Handwoven indigo kasuri with red/rose/black shima (stripes). Cotton, black background with black lapel, solid indigo blue lining. Garment doesn't show any signs of having been worn. Mid-century, measures 42" x 35", sleeve from armpit measures 10".
Handpainted porcelain figure of a Chinese boy holding a cup. Attributed to the Kutani kiln. Exquisitely detailed polychrome painting. An old repair work around the neck is well done and doesn't take away from the integrity of the piece. Measures 4 1/2" h x 1 1/2" wide x 1" deep. Meiji, late 19th-early 20th century.
Hand-held wand like bell tree called the Kagura Suzu with three tiers of bells suspended by coiled brass wires and attached with wooden lacquered handle. Used for the Kagura dance, a form of ceremonial and dedication dance for the Gods. The shape of the bells is believed to be derived from the fruits of the Ogatama tree (Michella Compressa Song). Because the name of the tree, Ogatama, originally came from the Japanese word Ogitama - "calling for the spirits", the tree is often seen in ...click for details
Chirimen silk wrapping-cloth with handpainted “tai” fish motif. Presented in the “tai” fish form and in its original box with label reading “Fujisaki Co. Ltd., Omachi, Sendai, Japan.” Has not been unfolded. Late Meiji period. Size of folded fish, approximately 12” diameter. Unfolded size of furushiki undetermined. Box size: 11” x 10 1/2” x 2”.
There was a particular time during the Meiji period where the Japanese were positively enthralled with foreign dress and manner. This particular ema is a painting of westerners in small and large boats, perhaps the painter's idea of the "black ship", what the Japanese called foreign ships when they first arrived in Japan. Well executed, no losses, very good condition. Japanese, Taisho period, early 20th century. Measures 33 1/2” x 23”.
Handpainted samurai with his horse on the eve of battle. Very well executed, sharp color, excellent condition. Late Meiji period, early 20th century. Measures 22 1/4 " high, 27" wide.
Sitting Samurai warrior looking into a mirror (missing) while applying black ink to face before going into battle - this being his last great battle. You can see that he has just started the application. Hakata, c. 1920. Measures 29.5" x 18.5" x 7.75".
"The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" is a series of Ukiyo-e woodcut prints created by Utagawa Hiroshige after his travel along the Tokaido in 1832. This is the most well known of his work and the best sold ever Ukiyo-e Japanese prints. Hiroshige created 30 different series of prints, all different from one another by their size, designs and some series include just a few prints. This print was published by the Takamizawa Woodblock Print Co.in 1919. This size is "oban", 1 ...click for details
"The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" is a series of Ukiyo-e woodcut prints created by Utagawa Hiroshige after his travel along the Tokaido in 1832. This is the most well known of his work and the best sold ever Ukiyo-e Japanese prints. Hiroshige created 30 different series of prints, all different from one another by their size, designs and some series include just a few prints. This print was published by the Takamizawa Woodblock Print Co.in 1919. This size is "oban", 1 ...click for details
"The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" is a series of Ukiyo-e woodcut prints created by Utagawa Hiroshige after his travel along the Tokaido in 1832. This is the most well known of his work and the best sold ever Ukiyo-e Japanese prints. Hiroshige created 30 different series of prints, all different from one another by their size, designs and some series include just a few prints. This print was published by the Takamizawa Woodblock Print Co.in 1919. This size is "oban", 1 ...click for details
