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Round Iron Tsuba with Shells Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1202753 (stock# 5665pd)
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A round iron tsuba with a carved ji-sukashi (surface) design of abalone shells (awabi). A gilt-inlaid abstract pattern runs along the edge and outlines the hitsu-ana (openings for the kogai and kozuka.) Since ancient times, Japan harvested abalone shells both for medicinal and aesthetic purposes, their designs frequently used as motifs on kimono, lacquer, prints, etc. This fine tsuba is an Echizen Kinai -School piece. Overall, it is in very good condition with only minor wear to the gilt. Edo ...click for details

Ivory Netsuke Carved as a Stag Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1202750 (stock# FC-1261p )
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A charming ivory netsuke carved as a stag, its legs tucked beneath him. The stag’s neck and finely-textured antlers are tilted upwards, his body softly modeled. (The deer (stag) in Japanese art is associated with immortality, and is noted as the attribute of the household gods Fukurokuju and Jurojin. In addition, for many centuries, deer antlers were identified with family crests (mon). Very good condition with only a minor old hairline across the back, commensurate with age and wear. 18th/1 ...click for details

A Pair of Fukagawa Vases Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900 item# 1202607 (stock# FC-1279c)
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A stunning and unusual pair of Fukagawa vases, their bodies decorated with ogee-shaped brocading along the rims in gray and turquoise enamels. Elegant red-capped cranes at the base of a gnarled pine burrow their beaks into their bodies, surrounded by blossoming peonies. On the reverse, a lone crane soars in mid- flight. Brilliant tones of gray and cobalt with accents in iron red, green and turquoise lend drama to the imagery. Red Koransha mark on bases. This pair of porcelain vases is in mint ...click for details

Wood Netsuke Carved as Hannya Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1202285 (stock# 0-375)
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An extraordinary wood mask of Hannya, the female Noh character, her eyes double-inlaid with ivory and horn. Known in this honored Japanese artform dating from the 14th/15th centuries, Hannya's jealousy and rage transformed her into a demon with horns and fangs, often having the body of a snake. This excellent mask netsuke emphasizes these characteristics through the use of deeply carved undercut lines, casting deep shadows along her cheeks, eyebrows and nose.This net ...click for details

Wakizashi in Wood Koshirae Carved with Dragon Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1202110 (stock# FC-1196p)
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A wakizashi with silver mounts, its Shinshinto blade with horimono encased in an elaborate wood saya realistically modeled as a dragon. The exceptional carving accentuates the special rich, dark patina of the wood and the personality of this fanciful creature: his gold and amber slightly-opened mouth, each individual scale, flame and curling tail. (The dragon is one of the most emblematic mythological creatures of East Asia, royal, powerful, noble, wise, just and the messenger o ...click for details

Ivory Netsuke of Frogs on a Sandal Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1910 item# 1202050 (stock# FC-1048)
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A finely carved ivory netsuke of a frog on a sandal, her young scrambling for safety upon her back. The empathic gaze from the parent's horn-inlaid eyes and the cautious turn of her head, ensure that the child will be safe. Minko incised signature on nether side. This lovely netsuke is in excellent condition with rich patina. 19th Century, Japan

A Silver and Cloisonne Pedestal Vase Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1910 item# 1201544 (stock# FC-1137)
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A dramatic silver and cloisonné pedestal vase with slim neck and lobed body. Luxuriant peonies in rich enamels encircle the vase in high relief, contrasting with the delicate enamel work at the neck and foot. Peonies, symbols of spring season, are venerated flowers in Chinese and Japanese art, often associated with good fortune and erotic love. The peony is portrayed with the mythical phoenix bird and shishi (Buddhist lion dog). Gilt signature plaque, Mitsuhige. This elegant vase is in excellen ...click for details

Small Foliate-Form Satsuma Bowl Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1910 item# 1201303 (stock# FC-1229)
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A small and charming foliate-formed Satsuma bowl, its exterior a profusion of cascading wisteria and rising iris. Inside, bijin, attendants and children enjoy an outing under an umbrella of sakura branches. This exquisitely painted bowl with jewel-toned enamels and unique form is the work of renowned Satsuma artist, Seikozan. According to Louis Lawrence in his book entitled “ Satsuma” (pg.102), “The Seikozan studio painted some of the very best Satsuma pieces […] very few that are not of the hig ...click for details

Studio Porcelain Censer with Hydrangea Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1910 item# 1200986 (stock# FC-1362)
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A studio porcelain censer of trefoil form, its body comprised of lobes which descend to form the feet. A diamond -patterned design decorates the neckline, while branches with clusters of hydrangea and leaves stretch across the body in graduating tones of under glaze blue and white enamels. Featured in Mrs. Nancy Schiffer's Japanese Porcelain 1800-1950, Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 1999, page 35. Miyagawa "Makuzu" Kozan underglaze blue signature seal on base. This Makuzu piece i ...click for details

Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Koi Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1900 item# 1200978 (stock# FC-1248p)
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A Shoami School iron tsuba with silver detailing, sukashi-style, with gilt koi leaping through waves and spume. In Japanese symbolism, the carp (koi) is portrayed swimming upwards, cresting over foamy waters or against the currents of a waterfall. This vivid imagery is emblematic of determination and eventual success. The iron tsuba is in very good condition with only minor signs of wear commensurate with age. Edo Period, Japan

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