Japanese Late Edo Period Bronze and Cloisonne Phoenix Incense Burner, presented as a fantastic rendition of the subject, with gorgeous colorful inlay creating a great
work of art. Height: 10.5 inches (17cm), length: 11 inches (18cm).
Japanese Edo Period Rare Large Pair of Girl's Day Festival Palace Guardians. They have all of their accessories and they are presented on wonderful
stands. Their faces are carved of wood with amazing features. An
extraordinary work of Ningyo Artistry. Height: 18 inches, 46 cm.
A wonderful 19th Century Boy's Day Ningyo of a boy dressed as a Samurai in full armor, featuring a dragon, sword, helmet, and bow and arrows. His wonderful face is
carved of wood and covered with many layers of Gofun (oyster sell lacquer). He is riding a battle horse in full dress, all creating a spectacular work of art. The original wood box is included. Height: 23 inches (58.5cm), width: 18 inches (46cm).
Edo Period Japanese Musha Ningyô (Boy's Day Doll) depicting the legendary
Toyotomi Hideyoshi seated in a court position wearing dramatic brocades and
lacquered armor, a fan in his right hand and wearing a classic Eboshi cap.
His face is finely carved with a regal expression. Height: 15 inches (38cm), width: 15 inches (38cm).
Massive Pair of Japanese Cloisonne enamel baluster vases, Meiji Period, each
decorated in brightly colored enamels with butterflies hovering above
various types of flowering chrysanthemum bushes, all silhouetted against a
mirror black ground, stylized floral bands encircling the shoulder, waisted at the
neck and above the flaring foot, and wide abstract foliate bands at the rim and
foot (slight damage to the foot)...
A wonderful Meji Period Japanese cloisonne vase with an array of flowers on a pale green ground
featuring a silverised metal basket weave. Height: 7 inches, 18 cm.
Early Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Incense Burner in the form of a Dragon Fish, a mythical animal. This
is a rare subject for a Japanese incense burner. It has a wonderful
mythical character and presence. It has a beautiful camel bronze
patina. An amazing sculpture with its original black lacquered box. Height: 9 inches, 23 cm.
A rare Japanese Fushimi clay sculpture of a Sino-Japanese War soldier. Fushimi Clay Dolls were painted dolls made of unglazed ceramic that were sold in front of the gate to Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine, starting in the 16th Century at the end of the Momoyama period. They are also called Fukakusa Dolls or Inari Dolls. A charming example of Japanese folk art of the Meiji Period. An important find for the folk art collector. 10 inches, 25.5 cm.
A rare Japanese Fushimi clay sculpture of a Sino-Japanese War soldier. Fushimi Clay Dolls were painted dolls made of unglazed ceramic that were sold in front of the gate to Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine, starting in the 16th Century at the end of the Momoyama period. They are also called Fukakusa Dolls or Inari Dolls. A charming example of Japanese folk art of the Meiji Period. An
important find for the folk art collector. 9.25 inches, 23.5 cm.
The face of this Japanese Boy's Day Doll, musha ningyo, would certainly scare away any demons...strands of his unkept hair tends to drift across the face, and his costume is elaborately detailed. Without the stand he is 11 inches tall...the stand adds another 2 inches to the height.
Condition excellant with the exception of a couple of small surface paint chips on face reveal white undercoat (clears shown in pictures)
Pair of Japanese Seagull Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan, Circa 1920's
One is 2.7 inches (7 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. The other is 2.3 inches (6 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (12 cm)wide. They are 1 Lb.
They are in good condition with no repairs, chips or cracks.
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Japanese antique kannon biraki tansu (tansu chest with hinged doors), made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood with kiri (paulownia) wood on front, large doors with drop in iron hinges (doors can be completely removed), interior has 4 large drawers with bronze hirute shaped drawer pulls, Edo Period.
Size: 35 3/4" high x 33 1/4" wide x 17" deep.
Japanese Lacquer Covered Album with 99 Hand-Colored Photos
It is 13.75 inches (35 cm) long by 10.75 inches (27.2 cm) wide. The Photo is 10.25 inches (26.7 cm) long by 8 inches (20.2 cm) wide. It is 11 Lb.
The covers have peeling of lacquer, missing pieces of ivory inlay and separated from the book. One photo has been cut in half. One photo has severe foxing...
Wonderful large Japanese carved wooden figure of Diakuku, one of the Lucky Gods, he stands on two bales of rice and he holds a large sack on his back, lacquered wood, sweet expression, lacquered wood, this piece is 17th century.
Size: 36" high x 21" wide x 19" deep.
Simply elegant bronze crane candlestand on a base with baby crane and turtle, the auspicious symbols of happiness and long life.
C. 1910, the bronze is "aka do" a rich red bronze. The coloring is natural and not painted on. Finely detailed feathers and tail point to a the top class of bronzemanship. At the top lotus flowers adorn the candleholder. Ask for shipping quote. H:14" x W:7"
A set of old Japanese wooden combs with a cloth comb holder. These are hair styling combs used when most women had the hairdo of today’s geisha. Each comb had a different function which was basically to comb, style and clean the hair. The combs here are all hand cut and it appears that some were added later. All combs are cleaned.
The outside of the folder is covered with a fabric called sarasa...
Wonderful Japanese cypress wood carving of Amida Buddha from the Edo Period c. 1860. The halo is delicately carved and remarkably intact. The serene expression of the face is of tranquil bliss. The stand is surrounded by lotus petals. The left hand has some finger damage. Ask for shipping quote. H:14" x W:7".
A large Japanese six sided standard cloisonne vase with geometric panels showing stylized dragons, birds, lions and butterflies. The vase measures 14 1/2" high x 6" in diameter, and dates to the turn of the Century. Condition: The condition is excellent showing some ware to the foot rim commensurate with age. Free shipping within the USA.