19th Century, Japanese nicely hand-carved boxwood Netsuke depicting a character of a Japanese folk tale 'The story of the old man who made withered trees blossom': Hanasaca Jiisan. Here, Hanasaca is shown in one of the scenes of the folk tale where he is chopping down a tree to make a mortar. Hanasaca's dog who appeared to him in a dream is showing him the location of the tree...
19th Century, excellently hand-carved in rare Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) Wood Netsuke depicting a realistic chunk of Driftwood that shows well rendered areas of partially turned bark and a large opening in the middle that may have been dug up by the elements.
This piece is attributed to the Iwami School, because it presents all the characteristics of netsuke made by carvers of the region in Japan (See partial illustration - photo #6 - of the book 'Iwami Netsuke from the R. S...
Japanese antique small 6-panel screen painting of five cranes flying over waves as the sun rises in the distance. Painted in mineral colors with gold flecks on paper. Signature: Morifusa.
Age: Showa Period Mid 20th Century
Dimensions: 22 1/2" high x 62 1/2" long
This is a Meiji Period nicely carved netsuke depicting a Seated Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Contentment and Happiness, holding a fan on his right hand, and a gourd on his left hand. Very nice rounded functional form with a mellow patina. Signed Gyokuzan. Netsuke measures 1.82 inches (4.6cm) wide, 1.28 inches (3.2cm) deep, and 1.17 inches (3.0cm) tall. Netsuke is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos.
Late Meiji Period C.1910 Shinto Shrine Festival Chochin Lantern. Black lacquer on wood with gold hawk feather crest. Copper metal fittings. Written in bold kanji characters, "Go Shin To" Sacred festival light. Very good condition; no tears.
H: 30"; W: 7". Ask for shipping quote.
This amber Raku chawan was made in late Edo Period (1800-1868).
Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.
Size
Width 4.0in (10.3cm)
Length 4.1in (10.5cm)
Height 3.4in (8.7cm)
Weight 10.93oz + Box 6.35oz (310g + Box 180g)
Condition
Good considering the age.
There is gold repair, please see the pictures for details.
Very Rare Goryeo Dynasty (12th/13th century) Korean Celadon Inlaid Crane Stoneware Oil Bottle
Provenance: Japanese private collection
Size
Diameter 7.5cm
Height 4.5cm
Weight 110g
Condition
There is excess of scree around the bottom occurred when firing.
Please see the pictures for reference.
A big Samurai clay doll made of Fushimi clay of the Kyoto area. He is standing proud and strong in the position of drawing a sword.
It is a figure with pleasing and charming signs of time and rests of colours. The Samurai figure dates from the late 19th. century or probably earlier.
Normally all the clay dolls are somehow originated from the Fushimi clay of the Kyoto area...
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese Shino Ware Mizusashi (Fresh Water Container) for Tea Ceremony
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
5.7in. (14.5cm.) high;
5.4in. (14.5cm.) diameter;
1470g weight.
Condition
Good.
No chips, no cracks.
Height: 6.6 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Fine Japanese lobed Satsuma lidded koro by Kozan; shows three rotund cartouches of individuals in rural and domestic scenes, also showing birds amongst flowers; the lid is expertly decorated with florals surrounded by minute diaper-work; signed in gold, Kozan
Antique Japanese wooden bucket with handle and iron rings around its body, use for taking measurements of rice. Within it is a large nokogiri saw with a wooden handle and a long, wooden blade cover, a thinner hand saw, and a small axe with engraved symbols and arrows pointing towards the blade. May be separated for individual purchase by request...
This deep plate was fired with no glaze at the first, and the second fired pictured traditional pattern with blue glaze and the third colored picture depicted peachs and flowers, and the last painted with gold. Very sophisticated piece.
Size: 28.8cm(D) 5.0cm(H)
Cherry blossoms. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Eitai and sealed.
Ito Eitai (1876-?) was a Japanese painter born in Nagasaki prefecture in Japan. He was a disciple of Migita Toshihide (1863-1925), Murase Gyokuden, and Kawabata Gyokusho.
He specialized in portrait paintings, landscape paintings, and bird and flower paintings.
Some insignificant light marks are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting and mounting are in fine condition...
17th century Karatsu ware Tea Bowl (Chawan) made in Kihara kiln in Kyushu region
Kihara kiln of Kyushu region was operating during the transition times between the decline of Karatsu tea ceremonial ware and the raise of Shoki-Imari ware (approx. 1624-1671)...
This is a rare antique Mizusashi (water jar) of Japanese Ofukei ware covered with black lacquer lid decorated with wisteria entwined with pine trees which was made in 18-19 centuries during Edo period (1603-1868)...
An antique Japanese Kimono tansu made of Suginoki (Cryptomeria) wood. Original natural Urushi lacquer finish in a 6 drawer configuration. Hand forged iron hardware with deep Warabite handles and full moon lock plates. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails...
Beautiful antique painting of Hotei (also known as Budi or the Laughing Buddha), possibly depicted in his Dharmalaya body. He is shown sitting comfortably on a wooden bridge as men and women in gold straw hats walk by. Hotei is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese culture and is revered for his happiness and the luck that he brings. Set in glass and framed, 17th/18th century.
Size: (entire frame) 19" height, 16.5" width (painting only) 9.5" height, 7.5" width
A Japanese Imari Tureen and Cover
Decorated with flowering peony
The inside with a large peony flower
18thC
Diameter: 6 7/8″ (17.4 cm)
Condition: excellent, small firing fault to interior of lid