Wood Carved Okimono 8 Turtle Signed, Meiji (1868-1912) Period
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall, and 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no cracks, or chips, except 2 of the turtle's heads had been repaired (as seen in the photos).
Large format photos available upon request.
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Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "36 Ghosts" series.
This is a superior Takeda ningyo (doll), an old Japanese theater doll which was most likely modeled after the character, Teiseiko from “Kokusenya-ya-Gassen.” It was a popular theater play in 18th to 19th century Japan.
The setting of the play is during mid 17th century China towards the end of the Ming Dynasty. Teiseiko (also known as Watonai) was fighting the battle for the old dynasty...
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...
Japanese bronze statute of a peasant maiden. Signed Hidemitsu. Meiji Period. Height 30-1/2"; diameter of base 9-1/4".
This late 19th or early 20th century Japanese cloisonné vase is 11 3/4 inches high and 4 1/2 inches on the widest part. It depicts a rooster and hen in a bamboo grove. It is in excellent condition.
This early 20th century Japanese silver wire cloisonné vase is 7 3/8 inches high and 4 inches on the widest part. It depicts a rose blossom and buds. It is in excellent condition.
This late 19th or early 20th century lacquered bronze statue of a boy is 8 ¾ inches high, 4 inches wide and 2 ½ inches thick. It has a signature “Mantoshi” on the back. Aside from some wear due to its age, it is in good condition.
This is a colorful porcelain Japanese Imari plate centered with rising phoenix surrounded by blue and red diaper pattern and gilt accents and rims; rimmed with medallions on the reverse, late 19th century . Condition: Very good with a chip and small hairline at the rim. Measurement: 9" dia.
Namikawa Cloisonne Perfume Bottle Unsigned, 19th Century
The bottle is 2.45 inches (6 cm) tall, and 2 inches (5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except very faint hairline cracks at the side (as seen in the photos).
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Lac Burgaute with Gold Snuff Bottle, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The snuff bottle is 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall, and 2 inches (5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Satsuma Miniature Teapot Signed Kozan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The teapot is 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except rubbing of gold and a chip at the underside of the lid (as seen in the photos).
This teapot is being feature at the Architectural Digest's May 2006 issue, page 140 under "Great Design Japan."
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Satsuma Geisha Square Vase by Kizan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The vase is 4.5 inches (11 cm) tall, and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except minor loss of gold (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese early 20th century art deco bronze swan. The swan is done in a silver and gold finish. Beautifully designed and executed by artist, JOSHIN. Signed JOSHIN on the bottom. The swan measures 8 3/8" tall, by 9" long and 3 1/2" wide. Comes with box.
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...
This very well carved and designed Japanese ivory okimono is 5 ¾ inches high, 2 ¼ inches wide and 1 ¾ inches deep (measure from the base). It depicts a Buddha standing on the back of a dragon which is rising from an ocean wave. It has great patina. There is a red maker’s mark on the bottom. Aside from an old loss which had been re-carved and polished, it is in excellent condition.
This 19th century Japanese ivory okimono is 4 ¾ inches high, 2 inches wide and 1 ½ inches deep. It depicts a hunter fighting a deer with a long spear. The impression of the hunter and the animal are realistic and wonderful. It is not signed. The tip of the spear has been broken. Aside from this and a few age cracks, it is in great condition.
This very well carved 20th century Japanese netsuke is 1 1/8 inches high, 1 ¼ inches wide and 3 quarters of an inch thick. It depicts a worried monkey carefully pulling a splinter from his leg. The impression on his face is just great. It is signed but not readable and is in excellent condition.
