Japanese 20th century pair of lacquered HIBACHI. The HIBACHI were made in the 1930's or 40's. A wonderful pair of red and mustard gold lacquer in the design of stylized red petals coming down over the gold lacquer. Each HIBACHI measures 10 1/2" tall and 11 1/2" in diameter.
Wonderfully carved, lacquered and painted Noh mask of Wakaotoko, a young man. Done in beautiful and expressive detail and form. The stamp of the artist is branded into the wood on the inside of the mask. Small chips to edges of eye and mouth. The mask measures 8" tall, by 5 1/4" wide, by 2 1/2" deep.
Japanese 1930's - 1940's lacquered document box. The box has the design of a KOI leaping out of the water. The box has had some minor restoration. 13 1/2" long 7 3/4" wide and 4" tall.
Japanese mid 20th century pair of lacquer KOI and lacquer stand. The large carp is done in black lacquer and the smaller carp is done in red lacquer. The pair of carp are on a stand made of the pair. The stand is done in a greenish colored lacquer stand with shell inlaid side. Made by lacquer artist SUMIHIRO KINOSHITA (born 1931). The black carp measures 30" long, 5 1/4" tall and 3 1/4" deep. The red carp measures 26" long, 4 1/4" tall and 2 1/2" deep.
Japanese Taisho - Early Showa Period lacquered comb with spiny lobster design. The base of the comb is lacquered in bronze colored lacquer with the spiny lobster done in red, gold and black lacquer. The lobster is done in relief. Unsigned. The comb measures 3 7/8" long by 1 3/4" tall.
Japanese mid 20th century large lacquered wooden tray with shell inlays. The inside of the tray is done in a abstract design in colors. The upper edge and back are done in solid black lacquer. There are shell inlays on the 4 edges of the front of the tray and on the upper left hand corner on the back. The tray measures 19" wide, 19" tall and about 2" in depth. Signed Rokuhei, by artist, Koseki Rokuhei (1918 -). Comes with TOMOBAKO, artist signed wooden storage box.
Japanese 20th Century black lacquered tea caddy. The caddy comes in 2 parts, bottom and fitted lid. The caddy is made of wood and is covered in a smooth, black lacquer. The tea caddy measures 2 3/4" tall and 2 5/8" in diameter. Unsigned. No storage box.
Japanese Taisho Period lacquered incense box. The box is designed as 2 intersection boxes with bamboo, plum blossoms and cloud motif. The box is done in gold and silver lacquer with KIRIGANE and TAKAMAKIE. The bottom and inside are done in the NASHIJI technique of lacquering. The edges of the lid and bottom of the box are covered with silver frames. As is written on the inside of the lid of the wooden storage box, this box was presented to someone by the Taisho Period Empress, . The fam ...click for details
Japanese 20th century rabbit design red and black lacquer tray. The tray is in the shape of a rabbit's body with its head, ears and outline of its legs carved into the surface and highlighted with black lacquer. The underside of the tray is also black lacquer. The tray measures 15" long, 11 1/4" wide and 5/8" tall.
Japanese 20th century lacquer MIZUSASHI. The MIZUSASHI is made in the shape of a traditional bucket with lid and handle. The black lacquered base is decorated with gold and silver lacquer. The design is of irises and small bridge walkways. Unsigned. The MIZUSASHI measures 8 7/8" in diameter and 9 1/2" tall.
