Finely crafted whimsical Japanese bronze statue of a wondering minstrel. Excellent example of Japanese artisanship after the demise of the feudal system. Circa 1870s. h. 25" w. 12" d. 8".
Own this authentic symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - a genuine antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword from the Momoyama Period (1573 - 1603) of feudal Japan. Circa 1600. Dimensions: 2 7/8" X 2 3/4". This tsuba comes with a handmade Kiriwood display box with upholstered cushion bed and custom made upholstered blade shape position centering nub to maximize the display and safety of your fine authentic tsuba (see ...click for details
Written authentication for this piece provided by Qi Jixang, Senior Researcher from the National Museum of China in Beijing who closely examined it in person. Interested collectors are encouraged to contact us regarding this documentation. A pair of elaborately and deeply carved, by master artisans, special Imperial Chinese hardwood and jade prayer panels. Circa 1740-1790 or earlier. Features expressively and deeply carved five toed Imperial dragons, immortal peaches and divine clouds carved ...click for details
Finely executed 19th Century Japanese Meiji black lacquer gilt painted platter (as wall hanging) features master painted delicate birds and flowers, done in the classic Meiji style and Nature subject in the traditional gold and red. Dimensions: 21" wide X 16" high.
Tall, (Dimensions: 51" h X 18" diameter) beautifully designed Japanese Imari vase, features elegant period women of the Court amidst nature motif. Its design derives from the 17th century Japanese porcelain style which combined a blue underglaze with decoration in “rouge de fer” (iron red or rust color) and gold. specifically for the European export trade.
