Japanese early Meiji Period Samurai doll kneeling on one knee. The head and the hands are done in a Gofun (oyster shell) finish. Great facial expression. The doll stands 9 1/2" tall and is 7" wide.
Japanese early 20th century very large bamboo flower basket. The basket is beautifully woven with bamboo strips of different widths. The tall basket measures 30" tall and is 19" wide.
Japanese early 20th century large bamboo flower basket. The basket is loosely woven with a variety of different width bamboo strips. Unsigned. The basket measures 20" tall, 11 1/2" in diameter at the top and 13" in diameter at the widest bottom section.
Japanese early 20th century large bamboo flower basket. The basket is loosely woven with a variety of different width bamboo strips. Unsigned. The basket measures 20" tall, 11 1/2" in diameter at the top and 13" in diameter at the widest bottom section.
Japanese early 20th century large bamboo flower basket. The basket is loosely woven with bamboo strips of medium thickness. The handle is made of a medium width bamboo stalk with "rope" made of finely cut and twisted bamboo wrapped around the stalk. In the middle section of the basket, the weave is even a little looser with fine stalks and branches of bamboo going in and out of the holes. A large and uniquely designed basket. Unsigned. The basket measures 17 1/2" tall and 13 ...click for details
Japanese early 20th century bamboo flower basket. The long slender basket form is woven with bamboo strips of varying widths. The handle is made from stalks of whole bamboo. The basket is unsigned. The basket measures 16 1/4" tall and is 4 1/2" in diameter.
Japanese 19th Century hanging bamboo flower basket. Magnificent bamboo basket made by bamboo artist, WADA WAICHISAI I (1815-1901). The basket is loosely woven and is made to be hung. The base of the basket has a copper colored metal insert. Signed Waichisai sei on bottom. The basket measures 14" tall and 11 1/4" in diameter.
Japanese circa 1900 woven bamboo tray with handle. The tray is delicately woven with fine strips of bamboo. The tray measures 9 1/2" wide, 8 1/2" deep and is 7 1/4" tall. Unsigned.
Japanese circa 1900 Bizen ware hanging or sitting flower holder in the shape of the moon with the design of a rabbit jumping over the waves done in high relief. The stamp of the artist (illegible) is on the bottom of the back side of the holder. The holder measures 8" in diameter and stands 7" tall. Chain in no included.
