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Makuzu Kozan Studio Porcelain Vase

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1920   item# 914984 (stock# 6-649)

Makuzu Kozan Studio Porcelain Vase
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This is a most unusual baluster-shaped porcelain vase picturing a delightful soft-feathered, mauve-colored bird perched upon a fruiting branch, surrounded by an array of full-blown roses with thorny stems. The entire visual presents a paradox to the viewer since the bird, possibly predatory, has the appearance of a songbird and the thorns, a beautiful underglaze red, communicate beauty rather than sharpness...The marvelous mauve flowers, berries and underglaze blue leaves create a ...click for details


Silvered Okimono Of A Hawk

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920   item# 914335 (stock# 06-207)

Silvered Okimono Of A Hawk
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A richly silvered okimono of a predatory hawk with gilt and shakudo eyes. Clinging to a marvelously sculpted bronze tree trunk with its shibuichi talons, and chiseled realistically with each feather rising and overlapping the other, the creature tenses as it eyes its prey.This sculpture is in very good condition with no restoration or distress.(Two small air holes are positioned on the underside near each leg. The rectangular silver signature plaque of t ...click for details


"Treasure Box" Inro

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1920   item# 913808 (stock# FC-183 )

"Treasure Box" Inro
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This most unusual wood "treasure box" inro is complete with netsuke and ojime. Part of the sagemono family (things that hang from the obi), the body of the inro is smoothly polished and lightly lacquered, a mysterious hinged door opening on its side to reveal five miniature knobbed drawers within. The gold makie ojime is incised with textile patterning, the netsuke formed as Daikoku's sack with replicas of small rice barrels and his cap applied in relief . ...click for details


Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1910   item# 913806 (stock# 04-112CP )

Meiji Period Satsuma Bowl
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Here is a beautiful Satsuma bowl done in the Kyoto-Satsuma style, its exterior designed with three continuous bands arranged vertically. Framed by geometric borders, each band contains meticulously painted scenes - koi swimming in shallow waters,a profusion of colorful kiku and a brilliant arrangement of implements for tea, ink painting utensils, ikebana and fruit baskets. The bowl's interior is luxuriously designed with gilt, floral and geometric brocading, its central ron ...click for details


Gold Maki-e Kodansu

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1900   item# 912976 (stock# 03-314 )

Gold Maki-e Kodansu
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This is a rare and major gold- lacquered and multi-media inlaid kodansu on self stand, its hinged door with lock and key opening to three interior drawers. The exterior is adorned on all five sides with luxuriant foliage in gold and silver togadashi and inlaid with a rich display of insects in ivory, aogai, tortoise shell, coral and semi-precious stones. The interior is decorated in nashiji and geometric patterns in togadashi; ivory inlays and a takamaki-e design of nuts ...click for details


Shibuichi And Enamel Koro

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1910   item# 912970 (stock# 05-291 )

Shibuichi And Enamel Koro
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This is an extraordinary shibuichi koro of tripodic form, its domed lid with enameled lappets in jewel-like hues and excellent wirework. Realistically wrought flowers in brilliant enamels are overlaid in clusters upon its surface and a silver and enameled band of kiku petals encircles the finial. The mirror-like surface of the shibuichi alloy provides a vivid contrast to the exquisite tones of the floral arrangements executed in high relief. The koro includes a silver liner and th ...click for details


Samurai Quiver

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900   item# 912969 (stock# 2-2440p)

Samurai Quiver
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This is a yebira or quiver of woven, lacquered bamboo with zigzag design constructed to hold arrows for battle or sport and worn by the samurai slung over the shoulder. This fine example is in very good condition for its age and use. (Arrows not original). Length (quiver): 31.75" Late Edo Period, Japan


Studio Porcelain Vase With Koi

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1920   item# 912963 (stock# 7-185p )

Studio Porcelain Vase With Koi
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This classic studio porcelain vase with softly rounded shoulders and delicate neck exhibits koi and transparent flowering water reeds on its celadon ground. Characteristic of the work of this innovative artist, a gentle rippling of the waves focuses on the fish as they swim above and below the waters. Makuzu Kozan underglaze blue signature on the base. This vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. Height: 9" Meiji Period, Japan


Studio Porcelain Vase With Sakura Tree

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1920   item# 912955 (stock# 7-210)

Studio Porcelain Vase With Sakura Tree
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Here is a brilliant studio porcelain vase of baluster form with flared neck, a flowering sakura tree rising from an asymmetrical, deep-blue enameled swash from its base. On its cobalt-hued branches and overlapping the rich glaze, delicate mauve sakura blossoms flower, the result, a glorious painting on porcelain. This vase is a signed work by the illustrious Makuzu Kozan, its underglaze blue signature found on its base. Includes owner's box. The vase is in exc ...click for details


Imari Covered Jar

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900   item# 912938 (stock# 5386C)

Imari Covered Jar
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Here is a well-potted covered Imari porcelain jar of fluted body, its lid with acorn finial. Foliate-shaped cartouches of blossoming peony, pine and sakura are executed in various shades of iron red, cobalt and gilt detailing on a lustrous white ground. This covered jar is in very good condition with slight wear appropriate to age. Height: 14" 19th century,Japan

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