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 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
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 | Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock by Toyokuni |
Rare 58 page accordion album of Japanese chirimen-e (creped) woodblock prints by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) dating from the 1860s (late Edo/early Meiji). Included are two triptychs and one oban print by Kunisada (signed Toyokuni III). The album consists of seven triptychs, one two-panel composition, and 35 oban images, for a total of 43 individual prints...
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Antique Japanese single section mizuya (kitchen tansu) made of sugi (crytomeria) wood and finished a light natural color. The large single compartment is opened by two sliding panels with details made of keyaki wood and rounded horizontal rounded slatsof sugi wood.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 33" high x 71 1/4" wide x 19 1/4" deep.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 33" high x 71 1/4" wide x 19 1/4" deep.
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An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (marchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute handles and incised Chrysanthemum lock plates. Unusual low size with two drawers side by side, a pair of sliding doors and a security hinged door behind which lie 3 small drawers and a secret hiding box. Side swivel handles through which a pole passed through allowing two persons to carry this chest from place to place...
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An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and the lock plates featuring the family crest of three open fans (Sanogi). Each section has two large drawers for spacious storage of Kimono or clothes. Two sets of side handles, one for long distance transit and the other for room placement. Interlocking sectional pins which is a rare feature for the Kasane Tansu...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1368859
(stock #221)
19th century finely hand-carved Japanese boxwood netsuke of Shogun Yoritomo (General Minamoto no Yoritomo 1147-99) sitting in his court; ready to begin audiences with his advisers and subjects.
Netsuke measures 1.35 inches (3.4cm) wide, and 1.35 inches (3.4cm) tall...
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An antique Japanese Matsumoto Kimono Isho Tansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand made iron hardware including the stylized Gumbai handles and the fancy lock plates with hand pounded stippling work. Each side both have side hand carrying handle as well as swivel handles through which a wood pole can be fitted allowing two persons to carry the tansu from place to place. The hinged door hides two small drawers for storing valuables...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900
item #584728
(stock #J0073)
Japanese Art Site
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In keeping with our tradition of bringing you Rare and Fine Japanese Antiques that you can't find elsewhere, we present this 19th Century Elm Wood Japanese Rice Mill, a striking conversation piece for any home or office. 51.5 x 70 x 29 inches (131 x 178 x 74 cm). Excellent Condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1489924
(stock #1-1429)
Mask of the traditional Noh theater representing the character of Obeshimi. Wood, with polychrome painting meant to enhance the features of the face. Japan, end of 19th century. Height: 20.2 cm. A few chips onthe painting, obvious signs of great age, otherwise good condition. NOTE: Obeshimi is used for Noh plays featuring "tengu", mythical demons that defy Buddhist law.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1412470
(stock #0466)
Momoyama Gallery
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A magnificent Kuro Oribe Chawan of larger size and wonderful shape, made during the end of the Edo period (1615-1868). This kind of shoe-shaped bowl is called kutsu-chawan...
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Beautiful Japanese inro with a swimming highly detailed koi fish on each side. Each koi is delicately carved out of tortoise shell with glass eyes and details in gold lacquer. The body of the info is original lacquer in gold with with gold details and raised tendrils of water. 4 individual pieces (3 compartments), signed on bottom "Kyushi", Edo Period Early 18th century.
Original condition.
Size: 2 3/4" high x 2 5/8" wide 3/4" thick
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Antique Japanese small ko tansu made all of sugi (cryptomeria) wood with lovely raised akita sugi wood on the front. Three large drawers with squared iron drawer pulls and rectangular locks. On the lower right hand portion are two small drawers with ring pulls.
Late Edo/Early Meiji Period (circa late 1800's)
Dimensions: 21 1/2" high x 23 1/4" wide x 12 3/4" deep
Late Edo/Early Meiji Period (circa late 1800's)
Dimensions: 21 1/2" high x 23 1/4" wide x 12 3/4" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #605825
(stock #0012)
William-Cozart, Inc.
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Scene for “Tokyo Daily Newspaper” with “Tokyo Nichi-Nichi Shinbun” inscribed in the banner at top, issued ca. 1890
Yoshiiku was noted for his prints included in the popular illustrated newspapers at the time.
Signed Ikkeisai Yoshiiku on lower left with artist’s seal ca. 1890, very good impression and strong color, vertical center crease, various areas of moderate soiling, slight backing tape residue on upper left corner, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¼ x 14 in.
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Antique Japanese 2 Section Kiri Kasane (chest on chest) Tansu constructed entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. Two full drawers on top section with 1 full drawer and a smaller drawer with hinged door hiding 2 small drawers on the bottom half. Traditionally used to store kimonos, obis, and textile accessories, its contemporary use includes a dresser drawer, linen cabinet or when separated used as side tables or bedside nightstands...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900
item #1217637
(stock #0037)
Momoyama Gallery
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Hand made more than hundred years ago in Iga, a small tow in the mountains of Mie prefecture, famous as the birthplace of Iga ninja.
Items like ours gave big inspiration to one of the worlds famous potter Tsujimura Shiro.
Iga-yaki is a style of pottery where the ceramic is fired at high temperatures causing it to crystallize in a red hue, with brown-grey burn marks caused by log ashes, and the melting effect of the vidro (feldspatic glass)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Inro and Sagemono : Pre 1900
item #1459091
(stock #2018-497)
Six compartments inrô in black, gold and silver lacquer, depicting cranes in a landscape. The inside is in nashi-ji lacquer. Signed Kajikawa underneath.
Kajikawa was one of the most talented families of lacquer artists, specializing in inrô. They worked for the Tokugawa shogunate from the 17th to the 19th century. It is almost impossible to assign any individual pieces to the different members of this family. They often used encrustations of metal or nacre...
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Antique Japanese Chobako (merchant's box) with five drawers; two small drawers side by side on the top over three drawers in a vertical row. This box is made all of Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) wood with the exception of the drawer interiors which are made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood.
The drawers graduate in size with the smallest on the upper portion of the box and the largest on the bottom...
The drawers graduate in size with the smallest on the upper portion of the box and the largest on the bottom...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1344286
(stock #TRC1628)
A beautiful Annan tea bowl with silver repair (gintsugi) and fine sense of "aji" bestowed by age. Ornately decorated with flowering chrysanthemum, the skillfully applied silver repair to the bowl implies that it was treasured by its previous owner.
Annan-Yaki, is a tradition of pottery brought to Japan from the Annan province of ancient Imperial China (now part of Vietnam) from the late Muromachi period (1392 - 1573)...
Annan-Yaki, is a tradition of pottery brought to Japan from the Annan province of ancient Imperial China (now part of Vietnam) from the late Muromachi period (1392 - 1573)...
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Japanese 2 section Mizuya (kitchen chest of drawers) made with Hinoki (cypress) wood frame and Sugi (cedar) panels, with natural hardwood burl front drawers panels...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1279171
(stock #0192)
Momoyama Gallery
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Wonderful Mishima chawan with irregular form, made around the end of Edo, surely during the early Meiji period.
The first mention of the Mishima style comes in Eiroku 8 (1565) in a tea diary. Yet the mi kanji recorded in this diary is that for "to see," while the city of Mishima uses the kanji for "three," its whole meaning being "Three Islands." Some scholars therefore believe that the Mishima for which the pottery is named is derived from an island off the coast of Yamaguchi call...
Remarkable Wabi-Sabi Shino Chawan made by Seto master Kato Shuntai (1802-1877)
The potter name "Shuntai" is carved on the bottom.
Kato Shuntai is a notable potter from Seto area, Aichi prefecture who lived in the late Edo period. He followed his father profession as a ceramist at the age of 15 and soon he received a name Shuntai from Tokugawa, the 11th Daimyo of modern Nagoya. Kato Shuntai expanded Seto ware techniques adding Shino, Oribe and Mugiwara styles to his works.
The potter name "Shuntai" is carved on the bottom.
Kato Shuntai is a notable potter from Seto area, Aichi prefecture who lived in the late Edo period. He followed his father profession as a ceramist at the age of 15 and soon he received a name Shuntai from Tokugawa, the 11th Daimyo of modern Nagoya. Kato Shuntai expanded Seto ware techniques adding Shino, Oribe and Mugiwara styles to his works.
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An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Hand forged iron hardware with Warabite style handles and corner drawer front reinforcements. 5 drawers for storage and organization with 2 side handles for carrying this chest from room to room. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. Perfect side chest or bedside night stand.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 22 1/2" Wide by 22 1/2" High by 12" Deep
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 22 1/2" Wide by 22 1/2" High by 12" Deep
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Antique Japanese pair of rare black lacquer dowery tansu for clothing. These fine lacquer cabinets would have held folded clothing and been carried to a brides home containing her dowery of fine textiles. Hinged doors open to reveal 4 shelves inside. Hardware includes 5 hinges on each door, corner bracing, handles for carrying by hand and by pole, and large lock plates all of which are incised with scrolling floral details and made of bronze. Finished inside and out with black lacquer and de...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1221001
(stock #0063)
Momoyama Gallery
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Impressing black Raku tea bowl, signed Kichizaemon, of the Raku family.
The signed box is labeled “10th generation”, which means Tan-nyu (1795-1854). It represents true Japanese Chado, made from of one of the most famous potter clans in Japan. Most pieces of Kichizaemon Tan-nyu are hold in museums.
Tan-nyu Raku was born the second son of Ryonyu, he succeeded as the 10th generation Kichizaemon in 1811. He was given the name Tan-nyu at this retirement in 1845 by Kyokosai,...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1453218
(stock #TRC211009)
An eye-catching combination of red lacquer and gold repairs on a classic Karatsu tea bowl dating from Edo. Like many pottery traditions in Japan, Karatsu takes its name from the city where it originated. As early as the 15th century Korean potters heavily influenced the development of this form—helping to endow it with the earthy, simple, and natural qualities it is so appreciated for. Signed with an endorsement from the 14th Head Tea Master of Urasenke (the largest school of tea in Japan); Ta...
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Unique old Japanese yogi (kimono-shaped futon bed cover) from Kaga, a weeping willow tree with a butterfly family crest, 57" x 72", Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Kaga, located in today's Kanazawa prefecture area, was known as "Kaga One-million Koku", the wealthiest domain next to the Tokugawa Shogun family during the Edo period (1603-1868). Each domain was assessed its wealth measured by "koku." Most samurai received stipends in koku. One koku was equal to the amount of rice to feed a m...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #1403196
(stock #EW3132)
EastWest Gallery
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A finely potted six-sun dish painted with the subject of two fisherman in a boat in the style Of Hokusai. The design is probably derived from several sources, notably the prints “Fishing in Rough Water” at Takamizawa, one of the 100 views of Mount Fuji and “Long line Fishing” on the Miyato river.
The reverse painted with a Karakusa arabesque with a single spur mark to the base. The dish dates to the late Edo period and the middle of the 19th century. The dish measures 18.2cm in diameter...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1265317
(stock #0172)
Momoyama Gallery
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From our great collection of Japanese tea pots we offer you a superb Hobin tea pot, made during the Meiji period at the end of the 19th century.
It is slightly deformed, covered with rough Oni Hagi glaze and has fine crackle look with natural kiln cracks. It is signed on the bottom
Great antique condition with no cracks or repairs.
Ready to use.
Size: 3,4'' height, 3,9'' width.
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This is Meiji(1868-1912) benibana-dye yuzen cotton Child kimono.
It is a design of flying pine, bamboo, plum tree, and crane and turtle. It is a design that acting is very good. Everything is drawn by the hand. There are several small holes in a thin stain and the skirt. However, the state is overall good. It is a gorgeous, beautiful child kimono.
size:109cm x 100cm (43" x 39.4")
Helen M Edwards
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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
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
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Antique Japanese choba tansu from the Matsumoto area. Made of keyaki (elm) wood with dramatic grain. The top portion of the tansu has two drawers. Below this is a compartment on the left opened by two sliding panels with horizontal slats. On the right hand side of the chest and continuing on to the bottom portion of the tansu, is a series of various sized drawers, the lowest of which spans the width of the tansu. Iron hardware includes warabite shaped drawer pulls, round lock plates with c...
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An antique Japanese Tohoku Tansu made of beautiful Keyaki Burl root (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original finish and hand made iron fittings including stylized Kakute handles. The top and sides used a traditional wiped lacquer technique. Raised tea leaf style corners on the drawers which is a traditional design for this region of tansu. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails. Used as a double drawer kimono storage chest.
Meiji period (1868-1912...
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900
item #1330374
(stock #1119)
Intandane ltd
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A finely painted water colour , with gold leaf overlay, depicting a scene from the 11th Century classic "The Tale of Genji" written by noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu. This item was made in Japan in the 19th Century during either the late Edo or the Meiji period (1868-1911).
Condition: there is very minor "foxing" to the paper which probably predates the framing of this picture during the 1920s or 1930s.
Frame: 32.5cm (12.75 inches) wide; 29cm (11.4 inches) high. Painting: ...
A large Hizen-yaki, Arita kilns polychrome enameled charger. Imari, so named for the trade port through which these polychrome wares transited, decoration with namban (a reference to foreign subject or influence) figures, bijin, 'three friends of Winter', cranes, chidori, elephants and more (much going on). Edo period. Good condition. Diameter, varying between 18 5/8 to 18 3/4 inches
Asian Art By Kyoko
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Antique Japanese warrior dolls, musha ningyo displayed for the Japanese Boys Day. Clad in armor is a beautiful young widow, the Empress Jingo with her faithful retainer/high ranking minister, Takenouchi no Sukune. He is holding her baby Ojin (Oh-jin) who was later known as “The God of War”, the 15th Japanese emperor, Emperor Ojin. These are all original dolls including the baby.
Some old records indicate that in 300 AD, God came down to talk to Empress Jingo in her sleep. This was...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1459006
(stock #227)
The arquebuse is technically perfectly detailed, its mechanism works. The barrel of the cannon is made of iron inlaid with bronze silver and gold. The carriage is made of very dense black wood, probably ebony inlaid with mother-of-pearl. A small metal key allows it to be dismantled, leaving the incised signature of the artist to appear under the barrel Kuni-Tomo familly perhaps Sada-Hisa who liked to depict birds and flowers on his tsubas? Edo period 19th century or earlier. If it's Sada Hisa II...
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An antique Japanese Omise Tansu (merchant storage chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Consisting of 15 total drawers, it was used in a merchant store setting to organize and keep inventory available for sale. The upper counter was used for the display of wares and the wrapping of sold items. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles.
Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 69 5/8" Wide by 26 3/4" High by 15 7/8" Deep
Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 69 5/8" Wide by 26 3/4" High by 15 7/8" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900
item #284746
(stock #C-P0007)
CARLA SUE GATSKE
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Offered is an 8.5" bowl decorated in five colors on a greyish white ground, green reverse with Fuku mark. There are many knife cuts on face and a gold lacquer mend on the rim. An old piece well used and treasured.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #100988
(stock #112)
I am not familiar with Japanese porcelain, and so I cannot date this nice piece, but with a magnifying glass it it possible, to see all all the fine scratches on the surface of the dish, which is a sign, that this dish is old.
Very nice condition. D : 14,9 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Okimono : Pre 1900
item #428510
(stock #2195)
Bamboo Grove
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This superb Japanese ivory okimono is 6 ¾ inches long 2 ¾ inches high and 2 ¼ inches on the widest part. It depicts 6 immortals accompanied by a dragon over the ocean. From left to right, the first immortal holds musical instruments in both hands and stands on a lotus leaf; the second sits on the forehead of the dragon and reads a book; the third stands behind the dragon and carries a lamp and whisk; the forth immortal stands on a lotus petal and holds a water bowl; the fifth sits behind th...
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Antique Japanese wood carving of a pair of fu-dogs (shishi) near a waterfall. Playfully, they chase each other over the flowing stream. Clouds billow over head. Carved of keyaki (zelkova - Japanese elm) wood with details in black and red pigment.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 9" high x 28 1/2" long
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 9" high x 28 1/2" long
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1434167
(stock #0484)
Momoyama Gallery
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Wonderful Japanese Kutani Celadon statue of Sen no Rikyū (千利休, 1522 – April 21, 1591), the mastermind of chanoyu, the Japanese Way of Tea. It was made during the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) by an unknown artist of Kutani. There is his seal. The statue has a fine Celadon crazing with no cracks or repairs.
Size: 19 cm height x 18 cm width
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Sen no Rikyū (千利休, 1522 – April 21, 1591), also known simply as Rikyū, is considered the histor...
Japanese scrolled painting on silk by Kikuchi Yosai (1788-1878), also known as Kikuchi Takeyasu, depicting the sun rising behind Mount Horai. Signed in black ink at the lower left and with the artist's red Takeyasu seal below. A symbol for Japan, Mount Horai (Treasure Mountain) is a lofty mountain covered in pine, prunus, and bamboo on a mythical island of immortals in a distant sea. In the foreground swimming toward the rocky shore, a pair of tortoises whose backs are covered in seaweed, sym...
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Japanese rare antique 3-panel screen painting of Raigo Zu: Amida Buddha in Raigo pose. The screen has three panels with the two outer panels half the width of the central panel so they open like shrine doors. A bronze butsudan latch keeps the doors closed. The screen opens to reveal a central panel with a large image of Amida Buddha painted in mineral colors and gold on silk and framed with silk brocade of golden clouds. The outer frame is lacquered red.
Age: Muromachi/Momoyama Per...
Age: Muromachi/Momoyama Per...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #605897
(stock #0017)
William-Cozart, Inc.
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Diptych—two chuban prints originally joined in an album depicting a scene from the Osaka Kabuki stage, issued ca. 1865
Yoshitaki was one of the best known designers of Osaka actor prints from the 1860s to 1880s.
Both signed Yoshitaki Ga in red cartouches, very good impression, color and overall condition, old album backing paper intact.
Each print size: 9 ¾ x 7 in.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1900
item #1218511
(stock #0651)
Japanese Art Site
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Very Large 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Ningyo pair of an Oiran Bijin, the highest ranking Kyoto courtesan bijin and her Kamuro (attendant), an elaborately attired pair of the finest quality. The Oiran and her attendant are wearing the most gorgeous, sumptuous brocades and textiles, all hand woven and painted chirimen silk crepe of beautiful shabori designs. The faces are exquisitely carved and covered with many layers of gofun (white oyster shell lacquer). Their expressions are just wonde...
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Antique Japanese Sake Cup with inscribed poem and signature.
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style
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The cup style and the age of the glaze is consistent with authentic Rengetsu work.
Size
Width 2.4in ( 6.2cm )
Lengt...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Okimono : Pre 1900
item #1439522
(stock #2020-831)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Group of three bronze rabbits with black patina, partially chiselled.
Two rabbits resting on their four legs, the third trained on its hind legs.
In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are designated by a single word: usagi. The hare occupies an important place in Japanese legends and superstitions. Like many other animals, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and become blue at five hundred years old.
Japan - Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Small Rabbit: Length: 8 cm - Width:...
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An antique Meiji Period two sectional tansu made from kiri wood with iron hardware. The top section has two large drawers. The bottom section has two medium size drawers and on the right side a door with lock. Behind the door are two smaller drawers. And below one small drawer.
It originates from the Yamagata tansu district of Japan in the Tohoku northern Japan region.
Date: Meiji (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 38"tall X 48"long X 18"deep
It originates from the Yamagata tansu district of Japan in the Tohoku northern Japan region.
Date: Meiji (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 38"tall X 48"long X 18"deep
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Japanese antique wonderful set of six puppet figures, known as oshi-e ningyo. The set includes a beautiful maiden, a samurai, a female attendant, a male official, Ebisu and Daikoku, figures are made of very thinly shaved layers of wood and paper with silk clothing and painted details, each figure is held by a stick and fitted with a stand (made later), the oshi-e ningyo were often made by households in Northeastern Japan and were made to celebrate girls day or as a prayer for happiness. Tod...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900
item #1426622
(stock #4590)
Hawkes, Asian Art
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An attractive globular Satsuma vase by Hosai, late 19th century. The vase is decorated with three family crests, including the Paulownia of the Toyotomi clan, the Hollyhock leaves of the Tokugawa shoguns and the cross of the Shimazu clan who ruled over Satsuma, Ōsumi and Hyūga.
Within the foot-rim can be found the gold mark ‘Satsuma Hosai’ and a Shimazu mon in white enamel. Hosai worked towards the end of the 19th century and his work is represented in the NSW Museum in Australi...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Inro and Sagemono : Pre 1900
item #1440861
(stock #2018-604)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Saya type Inrô, decorated with a landscape, waterfall and houses, in golden lacquer taka maki-e, kirigane, maki bokashi, brown lacquer and red lacquer on a black speckled hirameiji background.
On one side a house surrounded by a red fence in a landscape of rocks and pine trees is visible; the other shows in the foreground a building surrounded by pines and in the background a waterfall atop which can be found a house and behind that some mountains. More hills can be seen in the distance...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1216902
(stock #0017)
Momoyama Gallery
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SIZE : Width 5.1 in : Length 5.0 in : Height 2.8 in : Weight 360 g + Box 290 g
This is a rare tea bowl of Japanese SETO pottery ware. This was made about 150 years ago during the Meiji Period.
SETO is the pottery of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It is chosen as one of the oldest 6 pottery called ROKKOYO in Japan. And such a glaze with taste of mud is SETO. It has a fantastic Wabi-Sabi atmosphere and the design on it reminds of wild big cats.
The overall unperfection...
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Japanese two section clothing tansu, constructed with natural finish Kiri (paulownia) wood. Original condition. The four drawers with classic design of round iron hand-forged locks and pair of warabite drawer pulls, iron corner hardware and side handles.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 36 3/4" L x 16 1/2" D x 40 1/2" H
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 36 3/4" L x 16 1/2" D x 40 1/2" H
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An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (Kimono chest on chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Mokko handles and the lock plates featuring a crossed feathers family crest of the original owner. Features three full width drawers, a partial width drawer and a hinged security door that hides 2 small drawers. Constructed with Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 41" W...
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 41" W...
Zentner Collection
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Beautiful Japanese antique small tansu with locking bar (bo), 3 drawers behind locking bar, locking bar has key and elaborate hardware with kiri mon, bottom drawer has large metal raised lock plate with crane, safe box in lower right hand corner with more metal hardware, two small interior safe drawers, front of keyaki (elm) wood, original finish, Meiji Period.
Size: 24 3/4" high x 23 1/4" wide x 13" deep.
Fantastic antique teapot with inscribed poem and signature attributed to Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875) was Buddhist nun who is widely regarded to have been one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century.
She was also a skilled potter and painter and expert calligrapher and adorned her ceramics with poems written in her unique calligraphic style.
Size
Width 3.9in ( 10cm )
Length 3.705in ( 9.5cm )
Height 2.535in ( 6.5cm )
Weight 200g
Condition
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Charming and small Antique Japanese Merchant's Box. From Edo Age period (1603-1868). Box contains seven drawers. Two drawers are half sized at the very top, one of which displays a lock. Drawers are longer than they are wide, making this box able to fit into small areas.
Dimensions: 20" Tall, 10" Wide, 18" Deep
Very nice example of Edo Period (1603-1868) Nezumi Shino Chawan 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
Diameter 12cm
Height 7.5cm
Weight 600g
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with box
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 12cm
Height 7.5cm
Weight 600g
Condition
Overall good. No chips, no cracks.
Supplied with box
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1483426
(stock #13824)
Haruko Watanabe
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Floor cushion cover (zabuton-gawa) made of choma (ramie) whose warps and wefts are hand-plied. It has beautiful katazome (stencil-resist-dye) bamboo motif. The white ground katazome is called "Jishiro" which is rather rare than indigo ground one. It has also nice cloth with stripes for lining, whose warps are cotton and wefts are ramie. Probably made in Echigo, now Niigata prefecture. In excellent condition. The second half of the 19th century. 64cm x 68.5cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900
item #1350901
(stock #TRC1638)
With a sturdy foot firmly grounded, the upper rim of this piece rises and falls, somewhat reminiscent of a mountain path. Combined with the plum blossoms floating on the white background, these elements together suggest balance and harmony.
Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Kuro Oribe (as pictured here) with their jet-black glazes and feldspar ornamentation tend toward the minimalistic, abstract; and, some would say, Zen-l...
Oribe is a visual style named after the late-16th-century tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615). Kuro Oribe (as pictured here) with their jet-black glazes and feldspar ornamentation tend toward the minimalistic, abstract; and, some would say, Zen-l...
