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 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
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 | A Rare Antique “Tsutsu” Tea Bowl by Raku IV Ichinyū ( 1640-1696 ) |
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 | Okuhara Seiko Japanese Woodblock Print -Sandpipers on Beach - 1900 1st |
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Zentner Collection
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Japanese mingei water wheel of hinoki wood. Constructed with iron nails, joinery, complete with 17 spokes and paddles with kanji characters. The central hub has an iron piston protruding for rotational function. The wheel comes with a contemporary custom steel mount which allows it to spin smoothly and silently.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 64 1/2" wide diameter x 9 1/8" deep (paddle)
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 64 1/2" wide diameter x 9 1/8" deep (paddle)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1489971
(stock #pc206)
Kodo Arts
$480.00
$480.00
Brilliant Taisho Period ca. 1920 natural dye cotton futon cover for wedding celebration. Featuring Japan's 3 famous auspicious symbols for happines and longevity; cranes, trutle and pine. 4ft x 3 1/2ft. great condition with a little shredding on one edge. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1405673
(stock #J537)
Haruko Watanabe
$380.00
$380.00
Rare item. Yazutsu (quiver) made of "koyori" which is twisted washi (Japanese handmade paper) strings. The crafts made of koyori and coated with urushi were called "Kami-Nagato" and they were popular handicrafts in Edo period, such as tabacco cases, bowls and sake containers in hyotan shape and so on. It has 15 arrows made of bamboo but feathers are worn out. The quiver is in excellent condition. The 19th century. L:94cm Diameter:7.5cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #1290985
(stock #FIG58)
Ancient East
$1,295.00
$1,295.00
DESCRIPTION: A large and delightful carved wood figure of one of the seven Japanese gods of good fortune, Daikoku, the deity of prosperity. Here he is seen in his traditional pose, standing on two bales of rice with his wish-granting mallet in his right hand, and a bag of riches slung over his left shoulder. Daikoku is also venerated as the deity of the kitchen where such carvings were traditionally displayed, sometimes in the ceiling rafters for good luck...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1930
item #1476132
(stock #pc123)
Kodo Arts
$880.00
$880.00
Wabi - sabi Japanese Ryokan entrance way wood lamp from the end of the Taisho Period ca. 1930.
Each side with fine shoji lattice work. H: 17"; W: 15"; depth:14". Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1447311
(stock #10508)
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$1,300.00
$1,300.00
Kanban or shop sign. The sign indicates that the store would sell or manufacture ornamental pin holders for the oars on a boat (ireko), in the shape of dolls. According to the sketch pasted to the back of the kanban, this holder is mounted on the oar and is placed over a pin mounted on the boat edge. The oar pivots around that pin, so that the oar moves the boat through the water.
The pin holders are decorated as a male and a female doll in court style, their mouths wide open...
Zentner Collection
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Antique Japanese hand-carved wooden theatre mask for the traditional Kyogen performance. The particular mask has the face of a fox, with coarse horse hair eyebrows and whiskers. The fearsome teeth and scowling eyes are lacquered in gold and it has red lacquered lips and veining in its ears. The jaw is hinged so that it jiggles open and closed with the dancers' movements. The inside of the mask has a special hand-carved signature by the original artist...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1286076
(stock #3A148A)
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Pair Japanese carved solid Wood Shrine Guardian Lions, 10 1/2" high, 6" wide, 11" deep each, wonderfully aged, bleached and weathered being outside above Shrine or Temple heavy door frames. These Guardians also called Protector, or Shishi Dog, one mouth open and another mouth closed, always as a pair, placed on the top of the door hinges or under the eave in front of the Shrine doors to protect and stand Guard outside before entering the Shrine...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1292001
(stock #3A156A)
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$200.00
$200.00
Japanese 32 Sword Scabbards Tray, set in Wood Frame-top and shaped bottom Tray, Meiji period, 13 1/4" x 8" wide, 1 1/2" high, and Scabbard-1" high, 1 3/8" wide for each Scabbard, include Shark's skin, various techniques Lacquered design, none of them are same, all different lacquered Scabbard, tray has rounded corners on top and short rounded bracket feet on the bottom. All the Scabbards are in good condition but wood on the bottom shows two(2) cracks between 5" to 9" long.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1459650
(stock #11060)
Welcome To Another Century
$550.00
$550.00
Small, sturdy platter, called ishizara, used as kitchen ware. Gray stoneware decorated with underglaze iron black and cobalt blue tama (sacred jewels) and characters, covered by a creamy, yellowish translucent and finely crackled glaze. Five spurmarks. Mingei.
Seto region, Japan, Edo period, 1800-1850
H 2 x Diam 10.5 in.
Several knicks and chips esp. on the rim edges and a short, old crack commensurate with age and heavy usage...
Zentner Collection
$600.00
$600.00
Antique Japanese fireman's pick axe (tobiguchi), made with a hardwood handle with iron bars and ring, an iron axehead and secondary tool at the bottom of the handle with a nice, aged patina. Edo period (1615-1867)
Size: 23.5" length, 4" axehead
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1475036
(stock #J748)
Haruko Watanabe
$100.00
$100.00
Tatougami which was used at the pawnshop for wrapping pawned items. The name of the shop is "koyama Shichi-ten" and it has the shop's logo "小" in the square. It is a few layers of old washi (handmade paper) pasted together and painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for strength and waterproof. Shichiya (pawn shop) appeared in Kamakura period and developed much in Edo period. 19th century, however one of mending paper has letters "Taisho 4 (1916). Top:87cm x 32cm, Bottom:75cm x 32cm
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1930
item #1483698
(stock #DJ564)
AntiqueTica.com
$980.00
$980.00
Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The hand made cord tassels complete the set.
Dark old patina due to its age enhances its historical beauty. The sake gourd was a common attribute of the Samurai, it was traditionally attached to the waist by a cord.
In Japan, gourd or "hyotan" is a symbol of good luck or success.
Symbolic belief of gourd in Japan has existed for a long time...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1261725
(stock #pd753)
Kodo Arts
$350.00
$350.00
Rich patina jizaikagi hearth fish from the Taisho Period C.1920. The pot stabalizers had an iron rod through the fish that went up into a long bamboo pole that had an iron hook on the bottom to hold the iron pot over the hearth fire in old japanese farm houses. Length: 11" x 7" tall. Ask for shipping quote.
Zentner Collection
$550.00
$550.00
Japanese pair of shrine figures depicting two Lucky Gods, Ebisu and Daikoku. On the left is Ebisu, a popular god of business prosperity and abundant crops as well as the patron of fishermen. Carved from wood, he stands with a fish under one arm and a smile on his face. On the right is Daikoku, who represents prosperity and is the protector of crops. He is the patron of cooks, farmers and bankers. Carved from wood, he stands on bales of grain with a big bag slung over his shoulder...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1930
item #1485058
(stock #DJ563)
AntiqueTica.com
$850.00
$850.00
Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The hand made cord tassels complete the set.
Dark old patina due to its age enhances its historical beauty. The sake gourd was a common attribute of the Samurai, it was traditionally attached to the waist by a cord.
In Japan, gourd or "hyotan" is a symbol of good luck or success.
Symbolic belief of gourd in Japan has existed for a long time...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1330617
(stock #J212)
This old Japanese hook would have been suspended over the hearth and used to hang cooking pots over the fire. Obviously used by a rural farm family, this pothook or jizai kagi would have been hung by a rope above the fireplace, and the hook has been "firepolished" from years of use.
Zentner Collection
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Attention-getting Japanese paper mache demon face mask. Has a devious grin, large bulbous nose, with fanged gold teeth. Face is black with red and gold highlights, making features stand out and gives an amusing yet intriguing look. Contains holes in ears of mask with cloth netting running behind face. Paper inscription on back is a description of this unique character.
Taisho Period-Circa 1900
Dimensions: 17" High X 13.5" Across
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1216585
(stock #0003)
Momoyama Gallery
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Antique and unique Japanese Mingei Sake Bottle (Tokkuri), also usable as a flower vase. It is approx...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1475034
(stock #J746)
Haruko Watanabe
$100.00
$100.00
Tatougami which was used at the pawnshop for wrapping pawned items. The name of the shop is "koyama Shichi-ten" and it has the shop's logo "小" in the square. It is a few layers of old washi (handmade paper) pasted together and painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for strength and waterproof. Shichiya (pawn shop) appeared in Kamakura period and developed much in Edo period. 19th century. 32cm x 81cm
Zentner Collection
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
An antique Japanese Shinto Shrine (also known as a Kamidana, Yashiro or Omiya) housing the deities Ebisu and Daikoku. The shrine was made from Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) while the deities were hand carved from Tsugenoki (Boxwood).
Ebisu is characterized by the lucky Sea Bream (Tai) fish that he holds under his arm. Sitting on a rocky shore, he looks to the water as a protector of fish, fisheries, seafood, fishermen, sea merchants and anything else that is related. Daik...
Ebisu is characterized by the lucky Sea Bream (Tai) fish that he holds under his arm. Sitting on a rocky shore, he looks to the water as a protector of fish, fisheries, seafood, fishermen, sea merchants and anything else that is related. Daik...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #1362880
(stock #mc60)
Kodo Arts
$495.00
$495.00
Very wabi-sabi old Meiji period bronze well bucket. Great conditon. Hand forged bronze nails to attach the ring bar. Lovely patina. 11" tall by 7" wide. Ask for shipping quote.
(pair available)
Zentner Collection
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Beautiful Japanese antique pulley made out of keyaki wood with all original finish and wonderful patina. This piece is enhanced by its trapezoid shape and utilitarian qualities. Age: Edo Period.
Size: 14.75" h x 9.5" w x 5" d
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1429055
(stock #10159)
Welcome To Another Century
$900.00
$900.00
Keyaki (zelkova) wooden pulley, used to scoop water out of a well. Wooden wheel with forged iron block. The inside of the wheel groove (where the rope would run through), lined with a thin sheet of copper. Mingei.
Japan, 19th century
Japan, 19th century
Diameter wheel 12.25 in.; height pulley and block 16.75 in.; thickness wheel 3 in., thickness block 6.5 in.
Keyaki wood with beautiful patina, some dents and scratches commensurate with usage, copper on wheel slightly damage due to usage, otherwise v...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1930
item #1490426
(stock #pc208)
Kodo Arts
$375.00
$375.00
Beautiful Early Showa 'asa' hemp noren curtain with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle for happiness and longevity. 5'ft by 3ft. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #1467554
(stock #pc95)
Kodo Arts
$2,200.00
$2,200.00
Rather art deco huge buddhist temple gable. C.1910. Cyprus wood. 4ft. tall by 2ft. wide.
see pics for condition. Shipping from CA warehouse.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1700
item #1367869
(stock #TRC1813)
Considered an auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune, foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or komainu in Japan—are often seen in pairs guarding shrines, straddling the doorways of shops, and protecting public buildings. The yellow Seto-ware shishi featured here is an antique from the Momoyama period that displays a soft patina developed over many decades of use.
Seto-ware is a pottery tradition established in the 12th century with the aim of reproducing fine ...
Seto-ware is a pottery tradition established in the 12th century with the aim of reproducing fine ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1385749
(stock #mc135)
Kodo Arts
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Magnificent set of Kamisugi Sake Brewery bronze doors from the Taisho Period, C.1920. One door has gold gilt wood letters reading 'Kamisugi' the other 'Shikishima', both sake brands. Kamisugi Sake Brewery was established in C.1805. 42" wide by 67" high. Great condition. Back with some wear. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1471152
(stock #12432)
t a t a m i
$250.00
$250.00
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Wide range of various old documents (including scroll) and samples of how to cutting, how to tying, and how to holding as 'origata' (decorative folding papers for 'noshi' gift wrapping paper for congratulatory life events) based on the Japanese traditional manners handed down to posterity. Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan. Scroll: More than 320cm (125.98in). Details unknown, because most of those are seen for my first time and with my shallo...
Zentner Collection
$650.00
$650.00
Antique Japanese small Gigaku performance mask. Gigaku (literally meaning "skill music") is an earlier form of Japanese theatre that was brought over from Korea and China in 612. Gigaku reached a high point during the Nara Period and continued it's popularity until it was eventually replaced by Bugaku theatre. Traditionally performed outdoors at a temple, Gigaku masks were carved with exaggerated features in order for them to be seen by an audience seated at a distance. There are 14 characte...
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese theatre mask, skillfully hand-carved into the face of a tengu, or birdlike spirit, characterized by an usually long nose. His face is painted in red lacquer with black facial hair, and gold-lacquered eyes typical of a demon. The insides bears the usual rough chisel markings of a finely hand-carved piece. Meiji/Showa period.
Size: 8.25" height, 6" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1491855
(stock #pc216)
Kodo Arts
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Meiji Period ca. 1880 zen temple meal gong from Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Rich patina from temple candle smoke and oil lanterns. Excellent condition. With striker. Heavy original iron chain for hanging. 22" long x 12" tall and 6" deep. Ask for shipping quote.
Zentner Collection
$5,500.00
$5,500.00
Antique Japanese theatre mask of a mujina, which could mean either badger or raccoon-dog (tanuki). Both creatures are famous in Japanese folklore for their shapeshifting abilities. One of his most popular appearances is in the story of a mujina yokai (shape shifter) who becomes a kozō (little monk) and stands by empty roads at night. The other is of a tanuki who turns himself into a teapot. Mujina can also take the form of a faceless ghost. This mask is carved of wood and lacquered a deep re...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1486045
(stock #pc172)
Kodo Arts
$680.00
$680.00
Epic Edo Period Ca. 1860 keyaki wood (japanese elm) money box with hand forged, thick iron metal fittings. The stamp of the maker, "Shimizu" is branded on the inside. 13" long x 5 1/2" tall x 8" deep. excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #1430632
(stock #10017)
Welcome To Another Century
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Beautiful small wooden jizai, or pothook. This type is called Daikoku, after the shape of Daikoku’s hat. These hangers were suspended with a rope from a heavy beam, over the sunken hearth. From the hanger an adjustable hook was hung that held the kettle. Good piece of mingei.
Zelkova wood with rests of smut, especially in the grooves.
Japan, 19th century.
H 9.5; w 9.25; 2.75 inches.
Slight traces of usage, very good condition.
Zelkova wood with rests of smut, especially in the grooves.
Japan, 19th century.
H 9.5; w 9.25; 2.75 inches.
Slight traces of usage, very good condition.
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$165.00
$165.00
Japanese bamboo brush pot on three feet carved in sunken relief with the head of Zen patriarch Daruma, also known as Bodhidharma, holding a fly-whisk. Fly-whisks were carried by Buddhist priests to wave away flies which, according to Buddhist tenets, they could not kill. The fly-whisk is also a symbol of leadership. Early 20th century. 6 1/2" high x 4 7/8” diameter. Very good overall condition with typical wear from use. There are some small separations in the bamboo. From the estate of ...
