Splendid antique Chinese porcelain water pot in the shape of an egglplant with dark peachbloom glaze.
Period: 19th century, Qing Dynasty.
Size: 4" length and 2.25" height
Antique Japanese low tansu made with hinoki (cypress) wood with deep brown original finish. The front has two slatted sliding doors with crossing iron lock plating in the center. Behind each door is an identical set of interior drawers with locks for each one. Simple and very functional. Dates from the Edo Age 18th century.
Size: 21" height, 42" length, 23.5" depth
Antique Chinese small porcelain monochrome vase. Baluster form with high shoulders and tiny mouth. Glazed a subtle celadon color. A small spot on the shoulder where the glaze did not cover adds character and tells a story of the glazing process. The underside is white with two concentric blue rings.
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 3 7/8" high x 2 3/4" wide
Antique Japanese woodblock print of Ishiyakushi in Tokaido, Japan. Side has authentic artist censer seal by Hiroshige (1997-1858), and publisher's mark.
Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese: 歌川 広重), also Andō Hiroshige (Japanese: 安藤 広重; 1797 – 12 October 1858) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
Size: 13.5" H, 9.5" W
For the tea and cloisonne collector: A signed totai cloisonne on Kyoto ceramic cha-ire (tea jar). Decoration in red, black rose, pink, green, blue and yellow of flowers, butterfly and other motifs on blue background. The jar with both lid and cover. Late Meiji era (1868 - 1912). Good condition. Height, 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)
Satsuma tea bowl, decorated with richness of detail, depicting the evocative Nikkō Shrine and numerous visiting pilgrims.
The external reserves are decorated with figures and characters, each of which is represented with great care and precision.
Signed Kyoto Satsuma with Shimazu clan mon under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 6 x 15 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Originating from Matsumoto Castle in Japan, this one-of-a-kind safety vault Tansu was made using thick old growth Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware accentuates the beauty and design of this amazing chest. Two massive doors with five hinges each with 2 upper, 1 center and 2 lower locks all requiring the included key to unlock...
Antique Japanese horse saddle, wooden frame with brass hardware, leather is decorated with orange and gold lacquer with peony design, indigo cotton fabric with woven mesh saddle cover with long fringe, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Size: 18" high x 31" wide x 25" deep.
Unusual Japanese two-section choba tansu (merchant's chest), made with Kiri (paulownia) front hardwood, Sugi (cedar) sides, and two large Keyaki (elm) sliding door panels with a roomy, shelved interior space. Each drawer opens with hirute style iron handles and a simple squared lock. Its sides are reinforced with horizontal slats.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 47.5" L x 16" W x 64" H
Japanese antique one section tansu with gorgeous dark finish kiri front drawers, decorated with thick iron kakute (square) handles, round Iron lock plates, and incised corner hardware.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Original Finish, Beautiful Condition
Size: 33.25" height, 22.75" width, 17" depth
An antique Japanese 2 section Nagoya Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Cast iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Upper half features 2 pairs of sliding doors and a set of three side by side drawers. Lower half has 2 sliding doors with 2 side by side drawers. The shallow design would accommodate the narrowest of hallways.
Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)
Dimensions: 35 5/8" Wide by 63 1/8" High by 14 1/2" Deep.
An antique Japanese Buddhist family altar called Butsudan in 2 sections. All lacquer finish with gilt lacquer interior. Exterior doors open to inner sanctum doors. Upper transom was hand carved with religious figures meditating in a wooded forest. The altar features a centerpiece dragon with 3 flying Phoenix birds above each compartment. Hanging ornaments on each side...
Late Meiji (1890s to 1912) Japanese chaire (tea caddy for storing powdered green tea used in tea ceremony) in a shape of a storage jar with 4 mock lug handles. Buff colored stoneware body with free bulbous body bearing the marks of potter’s fingers as he was turning the piece on a wheel. Beautiful glaze turning from brown to off-white towards the bottom of the piece. Comes with very well made shifuku (silk brocade storage bag). Old bone lid lined with gold leaf paper on the inside...
Beautiful kiri wood isho (clothing) tansu chest, originating from the Mikuni region of Japan. It features iron hardware with heart motifs, five drawers with hirute shaped handles and elegant backings and locks, and a bottom corner lockbox with two small drawers hidden inside. Keys are included. Meiji period (4867-1912)
Size: 40.5" height, 34" width, 16.75" depth
Antique Korean painting on silk of peonies in tones of pink and bright red, blooming from an upwards reaching branch with leaves. Calligraphy with signature of Wou Dang Chang Ryu, a highly important and heroic figure in Korean art. With minor wear.
19th century
Dimensions: 26" x 57" H (entire panel) 22.25" x 43.5" H (painting only)
Antique Japanese small tansu in original red lacquer finish. Classic design with squared (kakute) handles and corner safe box. Beautiful condition.
Size: 24" H x 28" W x 16" D
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Censer, 3 1/4" high, 7" diameter-top rim, 3 5/8" diameter-bottom rim, Ca. between 1880 - 1920, with underglaze blue bands of geometric Chinese symbol decoration outside, inside half way down is unglazed. Bottom outside is unglazed with some black script. The condition is good, no damage.
A real cute, Kawai miniature Kyusu style teapot for green tea with a side handle, made in the tradition of (Otagaki) Rengetsu yaki, from Okasaki production center, Kyoto. Chamotte with a nice craquelure glaze. Size L 10 x h 4 cm. Otagaki Rengetsu (1791–1875) was a Buddhist nun, famous for her calligraphy but also for her production of ceramics for tea appreciation which she would embellish with her poems.
Meiji 1868-1912. Good condition.