A fine example of Osaka cabinetry, this large Japanese sho-dana (shelf tansu) crafted of karaki wood (rosewood) features drawer fronts and doors decorated in silver wire inlay. The double doors at the bottom left open to reveal a single horizontal shelf separating two equal sized shelf compartments. The sliding doors at the top open to a single storage commpartment. The two large drawers at the bottom provide additional storage space. Dates from the early 20th century. 50"H x 41 ¼”W x ...click for details
Japanese woodblock print by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) titled "A Poem about a Broken Bucket" from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" dated 1889. The image depicts the 18th century poetess Chiyo illustrating one of her most notable poems. The bottom of the filled bucket has fallen out leaving no home for the reflected moon in the water. A fruit-laden persimmon tree among pampass grass is in the background. Lady Chiyo wears an elaborate 18th century kimono, when ...click for details
Original limited edition hand colored etching titled "Haggling" featuring Korean women in a marketplace by German artist Willy Seiler (born 1903) from his Korean series. Signed in pencil on the lower margin. Reverse with limited Korean edition seal marked Plate #68A/110, stamped in red "original hand colored," and with Seiler's address in Japan (see enlargements). Willy Seiler's etchings captured the essence of life in rural Japan. They were enormously popular with th ...click for details
“Yazama Jujiro Moto-oki Blowing a Whistle” from the series “Stories of the Faithful Samurai” signed at the right "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga" (1797-1861). The red Yoshi Kiri seal is beneath the signature. The print was published by Ebiya Rinnosuke in 1848. This series features each of the historical forty-seven ronin (masterless samurai) who avenged the death of their lord in 18th century Japan. Vertical oban size measuring about 14 1/2"V x 10"H. Very good color and overall condi ...click for details
Late Meiji Period Japanese dark blue ground vase decorated with a single butterfly among mums, peonies, lilies and layered green leaves. A 3” copper insert extends into the mouth. Copper rims are at the mouth and foot. Measures 14 1/2” high. Excellent overall condition with no dents, losses, chips, or cracks. There is normal pitting consistent with the period.
Large, early limited edition lithograph by Toko Shinoda (b. 1913) titled "After the Rain" dated 1968. Pencil-signed, dated, titled and numbered 27/100 at the lower right. Paper size: 22 1/4"V x 18 1/8"H. Very good overall condition. The paper is slightly discolored and faintly foxed.
Japanese Edo period woodblock print depicting the samurai Nagamura Bunkasai Michi-iye, in armour but without a helmet, standing bald-headed, having just broken a pottery vessel against the wall; miscellaneous objects on the floor. Numbered "42" from the series "Heroic Stories of the Taiheiki" dating circa 1848-1849. The paper size is 14 1/4"V x nearly 10"H. It is a very good impression with very good color. There is some soiling, especially along the outer edges ...click for details
Japanese woodblock print featuring a bird perched on a rose bush by Ohno Bakufu (1888-1976). Printed in the early 1950s by Kyoto Hanga-in. Three red rectangular seals in the lower left margin contain the printer's, carver's and publisher's information in kanji. The artist's signature in Japanese and English yellow pigment ("B. Ohno") and the artist's square red seal and round red seal appear at the lower right corner of the image. Hand-painted highlights. Paper si ...click for details
Japanese woodblock print titled "Eagle in Flight Against a Snowy Sky" by Ohara Shoson, also known as Koson (1877-1945). This later edition woodblock print was originally published in 1933. The artist's signature and red square Shoson seal are at the lower right. The round .6cm seal of the publisher Watanabe is at the lower right corner of the image. Paper size: 15 3/8"V x 10 3/8"H (image: 14 1/4"V x 9 3/8"H). Very good, clean overall condition. There is a f ...click for details
Large and heavily potted late 19th century Japanese porcelain deep bowl decorated with a central "sometsuke" (underglaze blue) dragon cartouche surrounded by underglaze blue floating circular floral cartouches all set against a celadon ground. The rim is flattened and the exterior is ribbed. The bowl measures 10 1/2" diameter x 3 1/8"H. The piece is in very good condition with no damage. There are numerous firing flaws, firing cracks, and areas where the pigment did not q ...click for details
