This is a japanese antique very rare Ramie( choma )child kimono used for edo in Kyoto. This is dyed in natural indigo plant and Benibana. This is colored the both sides into in Katozome. This hemp is spun by hand. This has five places of small stains, but does not stand out. There is no damage really. The state is complete. Size 123cmx 121cm (38.1 "x 38.9 ")
Antique Japanese kiri (paulownia) choba tansu, or merchant's chest with a pair of sliding door panels and interior shelving. Six drawers of varying size all open with squared "kakute" handles and have round iron locks. A great piece with original finish.
Size: 32.5" height, 31.25" width, 16.25" depth
Antique Japanese ceramic Kutanti ware vase in the form of a drum, decorated with a wonderful tiger on one side and a phoenix and kiri blossom on the other side in yellow, purple, green and blue glaze, Kutani mark on the bottom. 19th century.
Size: 15" high x 8" wide
Large Japanese Okimono Sculpture of Jurōjin, God of Longevity with
a turtle, also a symbol of long life, and a young boy representing the beginning of life.
Exquisitely carved from one piece of boxwood with a beautiful, rich patina. 15.75 inches, 40 cm. In Japan, Jurōjin is one of the Daoist Seven Gods of Fortune, or Shichifukujin. He is the God of Longevity. Jurōjin originated
from the Chinese Daoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole...
Antique Japanese two-section Mastumoto tansu, made from sugi (cedar) wood with mokko (melon) handles mounted on elaborate handle backplates typical to the region, large round center lock plates with incised kiri leaf mon, or family crests. It has the original red lacquer finish and is extremely shiny.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 42.5" height, 34" width, 16.5" depth
Antique Japanese trunk made of kiri (paulownia) wood with a deep red finish, bordered in black lacquer. Two iron handles are at its sides, a gourd-shaped iron lock decorates the front. The blonde interior has been marked with kanji.
Edo age (1615-1867)
Size: 22" height, 34" width, 15.5" depth
This is Tsumugi-Silk Zansi kimono used in Niigata in the end of the Meiji era.
This Tsumugi-Silk is spun by hand. This is thick.
As for this, very good-quality dyed Tsumugi-Silk is used for a weft.
As for this, the warp is a cotton thread. You can enjoy gradation of colorful silk thread. As for this, cotton cloth and muslin cloth are used for lining. There are many small holes on the muslin cloth. However, the state that a dress material does not have the stain damage at all is complete...
This is a finely carved Japanese Netsuke depicting four Karakos, in their typical garb, forming a musical group and playing their instruments. Very charming piece. Unsigned.
Netsuke measures 1.48 inches (3.8cm) wide, and 1.06 inches (2.7cm) tall.
A delightful hand carved ivory netsuke of two boys in a Chinese New Year's Lion Dance parade costume. In excellent condition, it measures just under 1.5" high. Dates circa 1900, artist signed
This is a highly detailed Japanese Satsuma vase from the great Meiji artist Shizan. Look close at the images because the fine detail is as good as most of the finer pieces and easily looked over. The vase stands 4 3/4 inches tall. The vase is in excellent condition. Price is firm.
Japanese Sadao Watanabe (1913 - 1996) print of the Three Saints. Attractive red background highlighting the three saints with birds sitting atop a terrace. Print # 10/70 in 1971.
Print on Paper
1971
Dimensions: 27 1/2" High X 23 1/2" Wide
Japanese Sadao Watanabe print of pouring water (1913 - 1996). Striking red background with four characters pouring water. Numbered 16/70 printed in 1971. Great condition, with no rips or condition issues.
1971
Dimensions: 27 1/2" High X 23" Wide
Antique Japanese heavy iron boat anchor with four pointed prongs. Would make a great decorative piece for the home.
Size: 32" height, 19.75" width
Antique Japanese Funa Bako or ship safe chest with an original black lacquer finish. Ornate iron hardware decorates the front of the box with a side locking mechanism. Behind the front door are six drawers with ring pulls. Two of the drawers are precious and small, one labelled in kanji. Outside is made of Hinoki wood (Cypress) while the inside drawers are made of Kiri wood (Paulownia). Dates from the Edo age 19th century.
Size: 15" height, 17" depth, 13" width
Antique Japanese cho bako made of keyaki (elm) wood with beautiful grain and original translucent lacquer finish, iron hardware including edge bracing, lock plates, hirute shaped drawer pulls on the front, warabite shaped handles on the sides. Five drawers with one drop in panel and hidden compartment. Comes with one key. From the Sakata area of Japan. Edo Period.
Size: 17 1/2" high x 21 3/4" wide x 16 1/2" deep.
Shigenobu (Hiroshige II) 1826-1869. The oban tate-e triptych depicts Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Sakata no Kintoki and Watanabe no Tsuna entering the mountain home of the demons. Circa 1851-1853.
Shigenobu was a pupil of Ando Hiroshige and adopted his name to become the second generation after his master's passing in 1858. Condition of these prints are faded, wrinkles - some creased, margins trimmed and uneven, light wormage and pin holes, light foxing and soil...
When you tap this Mokugyo (wooden fish) with your hand, it has a deep, hollow sound. It sounds really good. Approx. 9 ½” long x 9 3/4” wide x 8” high (24.5cm long x 25cm wide x 20cm high)
The Hirado figure of a monkey with moveable head and tonge. Portrayed as a Shinto priest with the addition of a fan used in performing the Manzai dance during New Year's festivities. Blue underglaze and iron oxide wash on the biscuit and over the glaze. Meiji period. Good condition. Height, 3 5/8 inches (9.21 cm)