First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Rainy Season at Ryoshimachi, Shinagawa" from the series from the series "Selection of Views of the Tokaido" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower right margin February Showa 6 (1931). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower right corner with the Watanabe "C" seal (used 1929-1942) in the left margin beside it. Paper size: 15 1/4" x 10 1/8" (image size: 14 1/8" x 9 3/8")...

Lifetime edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) executed in shades of purple titled "Spring Rain - Yushima Tenjin Shrine" dated 3rd month of Showa 10 (1935). Post-WWII edition bearing the round 6mm Watanabe publisher's seal at the lower right corner. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left. Paper: 10 1/2" x 15 1/4" (image: 9 1/2" x 14 1/4")...

Japanese shin hanga woodblock print depicting sailboats under a full moon viewed through a pine branch titled "Full Moon at Akashi Beach" by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) dated in the left margin "Showa 9" (1934) with the title above. The black ink signature and red seal of the artist are at the lower right corner of the image. Post World War II edition with the Watanabe 6mm circular seal at the lower left corner. Paper measures 15 3/8" x 10 1/2" (image: 14 1/4" x 9 1/2")...

PHALLIC ASSEMBLY

Unique sculpture based on Japanese phallic worship made from the root of wild tree applied its natural form to ten phalluses and two vaginas by minimal carving. Showa period, 20th century. 22 x 22 x 13 cm (8.66 x 8.66 x 5.11in)...

BLUE BOJAGI

Bojagi (Pojagi) as traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textile made from deep blue and pale purple scrap fabrics, late 20th century, 103 x 105 cm (40.55 x 41.33in), embodies the lifestyle and the story of the people who take good care of their possessions at that time. Relatively thicker type (deep colored parts are thinner as more seen through)...

Haku Maki did the months of the year in hiragana, not in Chinese characters which are also used for months in Japan. July しちがつ is an A.P. and measures 13.75in W x 5.75in H. An embossed print, it is in good condition. See August below.

A cocoon shaped basket of tight weave with bamboo insert made for wall hanging by Maeda Chikubosai II enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kake Kaki (Hanging Flower Receptacle). It is roughly 16 cm (6 plus inches) diameter, 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Maeda Chikubosai II (1917-2003), was born when his father, Chikubosai I (1872-1950) was already quite mature...

This is a really pretty Milk Glass 8 inch high Wedding Jar with Lid, featuring the hand painted Roses and Bows decoration, made by Westmoreland Glass. This Wedding Jar Bottom and Lid are both in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The hand painted Roses and Bows decoration is all very good. The gold trim is very good. It is signed WG. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a really great square milk glass, trimmed in gold, Roses and Bows 10 inch high Wedding or Anniversary candy Jar with lid made by Westmoreland Glass. This Anniversary Jar measures 5 inches square. This was a very special anniversary piece made specifically for a special occasion. Signed around the top of the lid, in gold lettering, is: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - MARY and TED - June 16, 1945...

Haku Maki did the months of the year in hiragana, not in Chinese characters also used for months in Japan. August はちがつ was created in 1977 and is number 53 of an edition of 202. It measures 13.75in wide x 5.75in high. It is in excellent condition.

This is a really nice depression glass Amber Patrician, aka Spoke, 9 inch luncheon plate made by Federal Glass from 1933 to 1937. This plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Patrician depression glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This is a really nice depression glass Amber Patrician, aka Spoke, 11 inch three-part partitioned grill plate made by Federal Glass from 1933 to 1937. This plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Patrician depression glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Two Paintings of "Tama" Cats - Black and Beige
Date: Not known. There was a June 1924 Tama cat woodblock print (see our Shotei061) in which the white cat is in the reverse orientation.
Size (Black Cat): Paper: 15.5 x 11.375 inches (38.9 x 28.9 cm). Image: 13 x 9.25 inches (32.8 x 23.4 cm).
Size (Beige Cat): Paper size: 15.25 x 11.375 inches (38.8 x 28.8 cm). Image: 13 x 9.25 inches (33.1 cm X 23.5 cm).
Medium: Japanese paintings on paper...

A set of two incense items carved from blocks of dried lacquer, the surfaces polished to reveal the various layers and colors of lacquer used in a mottled pattern. Truly quite spectacular despite their diminutive size, the koro is 10 x 6 x 7.5 cm (4 x 2-1/4 x 3 inches), the kogo is 4 cm (1-1/2 inches) diameter and both are in excellent condition.

KARAHAFU

Old miniature wooden architecture of 'karahafu' roof (ref...

This is a really pretty crystal clear elegant glass Chintz two-handled sandwich plate or tray made by Fostoria Glass. This sandwich plate measures 10 1/4 inches across not including the handles. It measures 12 inches including the handles. The plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other elegant glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Fenton Aqua-Crest 7" Vase is in mint condition. Made in the 1950's and is about 5.5" wide. No logo on this one!

Paden City Penny Line Creamer and Sugar and in mint condition. They are about 3" high and 3" wide.