Blue and white porcelain planter with flat rim and three feet. Handpainted flowers decorate the body. No chips or cracks, in good condition. Japanese, Showa period, c.1950. Measures 9 1/4" high x 12 1/4" wide.
Small wooden table with slats on top to form a grid. Cylindrical legs at each of the four corners resting on a base of a framed square wood. Kotatsu were an integral part of a Japanese home. A ceramic container with coals was placed underneath and a quilt or coverlet placed over it and one can warm his or her feet this way. The use of these stands for that purpose evaporated with progress but has found a new function in modern homes as small decorative tables, footrests or stools. In good condit ...click for details
Small wooden table with slats on top to form a grid. Double cylindrical legs at each of the four corners resting on a base of a framed square of wood. Kotatsu were an integral part of a Japanese home. A ceramic container with coals was placed underneath and a quilt or coverlet placed over it and one can warm his or her feet this way. The use of these stands for that purpose evaporated with progress but has found a new function in modern homes as small decorative tables, footrests or stools. In g ...click for details
Framed "Blanket Toss" signed "Ken Lisbourne, Pt. Hope, Alaska, 80, 15/500". Nalukataq is the spring whaling festival of the Inupiaq Eskimos of Northern Alaska and is characterized famously by the Eskimo Blanket Toss. Ken Lisbourne is an Inupiaq Eskimo; his Inupiaq name is Tigiqaq Ooyamtoan. Alaska, circa 1980. 15 out of 500. Picture size 8 3/4" x 12", frame size: 15 1/2" x 19 1/4".
Framed "Butchering the Bowhead Whale" (Avataayunk-Ingootuk) signed "Ken Lisbourne, Pt. Hope, Alaska, 80, 99/500". This shows men cutting the blubber off a whale and ladies cutting the slabs into chunks. Ken Lisbourne is an Inupiaq Eskimo; his Inupiaq name is Tigiqaq Ooyamtoan. Alaska, circa 1980. 99 out of 500. Picture size: 12" x 9"; frame size: 14 1/2" x 19".
Pair of bronze lamps with shades. Each lamp and shade depicts different beautiful nature scenes with Mt. Fuji as center. The finish and art work is in the damascene style that was popular in the 1960s, black background with gold tones. In very good condition. Japanese. Overall height is 24" x 13" at bottom of bell.
Elaborate carving of flowers between two vases with naturally shaped pieces of soapstone depicting earth or soil. Varying color of green and earth tones. The combination of crudeness and elegance makes this piece interesting. Chinese, c. 1950-60, 5" x 5 1/2" x 2 3/4".
Clifton Karhu print image on an orange background, 100% cotton. Clifton Karhu was a famous Woodblock Print Artist who lived in Japan for most of his life, he died in 2007. His work is valued and collected all over the world. Japanese, Showa period. 35" x 35"
Five pelicans on a bridge with what looks like persimmons in their mouths. The pelicans and bridge are made of celluloid going over water depicted in wood. A charming and unusual image wonderfully executed. Japanese, c. 1940. 6 1/2" long x 3/4" deep x 1 1/2" tall . Pelican: 1/2" tall x 1/4" wide.
Ricksaw driver with a woman passenger. Amazing detail of the rickshaw, the driver's hat and Japanese lady in kimono holding a bag and probably a fan (missing) in the other hand. The back of the ricksaw seat has a scenery image of Mt. Fuji. The wheels are articulated. Celluloid, Japanese, c. 1940. 3" x 3", figures are about 2".
