An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress), Kaki (Persimmon) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Constructed using mortise and tenon Japanese joinery and inlaid solid Persimmon wood sliding door runners. Hand made bronze hardware with Warabite and Maru Warabite handles. Side ribs accentuate the exterior design and add strength and beauty in design for years of lasting enjoyment...
Rough and heavy Hagi Chawan, over 100 years old (Meiji Period), with an expressive crackle glaze.
Aesthetic inborn kiln cracks make this chawan so special. No damages or repairs.
The signature chip located on the bottom (unknown potter to me) is a local tradition from the Edo period when potters would deliberately disfigure their wares in order to sell them to merchants instead of presenting them as gifts to the Môri clan...
Table screen composed of four cloisonné panels worked in the ginbari technique with translucent enamels on a red background decorated with polychrome irises.
The red background provides a contrast for the polychrome irises, which represent the rebirth and beauty of nature.
On the back of the screen the swallows are engraved on silver metal.
Origin: Japan
Period: Taisho-Showa 1920 ca.
Dimensions: 18 x 33 x 0.3 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
This is a very fine Japanese cloisonne vase done in the style of Namikawa Yasuyuki. It is not signed but we believe it was made by Honda, another great Meiji era artist. The enamels are rich in color and this heavy vase has a superb high gloss sheen. It stands 4 3/4 inches tall and is in excellent condition.
Rare large pair of beautiful original Japanese bronze temple lanterns with gilt highlights. A Sasarindo crest on the section where the light would be placed; the Sasarindo is the bamboo leaves and gentian flowers crest of the Minamoto clan.
The doors are fully functional. Each lantern is made of 6 individual cast bronze sections. A pearl in a flame sits on top of each lantern. Two very intricate dragons wrap around the lanterns. There are abundant motifs of dragons, flames and clouds...
Beautiful Japanese antique Buddhist temple bell made of bronze or brass with repousse design of scrolling vines and chrysanthemums, long double-linked chain of hand foraged copper, both chain and bell all with lovely green patina, Meiji Period.
Size: approximately 75" long including chain when hanging.
This is a great Japanese cloisonne vase signed by Hayashi Kodenji. It has a large 4 sided form and is prolifically decorated on all sides. The enamel just glows and the workmanship is spectacular. The scattered sparrows are all done in gold wire. Overall condition is excellent. There is a circular craze on one of the shoulders that is not easy to notice. It take very bright light to see it...
Japanese Filigree Silver Enamel w White Porcelain Teacups set of five
Description & Size: 3.81 x 6.98 cm (1.5" x 2.75") height & wide with handle; Weight: 308 Gram (10.86 oz)
Age: Meiji Period 19th; Material: Silver, Enamel & White Porcelain; Original: Antique; Production: Handcrafted
This set of 5 - Japanese silver filigree enameled w white porcelain teacups were meticulously done with the traditional Meiji period theme of silver filigree, garden flowers, c...
Height: 12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Width: 7.3 cm (2.9 in)
Japanese Satsuma gourd vase; depicts two panels of Geisha in domestic and garden settings; all surrounded by a mass of wisteria blooms; the base rim is decorated with waves over Greek hatch work while the top rim shows a border of gilt lappets above polychrome millefleur, all above ruyi gilt diapers; signed Hozan on the base; good condition
This is one of the most significant Japanese satsuma pieces ever created. This is a museum piece with fabulous workmanship in combination with a very large size. This bowl truly has a volume 10-20 times bigger than a normal 5 inch Yabu Meizan bowl. It measures 7 inches tall and is 9 ¾ inches wide. It is also heavily made weighing about 4-5 lbs. The bowl features 6 different exquisitely decorated panels in polychrome and gilt. These panels depict people, birds and landscape scenes...
This is a great example of Japanese Satsuma artistry. This bowl was made and signed by Hankinzan. The bowl measures 5 inches across. It is an exceptional piece with extremely fine work. There are hundreds of detailed birds all with overglaze enamels. I also believe it was made with the thicker mercury fired gold. While this bowl looks nearly perfect, it has about a 1 inch line that goes part way down one side that is very hard to see without magnification...
A large bamboo 'vase', inset with carved ivory and mother of pearl, depicting two Samurai warriors...
Admirable Japanese antique tetsubin (tea pot), made of cast iron...
Rare Antique Japanese Hand-painted Porcelain Sake cup of Kutani ware made in 19 century.
Kutani mark is painted on the bottom.
Old wooden box with no signature is also provided.
Size
Height 2.1" ( 5.3cm )
Diameter 1.8" ( 4.5cm )
Condition
Overall good.
No cracks, no chips.
Rare Antique Japanese Shino bowl Chawan Old Shino Pottery for Tea Ceremony made during Meiji Period (1868-1912)
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
Diameter 12.3cm
Height 6.4cm
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with wooden box
Japanese Silver Wooden Box w Waves & Fishes
Description & Size: 4.44 x 15.87 x 5.58 cm (1.75" x 6.25" x 2.2") height & long & wide
Weight: 231 gram (8.14 oz)
Age: Meiji Period c19th; Production: Handcrafted
This beautifully crafted Japanese silver wooden box with fishes. The box is laced with silver over dark hard wood with the sea waves & fishes. It's in excellent condition. The box is marked with "Jungin" or pure silver on the base.
Rooster and Hen Sculpture, wonderfully and finely detailed bronze over white metal with accents of red lacquer. This Art Nouveau pair is from a London collection. Japanese Art Nouvaeu flourished in Europe in the late
19th and early 20th Century. The Rooster and Hen is a popular subject in
Japanese art. Symbolic of Yin and Yang, male and female. Rooster: 8 inches, 20.5 cm tall. Hen: 4.5 inches, 11.5 cm tall. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.
This is a large fine Japanese cloisonne vase from Gonda. The wireless work is beautiful. The use of the subtle yellow tones behind Mt Fuji are an exquisite touch. We have had several of the small vases like this but never one this large or this quality from Gonda. The vase stands 7 1/4 inches tall and 6 inches wide. It is mounted with silver rims and the condition is outstanding.