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Soft-metal Kogo Formed as Three Clam Shells Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1980 item# 950855 (stock# 05-137p )
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This is a charming soft-metal kogo formed as three clam shells. The large silver clam shell and two smaller clam shells of the group are fully modeled in gilt and shakudo,their exteriors naturalistically chiseled with wave-like grooves. The brilliant silver interiors, similarly modeled. Within the cover, incised square-mesh and pine mons can be found. This beautiful gem of a kogo shows a few signs of wear consistent with age. It includes an owner's box with mon on the lid and its o ...click for details

Silver and Multi-metal Kogo Formed as a Recumbent Crane Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1970 item# 950849 (stock# 05-136P )
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This is a lovely silver and multi-metal kogo formed as a recumbent crane, its neck snuggled in its plumage. The crane's shibuichi body is delicately modeled in low relief with shakudo tail and textured gilt crest, the silver interiors finely polished. Incised characters and two cartouches on its base read: "Gift for wedding of Takeko". This small kogo has slight discoloration to the shibuichi, (see detail shot #2) however, this does not affect the overall charm of the ko ...click for details

Ikebana basket with Wide Openwork Gallery Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets: Pre 1940 item# 945618 (stock# 01-269 )
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Here is a wonderfully executed ikebana basket on a square base, its intricately wrapped handle attached to a wide openwork gallery. The body is woven with fine strands of bamboo utilizing various plaiting techniques, its form reminiscent of usubata bronzes. The finely lacquered strands of bamboo are woven with twill plaiting and 1000 line construction with twining detailing and insect stitching. The incised signature, Rikken Zo, on the base. This ikebana basket is in very good conditi ...click for details

Sentoku Tsuba With Sea Bream Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1980 item# 943389 (stock# FC-227p)
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Here is an extraordinary sentoku tsuba of large circular form, its ground carved and textured. Celebrating the revered position of the fish in Japan's culture, a marvelous copper and shakudo sea bream (tai) is segmented and carved meticulously in high relief on its front surface. Fragments of fruit and bones are all heavily applied in high relief with copper, shakudo, and gold. The metallurgist depicts in great detail the scales, teeth and flesh of the bream and on the ...click for details

Studio Porcelain Vase With Bamboo Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1930 item# 939579 (stock# 9-197c )
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A perfectly shaped ovoid studio porcelain vase enameled in soft underglaze blue and color on its luminous white body. By the renowned Imperial Court Artist, Makuzu Kozan, this vase exhibits Kozan's exceptional sense of composition and color, its asymmetrical design as unexpected as the small buds with red berries peeping beneath the overhanging blue bamboo leaves. This vase is in excellent condition, with no problems. Makuzu Kozan underglaze blue signature can be found ...click for details

Chikuunsai II Ikebana Basket Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets: Pre 1970 item# 929852 (stock# 06-248 )
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A tall ikebana bamboo basket composed of fine strands of lacquered bamboo woven in a pine needle plaiting. Its broad gallery with slim, vertical stands of bamboo evenly placed, rises from the closely woven body. Twining details and insect stitching along the rim and wrapped along the low reed handle secure the rim and handle in place. This basket is in excellent condition, incised Chikuunsai II signature plaque on chrysanthemum base. (Chikuunsai II is best known for his works wit ...click for details

Chikuunsai II Ikebana Basket Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets: Pre 1960 item# 928534 (stock# 03-214)
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A six-sided ikebana basket of unusual form woven entirely with open-work hexagonal plaiting. The lacquered bamboo strands are incredibly thin and delicate. Insect stitching keeps the rim and base securely in place. Executed by the renowned bamboo master Chikuunsai II, his incised signature found on the base. This basket is excellent condition. Height: 6" Showa Period, Japan

Jacoulet's Coucher de Soleil a Menado. Celebes Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Pre 1940 item# 924509 (stock# 1-635P)
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Coucher de Soleil a Menado. Celebes (Sunset in Menado. Celebes) "Coucher de Soleil" is a beautifully rendered coastal scene at sunset with a woman leaning against a wooden fence in full, patterned clothes and a semi-nude man seated at her side. Jacoulet, in this print, portrayed the woman with a tall straw hat and a strong, free-spirited attitude. The semi-nude man presents his bare back to the viewer. According to Mr. Richard Miles, this woodblock print by Paul Jacoulet ...click for details

Jacoulet's Une Histoire Tres Drole. Mongols Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Pre 1960 item# 924504 (stock# 2-308)
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Une Histoire Tres Drole. Mongols (A Very Funny Story. Mongols) This intriguing woodblock print depicts a man clad in richly colored robes kneeling by the side of his friend. The figures are positioned against a grey and silver mica screen with a silhouette outside of a Chinese-styled building. The noted artist, Paul Jacoulet, portrayed the figures in rich patterned fabrics and fur, all in bold colors. The scene is all the more interesting as the kneeling man furtively ...click for details

Boat-Shaped Ikebana Basket Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Baskets: Pre 1930 item# 923099 (stock# 02-129c )
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This is an ingeniously crafted ikebana basket formed as a fishing boat, its body intricately woven with fine bamboo strands interspersed with sections of rootwood. Bamboo reeds worked for the bow and stern, and twisted bamboo applied to either side of the mat-plaited deck provide additional support and aesthetic charm. The piece is lacquered a rich mahogany color, adding to its beauty. This delightful basket is in very good condition.

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