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$750.00
H 9 1/2” x W 9 3/4” (H 24cm x W 24.5cm)
$1,250.00
$3,200.00
$1,450.00
$1,850.00
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Price on Request
$2,550.00
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$550.00
There are some light marks present due to its great age, otherwise the piece ...
$1,800.00
$1,450.00
Painting: 22 1/4” x 57 1/8” (56.5cm x 145.0cm)
Scroll: 28” x 77 1/4” (71.0cm x 196.0cm)
$1,650.00
$1,980.00
There are some light marks and crease present, otherwise the piece is in good condition. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage...
$4,800.00
$1,850.00
It is in good condition with patina. A highly decorative piece.
Painting: 20 7/8” x 43” (53.0cm x 109.0cm)
Scroll: 26” x 76 1/2” (66.0cm x 194.0cm)...
$1,100.00
$560.00
Some insignificant light marks, insignificant light crease and foxing are present on the both painting, insignificant light marks are present on the mounting, otherwise the piece is in very good vintage/antique condition with the age. It is accompanied by an aged paulownia wood storage box.
Painting: W12 1/4” x H51 1/8” (W31cm x H130cm)
Scroll: W16” x H76 3/4” (W40.5cmx H195cm)
$700.00
Some insignificant light marks, traces of damage that has been restored before, are present on the painting itself, otherwise the piece is in very good condition. Some tiny damage is present on the frame, otherwise it is in very good condition with the age. Some marks and light damages are present on the back of the frame, which is not distu...
$2,300.00
Kano Tan'en(18th C.) was born as the second son of Kano Tanjo(1696-1756). he was adopted by atagoshita Kano family and became the fifth head of the Shiba Atago Shita Kano family. In 1842, he served as official purveyor of the tokugawa shogunate bakufu, but hi...
$1,100.00
Suzuki Shonen (1848-1918) was a Japanese painter from the Meiji(1868-1912) to Taisho periods(1912-1926). Born as Suzuki Hyakunen's eldest son, he learned painting from his father from an early age. Shonen became a teacher at the Kyoto Prefectural Painting School in 1898. He was good at portrait painting and received awards at national industrial exhibitions, etc.
Some light marks and foxing are present on the paint...
$450.00
Ichiyo Kannon/guanyin Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Mercy with heart sutra. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed. It is dated as painted in 1922.
It is based on a legend that is said the Kannon Bodhisattva saved Zen Master Dogen(1200-1253) while he was traveling to China for Zen Buddhism. On the way home, he was hit by a terrible storm, so he recited the kannon heart Sutra with all the heart, the Kannon Bodhisattva appeared on the lotus petal, and the wind and rain cal...
$530.00
冬牡丹 千鳥よ雪の ほととぎす
huyu botan (winter peonies)
chidori yo yukino (even plover in the snow)
hototogisu (singing just like a Japanese...
$400.00
Some light marks are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in very good antique/vintage condition. Some insignificant light marks are present on the scroll mounting, otherwise the piece is diplayed well and in very good condition. It is accompanied by an original paulownia wood storage box with the artist’s signature and seal.
Painting: W11” x H53...
$550.00
Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was the eldest son of Kanō Naonobu (1607-50), younger brother of the renowned artist Kanō Tan'yū (1602-74). When his father died, Tsunenobu became a pupil of his uncle, and derived elements from the style of both men. In Hoei era (1704 - 1711) in the Edo period (1603-1868), he worked on a Kenjo no shoji (sliding screens of the 32 Chinese sages), whic...
$2,300.00
Rinpa was born as a merchant culture in Kyoto, the capital of Japan, by Tawaraya Sotatsu(1570-1643) the early 17th century and Ogata Korin(1658-1716) in the early 18th century.In the early 19th century, Rinpa was developed by Sakai Hoitsu(1761-1829) and Suzuki Kiitsu(1796-1858) as a culture in Edo (present-day Tokyo) and was welcomed by court nobles and upper-class town...
$3,500.00
Fujiwara Mitsusada (1738-1806) also known as Tosa Mitsusada was born as the second son of Tosa Mitsuyoshi. In 1754 he was retained as a court painter. In the 1760 h...
$1,450.00
Takebe Hakuho(1871-1927)was a Osaka born Japanese painter of shijo school paintings active Meiji(1868-1912) and showa period (1926-1989).
Some insignificant light crease and light marks are present on the painting and scroll mounting, otherwise the piece is in very good antique/vintage condition. The piece is accompanied by an original double paulownia wood storage box wit...
$850.00
The piece has been restored and remounted, so some traces of restoration are present, otherwise it is in excellent condition. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box, which is slightly damaged.
Painting: W8 5/8” x H37 3/8” (W22cm x H95cm)
Scroll: W13 5/8”x H67 3/4” (W34.5cm x H172cm)
$1,750.00
Maruyama Oshin (1790-1838) was a son of Oju, the grand son of Okyo, who was adopted into the main branch of the family in order to devote himself to painting and eventually become the family's next head. He was excelled at various subject of paintings such as bird and flower, figure and landscape.
Maruyama-ha is a school of painting founded in Kyoto duri...
$540.00
Tosa Mitsuzane was a Japanese artist active during late Edo period(1603-1868) in Japan. He was the eldest son of Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806). After his father’s death, Mitsuzane succeeded his father’s position retained artist by the Tokugawa shogunate. He worked on wall paintings at Edo castle.
The Tosa school is one of the schools of Japanese painting along with t...
$800.00
In the 18th century, the activities of Maruyama Okyo (1733-95): Maruyama School painting and Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811) are well known. The Maruyama school had an easy-to-understand and decorative painting style based on sketching, and had a great influence. On the other hand, Ganku (1746 or 1856-1838), who is said to have been born in Iwasehama (Toyama City in Ja...
$640.00
Katsuda Tetsu(1896-1980) was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). He studied Western painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). He turned to Japanese painting and became an apprentice to Yamamoto Shunkyo(1872-1933) in 1923. He graduated from Kyoto City Painting College (currently Kyoto City University of Arts) in 1930.His history paintings ``Amak...
$1,200.00
Some insignificant light marks, traces of crease that has been restored on the back, and foxing are present on the painting, otherwise the painting is in very good condition for the age. Some light marks, traces of damage that have been restored, light crease are present on the mounting, otherwise the piece has been simply restored and ...
$900.00
Bodhidharma is a monk who is said to be the founder of Zen Buddhism in China. Although there are many legends about him, and some things are unknown during his lifetime, it is certain that he was a real person, and he is important as the founder of Zen Buddhism, a form of Buddhism that developed independently in China and then Japan.
Kanokogi Takeshiro(1870-1941) studied painting techniques with Sangorō Matsuyama in his homet...
$340.00
Some insignificant light marks are present on the painting and mounting, otherwise the piece is in very good condition. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.
Painting: 10 1/4” x 42 1/2” (26cm x 108cm)
Scroll: 15”x 71 1/4” (38cm x 181cm)
$1,350.00
There is a waterfall legend about “The Dragon Gate": thousands of koi fishes tried to jump to the waterfall for hundreds of years but failed, and after sometime passed one koi determined to reach the top of the waterfall and finally made it to the top. The Gods rewarded the koi by turning him into a beautiful, shiny, Golden Dragon. He now spends his time chasing among ...
$430.00
The dragon is a Feng Shui symbol that represents the highest degree of good luck. There are many auspicious animal in Feng Shui, including the four gods of "Blue Dragon","White Tiger","Vermilion Bird(Suzaku)" and "Black Tortoise(Genbu)". Most of them are imaginary beasts, but dragons are especially cherished as special beings. This is because it is said to bring positive energy, protection, an...
$440.00
Inoue Rosen was a Okayama born Japanese painter active during Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989) in Japan. He first studied Japanese painting under Ono Seiun in Osaka. Afterwards, he entered Kikuchi Hobun(1862-1918)'s art school in Kyoto, where -he learned the Shijo school of painting, which is a descendant of the Maruyama school, and served as the school's head. ...
$700.00
Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was the eldest son of Kanō Naonobu (1607-50), younger brother of the renowned artist Kanō Tan'yū (1602-74). When his father died, Tsunenobu became a pupil of his uncle, and derived elements from the style of both men. In Hoei era (1704 - 1711) in the Edo period (1603-1868), he worked on a Kenjo no shoji (sliding screens of the 32 Chinese sages), which a...
$500.00
Tanomura Chokugai(1905-1997) was a Japanese painter born in Kyoto. Great-grandson of Tanomura Chokunyu(1814-1907). He studied under Tanaka Hakuin(1866-1934). He was a member of the Kyoto Japanese Painters Association and chairman of the Kyoto Shogain.
Some insignificant marks and foxing are present on the painting itself, and some marks, very light. crease, insect...
$900.00
Sasaki Ainichi(1955-), lives in Tokyo. His specialty paintings: Landscapes, flowers and birds. He was published in art yearbook.
It is a new piece and in excellent condition. The piece is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.
Painting: W12 3/4” x H35 1/4” (W32.5cm x H89.5cm)
Scroll: W17 7/8”x H66” (W45.5cm x H167.5cm)
$440.00
Some insignificant light marks are present on the painting and the scroll mounting, otherwise the piece is in fine condition with the age. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.
Painting: W19 5/8” x H50 3/4” (W50cm x H129cm)
Scroll: W25 3/4"x H79 1/2” (W65.5cm x H202cm)
$770.00
Ganku (1749–1839), was a leading Japanese painter of Kyoto and founder of the Kishi school of painting. He is famous for his paintings of tigers. Ganku was born in Kanazawa as Kishi Saeki, studied painting styles including those of Chinese painter Shen Nanpin (沈南蘋) and the Maruyama-Shijō school, and arrived in Kyoto aroun...
$560.00
Some insignificant light marks and light foxing are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in very good condition. The scroll mounting is in very good condition with the age. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.
Painting: W6 1/8” x H31 1/4” (W15.5cm x H79.5cm)
Scroll: W10 5/8"x H63” (W27cm x H160cm)
$400.00
Yano Kyoson(1890-1965)was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). In 1921 he founded Nippon Nangain with some famed and leading artists during the time such as Mitsui Hanzan, Kono Shuson(1890-1987), Komuro Suiun(1874-1945), Ikeda Keisen(1863-1931), and Mizuta Chikuho(1883-1958), and also studied at the private Osaka Art School with Fukuoka Seiran(1879-1954) and Western painter ...
$650.00
Shirakura Kanyu(1896-1974) was a Nanga painter(the Southern school of Chinese painting), born in Niigata Prefecture in Japan. He studied under Hattori Goro(1869-1930), and after moving to Tokyo he studied Western painting under Hakutei Ishii(1882-1958).Afterwards, he returned to Nanga, and after moving to Kyoto, studied under Tajika Chikuson(1864-1922). He exhibited mainly at the Teiten imperial art Exhibiti...
$1,800.00
Kano Isen（1775-1828）was a painter of the late Edo period and the master of the early modern Kano school. He was a son and pupil of Kano Yosen'in Korenobu, whom he succeeded as seventh-generation head of the Kobikicho branch of the Edo Kano school that had been founded by Kano Naonobu (1607-50) His name was Eishin and his artist name was Genshosai. Isen mastered Yamato-e (Traditional Japanese pai...
$600.00
Ogiwara Seisensui (1884 – 1976) was a Japanese haiku poet active during the Taishō and Shōwa periods of Japan. Although he attended Seisoku Junior High School, Ogiwara was expelled after publishing a student newspaper criticizing the school's educational methods and administration. After entering Azabu Junior High School, he quit drinking and smoking, seriously engage...
$1,300.00
Matsumura Keibun(1779-1843) was a Japanese painter active during the late Edo period(1603-1868). He was a leading figure in the Shijo school established by his half-brother, Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811). Keibun mastered the techniques of painting taught at Goshun’s studio at Shijo-Sakaimachi in Kyoto. He also studied the work of Maruyama Okyo (1733–1795),...
$600.00
The origins of Japanese string puppets date back to the early Edo period (first half of the 17th century). In the first half of the 17th century, during the reign of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, the first generation, a man called Yuuki Magosaburo, built a string puppet theater troupe tower (*now called a theater) in a corner of Nihonbashi, Edo. ) was the beginning.
Some light m...
$650.00
Some light marks, insignificant light crease, traces of restoration of the damage and foxing are present on the painting, otherwise the painting is in very good condition. Some insignificant light marks are present on the mounting, otherwise the piece is in fine condition. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.
Painting: W22 7/8” x H50 3/4”(W58cm x H129cm)
Scroll: W28 1/2” x H76 3/4”(W72.5cmx H195cm...
$570.00
Kano Seisen-in(1796-1846) was a Japanese artist, born as the eldest son of Kano Eishin (Kano Isenin), he studied painting techniques under his father, and since copying the “Honen Shonin Eden”(The illustrated biography of priest Hōnen) for the first time in 1809 at the age of 13, he has been involved in ancient paintings such as Chinese paintings, Kano school paintings, and Yamato-e...
$1,400.00
Kano Furunobu was a painter from the middle of the Edo period. He is the fifth generation of the Kobiki-cho Kano family. He learned painting from his father. He succeeded his father as a painter for the shogunate. He is conferred a Hoin.
Some light marks, foxing, and light crease are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in good condition with the age. So...
$340.00
Mujinzo - 無尽蔵:
Inexhaustible is a phrase taken from the poem "Inexhaustible in all things" by the Chinese Song Dynasty poet Su Dongba. In Zen, if you let go of attachment, there will be no earthly desires or delusions. There is an infinite world in nothingness or emptiness, where there should be nothing.
Signed by the monk from Myoshinji temple which is Japan's largest Zen temple.
So...
$800.00
The meaning of the word "flower bloom(花開)" in Zen wording is to become free of mind. It signifies the splendor of eternal time that can be felt by attaining the precious state of enlightenment.
Yamada Mumon(1900-1988) was a zen monk from the Showa era. He studied under Kawaguchi Keikai and later studied at Ri...
$900.00
Katsuda Tetsu(1896-1980) was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). He studied Western painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). He turned to Japanese painting and became an apprentice to Yamamoto Shunkyo(1872-1933) in 1923. He graduated from Kyoto City Painting College (currently Kyoto City University of Arts) in 1930.His history ...