A Japanese MEIJI Period man's tobacco pouch and KISERUZUTSU pipe case set. The pipe case and tobacco pouch are made of black leather in simple shapes. The pipe case and tobacco pouch are connected to a MANJU type NETSUKE with silver chains. The OJIME is also in silver with peony design. The black leather pouch has a black, silver and gold metal clasp in the shape of a fantastic dragon wrapped around an important looking sword. The name of the artist, MIMYOU, is etched into the sword blade j ...click for details
Japanese early 20th century bamboo flower basket. Signed by artist, CHIKU-GAI. The basket is of round form with wisteria branch and bamboo handle. The basket measures 13 1/2" tall by 10" in diameter.
Japanese late Edo or early Meiji Period iron heron OKIMONO figure. He iron heron is wonderfully and simply done, standing on one leg. Unsigned and with no storage box. The heron stands 11 3/4" tall and 7 1/4" wide and 4 1/4" deep.
Japanese late 19th century set of black and gold lacquered trays. The set consists of 5 trays with the exact same design. Made by lacquer artist, MUNEMITSU. Each tray measures 10" by 10" and is 1 3/8" tall.
Japanese late 19th century HIRADO ware HOTEI shaped water pitcher. The water pitcher was very cleverly designed. The body of the pitcher is made from HOTEI's good luck bag and the lid to the pitcher is made with HOTEI's fan. The water pitcher measures 5 1/2" tall, 7 3/4" wide and 4" deep.
Japanese early 20th century large pair of Kinkozan vases. Each vase has 2 painted panels, 1 in front and 1 in back. Finely painted with great detail and expression. Panels are placed over dark blue background with overglaze gold decoration. Some of the gold decoration has been rubbed off. One vases has the Kinkozan sticker on the base and the other has only a part of the sticker left. No Kinkozan stamp or signature. Each vase measures 18 3/4" tall and 10" in diameter at the wide ...click for details
Japanese early 20th century SUMIDAGAWA-ware mug. The mug has the design of a hermit reading a scroll. Signed by artist, GOZAN/HARA. The mug stands 5" tall, 5 1/2" wide and with a 3" diameter.
Japanese early 20th century bamboo basket. Beautiful open weave with clever bamboo design. The leg made at each corner is actually a whole bamboo stump with the sides intact, making the 4 side corners of the basket. Unsigned. The basket measures 19 1/4" tall, 5 1/2" wide and 5" deep.
Japanese Early 20th century bronze vase. The vase is of bulbous form with wide neck and rim. The vase has a small geometric design on the front and back done in relief. Made by KATORI HOZUMA (1874-1954). Comes with original artist box. Signature of artist, HOZUMA on base. 9" tall by 7" wide at its widest.
Japanese Late Edo - Early Meiji Period TAKEDA actor doll. The doll has GOFUN (powder made from oyster shells) head and hands, painted eyes, cloth and paper clothing, armor and weapons. Great facial and body expression. The doll measures 12 1/2" tall and 9" wide. The stand measures 9 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" tall and 6 3/4" deep.
