Japanese Blue and White Enameled Scholar's Vessel - Brushwasher
Fine antique Japanese Ko Kutani porcelain water jar or brush washer, possibly a scholar's or artist's vessel, dating from the 19th century, Meiji Era, circa 1800 - 1880, or earlier. This piece is large for this type of vessel and measures 5.5" tall, with a diameter of 8" at the widest. The water jar is unsigned, as many Ko Kutani ( ...click for details
Striking antique 19th or early 20th century Japanese lacquered theatrical mask. This mask depicts a male character, either human or mythological, with the look of a 'Nioi' guardian protector, or a Samauri warrior. This mask is a bit hard for us to date, but judjing from the patina, wear, and condition it is late Meiji Period or Taisho Period.
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A fine and rare example of Japanese cloisonne executed on a porcelain body. This technique is known as 'Totai shippo' and is very difficult to make. This piece is in the form of a ginger jar and dates to the second half of the 19th century, circa 1880, Meiji Period. The cloisonne decoration, as well as the form of the jar, is designed in the Chinese taste, but executed in a very simple and elegant Japanese manner. ...click for details
