Japanese early 20th century large bamboo flower basket and root handle. Beautifully woven with bamboo strips of different sizes. In addition to the root handle, there is also a natural root decoration added to the front of the basket. The basket comes with bamboo flower holder. Unsigned. The basket measures 22" tall and is 13 1/2" in diameter at the widest.
Japanese early 20th century silver mouse on bronze Chinese radish. Both mouse and Chinese radish are beautifully and realistically rendered. The piece measures 8 1/4" long, 3 1/8" wide and 2 7/8" tall. Signed by artist.
Japanese Meiji Period large bronze vase. The vase is a stylized chrysanthemum blossom, with the leaves at the base and the long petals reaching up and forming the main portion of the large vase. Unsigned. The vase measures 23 1/8" tall and 10" in diameter at the widest.
Japanese early 20th century bronze turnip shaped incense burner. The incense burner lid is the upper part of the turnip with all the leaves attached. Stamp of artist on bottom. The piece measures 6 3/4" tall, 8" wide and 5" deep.
Japanese early 20th century gourd shaped basket and natural wood and root stand. The basket is woven with bamboo strips and the custom made stand is made of natural wood branches and roots (perhaps of wisteria branches and mulberry roots). This type of basket is sometimes called "beehive" baskets in this country. The entire piece stand 20" tall, is 28" wide and is 13" deep.
Japanese early 20th century gourd shaped basket and natural wood and root stand. The basket is woven with bamboo strips and the custom made stand is made of natural wood branches and roots (perhaps of wisteria branches and mulberry roots). This type of basket is sometimes called "beehive" baskets in this country. The entire piece stand 24" tall, is 24" wide and is 12" deep.
Japanese early 20th century gourd shaped basket and natural wood and root stand. The basket is woven with bamboo strips and the custom made stand is made of natural wood branches and roots (perhaps of wisteria branches and mulberry roots). This type of basket is sometimes called "beehive" baskets in this country. The entire piece stand 18" tall, is 17" wide and is 10" deep.
Japanese late Meiji Period bronze tulip shaped vase by Gorosaburo. Vase comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box. Stamped Gorosaburo on bottom of vase. The vase measures 12" tall by 9" in diameter at the top.
Japanese late Meiji Period bronze tulip shaped vase by Gorosaburo. Vase comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist box. Signed "Made by Gorosaburo" on bottom of vase. The vase measures 11 1/2" tall by 10 1/2" in diameter at the top.
Japanese circa 1900 Kobe toy. This mechanical toy moves with the man chopping a watermelon in one motion and eating a slice of watermelon in the next. The toy measures 2 1/2" wide, 3" deep and 4 1/4" tall.
