Ivory netsuke representing six pumpkin-shaped flasks, with a cord that holds the first three, while the other three are still in a natural state, before being worked and dug to be transformed into real bottles for sake. Below the central button, the writing “Fuki chomei” (Blessed long life) has a deep symbolic meaning...

A Japanese large boxwood netsuke depicting Shoki capturing a frightened Oni. The figure of Shoki, the legendary demon hunter, is represented with mastery, with the sword in his right hand and the honorable task of holding back the frightened oni with the other hand. The frightened oni struggling in Shoki's grip adds movement and tension to the scene. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Size: 8 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Japanese ivory netsuke depicting the Buddha's Hand or Fingered cedar among the leaves, a scented ornamental citrus fruit, a very important symbol in Buddhism, in the shape of a hand, originating from China and Japan where it is grown for religious purposes. The surface of the netsuke precisely reproduces the natural texture of the fruit, which is not smooth but characterized by roughness and pores. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 5.2×2.3×2.5 cm. Stat...

Tokyo School ivory okimono depicting an elephant carved with meticulous attention to detail. The first thing that strikes you is the extraordinary realism with which the artist has rendered the folds of the elephant's wrinkled skin. Furthermore, the curiosity and calm that the elephant's eyes exude create a deep emotional connection between the observer and the work itself...

A fabulous covered bowl decorated with cobalt dragons and covered almost entirely in intricate lacquer designs from the Toyoraku (also read Horaku) tradition in Nagoya. The dragons swirl in both the foot ring, and center ring of the lid. As if to pair, gold dragons slither about in scalloped green cartouches overlaying the ornate Shippo pattern outside, inside completely lacquered black with a nashiji rim with a floral dial in centor of both bowl and lid...

An Inuyama style pottery dish covered in black lacquer; the two pinched areas of the rim decorated with slight gold designs of fortuitous symbols from the Toyoraku kiln of Nagoya. Inside the dish features crackled glaze decorated with young pine and bamboo shoots with splashes of Oribe green. The Toyoraku stamp is visible to the left of the design. The dish is roughly 17.5 cm (7 inches) diameter and in excellent condition...

An exquisite set of five porcelain bowls decorated inside with soaring cranes in Sometsuke, while all the visible outside is covered in black lacquer with delicate fern fronds in gold maki-e. These are suimono-wan, a bowl for thin soup made to be served between courses in a traditional Japanese Kaiseiki meal to cleanse the pallet. Each bowl is9.5 cm (3-3/4 inches) diameter and in perfect condition...

Plovers of carved mother of pearl shell and powdered gold soar over silver foam capped crashing waves surrounding a led rock inlayed into the surface of this spectacular lacquered box exhibited at the 3rd Aichi Prefectural Crafts Exhibition by Sakamoto Kakutaro wrapped in silk and enclosed in the original wooden box. Hira-maki-e, Taka-Maki-e, Kirigane, inlays of lead and shell on a nashiji ground, with silver fitted rims...

Maki-e of waves and flying birds adorns the hull of this incredible Lacquered food service set consisting of 11 trays, boxes and lids, each piece a part of the meal. Outside it is covered in glossy black with gold touches and flowering vines, while the inner chambers are all festive red. It is roughly 55 cm (21-1/2 inches) long and in overall excellent condition. An incredible work of craftsmanship, sure to start a conversation...

A sample book of wa-sarasa (Japanese sarasa) with 106 fragments on 43 sheets of paper board, mostly made in Meiji period (1869～1912) and some from early Taisho period (1910s). Originally it has 45 sheets, but 2 (3rd and 20th) are lost. The dye techniques are katazome (stencil-resist-dye) and print. The book is published by Kyoto Shoin in Showa 42 (1967). The 4th among limited 60 issues. 27cm x 35cm x 5cm.

Lacquered wooden box inlaid with gold, silver and mother-of-pearl mosaic, typical work of the famous Somada family of Japanese lacquerers. The box is made up of two superimposed parts which are partially covered by a surprisingly openwork lid, largely revealing the sides. Inside there is a small tray. The preciousness of this box is matched only by its fragility; however, it is in a perfect state of conservation, which is exceptional...

Circular box in Satsuma Gosu Blue ceramic depicting a phoenix in flight surrounded by floral decorations with chrysanthemums and a fan with cherry blossoms...

Tokyo school ivory okimono depicting a young boy, with the kimono carved to appear to flow naturally over his body and with an expression of wonder, curiosity and tranquility as he watches the cricket on his leg. The boy's hands and feet, as well as his face, are precisely modeled, showing the artist's mastery of carving ivory to capture the human form and essence. In Japanese culture, crickets are considered symbols of authenticity and beauty...

Japanese ivory netsuke depicting a South Sea fisherman with long, curly hair, leaning on a giant perforated sphere and busy moving it with an expression of effort on his face. His arms in the pushing position and his bare torso suggest the intensity of his effort as he tries to move the enormous sphere. The himotoshi of this Japanese ivory netsuke depicting a fisherman is natural as the holes are created naturally. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3 x 2...

Six-panel Japanese byōbu painted on paper depicting an enchanting scene with characters immersed in a moment of everyday life, enjoying a picnic on the banks of a river on a holiday during Hanami 花見 (cherry blossom). At the center of the composition the river gently winds, representing a fundamental element of the landscape...

A very unusual Muromachi to early Edo period (16th to early 17th century) lacquered box decorated outside with a wolf looking up at a crescent moon; inside with floral motif typical of the Muromachi to Momoyama period. The gaunt beast is made of worked lead or suzu (a lead alloy) inlaid into the surface. The moon is powdered silver with chunks of kirigane gold in the shrouding clouds...

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 30.3 C.M. / Width 11.6 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Sekkei Sansui-zu (landscape with snow). Painted with ink on paper...