Page from an album. Illustration in Chinese style (Chinoiserie) of a Chinese man with high hat, holding two rods (?) in his hands. The shades on his clothes and face done in tiny dots, like in an etching. Black ink and watercolors on Western paper. French or English? Early 19th century.
The style of this watercolor refers to the small Chinese paintings on rice paper or extremely fine silk, done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Measurements: 15 ¾ x 11 ¾ inches (40.3 x 30.2 cm).
Basically in good condition, fresh colors: left margin with binding holes and slightly folded, upper right corner somewhat damaged, center fold, mounted at upper margin (traces of glue coming through), few thin areas, stains at lower left corner (removable). In mat.

Page from an album. Illustration in Chinese style (chinoiserie) of a young Chinese man with an hat, holding a fan in one hand and a piece of cloth in the other. The shades on his clothes and face done in tiny dots, like in an etching. Black ink and watercolors on Western paper. French or English? Early 19th century.
The style of this watercolor refers to the small Chinese paintings on rice paper or extremely fine silk, done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Measurements: 15 ¾ x 11 7/8 inches (40.3 x 30.3 cm).
Basically in good condition, fresh colors: left margin with binding holes and slightly folded, center fold, mounted at upper margin (traces of glue coming through), few thin areas. In mat.

Page from an album. Illustration in Chinese style (chinoiserie) of a young Chinese man beating a small drum with a stick. The shades on his clothes and face done in tiny dots, like in an etching. Black ink and watercolors on Western paper in Chinese style. French or English? Early 19th century.
The style of this watercolor refers to the small Chinese paintings on rice paper or extremely fine silk, done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Measurements: 15 5/8 x 11 ¾ inches (40.2 x 30 cm).
Basically in good condition, fresh colors: left margin with binding holes and slightly folded, center fold, mounted at upper margin (traces of glue coming through), few thin areas. In mat.

Relative small image of taima mandara. Sitting Amida Buddha and the Western Paradise are depicted in the middle. Surrounding this image are the Sixteen Contemplations of Queen Vaidehi and the story of Prince Ajatasatru. The whole is enclosed by a painted border of flowers on a red background. Originally scroll painting, the rollers cut off and framed in its brocade mounting. Black ink, color and gold on silk. Japan, 19th century.
Painted area: 17 ¾ x 14 ¾ inches; frame: 30 5/8 x 21 3/8 inches.
Undamaged, very good condition.

Small painting of the 11headed Kannon standing on a lotus, flanked by Bishamonten and Fudo Myoo. In the front two red colored Nio are guarding the deities. Inscription on the central base reads: Ichijoten (name of the temple hall), junsan koichi hongu. The inscription on the bottom reads: Kazusa Shibayama Ten‘ozan Kan‘on kyoji. Black ink and colors on paper. Edo period, 19th century. Rollers cut off and framed in mounting.
Painted area: 22 7/8 x 10 9/16 inches; frame: 29 ½ x 12 ¼ inches.
Paper slightly creased and rubbed at places, some pigment loss on creases, otherwise good condition.

Part of a triptych with depiction of the Five Great Myoo. At the top is Kongo Yasha Myoo, standing on two lotus bases, at the bottom Gozanse Myoo, being held by an acolyte. Black ink and color on silk, background gold. Beautiful painting, expensively painted.
Painted area: 39 x 15 ¼ inches; frame: 47 ¼ x 21 in.
Good condition, framed ( rollers cut off, old mounting behind mat).

Image of Shoki standing with a sword in his hand. On his head a large straw hat. Inscription on the upper left side with three red seals. Signature and seal on the lower right side: Kano …Katsuhara Masuyoshi hitsu. Ink on silk. Kano style. Rollers cut of and framed with original mounting.
Painted area: 34 1/8 x 11 ¼. Frame: 54 ¾ x 17 ¼ inches.
Silk darkened with age, stained, undulating, one minor crack, otherwise good condition.

Original hanging scroll of a tiger and a dragon, two of the regal powers. Black ink on silk. On the lower right signature with two seals. The upper reading Gan…. Painter from the Kishi family. Matt and framed.
Painted area: 37 1/8 x 13 1/8. Frame: 19 ¼ x 48 ¾ inches.
Some creases, one tiny hole, generally in good condition.

Sumie painting with a portrait of Daruma, sitting wrapped in his garment. On the left one line inscription. Two lines with inscription and signature. Oval red seal. Black ink on paper. Framed, under mat.
Inside of matt :9 ¾ x 12 ¾ in. Frame: 16 ¼ x 19 ¼ in.
Paper slightly creased at lower side, otherwise in good condition.

Hanaire, or vase for hanging at wall in tea room, of coarse light brown stone ware, pale translucent glaze. With dark bronze metal hanging-ring and matching wall hook. Lower part unglazed, inside and sides covered with almost transparent glaze. Unglazed clay visible near bottom, where two fingers and thumb held the object while dipping it into the glaze. With square seal imprint (unread). Japan, around 1985.
Height 3 5/8 in. (9.4 cm), diameter 3 in. (7.8 cm).
Perfect condition.

This object is located in Europe (EC).

Small mame-yu. The sturdily built, but very light-weight, wooden base is covered with durable Japanese red lacquer (urushi) suitable for serving hot water (or also soy sauce, or other liquids). The body of this little pitcher is of functional shape and pleasant to handle. Around 1985.
Height 2 3/8 in. (6.2 cm), diameter 3 ¼ in. (8.5 cm), in inscribed cardboard box: Shu-nuri mame-yu (red lacquered miniature pitcher), and with red seal imprint.
Perfect condition, as new.

This piece is located in Europe (EC).

The beauty of the natural wood grain is enhanced by a protective layer of transparent Japanese lacquer (tame-nuri), which gives a deep reddish gloss to the surface. The dish is suitable for everyday use and will become even more beautiful through handling.
Height 13/16 in. (1.8 cm), diameter 8 1/16 in. (20.6 cm), in cardboard box.
Unsigned, around 1985.
Perfect condition, as new.

This piece is located in Europe (EC).