Very rare Daruma scroll from Futo Sanjin better known as Kanokogi Takeshiro, (1874-1941). He was mainly a western style - painter, studied in France before returning to Kyoto to establish his own school. In his later years was a juror for the esteemed Bunten and Teiten Art expositions. This painting is all the more remarkable because this was a rare stab at the classic zenga ink paintings. This Daruma is a classic in itself. C.1920. Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptionally well executed silk scroll of a mother crane and offspring under a pine tree. Simple strokes with impact and movement. Very gentle. Late Edo Period, C.1860. Ask for shipping quote.

Fabulous Ono Chikkyo b.1889-1979 egret on branch under whispering willow branches. Chikkyo studied under Takeuchi Seiho, one of the most important and famous Japanese painters in Kyoto before WWII. His "Shima Nisaku" painting received the Bunten gold medal in 1916 and after that his career took off. There is the Chikkyo Art Museum in Okayama, south of Kyoto and the retrospective " Ono Chikkyo - 120 Years After His Birth" was recently held in March , 2010. Painting H:133cm x W:31.2cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very regal portrait of Ieyasu, the 3rd shogun of Japan. Sitting under a cherry tree, he sits in a lordly posture befitting the greatest shogun in Japan's history. Matted in silk brocade, the scroll measures 120cm long and 60cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Wabi - sabi Meiji Period c.1900 'aka' red bronze 'koro' incense burner. Square on four legs, the entire body has the thunder diaper motif and swirling flowers and geometrical designs. The lid has a mythical, playful 'shishi' lion. The legs all are adorned with mythical elephant heads. One end has been repaired, and the repair has been done with silver and a long time ago. Actually adds to the patina. H:16cm x W:20cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very unique and rare Meiji period C.1895 Japanese zen buddhist temple altar tables used for offerings in the main vestible of the main 'hondo' in a zen buddhist temple. Made of gold and black lacquered wood with copper metal fittings. Lovely as end tables. H:57cm x W:65cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Dated C.1884 Meiji Period , exceptional shinto ceremonial sake tokkuri made of pewter. On each tokkuri is the date , Meiji 16 (C.1884) and the temple name and donor. Each tokkuri has the 5 circle crest. Some wear but overall in excellent shape. H:26cm x W: 12cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very stylish Oribe tea ceremony plates used for small sweets. Rim is bamboo motif as well as leaf on each plate. Set of 5. C.1935 from Mino where the famous oribe greens originate from. Perfect condition. W: 18cm x Depth 11cm. ask for shipping quote.

Very unusual round windows with undulating pattern. Showa Period c.1935 with electrical lighting possibility. Hangs from a bronze chain. Bottom opens to change light bulb. H:27cm x W:24cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Sensational patinated 'Murashi-do' bronze flower vase with mythical lion handles and geometrical diaper design circling the middle. The vase is dipped in hot oil right after firing to achieve the colorings. This particular piece is outstanding. Taisho Period C.1912 - 1926. H: 19cm x diameter: 29cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptional C.1880 bronze lost-wax cast Meiji Period 'Jizo Bosatsu' or Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva. This bodhisattva vowed to save all sentient beings in all six realms of rebirth from the time of buddha's death until the appearance of Maitreya, the buddha of the future. Holding a staff which symbolizes the vow to to save. The halo has three flaming jewels or 'hoju' sacred wishing gems. Fine detail throughout and lovely , tranquil facial expression. H:30cm x 14cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptionally lovely and well carved Kamakura-bori lacquered hibachi. Kamakura is religiuos center south of Tokyo where kamakura-bori was born in the Edo Period. After carving out of one piece of wood , usually gingo wood, the carving is lacquered and painstakingly polished. This large hibachi has peonies and sunflowers. C. 1930 with a bit of lacquer wear (see photos). Beautiful as a vase with flower displays. H:24cm x Diameter : 49cm. Ask for shipping quote.