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Japanese Meiji Maru Obi "Matching Seashell" motifs
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Pre 1920 item# 1188459 (stock# OBI902)
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This absolutely elegant Japanese maru obi was brought back from Kyoto. The finest yarns were used to create the most meticulous patterns of sea shells, an auspicious symbols, which is even iridescent appearance. The colors are sage-brown (khaki-ish) with some shades of browns. The condition is excellent and it is very light weight, which shows the good quality of silk. Ca. Late 1800s to Early 1900. Dimensions: 13"wide 156" long. Please also visit our website: www.ichoya.com Tha ...click for details
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Japanese Backpack Woven Straw "cushion pad" Rare
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Pre 1920 item# 1185512 (stock# MISC1201)
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In our last visit in Kyushu, Japan last year, we found this most delightful and charming backpack cushion which we had never seen before. The cushion pad is tightly woven by straws which is about 1.5" thick and it is covered by woven cotton threads, dyed in indigo. The pad has two shoulder belts that are beautifully made from woven straws covered by indigo-dyed cotton fabric, very time consumed process. Overall the rustic nature from the heavy use brings an indescribable beauty. This it ...click for details
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Japanese Old Asa Fabric Rare Umbrella & Snapper motifs
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Pre 1900 item# 1170858 (stock# AG1211)
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We brought this back rare and absolutely delightful fabric from Kyushu, Japan, while the origin of the fabric was assumed to be Niigata are of Japan. Relatively larger motifs of umbrella, bamboo leave, red snapper, and sea shells (?) are all lined up horizontally and are repeatedly woven in this lovely kasuri ikat fabric. This asa linen itself is a handspan-made textile and beautifully dyed in indigo. It is simply very rare and treasure to see umbrella and snapper in kasuri fabric like this w ...click for details
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Japanese Antique Shino Natsu Chawan Tea Bowl
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Pre 1900 item# 1167277 (stock# AG717)
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This simply elegant natu (summer) tea bowl was brought back from our visit in the Nagoya area, Japan. The tea bowl possesses a classic Shino glaze appearance, somewhat feminine and milky. One side of the bowl depicts with a grass motif, while the other side is a somewhat abstract design. The kodai (foot/bottom) shows the well used evidence over the time. Ca. late 1800s. Dimensions: 4.5" diameter 2" tall
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Japanese Children Indigo Maekake-Apron
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Pre 1920 item# 1147456 (stock# MISC1202)
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This charming child's maekake (maedare) apron is made from an old plaid indigo kasuri fabric and a solid indigo fabric as backing. There are four ties along the edge to secure the apron for a child body. As a simple piece as it is, there is such a warm and nostalgic atmosphere that anyone can fondly relate. Due to the age and heavy use, there is a two inch wide hole on the chest area, which also somehow adds a humorous charm. Ca. the Meiji era (the late 1800 to the early 1900s). Dimension ...click for details
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Japanese Small Keyaki Storage Box
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Pre 1920 item# 1143779 (stock# AG716)
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A very attractive and useful Japanese box from the Meiji era. The box is made from beautifully grained keyaki wood (zelkova) along with the original hardware. On the both sides of the box have handles. As you open the top, you will see a simply unrefinished interior for storage. The box is in the original condition with a charming rustic appearance. Ca. Late 1800 to Early 1900s.
Dimensions: 6 1/2" wide 10 1/2"deep 6 3/4" high
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Japanese Nesting Lunch Boxes Mage-Wappa Obento-bako
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Pre 1920 item# 1122963 (stock# AG500)
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A lovely old lunch box set. The style of the boxes are called 'mage-wappa' which involves with skillful bending wood techniques. Stylistically these remind of American Shaker's boxes. This set comes with a large box, which originally was filled with rice and pickles, and a charming small box, which was used to hold some cooked vegetable/seafood dishes. The both boxes show a well used appearance which has added a warm sense and they still hold a great charm of what they are. The b ...click for details
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Japanese Choshi Iron Sake Serving Pot
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Pre 1920 item# 1053724 (stock# AG518)
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This classic style of Japanese choshi sake serving pot is made from cast-iron and it comes with a delicately made bronze lid. The shape of the pot is clean and simple and there are four character inscriptions, which read "Sen-Gen-no-Cho-Ja." Sen-gen-no-cho-ja is a famous title/story of traditional Japanese Joruri play, puppet theatre script. The lid has a delicate design on the top which depicts with a frog hopping to a willow branch.
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Set of Six Japanese Imari Rice Bowls with lids
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Pre 1900 item# 1023295 (stock# AG629)
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A set of six Japanese Imari rice bowls depicts precisely hand-painted floral and other auspicious motifs. The blue and white pattern is also effectively placed at the very bottom of the bowl. The interior of the bowl has a ‘mikomi’ pattern at the bottom with birds and pine-like design, along with a fine geometric pattern on the rim. The six matched lids show continuing designs from the bowl. The set is made from fine porcelain and they are from the end of 1800s (the Meiji era). The conditio ...click for details
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