Amazing Hagi pottery sake cup made by Living National Treasure 10th Miwa Kyusetsu (1895-1981). 10th Miwa Kyusetsu is one of the most significant potter of Hagi ware of all times. Sake cups made by Kyusetsu Miwa are very rare to find, almost all are in private collections in Japan. Sake cup with similar cracks is in collection of Yale University Art Gallery: https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/177211 Hagi Yaki pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo p...

An African helmet mask decorated with glass beadwork from Bamum/Yoruba tribe, Cameroon. With a bird effigy. Circa 1940.

This is an Uzbek puttee embroidered in silk thread on a white cotton ground. The technique is a combination of ladder and satin stitch, depicting star motifs in vibrant colors. The puttee measures 7.4 x 55 cm without the string, and is estimated to date from the early to mid 20th century. The reverse is lined with a red floral print cotton.

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)

30 OBI SAMPLES

Paper samples of obi (kimono sash) from a certain kimono fabrics shop in Kyoto, Japan, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. 45.5 x 30cm (17.71 x 11.81in)...

Rare and unusual flat undulating bamboo flower basket for Ikebana and the Tea Ceremony. Copper inset. 12" long by 8" wide and 5" tall. Ask for shipping quote.

Chinese carved yellow and caramel colored sealstone, depicting two Lohan riding on the back of a Gilin, fine quality carving. Size: Measurements are 3 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W. Condition Report: Good condition, wood base excluded.

Woodblock print by Japanese sōsaku-hanga artist Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) titled "Irozaki Morning". It shows the beautiful Cape Irozaki, done with soft pastels in the sky as the sun rises in the distance. Waves crash upon the rocks in the foreground, and three ships can be seen leaving port. It is signed and titled in pencil along the bottom, stamped in the corner, and also signed in kanji along the outer edge. Size: 11.25" height, 15" length

FACE OF MONSTER

Face part of the wooden monster doll with such eye flipping mechanism actually used for ‘Ningyo Joruri’ (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunraku) as the traditional Japanese puppet theatre, circa early 20th century, L 20 x W 13 x D 5 cm (7.87 x 5.11 x 1.96in). Aged deterioration as is as seen...

Very old (over 50 years) which is ancient by Burmese lacquer standards. This was possibly made by the Shan who favored dramatic geometric designs over the more figural Burman style. This has some fritting on the lacquer. H: 24cm/9.5in D: 18cm/7.1in.

A modern, openwork bamboo flower basket, Hanakago, by Chikuhosai, made with the hexagonal plating technique called “kikko sugashi ami” using very thin strips of madake bamboo. Made in an elongated gourd-shape with a tall handle. Signed on the bottom “ CHIKUHOSAI ZO “ (made by Chikuhosai). It comes with the original, lacquered bamboo insert for flowers. From 1960-70’s. Measurement: H. 53,5 cm Ø 16 cm.

Two beautiful old Chinese Canton enamel hand painted floral motif bowls in very good condition just with couple small paint loss (Pls see photo) Marked. D:10cm $215

Kawase Hasui
Godaido, Matsushima
Size: Approximately 5.75 x 3.75 inches.
Bears the artist's oval seal.
Date: ca. 1930s.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight bend at upper right corner.
A rarely seen design.

This 1970’s carved jade statue is 4 1/8 inches high, 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick. It depicts two dragons playing with a fire globe and surrounded by clouds. It is in good condition.

Early EAGLE DRUM with BEATER by TLINGIT ODIN LONNING(b.1953, Alaska), c.1970's. Handmade drum made of wood and animal skin, etc. The diameter is 16 1/2" by 2 3/4" deep with a skin covered 16 1/2" beater. Beautiful painted EAGLE design. Signed "ODIN LONNING EAGLE TLINGIT".....$25 for insured US shipping.

A beautiful Early 20th C. Chinese enamelled copper plate in olive shape with flower motif. In excellent condition. L: 11" x W: 7" $110

1971 Oil Painting by Choi Young Rim. Frame: 30 x 24 inches, 76 x 61 cm; Painting: 20 x 15 inches, 51 x 38 cm.

A large sculptural vase by Eiraku Zengoro XVI (Sokuzen, 1917-1998) enclosed in the original signed wooden box dating from the 1950s, an era when Japan was redefining its own views on art. This is an excellent example of work from that time. Born into traditional tea ware, Zengoro XVI was with the rest of his compatriots, experimenting with new ideas and new forms, unafraid of a dawning new era. This piece is 35.5 cm (14.5 inches) tall, 17 cm (7 inches) square and in fine condition...