Antique Japanese large bronze vase in the form of a round lotus leaf. It sits on top of a smaller lotus leaf on a hexagonal base. Each side of the base has birds in relief flying over waves. Likely from a Buddhist temple. The lotus blooming from out of the mud represents enlightenment.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 15 1/2" high x 20 1/4" wide

Rarely seen Japanese Haisen Bowl with wonderful gold Makie (Maki-e), made around 1900 during the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). The wooden-based bowl is coated with high quality Japanese lacquer.

Seashells are molded and hand-painted inside of the bowl by gold Maki-e technique. This type of bowl is called "HAISEN" in Japanese...

A large antique painting depicted inkwash landscape. A man is fishing in a small boat in the silence. The quiet and peaceful scene are depicted beautifully in rich ink tones. Painted with ink on silk. Signed Tsunenobu and sealed. Edo period. It is attributed to Kano Tsunenobu.

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was the eldest son of Kanō Naonobu (1607-50), younger brother of the renowned artist Kanō Tan'yū (1602-74)...

Antique painting depicted a flock of crane and chrysanthemum. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Tosa no mori Fujiwara Mitsusada and sealed. Edo period. It is attributed to Tosa Mitsusada.

Chrysanthemums have long been prized in China as an elixir of eternal life and longevity, and have been cultivated as medicinal plants since ancient times. It is said that it was brought to Japan from China during the Nara period (8th C.)...

A Japanese bronze and ivory Tokyo School Okimono depicting a Geisha dancing with fans. The Geisha is portrayed in a dance pose, with fans open around her, creating an atmosphere of movement. Her smiling face expresses serenity, while her eyes shine with joy and grace...

Bronze okimono depicting a study of a puppy playing with a ball. The puppy has a playful and curious expression as he interacts with the ball. The ball the dog plays with is also sculpted with lifelike detail, the patina of the bronze surface creating a subtle shine that reveals the sculpted details with even more clarity. This bronze okimono is signed Masayuki. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 13 x 18 x 13 cm...

A pair of Japanese bronze standing birds on the stand with artist sign.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size of birds only: Height 10.7 - 13.1 C.M. / Width 5.2 - 6 C.M. / Length 13.4 - 14.3 C.M.
Size of stand: Length 35.8 C.M. / Width 22.4 C.M. / Thickness 3.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Typically, black or green glazes are applied to the bodies of these works and light-colored windows are created using feldspar. These high-contrast areas then act as a canvas upon which abstract, minimalistic, and often naturalistic themes are painted...

A wooden okimono depicting a lying horse, finely carved down to the smallest details. The muscles, hooves and mane are rendered with care and artistry, capturing the vitality of the horse in a static form. The excellent patina that envelops the okimono gives the horse a subtle shine that reveals the sculpted details with even more clarity. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 6.5 cm State of conservation: Very good

Old Japanese Olive Green Cloisonne Silver Vase with Biwa (Loquat) - Unsigned so Attributed to Gonda Hirosuke

It is 9.84 inches (25 cm) tall by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It is 2.9 Lb.

It has small dents at the silver bottom's rim, tarnished silver, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Japanese bracelet consisting of 14 rudraksha prayer beads (dried stones / seeds of Elaeocarpus tree which grows in Himalayas and South East Asia) used for meditation by Buddhists and Hindus. The beads are old, their beautiful deep patina testifying to long use. Must have been restrung recently with a stretchy cord allowing for a very convenient way to meditate by putting the bracelet onto 4 fingers and using thumb for moving them and counting...

Stoneware chawan with beige cracked glaze. The decoration represents bamboo and plum blossoms. Attributed to Aoki Mokubei (1767-1833). Width: 12 cm Height: 7.5 cm. Period: 19th century.

Antique Japanese small two-panel screen painting of Kiyomizu-dera temple. The scene shows the famous main hall platform that stands high above the trees on a cliff overlooking Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera temple was founded in 778 and is now a World Heritage Site. This painting also shows the surrounding area with it's many smaller buildings, stone walls and elaborate gates. Painted in sumi ink and mineral colors on paper.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 16" high x 30 1...

Unusual 19th century Japanese bronze scroll weight in a shape of a crouching toad. Very nice work, wonderful rendition of its warty back, eyes are lacquered in gold and black giving it lifelike quality. Appropriately heavy as a scroll weight, beautiful patina. Length 2.67 inches.

Antique Japanese hokai, lidded container for Ka-awase shell game. This unusual square shaped hokai has a footed base and it's sides are fashioned with many horizontal ridges. With faceted corners and intricate gold and black lacquer. A flower and lattice motif with reserves of birds and young pine shoots. The interior of the box is lacquered a dark brownish black. Extensive gilt copper hardware with incised details of scrolling vines.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensi...

1900's Japanese Fukagawa Bowl with Iris Flowers & Koi Fish Marked

It is 8.67 inches (22 cm) tall by 15.5 inches (39.4 cm) wide. It is 14.7 Lb.

It has mild skip glazes and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Height: 12.5 cm (5 in)
Width: 8.5 cm (3.4 in)
Depth: 6 cm (2.4 in)

Japanese Gosu Blue Satsuma figure of a boy holding a fan; decorated with polychromed chrysanthemums and other florals; signed, including the impressed mark of Kizan on the base

Width: 21.3 cm (8.7 in)
Height: 3.8 cm (1.5 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma dish by Fuzan; decorated with the finest of gilt and polychromed millefiori work; edged by a gilded Greek hatched border; good condition