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Ivory Okimono of an Inebriated Man
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Pre 1900 item# 883033 (stock# 05-261p )
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An expressive 19th Century ivory okimono of an inebriated
man wearing a tengu mask upon his head, a boy and dog at his
feet. The artist's life-like carving expresses the bewildered state of the
man as
he balances on one foot while carrying on his shoulder a large double gourd,
the boy stretching a helping hand. The modeling of the man's wrinkled face
and hands and his intricately folded kimono set the scene for this extra-
ordinary carving.
This ivory okimono has slight age cra ...click for details
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Silver Box With Geese
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Pre 1920 item# 882946 (stock# 01-247 )
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This is a brilliant silver, shakudo and gilt rectangular box on
four
free-form feet. On its shakudo lid two geese stand among gilt bamboo while
a third preens itself closeby. Worked in silver and gilt on a rich shakudo
ground,
the scene is executed in takazogan (high relief) with fine incised details.
This
superbly made silver box exhibits the artist's signature on the cover, which
reads: "Toshihisa." The box is in excellent condition with no dents or
loss.
Length: ...click for details
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Miniature Satsuma Teapot
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Pre 1910 item# 882654 (stock# 05-309)
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A splendid miniature covered Satsuma teapot on four chidori-shaped
feet,
its finial fashioned in gilt as a chidori. On the body, lappets in rich
jewel-like enamels frame brilliantly
enameled flowers with accents in gilt. The handle and spout
exhibit fine
gilt scrollwork.
The Kinkozan studio mark is on the base.
This teapot is in excellent condition with no cracks or
damage of any kind.
Height: 3.5"
Meiji Period, Japan
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Pottery Censer
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Pre 1910 item# 882199 (stock# 9-237)
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This is a rare and important two-piece pottery censer in the form of a
Buddhist lion standing on four robust legs. The lid (the creature's head)
and
the powerful body are naturalistically modeled with a
flame-like mane and tail - the entirety, richly gilt.
This censer is a signed work by Imperial Court Artist
Ito Tozan, and includes tomobako with textile insert. It is in excellent
condition with
no chips, damage or restoration.
Length: 6", width: 4", height: 6.5" ...click for details
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Kutani Bowl
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Pre 1910 item# 880294 (stock# 6-339pa)
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This deep bowl is a fine example of Kutani porcelain with characteristic
iron-red and gilt detailing on a pristine white ground. On its body a
court
beauty is seen holding her fan high over her head. An exquisite gnarled
pine covers the foreground, Fuji san the background. Within this lovely
bowl two koi swim among sea reeds framed by a border of superb
brocading.
The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or
restoration.
Signature on base. ...click for details
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Komai-Style Card Holders
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Pre 1920 item# 879915 (stock# FC-2)
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A complete set of twelve iron card holders. Each one is intricately inlaid with gold and silver pine barrens and torii on a smooth iron ground. The largest card holder shows a sail boat gliding on a placid lake with silver-capped Mt. Fuji in the background, all holders perfect accessories to the finest dinner table. This complete set of card holders is in the style of KOMAI, and is in excellent condition with no missing pieces or restoration.
Meiji Period, Japan
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Wood and Copper Smoking Chest
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Pre 1900 item# 876988 (stock# FC-140)
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Here is a rare wood and copper smoking chest of square form
with
three drawers and copper liner. The body is carved burlwood, while the
metal mounts for the tobacco pipe and pulls are crafted in copper. The
lid
for the ash receptacle is done in repousse with dynamic dragons and
clouds in high relief. This smoking set is in very good
condition.
Height: 9.5"
Width: 5.5"
19th Century, Japan
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