Well executed bronze carp swimming amongst waves all in finely crafted detail. Lost wax cast. Showa Period c. 1940. The face on the carp is fabulous especially the whiskers. Used as an ornament for tea ceremony in the tokonoma or alcove. Ask for shipping quote.

Celestial porcelain sage with blue enamel glaze riding buddhist clouds. He is holding a scroll, most likely a sutra. Great facial expression, almost gnome-like. C. 1930 at the end of the Taisho Period. Ask for shipping quote. H:5" x W:6"

Exceptionally elegant hard wood, lacquered stand with beautifully executed curled legs. The piece comes in its original paulownia wood box. The characters on the box read: Karamono Zatsuboku Jakuhi meaning it is a chinese hardwood with mixed woods, narrow stand. The curled end pieces are a slightly darker wood. Perfect for a vase, basket or small staue. Ask for shipping quote. L:43cm x H:11cm x Depth: 16cm

Fabulous Akoda style Oribe koro/teaburi incense burner. The akoda style is a stylized chrysanthemum like shape made popular in Seto Yaki wares, especially popularized by Kato Esuke in the Taisho Period/Early Showa. In the signed original box, written on the cover is "Setoyaki Esuke Saku" seto ceramic by Esuke. "Akoda Nari Teaburi" An Akoda Style Ceramic. Finally, "Ishikawa" the name of the gentleman who commissioned the piece. Perfect condition. $880 (h:17cm x w:26cm) Shipping/insurance to usa/western europe $140.

Wonderful vintage c.1930 ceramic 'Furojin' lucky god holding the Buddhist sacred wishing gem and the Buddhist symbol of release from desire. Beautiful green glaze, one of the hallmark glazes from the famed Kutani kiln. Signed on the bottom, 'Kutani Seiho Tsukuri' made by Kutani Seiho. Perfect condition. c.1939. (19" x 10" x 10") (48cm x 26cm x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $190.

In its original box, this beautiful red bronzed flower vase has ducks and ume plums in wonderful relief. Has the signed original box made out of kiri. c.1930. (9" x 9") (23cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.

Just lovely antique Japanese Taisho Period c.1925 bronze flower vase with cranes under a moon in superb raised relief. Hotsuma Katori was born Meiji Period c.1874 and died in 1954. He was a graduate of the prestigious Tokyo Art School in 1891 winning honors as the top student and artist. He won the silver prize In the 1900 Paris World Expo. His works are in the Kyoto National Museum and the Tokyo National Museum. His son, also a bronze craftsman, is a National Treasure. Comes with wood stand. Perfect condition. c.1925. (12" x 5") (30cm x 13cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $85.

Beautiful art deco design achieved by dipping the bronze into boiling oil after firing. An early Showa Period piece, c.1950. The inside is lined to prevent oxidization when putting water and flowers in it. c.1950. (11" diameter x 10") (28cm diameter x 25cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.

Japanese antique bronze lantern with small cat faces on the ridges on the top and tiny bells hanging from each beam, except for one. Side doors are decorated with 5 petal flower motifs. Perfect to hang with a lighting source or candle. c.1926. (11¾" x 10½") (30cm x 27cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.

Antique Japanese calligraphy ink stone in the shape of a 'tsubo' or antique storage jar. Signed by the maker, 'Dai Ken'. Comes with a ink block. Fabulous condition. c.1925. (10" x 6") (25cm x 15cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $70

Winner of the 45th Kyoto Kimono Association Prize for Best Art held at Kyoto's famous Hankyu Department Store in 1970. Signed box and signed vase by the artist 'Kozan'. Two lovely carp "koi" playfully swim around each other in stunning raised relief. Carp have been traditional symbols of courage in old Japan. A little wear but virtually invisible; an excellent example of post -war Kyoto artistry. c.1970. (12" x 8½") (30cm x 21cm ). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.