A fine Japanese single section clothing chest made from finely grained 'kuri' (chestnut) wood on the front. With the original ironwork with auspicious lockplates in the shape of the God of Wealth's money bag. Origin: Matsumoto, Japan Meiji period: 1868-1912 Fine condition Dimensions: 39.5" H x 32" W x 17" D.

A very rare Japanese 'kusuri dansu' (medicine chest) made from 'keyaki' (zelkova) wood on the front. Medicine chests are usually made from inexpensive 'kiri' wood. Late Edo period: mid 19th century Dimensions: 38.5" H x 31" W x 9" D. Fine condition.

A superb quality Japanese 'Choba Dansu' (merchant's ledger chest) for storing documents during commerce. The front made from finely grained 'keyaki' (zelkova) wood in two sections. With the original iron work. Origin : Matsumoto, Japan. Fine condition. Meiji period: 1868-1912 Dimensions: 38" H x 35" W x 17.5" D.

A fine quality single section Japanese 'Isho Dansu' (clothing chest), the front made from beautifully grained 'keyaki' (zelkova) wood and the top and sides 'hinoki' wood. With the original ironwork depicting a phoenix and flowers. Origin : Sendai, Japan. Meiji period: 1868-1912 Fine condition Dimensions: 36.5" H x 48" W x 20" D.

Description: A beautiful gold lacquered(maki-e)'jubako' (ceremonial food container) of octagonal shape in three sections very finely decorated in 'hiramaki-e', 'takamaki-e' and 'nashiji' with scenes of cranes, pine trees, flowers and pavilions surrounded by borders incorporating 'mon' (crests)...

A wood netsuke realistically modeled as a pumpkin. The deep carving for the grooves along the lobes of this autumnal vegetable and its chiseled effects provide wonderful texture to the beauty of the two-toned wood.(From among the many themes that inspired netsuke carvers, love of nature is a predominate one. Endowed with a religion that encouraged the appreciation of nature, Japanese netsuke carvers faithfully depicted nature - illustrating both its perfection and decay...

Depiction of: A Kabuki actor is pose

Date: 1847 - 1848

Size: 13 1/2 x 10 inches

Condition: Some wrinkling, with side edges backed (Matted print)

Description: From a series of classic kabuki actor images against a neutral background from the master of the genre

Ref. 967948

A Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with cranes amongst pine on a mushroom colored background. Shakudo rims. Meiji era, 7 inches /17.7 cms high.
This type of sparse decoration, sober palette and relatively crude counter-enameling (in grey) has been associated with Namikawa Sosuke and his circle...

This is a large furoshiki ( wrapping cloth ) with katazome ( stencil-dyeing ) check pattern and butterfly crest. It is made of hand-spun cotton cloth and dyed with natural indigo and natural yellow dye. In good condition except for a few tiny holes ( 1~2mm ) and some green color faded parts. Late 19th century. 138cm x 142cm 54" x 56"

An attractive Japanese lacquer box, decorated in togidashi and kirigane and inlaid in silver with deer in a moonlit landscape. Meiji (1868-1912). Signed in stylised characters 'Tadama'. 9 1/4 inches / 23.5 cms long.

Provenance: Christie's, London.

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Antique circa 1900 Japanese porcelain Imari bowl of rounded form raised on a short turned foot decorated under glaze with blue and iron red enamels and gilded details.
MEASUREMENTS 6 1/8 inches (15.5 cm) in diameter. Height: 3 ¼ inches (8.3cm).
CONDITION: in good condition no cracks or repairs.

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A very attractive plique-a-jour bowl decorated with flowers, silvered mounts. Meiji or Taisho. 11 cms wide.

A very similar bowl is illustrated in Coben & Ferster 'Japanese Cloisonne' plate 127.

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Antique 19th century Meiji period signed by the artist miniature Satsuma tea pot of compressed form finely hand painted with details; on one side there is a group of 6 geishas in kimonos and on the other side two boats with 4 Japanese ladies and a fisherman. All is highlighted with gold decorations. The tea pot has its authentic rattan wrap handle, stands on 3 legs and is signed on the bottom...

Rare antique late 19th century Japanese art pottery studio vase made of grayish stoneware, incised on the exterior near the base is the artist’s signature. The body of the gourd is raised on a short foot. The vase has a narrow mouth with a light gray crackle glaze ground applied with blue and lavender rich splashed glaze. Unfortunately we are unable to decipher the signature of the artist of this superb Japanese art work...

A whimsical studio porcelain censer modeled as a crouching rabbit in brilliant white-enameled glaze, its pierced cover seamlessly fitted. In a soft, stylized manner, this rabbit is perfectly formed, the incised detailing and translucent blue and pink enamels barely perceptible. (The rabbit is associated with the folk tale of the "Rabbit and the Moon", a beloved story often portrayed in Japanese art...