Fabulous Japanese noh dancer with removable silver mask and gold plated fan. Made of a bronze alloy, the figure is decorated with a crane and hexagon diaper motif symbolizing turtles and longevity. great condition. c.1930 (14" x 7") (36cm x 18cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $110.
In vivid trademark Kutani kiln deep purple and green colors, this Taisho Period c.1925 'shishi' mythical lion has a playful expression and well thrown lines. Signed on the bottom with Kutani kiln signature. c.1925. (11" x 10") (28cm x 26"). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.
Beautiful art deco design achieved by dipping the bronze into boiling oil after firing. An early Showa Period piece, c.1950. The inside is lined to prevent oxidization when putting water and flowers in it. c.1950. (11" diameter x 10") (28cm diameter x 25cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.
This important signed Yoshida Eji flower vase in the signed original box is by one of Japan's famed and most revered bronze artists. He won the Oriental Art Exhibition Prize in 1932 and designed the gold medal for the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. The characters on the box read: "Yoshida Eji Saku", (Made by Yoshida Eji) and "Chu Do Ka Bin" (Bronze Flower Vase). Perfect condition. c.1952. (diameter 7½" x 5½") (diameter 19cm x 14cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or We ...click for details
Wonderful vintage Japanese hanging bronze lantern from the early Showa Period c.1930. Can hang or stand with electric light capability inside. Beautiful lattice bronzework of a vine motif throws off a lovely shadow. Excellent condition. Very Japanese. c.1935. (8" diameter x 10") (20cm diameter x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $75.
Exquisite bronze Kannon goddess of mercy and compassion with one foot on a lotus flower and riding a carp. Buddha image above forehead. On a lacquer stand. Great condition. c.1950. (Kannon 12" x 12" stand 20" x 11") (Kannon 30cm x 30cm stand 51cm x 28cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.
Very unusual Taisho Period c.1925 square mouth 'murashi-do' bronze flower vase. The condition is excellent and the art-deco patina and finish make an eye-catching art object. c.1925. (10" x 6½") (26cm x 17cn). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.
Striking vintage Japanese bronze vase with sculpted rooster handles. The bronze is colored after firing with smoke from straw. Very good condition with a few minor scratches. c.1950. (14" x 10") (36cm x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $140.
Ikuta was born in 1928 and studied with Kawai Kanjiro. He later set up his own kiln in Tamba, one of the seven great Kilns in ancient Japan. He became quite famous for his 'mentori' faceted sided vases. He won the 'Mombu Daijinsho' Ministry of Culture Prize in 1975. He died suddenly in 1982 shocking the ceramic world as he was a rising star. Characters on the original box 'tomobako' read, 'Hyakumentori Tsubo' 'white glaze faceted sides vase' and 'Tamba ...click for details
Japanese antique bronze lantern with small cat faces on the ridges on the top and tiny bells hanging from each beam, except for one. Side doors are decorated with 5 petal flower motifs. Perfect to hang with a lighting source or candle. c.1926. (11¾" x 10½") (30cm x 27cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.
