An antique Japanese Jingasa with gradual domed top with black Urushi and a raised lacquer design of a flying dragon surrounding the top. Underside is red Urushi. Family crest in gold on top and bottom of helmet. Bronze ring Tama Buchi. Worn by the samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and foot soldiers.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)
Dimensions: Jingasa only 17" diameter by 3 1/2" high. Jingasa on stand 21" high by 17" wide by 7" deep.
19th century netsuke of kagamituta (“mirror lid”) type with wooden bowl and buffalo horn top carved in sunken relief with a scene of running Thunder God Raiden beating his drum, thus creating thunder. Unusual kagamibuta material, wonderful design and detailing, dense dark wooden bowl with beautiful patina, brown silk cord. Some insect damage to the side of the top as can be seen on Enlargement 4, overall in great condition. Bowl diameter 1 3/4 inches, disc diameter 1 5/16 inches.
Late 18th to early 19th century boxwood netsuke of a shishi (Buddhist lion) seated with its front paw on a largehollow ball, its mouth open and upper teeth showing. Wonderful depiction of its ferocious face and curly mane and tail, beautiful wear to the surface, really nice feel of age to the piece. Height 1.32 inches.
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Meizan Zo Satsuma Earthenware Natsume Tea Caddy Marked
It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide.
It has stains, rubbing of gold, and wear (as seen in the photos).
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Relief Ruffle Skirt Vase Geisha & Fan & Butterflies
It is 9.75 inches (24.7 cm) tall by 4.75 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.
It has rubbing of gold, stains at the mouth, flea bite chips at the foot's rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Ivory manju netsuke depicting a giant cricket with long antennae next to an aubergine.
Signed Mitsuo 光雄 under the base near the himotoshi holes.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 2cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Rectangular rounded netsuke manju, made of ivory and depicting the mighty Shoki with horn eyes. Shoki is a Japanese mythological figure, also known as the demon hunter, who symbolizes protection from evil forces.
Adding a touch of sophistication to the manju the sword, with which he fights demons, in mother of pearl and the details of Shoki's robes in tortoiseshell.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 3.7 x 4.5 x 1.5cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Lovely ivory netsuke depicting the sparrow Fukura Suzume, a small symbolic bird associated with various legends and stories of Japanese folklore.
The netsuke is associated with various legends and stories, including that of “The sparrow with the tongue cut out” (舌切り雀, “Shitakiri Suzume”).
The netsuke is signed Masanao 正直 within an oval reserve under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.2 x 3.3cm.
State of conservation: Very go...
Ivory manju netsuke with a scene depicting Kintaro, a traditional Japanese figure, together with a mighty tiger...
Rare boxwood netsuke depicting two turtles. This netsuke beautifully captures the moment when the baby climbs onto the mother's shell, conveying a feeling of security and family bond.
Signed Shunsui 春水 in an oval reserve under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2 x 3.5 x 3cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Boxwood netsuke depicting a professional sneezer, imaginary character or Japanese folk hero known for his ability to induce sneezes, seated with a feather in his hand, the main implement of the professional sneezer.
Signed Gyokkei 玉珪 on an ivory dowel.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.7 x 2.4cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Boxwood netsuke depicting a woodcutter resting on a hollow and veined trunk with his ax resting at the end and the tobacco holder next to his hand.
Excellent color and signature patina engraved on a rectangular piece.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Late 19th C Japanese copper cloisonné vase with superb decoration depicting, on a glossy black ground, a group of 3 cranes on one side and a pair of cranes on the opposing side. Has an open bottom. Vase measures 6.5" high.
1930's Japanese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Teapot with Butterfly
It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall with handle up and 3.3.75 inches (9.6 cm) tall with handle down by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.
It has bent at the inner rim of the cover, mild missing enamels, residual of the earthquake gum, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Blue and white Hirado porcelain reticulated incense burner (kôro). Handles in the shape of komainu lion-guardians (also called shishi in Chinese) and blue geometric foliage decoration.
Hirado porcelain (平戸焼, hirado-yaki) is made in Mikawachi, Nagasaki prefecture (it is also known as Mikawachi-yaki). Its names come from the former Hirado feudal estate...
Antique Japanese pair of bronze warrior attendant figures. Dressed in Chinese armor and holding tall poles. Their tight curls suggest the mains of fu-dogs. Made of bronze with mixed metal details. The figures stand on square, footed platforms. Intricately sculpted with great movement and expression.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 15" high (including pole) x 6 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" deep
Antique Japanese rectangular basket with lid. Made of tightly woven alternating wide and narrow strips of split bamboo. Round, bent bamboo handles on either end. Light color wrapped bamboo on edges.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Antique Japanese ikebana basket. Tall, arching handle and round form body made of split bamboo tightly woven in a horizontal chevron pattern. Portions of the handle are wrapped and held together with decorative knots. A wide mouth lends itself to many different arrangement styles.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 18 3/4" high x 9" wide