Very Rare Edo Period (1603-1868) Ki-Seto Tokkuri Sake Bottle.

Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.

Size
Diamter 10cm
Height 16cm
Weight 470g

Condition
Good, used.
No chips, no cracks.

Antique Japanese pottery Kiyomizu bowl made by the 3rd Rokubei Kiyomizu (1820-1883). The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.

The Rokubei family is one of the most influential pottery clan from Kyoto leaded by 8th generation now with over 240 years of history.
Rokubei III became the head of the family business in 1838 after his father, Rokubei II, retired.
He is known to revive Kyoto ceramic industry after 1868 when the capital moved to Tokyo.
In 1879, he was...

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
Okitsu-cho, Suruga
Selection of Views of the Tokaido. The 17th station of the Tokaido.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1934.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. First edition with Watanabe C seal (used 1929-42).
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Reference: Hotei #229.
Condition: Toning visible in margin. Very light creasing. The crease at the top of the back of the print does not appear on the front.

Horses dash past in a fervent black mass both carved into and built up onto the paddled surface of this large vessel ballooning open from a narrow base by Nakazato Tarouemon XIII enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Inside the box is written Tataki Tsubo (Paddled Vessel), Kurabe Uma (Horse Race), exhibited Autumn 1958 at the Tokyo Mitsukoshi Sports Theme Art Exhibition; Ochawangama, Nakazato Tadao (given name of Nakazato Tarouemon XIII) followed by the artists seal...

Czech Artist Joseph M. Kratina 1872-1953, a beautiful and historic George Washington Bicentennial Gilded Bronze Plaque measuring 22x17” dates 1732-1932 Mr Kratina, was born in Prague and studied at L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and the Académie Julian in Paris, after becoming a sculptor and also a teacher.

Handblown "Persian Blue" Glass with Hand enamel and guilt candelabras with Cut Crystal spear form pendants. circa 1840-1860 measuring 22x14” non-electrified

An original North West Native American Haida Indian carved cedar panel. With Eagle and Bear tribal design motif initials carved into the wood on the verso R D attrubited to Robert Davidson. 24.5" W x 35.25" H x 1.5" D. A beautiful example of North Coast Native Indian art.

Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)
Ueno Shinobazu Pond
Date: 1939. First edition.
Size: Oban. Approximately 17 x 11.5 inches.
Publisher: Doi Sadaichi.
Carver: Kataoka. Printer: Yokoi.
Koitsu catalog no. TK-DH-58
Condition: Tape residue at top margin. Pencil note on back.
This rare first edition features differently printed clouds than in later examples. There are gofun highlights throughout the print.

Yuzo Kondo is one of the more recognized names in the world of modern Japanese pottery of the 20th century. Though known mainly for his sometsuke creations (blue and white porcelain), he did not settle on this style until well into his potting career that lasted nearly seven decades. The pieces shown here then would be from an earlier period and are evidence of his competency with varied styles and glazes—not just the ones he is most well-known for...

Ishiwata Koitsu
Ikegami Honmonji (Niomon) (Nio Gate of Honmonji Temple, Ikegami)
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1932.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
First edition with Watanabe C seal.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A conservator has repaired margin in two places. Pencil note on back. Crease at upper right corner.
- A rarely see design.

Ohno Bakufu
Brocade Carp (Higoi)
Series: Familiar Fishes of Japan (Dai Nihon gyorui gashu)
Size: Oban. Approximately 19.25 x 13.5 inches. Visible image: 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1938.
Edition: No. 260 (noted on back in pencil).
Publisher: Nishinomiya Shoin/Kyoto Hanga-in.
Artist's signature and seal lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print employing mica highlights.
Condition: Excellent color. Some foxing in the water...

Kawase Hasui
Pagoda in Snow
Date: 1930s.
Size: 6 x 4 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-58
Condition: Excellent.

Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) with sashiko which is made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. It has the sashiko owner's name. The first half of the 20th century. In excellent condition. 124cm x 124cm

Miniature watercolor Portrait of Louis XVI in a beautiful gilded bronze Picture Frame measuring 5 x 3“

Shoda Koho
Ueno Park
From the Hasegawa Night Scenes series.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.75 x 8.0 inches.
Date: 1930s. Printed 1938-1960.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku. #1248 in Hasegawa catalog.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Sealed by the artist at lower left.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

The size of Ginger Jar: 5 1/2" High x 4 1/4" Dia widest. This is rare Porcelain Ginger jar made for Melrose Ltd. In Edinburgh, Scotland. Ginger Jar has Rose color (pink) underglaze covering over fine quality white porcelain body with window design of English couple in the garden. Design done by transfer. Window as well as around Ginger jar are decorated with 12 rose plus one on top of cover which 13 rode gold design. Window, cover rim and top jar has gold decoration...

This old silver and bamboo bracelet is in excellent condition.

Antique Japanese single section futon tansu. Beautiful quarter sawn keyaki hardwood frame and sliding front panels. A full length shelf is seen splitting the main compartment. Makes for a great buffet or media cabinet. Warm original finish in great condition.

Age: Meiji Period(1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 69" Wide by 31" High by 17 5/8" Deep