Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain 7 1/4” diameter x 3” deep bowl. The center of the bowl holds a central circular medallion with a stylized floral pattern pattern in underglaze blue (sometsuke). The interior and exterior sides are decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamel with gilt highlights and features three cartouches with flying phoenix birds on a white ground separated by rust-red and gilt medallions holding an animal motif set against a cobalt ground. Late 19th cen ...click for details
Chinese ginger jar decorated in colorful polychrome enamels with two panels, each featuring a beauty holding a scepter and riding a qilin in a garden setting while a young male attendant shades her with a parasol. The reserves alternate with a yellow background featuring purple-blue double happiness symbols, flowers, and scrolling foliage. Late 19th century to circa 1900. 8 3/8" high x about 8 1/2" diameter. Very good overall condition with wear and light scratches consistent with ...click for details
Edo Period Japanese woodblock print by Kuniteru II (1829-1874), a pupil of Kunisada, depicting a geisha serving sake in a tea house at night. Lanterns and cherry blossoms are in the background. Published by Daikokuya Heikichi in 1865. Signed at the lower left "Kuniteru ga" in a snow-covered cartouche." Measures a full 14 1/2"V x 10"H, including margins on the top and left side. Good clean overall condition with embossed highlights on the collar and kimono lining. The ...click for details
Edo Period Japanese woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting a cross-eyed actor from the series "Actors at the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" dated 1852. Very nice impression quality with mica highlights. The black robe is overprinted with patterns using lacquer highlights. Signed "Toyokuni ga" (in a red cartouche with yellow snow). Measures 14"V x 9 1/2"H. Very good overall condition. The print is not backed and the baren marks a ...click for details
Edo Period Japanese woodblock print by Kunisada II (1823-1880) depicting kabuki actors dating 1865. The cartouche at the upper left bears the title of the series and the names of the actors. The signature of the artist, publisher's seal and censor's/date seal are located at the upper right. Measures 14 1/2"V x 10 1/8"H. Very good overall condition. The print is not backed and the baren marks and image are clearly visible on the back. No tape or tape stains. There is a thin fa ...click for details
Colorful late 19th century Japanese woodblock print depicting two kabuki actors by an unidentified artist. Very good overall condition with embossed and lacquer highlights and sizable margins at the top and left side. The print is not backed and the baren marks and image are clearly visible on the back. No tape or tape stains evident. Appears to be a panel from a triptych. Measures 14 1/2"V x 9 3/4"H. The colors are vibrant but there is a narrow fade line at the bottom of the prin ...click for details
Edo Period Japanese woodblock print triptych by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting Prince Genji and beauties plucking cherry blossoms at Mt. Yoshino in Nara Prefecture. Published by Kagaya Kichibei and dated 2/1860. Each panel bears the signature "Toyokuni ga" (in a snow-covered cartouche), a publisher's seal, and the censor's/date seal (see enlargement 5). Each panel measures about 14" - 14 1/2"V x 9 5/8"H. Very good, clean overall condition with la ...click for details
Japanese Kyoto Satsuma tea service consisting of a lidded tea pot, a lidded sugar bowl, a creamer, and two cup and saucer sets. Each piece is decorated with polychrome enamel butterflies, wild flowers and grasses set against a cream colored crackle glaze ground. Green bamboo form handles accent the serving pieces. Most pieces bear the red “Kinkozan” signature. Circa 1885. The measurements are: tea pot 4 ˝”H x 6” across (from the handle to the end of the spout), creamer 3 7/8”H, sugar bowl 3 ...click for details
Japanese "aka-e" (red painted) Kutani porcelain vase decorated in polychrome enamels, the characteristic orange-red, and gilt highlights with a continuous scene of beauties and girls strolling under blossoming trees by a lake in a park. The central scene is bordered in geometric bands with gilt highlights. The trees are accented with an abundance of tiny moriage white dots. 11 3/4"H. Late 19th century. Base marked "Kutani made" in orange-red. Very good overall condi ...click for details
Massive Japanese bronze tripod censer decorated on each side with a panel featuring peacocks and birds in high relief. Stylized bird handles. Elephant finial mounted to a cover decorated with stylized waves. Late Meiji to Taisho Period (1880-1920). Measures about 14"H x 12" diameter (including handles). Very good overall condition with a nice aged patina. One handle is firmly secured but is a bit loose. There are some repairs to the base and the bottom of the feet.
