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Rare "Fukusuke" Statue c.1930

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1930   item# 455323 (stock# KA121)

Rare "Fukusuke" Statue c.1930
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Japanese character from a famous story of a Kyoto merchant's son, Fukusuke, who had an oversized head. The mechant's family treated him with much love and soon their business prospered. Other neighbors and merchants noticed and a custom grew where businesses put a likeness of Fukusuke in their establishments for prosperity. c.1930. (13½" x 13½" x 8½") (34cm x 34cm x 22cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $90.


Black Lacquered Temple Incense Box c.1900

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1900   item# 454245 (stock# KA43)

Black Lacquered Temple Incense Box c.1900
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Featuring a kiri (paulownia) crest and a hanging wisteria crest, this little antique Japanese temple incense chest has two drawers and removable lid. c.1900. (7" x 5½") (18cm x 14cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $50.


Japanese Dancing Boys Dolls c.1880

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1900   item# 453139 (stock# KA34)

Japanese Dancing Boys Dolls c.1880
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These Japanese boys dancing while holding a rope between them have been remounted on a stand covered with puppet theatre book paper (jorui). Their expressions and old cloth dates their age. Looks like the hands and feet have been touched up but detracts in no way from the attractiveness of the dolls. Would make a great addition to your antique collection. c.1880. (9½" x 6") (24cm x 15cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $45.


Meiji Period Shigaraki Soy Jar c.1890

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1900   item# 452418 (stock# KA96)

Meiji Period Shigaraki Soy Jar c.1890
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From the famed Shigaraki kilns outside of Kyoto, renowned for their tea utensils and ceramic clays. This soy jar has a fantastic muted green striped over-glaze. c.1890. (18½" x 11½") (45cm x 29cm). Large, heavy item. EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $125.


'Shochikubai" Long Life and Prosperity Ranma Transoms

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1930   item# 448370 (stock# KA196)

'Shochikubai" Long Life and Prosperity Ranma Transoms
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Featuring the triple combo of bamboo, plum, and pine, the three most powerful and auspicious symbols for the Japanese, this is a message of love, happiness and longevity. Beautifully carved pair of Ranma Transoms that will hang magically over beds. c.1930. (54½" x 9½") (137cm x 24cm). UPS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $110.


Meiji Period (1870-80) Shigaraki Soy Vase

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1900   item# 447901 (stock# KA69)

Meiji Period (1870-80) Shigaraki Soy Vase
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From the famed Shigaraki Kilns north of Kyoto. Known for their clays, Shigaraki was made famous by Sen no Rikyu the originator of the Japanese tea ceremony. He chose Shigaraki ceramics as the choice of tea masters. This Soy Vase has the distinctive Shigaraki green stripes. The spout at the bottom can be used to route a chord and it would make a stunning lamp. Meiji Period 1870-80. (19½" x 12") (54cm x 30cm). Large, heavy item. EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $135.


Lovely Meiji Period (1867-1912) Shigaraki Tea Tsubo

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1900   item# 447624 (stock# KA157)

Lovely Meiji Period (1867-1912) Shigaraki Tea Tsubo
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Bearing the signature Shigaraki green striped glaze pattern, this tsubo was a tea leaf storage jar. Prized by tea ceremony advocates, Shigaraki-ware was sought after for the simple elegance and wabi sabi aesthetic. Jar is in excellent condition. Meiji Period (1867-1912). (17" x 12") (45cm x 30cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $115.


Rare Keyaki Wood (Zelkova) Kokeshi Doll c.1930

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1930   item# 447604 (stock# KA161 )

Rare Keyaki Wood (Zelkova) Kokeshi Doll c.1930
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Most Kokeshi dolls are made from pine. This unusual old piece is made from keyaki (zelkova) wood, a wood usually prized for making Japanese furniture. c.1930. Heavy item. (22" x 5½") (55cm x 14cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.


Classic Pair of Ranma Transoms

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1940   item# 446260 (stock# KA195)

Classic Pair of Ranma Transoms
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Finely carved scenes of Japan, a castle town with bridge shrouded in pines and clouds. This pair was from a country house in western Kyoto. Early Showa Period, 1926-1945. (54½" x 10½") (137cm x 27cm). UPS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $110.


Post War Kyoto Nishiki Maru Obi c.1950

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Pre 1950   item# 445097 (stock# KA180)

Post War Kyoto Nishiki Maru Obi c.1950
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From Kyoto's famed Nishiki weaving district, this post war (1950) Maru Obi is richly decorated with a butterfly motif on black, red and silver. (length 13' 4", width 12") (length 4 metres 1cm, width 30cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $65.

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