form of Japanese syllabary, primarily used for words of foreign origin). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. One piece: approx...
A lovely Japanese fruitwood tray produced in the late Taisho period. The scene was hand carved with a thin gold gilt applied in the carved areas. The tray was made from one piece of wood and has a beautiful warm patina. In excellent condition, it measures 10" diameter and the rim is 1.5" high.