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 | Antique NYOI scepter (ruyi); natural rekishi shape. Late Edo |
 | Elegant Bamboo Ikebana Basket, Hanakago by Suzuki Gengesai |
 | Fine Japanese Large Ko Imari Bowl Dragon & Noshi Design Early Meiji |
 | Excellent Japanese Satsuma Vase with relief Bats - Shizan |
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 | [Bodhisattva] by Kimura Buzan (1876 - 1942) |
 | Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock by Toyokuni |
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An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kotansu made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze and iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Locks feature a Chrysanthemum motif and the door handles display stylized clouds. Two sliding doors open to a spacious storage area and five drawers used for additional storage and organizing...
From our Japanese Collection, a very fine ivory carving, Meiji Period (1868-1912), probably Tokyo School but we cannot confirm the artist, depicting an elder carrying a rabbit in a basket along with a young boy who excitedly holds up a frog...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1464191
(stock #0550)
Momoyama Gallery
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A wonderful modelled Kuro Raku tea bowl covered with a beautiful black glaze - made by legendary 12th generation Kichizaemon Kônyû (1857-1932). His childhood name was Kozaburo, later became Kicho (or, Yoshinaga). He was the eldest son of Keinyu, the eleventh generation master. In 1871, he succeeded the family business and became the generation master. In 1919 he retired and took the name as Kônyû. He enjoyed his retirement in practicing tea ceremony and writing haiku...
Bamboo Grove
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Early 20th century Japanese ivory carving of a farmer carrying a child. Signed Hoshu. Good condition. H: 6 1/8 inches, W: 1 ¾ inches
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Antique Japanese door with a beautiful painting of a playful looking geisha holding the folds of her robes and carrying a maple branch in her hand. Her robe is navy blue with a turquoise obi, with intricate auspicious symbols accented by red. A low hanging maple branch with fall colored leaves and mushrooms hangs above her head. Splashes of gold flecking surround her. The opposite side of the door has been painted with a wonderful scene of boats and mountains...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1314342
(stock #BNJsatH2o)
June Hastings
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Very nice Satsuma water jar often used in Japanese tea ceremony. Made in a drum form, the body features boys at play. Being quite versatile, it would make a wonderful biscuit or candy jar from which to offer guests a treat. In excellent condition, it measures 5.5 inches high.
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Antique Japanese cha tansu (tea display cabinet), fully carved all from boxwood, with motifs of various flowers such as peony and chrysanthemum, cranes, phoenixes, sparrows, and other small birds with clouds, carved branch "pillar" with cascades cherry blossoms, a highly ornate export furniture piece.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 37" L x 14.5" W x 57.25" H
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 37" L x 14.5" W x 57.25" H
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Antique Japanese rectangular bronze letter box. Decorated with a highly raised design of Benten, the Goddess of knowledge, music and eloquence. She is standing on a water dragon who looks up at her admiringly. With a plectrum in one hand, she plays her biwa. Waves churn around Benten and her dragon. The sides of the box are decorated with raised waves and remnants of gilding. The interior of the box is lined with wood...
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Antique Japanese hirado porcelain brush washer in the form of a fu dog, laying on his backside and sporting a large, whimsical smile. The brush washer sits on three short legs. The form and detail in this little guy are wonderful.
Size: 2.5" length, 2.25" height
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Japanese 2-panel Taisho Period screen painting of woman in flower garden, she is almost obscured by bright blossoms but can be seen bending over, a pair of scissors in her hand, her flower basket sits on the ground beside her, painted in bright colors with much use of raised gofun on gold silk, signed and seal "Gaun" which is the artist name for "Yamanouchi Shinichi".
Size:67" high x 74" wide
Yamanouchi Shinichi. Biog.: Western-style painter...
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Japanese two section mizuya (kitchen tansu for storage). Constructed of Hinoki (cypress) wood frame with Sugi (cedar) wood, original dark finish. The top section holds a compartment behind pair of sliding panels with Keyaki (zelkova) wood details, open work carving and wire for ventilation. Next to this is a larger compartment with sliding panels with vertical iron studded slats and Keyaki hardwood insert...
A Japanese impressive brown patinated bronze incense burner with shades, depicting a Shishi standing in a garden of flowers with its mouth open, holding a sphere (koro) with its paws.
Rectangular base with engraved band supported by four wavy feet.
Made up of three pieces: the base, the Shishi and the sphere.
Komainu 狛犬 or Shi Shi dogs are more commonly found as pairs of guardians at the entrance to Buddhist temples and shrines in Japan, usually one with its mouth open and the other...
Bamboo Grove
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Early 20th century Japanese ivory carving of a bearded sage. Signed Hidemasa. Good condition. H: 7 ½ inches, W: 2 inches
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1364162
(stock #TRC20709)
With a traditional wheat-straw pattern commonly seen in Seto-ware and in the Mingei pottery movement of the 20th century, these lovely tea cups are perfect for an afternoon Japanese sencha gathering.
One of the most popular and important Japanese potters of the last 150 years, Rokubei Kiyomizu V (1875 - 1959) has been regarded by some as the most talented in a long line of Kiyomizu potters and as a cornerstone of the illustrious Gojo-zaka district in Kyoto...
One of the most popular and important Japanese potters of the last 150 years, Rokubei Kiyomizu V (1875 - 1959) has been regarded by some as the most talented in a long line of Kiyomizu potters and as a cornerstone of the illustrious Gojo-zaka district in Kyoto...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1305432
(stock #TRC1541)
This large, finely crafted tsutsu chawan was done by renowned Meiji/ Taisho ceramic artist Suwa Sozan I.
Suwa Sozan (1852—1922) was born in an area of what is known today as Ishikawa prefecture. After a short stint in the military he took up pottery design and painting under Touda Tokuji in 1873. From this point forward, he divided his time mainly between Kanazawa and Tokyo working at a number of kilns and research institutes...
Suwa Sozan (1852—1922) was born in an area of what is known today as Ishikawa prefecture. After a short stint in the military he took up pottery design and painting under Touda Tokuji in 1873. From this point forward, he divided his time mainly between Kanazawa and Tokyo working at a number of kilns and research institutes...
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Japanese large scroll painting of a colorful bird seated on a persimmon tree branch, a bright persimmon hanging overhead. Signature and red seal in left corner. Provenance: Collection of Trotter's Antiques, Pacific Grove CA.
Size: 88" H, 19" W (entire scroll), 31" H, 11.5" W (painting only)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1469834
(stock #13701)
Haruko Watanabe
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Futonji with tsutsugaki (paste-resist-dye with free-hand)) auspicious motifs, such as crane, treasure ball, plum flower, bamboo, pine, fan etc. It is made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. In excellent condition except for a mending patch and a few tiny holes (4mm x 4mm).
Meiji period (1968～1912). 126cm x 148cm.
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Antique Japanese rootwood hibachi with a lovely textural look and feel. It has a red and black lacquered cloth rim, and a bronze interior with an interesting patina with a layering effect.
Dimensions: 7.5" height, 10.25" width, 8" depth
Dimensions: 7.5" height, 10.25" width, 8" depth
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1368712
(stock #0409)
Momoyama Gallery
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Special offer: A 100 year old impressive large Seto-Yaki Chawan, hand shaped pottery tea bowl of wonderful Seto clay. It fits perfect into the palm of the hand. The seal of the potter is stamped on the bottom.
No chips or cracks. The Chawan comes with its original wooden box.
Size: 7,9 cm height x 13,6 cm in diameter.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1367101
(stock #EW3036)
EastWest Gallery
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A pair of a very well painted Kutani porcelain sake bottles painted in “Kenjo Imari” style painted with gilt karakusa to the neck with various marumon, a band of diaper to the shoulder, and further aka-e dama, and stylised karahasna-mon. to the body of the bottle. The vases are thinly potted and wreathing to the interior of the neck suggests that they were originally thrown in two parts...
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An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware. A pair of sliding doors cover a spacious compartment with a split level shelf with 6 drawers of varying sizes that was used to organize storage. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.
It would make a great nightstand or side table for any room decor.
Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)
Dimensions: 23 3/4" Wide y 23 3...
It would make a great nightstand or side table for any room decor.
Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920)
Dimensions: 23 3/4" Wide y 23 3...
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Antique Japanese 2 section 6ft Mizuya with dark red lacquer frame made of Hinoki (cypress) wood, with Sugi (cedar) sides, and Keyaki (elm) burl hardwood front panel drawers and sliders edged with black lacquer frame.
From the Kanazawa region. Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts.
Edo period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 69 1/4" L x 17 1/2" D...
Edo period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 69 1/4" L x 17 1/2" D...
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Antique Japanese low bronze suiban, or shallow tray to be filled with suiseki or viewing stones, sand and bonsai. It has an interesting shape with sides decorated by waves and sea shells. The feet are also sea shells.
Size: 2" height, 14.25" length
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1448812
(stock #0500)
A very aesthetically pleasing Japanese high-quality and mystic Raku Chawan with a rarely seen jade green glaze.
Iridescent green and white tinges rise up like some deep space cloud on the meteoric surface of this sugi-nari shaped (Cedar shape) chawan. It dates back to the early stage of the 20th century (Meiji Period). This exceptional bowl is part of our family collection since the 1940ies. The extraordinary beauty of this bowl enhances every collection.
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Ivory : Pre 1920
item #1120887
(stock #3422)
Bamboo Grove
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This very well carved late Meiji Period (1868~1911) ivory tusk is 14” high (with wood base is 15” high), 4 ½” wide and 4” thick. The carving on one side depicts a castle located in front of a snowy mountain surrounded by rockery and trees. A water fall serves as an entry into a quite village. Two straw roof houses are placed along a busy pass. There are seven pedestrians walking on the pass; two young women, a mother with her child, one man carrying boxes, two men walking and one pe...
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Beautiful antique Japanese single-section tansu from Sado Island, its front frame entirely covered by iron work. It has two large main drawers with large rectangular lockplates, the top incised with a crane and the bottom with the image of two turtles, referencing the old saying Tsuru Sen-nen, Kame Man-nen (as the crane lives one thousand years, the tortoise ten thousand years) to represent longevity. The large drawers have two warabite handles mounted on rectangular backings, and bold triangula...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1358717
(stock #TRC1774)
A medium sized ido-gata (well shaped) tea bowl with exceptionally fine and beautifully crafted kintsugi gold repairs. One side of the bowl features a thickly applied ferrous glaze that pools generously near the base, while the pale green ashen glaze on the outside is decorated with impressed textured patterns. Very firmly grounded, the kodai (foot) shows the reddish clay that the piece is fashioned from and the potters seals on the base appear to read “sho” (star) “zen” (having the natur...
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Beautiful Japanese antique fan painting of irises, painted in ink and mineral colors on paper that was once silver leaf but has worn and oxidized a beautiful sepia color, wet on wet painting technique, Rimpa School, !9 century- Late Edo/Meiji Period.
Size: 21" long x 7" wide.
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A Taisho period Lacquer writing box of superb quality decorated with a design of a stone lantern under broad leaves enclosed in an age darkened kiri-wood box. The scene is performed with Thick slices of shell and lead inlay on black Ro-iro ground with Taka-maki-e and Hira-maki-e designs. Inside is finished in Kin-gin (gold and silver) Nashiji. It contains two ink stones, a solid silver water dropper and Silver lidded box, as well as the original brushes, hole punch and paper knife all in matc...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1237651
(stock #0118)
Momoyama Gallery
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Up for sale is this special example of the beauty of Raku ware, a pottery tradition born more than 400 years ago in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, from the collaboration between great tea master Sen Rikyu (1522-1591) and a potter named Chojiro ( - 1592), the forebear of the great Raku family of potters.
This particular chawan (tea bowl) was made by the 12th bearer of the Raku name, Raku Kichizaemon Konyu (1857-1932), whose works are not very diversified but who created seren...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1359023
(stock #TRC1779)
Ninani Dohachi (1783 - 1855) was second in the long line of Kyoto potters that continue to this day to be held in high regard. After the death of his father in 1805, Ninani succeeded his father by taking charge of the family kiln and officially taking the name “Dohachi.” Specializing in porcelain sencha wares done in the style of Annan, Kenzan, Ninsei, and well-known Chinese forms; Ninani showed remarkable versatility as is evidenced by this red Raku tea bowl which shows his supreme competen...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1341532
(stock #0334)
Momoyama Gallery
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More than 100 year old Seto Chawan, slightly distorted and with two Samurai emblems. Perfect antique condition with no cracks or repairs. True wabi-sabi atmosphere.
It comes with a good wooden box.
Size: 9 cm height and 10,5 cm in diameter.
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Antique Japanese scroll with silk embroidery. Scroll shows a mystic and tranquil view of Mount Fuji floating among the clouds. Three separate scenes are painted in a vertical flow, with the very peak of Mount Fuji at the top, and a flowing river at the foreground. Signature of Kano Tsunenobu (1638-1713). Provenance Prominent Arkansas Estate.
Dimensions: 24" Wide X 63" Tall
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1348495
(stock #12536)
Haruko Watanabe
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Futonji made of hand-spun cotton with tsutsugaki orizuru (origami crane) motif and dyed with natural indigo. It has green color lining which is also hand-spun cotton and dyed with natural indigo and yellow color. In excellent condition except for a hole near hem in the indigo cover, indigo faded parts and some holes in the green lining. Late 19th to early 20th century. 158cm x 188cm
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Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant chest) made with dramatic Keyaki (elm) wood in original lacquer finish. Features sliding doors with vertical slats with a long, single drawer above and two drawers below with lock bar, corner safebox, two plain drawers at the very bottom. Wonderful original condition. Very high quality choba tansu. Original key is included. Edo period (1615-1868) circa 1850s.
Size: 39" H x 29.5" W x 17" D
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item #614544
(stock #0090)
William-Cozart, Inc.
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Dated: 1918
Heavy, pure silver box with gold, silver, and copper inlaid bronze plaque inset in lid. The bronze plaque depicts a scene of dragonflies amidst autumn grasses. The grass is both incised and raised. The seeds are all inlaid gold. The dragonflies are raised above the surface with silver wings and copper bodies and the smallest dragonfly is inlaid with silver and copper. The sides of the box are incised with floral medallions and the base is raised on four solid silver feet. The i...
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An unusual Japanese ikebana (flower arrangement) basket. Hand-woven with sections of bamboo, and interesting wisteria branch accents on the front and backside. The sides are woven with "Gypsy ear" ring handles. The basket is formed with a large, rounded body, a short foot, and a wide open mouth. Full of character and charm.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 12" x 10" H
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 12" x 10" H
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1488700
(stock #OC017)
The Kura
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A handle surmounts the peak of this beautifully rendered vase by Myagawa (Makuzu) Kozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seiji-yu Sometsuke Te-oke-gata Kabin (Celadon Handled Bucket Shaped Vase with Blue and White Design). It is 16 cm (6 inches) diameter, 32.5 cm (13 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for the imperial Court by the tenth-generation head ...
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for the imperial Court by the tenth-generation head ...
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Japanese small choba tansu, constructed of Kiri (paulownia) and Sugi (cypress) natural finish wood. With hand-forged iron hardware and plates. The choba has hirute handles, with foliate edge motif lock plates, small pair of sliding middle doors with slats, and a corner bottom safe box with two small drawers inside.
Late Edo / Early Meiji Period (circa 1850's)
Dimensions: 23 3/4" x 14" x 24" H
Late Edo / Early Meiji Period (circa 1850's)
Dimensions: 23 3/4" x 14" x 24" H
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Made of dark wood, this 19th Century antique
bath tub is tall and charming. Chair like shape, the back of washer is carved smoothly with rounded edges. Has an attractive, symmetrical overall look.
Dimensions: 32" High, 20" Deep, 16" Wide
Circa 1900
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Antique Japanese kimono made of chirimen silk died black with a dramatic paste resist and painted design depicting a group of shōjō. The red-haired mythical fairies that live in the sea are shown drinking sake from a large jar. They have long handled ladles and red sake bowls. They are dressed in beautifully patterned robes. The shōjō characters are made famous by the Noh play with the same name and a folklore tale of a man who comes across them while looking for a sip of sake, his fathe...
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Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with two rabbits jumping over waves.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
50" L x 20.25" H
Meiji period (1868-1912)
50" L x 20.25" H
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A beautiful Japanese lacquer jubako, or tiered storage box, with nishiji background made from sprinkled gold flakes. Each side is decorated by maki-e lacquer imagery of shochikubai, meaning "three friends of winter", bamboo, plum, and pine with gold and silver leaves and flowers. The interior of each level is coated in bright red lacquer. The jubako comes with its own tomobako, or storage box, as well as a second lid.
Size: 17" height, 9" width
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A pair of Chinese porcelain bowls decorated with peonies. The bowl contains a short poetic inscription which generally states: As if (one is) cherishing the beautiful, likewise at the moment (the flowers) are displaying its colors. The bottom of the bowl contains a mark reading, Yongzheng Nianxing. Age: Republic Period. Size: diameter: 4.3" height 2"
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Antique Japanese two section Kannon Biraki tansu, made with Kiri (paulownia) wood, original red lacquer finish. The top section houses two large drawers behind a pair of double hinged doors. Decorations of iron hardware include a charming heart shaped lock within a single iron ring and strips of iron across the front of each door, with chrysanthemum shaped studs. The lower section also holds two drawers with iron locks, as well as a safe compartment in its bottom corner. Inside its safe are thre...
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Kesa was originally made from old scraps of material donated to the priests. The scraps became finer and quite luxious in time. People who gave to Buddhist institutions were often keen to give very expensive items, so some fabulous kesas were created from wonderful silk brocades. This also could mean that the wealthier temples end up collecting the better fabrics or are able to send out for the expensive custom made kesas. This kesa is hichi-jo (seven panel) kesa, silk brocade with silver ...
Red Raku Chawan made by Ennosai Tetchu Soshitsu (1872-1924), 13th generation head of the Urasenke tea school.
Ennosai's mark is carved at the bottom.
Intentionally imperfect, the bowl is very solid and fits perfectly into the palm of the hands giving strong presence and the sense of space.
Ennosai Tetchu Soshitsu became the head of Urasenke at the age of twelve.
He devoted himself to preserving and restoring the school's cultural traditions (which were on the ver...
Ennosai's mark is carved at the bottom.
Intentionally imperfect, the bowl is very solid and fits perfectly into the palm of the hands giving strong presence and the sense of space.
Ennosai Tetchu Soshitsu became the head of Urasenke at the age of twelve.
He devoted himself to preserving and restoring the school's cultural traditions (which were on the ver...
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An antique Japaese tray in the form of a banana leaf in green natural Urushi lacquer with its original Tomobako. Beautiful artist rendition of a folded top to the leaf that has an edge which naturally cuts up. Fully carved and lacquered both top and bottom. Age: Meiji/Taisho (1900-1920)
Dimensions: 23 1/2" Long by 10 1/2" Wide
Dimensions: 23 1/2" Long by 10 1/2" Wide
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item #1453610
(stock #13511)
Haruko Watanabe
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Kimono, called "suzukake" worn by a Shugen-sha or Yamabushi who practiced Shugendo. "Suzu" means bamboo grass. Shugendo is the Japanese unique religion combining Buddhism, Shintoism, and worship of nature (mountains). A practitioner (shugen-sha) trained himself in the holy mountains that is ascetic and very painstaking. It is made of thick cotton and dyed with sumi (ink). Kanji characters read "Hakkai-san" which is a group of cragged mountains and has been worshipped since ancient time, located ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1920
item #1477625
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Antique Japanese tall stone sekitō (pagoda) with five tiers. Made of granite and carved in 9 stacking pieces. The central square section is carved with a seated Buddha on four sides. The top spire is carved with 9 tiers between lotus petals. The surface has a beautiful patina and is covered with areas lichen and moss.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 101 1/2" (8ft, 5in) high x 26" wide x 26" deep
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 101 1/2" (8ft, 5in) high x 26" wide x 26" deep
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Antique Japanese set of 10 imari plates with foliate edges, underglaze motifs of and scrolling vines with gilt accents. The underside features cobalt blue underglaze auspicious objects and a four character signature.
Size: 9.5" W x 1.75" H
Size: 9.5" W x 1.75" H
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The title does not lie, this is one against which all others might be measured. A celebratory sake set consisting of three cups and a stand enclosed in their original lacquered wooden boxes. The cups are over the top, decorated with plum pine and bamboo in taka-maki-e gold over red replete with bits of kirigane gold and ke-uchi details. The cups are equally gorgeous on top and bottom, the design extending even inside the foot ring. Roundels of the same designs are built up in gold and lacquer ma...
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Japanese half section Mizuya or kitchen buffet tansu. Constructed of Hinoki (cypress) and Sugi (cedar) wood. The piece opens by two large front sliding panels to the large interior with 2 recessed shelves. The sides of the chest have horizontal bracing slats for reinforcement.
Dimensions: 69 1/4" L x 19 1/2" D x 32 1/4" H
Dimensions: 69 1/4" L x 19 1/2" D x 32 1/4" H
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A Japanese Buddhist temple wall carving / transom, with red and gilt lacquer pigments. Carved with the image of an instrument against a ground of heavenly clouds. Professionally framed to be mounted and displayed on the wall.
Dimensions: 32" L x 27" H
Dimensions: 32" L x 27" H
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Antique slab of wood with japanese inscriptions. This kanban board (shop sign) is simple in detail and painted in large characters.
Circa 19th Century
Dimensions: 75" Long X 13" Tall
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Japanese tall hardwood vanity room mirror, with curved scroll feet, lower carved panel with flora and Japanese characters.
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Size: 20.5" L x 12" W x 48.5" H
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Size: 20.5" L x 12" W x 48.5" H
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Incredibly charming Japanese bronze incenser in the form of a floppy eared dog, with a curly tail and and a real bell handing off of his neck. A pierced lid comes off of his back to place incense inside, which would then pillow forth from the mouth. Original natural patina from antiquity. Early Edo period (1615-1868)
Size: 7" H x 7" L x 2.5" W
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Antique Japanese lacquer with gold shrine incense stand. Hand carved wood with black lacquer. Gold gilt floral details seen on all sides. Square flat top open to hold an incenser.
The burning of incense in Japan began during the 6th century (the Asuka period) with the introduction of Buddhism, which uses incense during rituals and ceremonies.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 11 1/2" square x 17 3/4" high
The burning of incense in Japan began during the 6th century (the Asuka period) with the introduction of Buddhism, which uses incense during rituals and ceremonies.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 11 1/2" square x 17 3/4" high
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Antique Japanese Tansu from the Meiji Age in Japan. Made from beautifully cut Chestnut to showoff the striking grain. Small Locking hinged door with two hidden drawers located behind.
Dimensions: 33 3/4" High X 40" Long X 15 1/2" Deep
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Wonderful condition, Japanese Antique Tetsubin (kettle). Made of iron, kettle has engraved geometric shapes and patterns all over, with stylized flower bulb on top of lid. Lid is signed on bottom by artist. Sturdy handle, and small charming spout.
Came from a Private well known Collection.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 8.5" Long X 9.5" Tall
