This charming primer was published in 1933, and used throughout Japan for 2nd year students...some pages have a few hand written English translations. At the time when this book was used, Japanese kenji and Chinese calligraphy characters were very similar...over 100 pages many with artwork

These 3 Japanese porcelain cups and saucers were hand painted with a delicate landscape scene. They are the matching set to the previously listed Japanese chocolate pot dealers number J157 or troc #1008113. Thought the set was made for chocolate, it can easily be used for tea.

This 6 sided porcelain chocolate pot was made in Japan for export to the Western markets. It is very possible that this pot is actually Meiji period but to be conservative, I am dating it a bit later. The chocolate pot has a lovely traditional Japanese scene which was hand painted, with bits of moriage detail. Excellant condition, no chips, no cracks, pot is 9.5 inches tall. There are 3 matching cups and saucers will be listed separately.

This 6 panel Japanese folding screen would have been used for the background of a Boys Day Doll display. The screen is printed and depicts a series of samurai solders on horseback engaged in warfare.

9.5 inches high by 23.5 inches when opened and fully expanded.

These geta (shoes) were worn by a girl or young Japanese woman. Build up from several layers of materials, the felted soles have slits to allow access for the changing of thongs should they become soiled or worn. Small pieces of leather nailed are the heels. The upper fabric liner is made from two pieces of contrasting fabric sewn together and show a small amount of dirt and an almost imperceivable foot imprint about the toe area...

Attractive Japanese lacquer box containing matching pair of covered boxes. The leaves and flowers of the branches design are gold makie. The large box is 12 inches x 5 inches x 2 inches high. Top of large box is slightly dulled with age and exposure. Inside boxes approx 3 inches x 5 inches x 1.5 inches high and are pristine. No loss and no damage.

There are 3 pairs of serving trays in this boxed set of Japanese sushi trays. Each pair is a different size and color combination. Each tray displays the family mon or emblem on the front. There are 2 red trays, 2 red and black trays, and 2 all black trays. Being Japanese, the pairs of trays nest together a specific order to be stored in the carrying box.

The kiri wood box has a strip of wood on each side to act as a carrying handle...

This Japanese enamel cloisonne bowl has the mark of the Inaba co on the bottom. There is a silver scalloped rim around the top and an elaborate floral motif around the outside. The interior of the bowl is also cloisonne with a few small flower spotted in. Excellant condition 5.25 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches high