Pair of Bronze Hibachi
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Pre 1910 item# 931940 (stock# 01-286 )
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A pair of bronze, copper-patinated hibachi (braziers) of modified globular form. With extensive incised detailing of stylized peony
scroll work on the bodies, the pieces have dramatic handles formed as
bats, their opened wings executed in shakudo. (Bats form part of the
cultural and aesthetic repertoire of East Asia and are associated with
good fortune and
happiness.)
These fine pieces are signed Issa saku on the bases and include
individual tomobako. Very good condition with mini ...click for details
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Satsuma Kogo
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Pre 1910 item# 931226 (stock# FC-486 )
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This is a charming Satsuma earthenware kogo of circular form with an
amusing scene on its lid. Each of the many figures designed on the lid
is engaged in a passionate dance with hands, feet and fans in the air.
The delightful dance is rendered in minute detail in beautiful jewel-toned
enamels. The two interiors, top and bottom, are painted with lush ikebana
arrangements in pastel-hued enamels and gilt detailing. Surrounding
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base of the kogo, luxuriously patterned fab ...click for details
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Studio Porcelain Vase With Fisherman
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Pre 1920 item# 930151 (stock# 6-215c )
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A globular studio porcelain vase with everted lip designed in a soft palette of underglaze blue and delicate pastels on a pristine white ground. A fisherman and his young companion, intent upon the business at hand, crouch upon a craggy cliff overlooking the sea. This splendid vase with genre subject expresses the master's love of human communication and the beauties of nature.
Makuzu Kozan signature cartouche on base.
Height, 7". Meiji Period.
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Chikuunsai II Ikebana Basket
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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
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Silver Covered Bowl With Iris
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Pre 1920 item# 928270 (stock# FC-718p )
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Here is a remarkable and rare silver bowl with cover, its finial
formed as
a fully- carved iris. The bowl itself is executed with many iris, buds and leaves
boldly rendered in high relief emerging from a stylized pond, its
leaves turned and overlapping in a naturalistic manner. This bowl is a
perfect
example of the unique mix of baroque and quiet nature-inspired design,
a theme used in all Japanese media, captivating the avid collectors of the
arts of the Meiji Period and ...click for details
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