This is long Coat which Kagokaki wore for Edo period. This is dyed repeatedly many times by a beautiful natural indigo plant. It is an original act in this respect. Therefore an indigo plant is left densely. As for this which this is Katazome of most Tsutsugaki and some parts, and is produced, cotton spun by hand is thick. This cotton is typical cotton used in country side. For Edo period, much local cotton can watch the taste that is great Folky...

This is hemp Umakake used in Iwate for Edo period. As for this, hemp is spun by hand and is thick. This item is a state of the most common damage about hemp Umakake. When Umakake is used many times, damage increases. And the hemp added to a good texture when use and washing were repeated many times. The good-quality natural indigo plant becomes the color such as this item...

A sometsuke dish of twelve sided dodecagonal form painted in a refined Kakiemon style. The rim border is divided into six fan shaped panels decorated with three sets of alternating floral compositions featuring respectively Bamboo, take, Peonies and rocks, botan, and shibagaki Brushwood fences. The centre painted with Cherry trees and a formal balustrades. The reverse is decorated with a Kraak style pattern of strapwork divisions and stylised flowers...

This is personal ornaments of a horse used in the Tohoku district for Edo period. The item giving glory to a horse is called Umakake. This is dyed with a natural indigo plant and other dye. As for this, a thread spun by hand by cotton cloth is used. The influential person of the village had this type of item. In this district, the upper Tsutsugaki technology was used for the personal ornaments of the horse...

Karatsu pottery is one of most desired pottery type in Japan based in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture since 15th century.
It is made from high in iron clay often decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy and natural feeling to the fired items.

Width 6.6cm
Height 3.4cm
Weight 73g

No cracks. No chips.
Supplied with wooden box with the label "Ko Karatsu"

This is rinzu silk fukusa textile in Edo period(1603-1867). It is an elegant design with good history of the bamboo and bamboo shoots. All embroideries are the hands. There is no stain. There is one very little small hole. However, it is very good. I recommend it for your collection. size:47cm x 48cm (18.5" x 18.9")

19th century excellently hand-carved Japanese wood netsuke depicting a Sambaso Dancer, in customary posture , standing on one leg, and garb, to include the mitrelike Okina Hat. He is carrying a Fan on his right hand. Excellent form, expression and bright colors, trademarks of Nagamichi Shuzan. It is signed Shuzan in an irregular reserve on the back of his right leg. Netsuke measures 0.92 inches (2.3cm) wide, and 2.20 inches (5.5cm) tall...

This is japanese antique cotton yuuzen dye child kimono of the edo era(1800-1867). There is a light stain, but no damage. Recommended for antique textie collections. This family crest is famous, and it is used by retainers of the Tokugawa family, and is often used within Himeji Castle. Size:: Length124cm / 48.8inch Cuff to cuff, across the back:108cm / 42.5inch

Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Red Raku Teabowl (Chawan) for tea ceremony.

Raku pottery is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony since as early as the 16th century.

Size
2.34in. (6cm.) high;
5.07in. (13cm.) diameter;
365g weight.

Condition
There are old repairs at the rim with gold and red lacquer. Please see the photos for details. No cracks.

Large suzuribako showing on its cover a mountainous landscape, crossed by a river, bordered by two houses and trees such as pine trees and cherry trees in bloom. It could be Okabe, the twenty-first of the fifty-three stations of the Tôkaidô. The bottom is gilded in the fundame technique, decorated with takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, hirameji and kirigane...

Small tsuba (probably meant for a wakizashi), with a decoration in rief of a bird flying over waves. Eroded and oxidized iron. Japan, mid Edo period. Height: 2 11/16" (6,7 cm). Very good condition.

Japanese Edo Period Lead and Silver Tobacco Pipe with Incised Darumas, both the man Daruma Taishi and the god Daruma. Acquired in Tokyo in 1986 by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. 5 1/8 inches, 13.5 cm long.

This is an upper child kimono of the Shonai district (Yamagata). It features blue dyeing and beautiful Tutugaki The Yuzen process of the freehand drawing is beautiful, this is thick cotton spun by hand. And crane and tortoises of the freehand drawing run well too. Lining is cotton dyed with rouge made specially in Yamagata. There are four stains of approximately 1cm (figure 1). There are two places extremely thin stain (figure 2). And there is one place of old rectification (figure 3)...

A good quality mirror of comparatively small proportions decorated with a fine line drawn pattern of a double and single Chrysanthemum supported by a fence and a banded hedge set against a fine sand textured ground to the reverse of the mirror. Fine line drawing in this style first appears in the eighteenth century. The mirror is signed on the left hand side Fujiwara Mitsumasa...

This is very a silk Fukusa cloth of the highest class in Edo period(1800-1850)...

This is Indigo dye cotton shibori & katazome yogi textile of the last part of Edo era(1800-1868).It is made of hand-spun and hand-woven and natural indigo dyed cotton. It has a stain to a little damage and lining. However, it does not stand out.It has one repair trace. It is very good condition. size:150cm x 140cm (59.0" x 55.1")

Early 19th century, finely hand-carved Japanese boxwood netsuke of a muscular Toad that has placed itself on top of a decaying Well Bucket. Excellent form and detail on this classical representation of the subject. Nails on bucket sides are inlaid in black horn. Chimney himotoshi that starts on the bottom of the bucket, and continues through its middle handle. The very rich patina that this carving has acquired through the ages has given it a dark color tone. Signed Masanao on the bottom of ...

Beautiful gold lacquer bottle decorated with pine, wisteria and bamboo. Mon (family crest) of Makino and Shinjo families.

Height 6.89 in – Diameter 3.94 in

Japan – EDO (1603-1868)

This is a sashiko socks made of white cotton that was made and used from the Edo period to the Meiji period. It is in good condition, but there are some stains. There is no damage. Length: 21.5 cm Height: 13 cm

An amazing japanese table composed of two beautifully decorated shelves. The upper shelf depicts a waterfall, high waves and pine trees in gold and brown takamaki-e, hirakami-e lacquer and kirigane on a base of nashi-ji. It lies on two openwork side panels.
The lower shelf is more sparsely decorated but still finely executed. It depicts a cottage surrounded by hills and trees in gold and brown takamaki-e and hiramaki-e lacquer, kirigane and nashi-ji.

Japan, Edo Period ...

A Japanese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddhist Guardian. (Originally part of a small scale group comprised of at least a central figure and pair of acolytes.) Up to 12 such guardian figures are possible in a temple grouping. Condition is good and presentable with one small loss of wood to one sleeve and some minor lacquer losses. Missing are a nimbus and possibly an ornament atop the helmet. Height: 9 3/8 inch (23.8cm) including a 3/16 (1.9cm) inch high base to which it is affixed.

This is silk tsumugi yuzen kimono textile in the edo-bakumatsu(1800-1868) age. It is very graceful and is beautiful. There are a little stain and damage. However, it is overall good. size:140cm x 124cm (55.1" x 48.8")

This is an Early 19th Century finely carved netsuke depicting a Seated Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, the God of Contentment and Happiness, with two standing karakos by his side, who are helping the Deity hold a Tama, or Sacred Jewel, which is an Emblem of The Everlasting. Great rounded functional form with a mellow patina. Nicely detailed. Himotoshi shows signs of use, and there is wear associated with use and handling. Netsuke measures 1.33 inches (3.4cm) wide, and 0.98 inche...

Edo Period Early 19th Century Japanese Gold Lacquered Box. An extraordinary master work inspired by the Rimpa style of Ogata Korin. This stunning box features a pair of Peacocks by a stream with auspicious Flowers and Butterflies rendered in high relief of gold lacquer and accents of mother of pearl. The beautifully rendered auspicious motif continues in the interior of this magnificent work of art. 16 x 12 x 5 inches, 40.5 x 30.5 x 12.5 cm. Excellent Condition.

This is the clothes which a fire fighter of Edo period wore inside of Sashiko Hanten. This is the very rare item which the person of waterfall ascetic practices was drawn on to a back in Tsutsugaki. This picture does one of the famous programs of Kabuki in a motif. The cotton is spun by hand. And it is slightly thick. This has several places of fading and tears. This has small damage on a collar and a shoulder. However, I do not feel the state. Size 67cm x 90cm (26.3 "x 35.4")

This is good-quality Yogi of Tsumugi-Silk used in the Tohoku district at the end of Edo period. Yogi which it is polychromatic, and was dyed is an upper item. This is one of the upper wedding ceremony items. As for this, basics are dyed in indigo plant and Kariyasu. At first this is dyed in Tsutsugaaki, and 90% are finished, and a part of the tiger is pictured freehand carefully successively. All is natural dye and sumi, and this is produced. The state that this does not have a stain and damag...

Edo Tsutsugaki Indigo Hand-spun Cotton Nobori This is Tsutsugaki cotton Nobori of Edo period. As for this, cotton is spun by hand. As for this, the cotton that the texture is very good of Edo period is used. The design is Shojyo. Shojyo is an animal in the imagination to be handed down from ancient times. This comes up in one of the representative programs of the Noh. In Japan, this has the meaning of the beast of the good luck. There is one place of small hole beside ladle.The bottom of a w...

A Japanese Porcelain Figure of Guan Yin/ Kannon. Signed Aoki, Mokubei (木米), Circa, 19th Century. Aoki Mokubei 青木木米 (1767-1833). Aoki Mokubei was born in the Gion district of Kyoto as Aoki Sahei. From childhood, he was a disciple of the well known artist and Confucianist Kou Fuyou, who had a strong influence on his upbringing. When he visited Kimura Kenkadou of Osaka, he found among his book collection a book written by the Chinese Shuryuutei called “Guide to Ceramics”, whi...

It is echigo-jyofu hemp Indigo dye kasuri Child kimono of the Edo era81800-1867). The kimono is very rare, and It is excellent and am delicate, and the technique is very beautiful. It is a Chinese hairdo and a pattern of the treasures. It does not have a stain and the damage. size:86cm x 74cm (33.8" x 29.1")

It is considered that the sacredness which symbolizes the crop of a rich grape tree is a tree.The tree of the grape has a feeling of a lively motion very much. This is a "yogi", a kind of futon in the shape of kimono made of hand-spun cotton of Edo era (1800-1867). It is stuffed with cotton and has hand-spun cotton lining dyed with vegetable color. It is damage few very good condition.The motif of the tree of this grape is very rare and precious tsutsugaki textile. I recommend this tsutsugaki...

This is a Japanese antique natural indigo dye cotton Excellent with rubbed and faded jacket of Indigo dye boro noragi patched and syonai-sashiko stitch Meiji (1868-1912). This noragi can enjoy both sides. Since this drifting object has been used and washed many times, it rubs well, and the indigo-dyed fading and the rubbing of cotton are very beautiful. Do patchwork and remake it to your favorite Boronoragi and enjoy. It was repaired many times, and the boro rag that were used bec...

It is Japanese antique edo kasuri indigo dye & grey silk child kimono rare.It is summer kimono where does not have the lining.It is a very good condition.It does not have a stain and the damage.There is a little discoloration aside.However, The stain does not stand out.size:Length 89cm (35inch) sleeve to sleeve 77cm (30.3inch)

A JAPANESE ARITA PORCELAIN SQUARE DISH, EDO PERIOD.

An attractive Japanese Arita porcelain square dish with canted corners, decorated with an oversized sage lost in reverie by a lake. The unusual borders completely painted with figures in a landscape. Late 18th ~ early 19th century.

By repute once part of the Bigelow Collection and disposed by auction in New England a few years ago.

Approximately 15.5cm square. The dish has a small edge chip, otherwise in perfect condition...

A piece of Iyo-zome cloth which was futonji (bedding). It is made of hand-spun cotton and has katazome (stencil-resist-dye) pattern. The name Iyo-zome is originated from Iyo sudare (bamboo screen) since the pattern looks like wood grain by looking through two layers of them. Stripes are dyed with two katagami (stencil paper), one is vegetable indigo and the other is natural brown dye. Two katagami are dyed by displacing them so that they make wood grain like pattern. Iyo-zome was very popular in...

A very finely painted Nabeshima Okawachi porcelain bowl on a high footrim of Mokuhaigata form decorated in under-glaze blue with a pattern of five Hydrangea's in Bloom painted in “Korin Style”. The reverse decorated with three Peony motifs, botan karakusa, and the foot-ring with finely painted kushide comb pattern to the outside of the footring. The dish dates to the late Edo period circa 1800-1840. See Metropolitan Museum of Art New York for a dish in the same pattern, Accession number 93.3...

This is Tsutsugaki Yogi of the indigo dyeing tea service set of the Edo era. The cotton is spun by hand and is very thick. A color of the cloth is deep green. The green dyeing needs a technique higher than the dyeing only for indigo plants. Therefore it is a color required to the item of the upper class. And this was drawn in a good balance in very powerful Tsutsubiki. As for this, an instrument is expressed three-dimensionally. This bold picture and design were able to be produced only by Tsu...

This is an Early 19th century excellently hand-carved Netsuke depicting a standing Scholar who is holding a scepter on his right hand. By his side, there is a Karako who is looking up to the scholar and holding a Jar. Intricate detail and rich patina. Signed Genyosai (Minkoku) on an oval reserve on the scholar's back. Netsuke measures 0,76 inches (2.0cm) wide, and 1.90 inches (4.8cm) tall.

Tsuba with a decoration in strong relief of a dragon among clouds. Iron, with heavy oxidization. Japan, mid Edo Period. Height: 3 1/16" (8 cm). Despite obvious signs of age, very good condition.

1800's, excellently hand-carved Japanese mix-materials netsuke depicting Okame performing the Japanese custom of Mamemaki (bean scattering) during Setsubun (the day before the beginning of Spring) to cleanse away all the evil (demons) of the former year, and drive away disease-bringing evil spirits for the year to come. In the scene depicted by the netsuke, Okame is covering her face while grinning when she sees the Oni's (demons) trying to hide from the beans that she is throwing and that are ...

Antique Japanese hanging scroll attributed to Kano Chikanobu, painting of Hotei resting on his bag and holding his fan, painted with sumie ink on paper, beautiful scroll mounting and condition. Age: Edo period (1600-1868). Size: Length: 52" Width: 22.1", with ends: 24.5".

This is a 19th century, excellently hand-carved Kyoto School styled netsuke of a seated dog, in a protective posture, with its young puppy right in front of it. Delightful expression on their faces. Outstanding detail, Excellent form, wonderful hair work. Double inlaid eyes. Very nice two-tone patina. The spaces between the right and hind leg of the dog serve as natural himotoshi. Netsuke measures 0.70 inches (1.8cm) wide, 1.34 inches (3.4cm) long, and 1.72 inches (4.4cm) tall. Signed. It ...

This is Coat which Shugendo Gyojya of Edo wore. As for this, upper hemp is used. This is dyed in persimmon juice. And light brown is very rare and is very impressive. This has one hole of around 1cm on the part of the shoulder. The sumi dyed in Hangi has the part which soaked. However, They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is In very good condition�.You can wear this item. Size 96cmx 128.5cm (37.7 "x 50.5")

Magnificent Ki Seto Water Jar made in the Mid to Late Edo period
Supplied with the old wooden lid.


Size
Height 16cm
Width 17cm
Weight 800g


Condition
Good considering the age.
There are minor cracks but it is no problem to use.

Ki Seto ware, also known as Yellow Seto ware, is a type of Japanese pottery that originated in the Seto region during the medieval period. It is characterized by its distinct yellow glaze, which gives ...

A small pair of Japanese Imari porcelain bowls (or small, deep dishes) with Namban (or Nanban, Southern barbarian) subject bowls. Imari palette decoration in three reserves, each of a figure among blossoming karakusa, in the cavetto. The center with blue underglaze decoration of Shishi with auspicious objects. The verso also with decoration in blue underglaze of precious objects around the raised, glazed ring feet surrounding a recessed, unglazed band around glazed, further recessed center. Edo ...

A Kutani “Yoshidaya Revival” dish, early 19th century.

The Yoshidaya kiln was a short-lived venture, situated in Yamashiro, intended to revive earlier Kutani-style wares. The founding investor was Toyota Denuemon IV (aka Sekio, lived 1751-1827), a businessman who used the professional name Yoshidaya. He chose not to situate his kiln in Kutani because of the site's remote location, but his wares emulate the earlier Kutani wares in a variety of ways.

Approximately 15...

A rather curious dish produced at the Shida kiln in Arita made for the Japanese domestic market that contains a rebus and the mon for the famous Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo V, who was described as having the eye balls of a fresh Lobster from his characteristic wide eyed acting performances. It was presumably made for sale as a souvenir at the theatre. The design contains a rebus on his adopted name Ebizo, Ebi, a shrimp or lobster, and the three square rice boxes or measures, are representations...

This is a Japanese edo antique indigo dye silk katazome child kimono of ise- lobster pattern.There is a light stain, but not outstanding.It has no damage. They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition. Recommended for your materials and collections. Size:Length:63cm / 24.8inch Cuff to cuff, across the back: 62.5cm / 24.6inch

This is an Early 19th Century, beautifully carved Group of Gourds. Outstanding form, polish and patina. Silk-smooth tactile qualities. Natural himotoshi. Unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.40 inches ((3.6cm) in diameter.

This is Japanese Antique Edo Horse 's string Hemp katazome rare. There are a stain and damage. The string of the same harness as the material pavilion of the Honda family in the Kanazawa city is exhibited. However, it has not seen in another. It is a very valuable excellent article. Please add to your collection. Size:302cm x 27cm (118" x10.6")

This is the Noren used at the ship merchant's house on the Japan Sea side of the Edo Period. It has Mount Fuji, a merchant ship and a family crest. The merchant ship is stylized. This is dyed with indigo. This is Tsutsugaki cotton. There are two small holes, but they are not outstanding. There is a place where a thread came off a little. The back is fading. Size 160cm x 150cm (62.9 "x 59") cace G

Edo Period (1603-1868) Seto ware Brown Glazed Tea Bowl (Chawan)

Lovely antique Seto chawan with skillful Kintsugi repair.

Seto pottery, dated as early as the 13th century, produced around Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
It is also considered as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.

Size
Width 11.5cm;
Height 8cm;

Condition
Overall good.
There are repairs with gold lacquer.
Supplied with the appraisal box.

This is a a japanese antique edo Period Tsutsugaki Children's Silk Kimono of a large herd of frolicking horses. A children's kimono made in the Edo period to celebrate the men's festival of wealthy merchant families. A herd of horses with various patterns is strongly expressed in ink with Tsutsugaki for children's wear, Movement is brisk.There is a light stain, but it is not noticeable. No damage, very good condition. 　Size ::length 79cm (31.1inch) /sleeve to sleeve width 78cm(30.7inch)

An unusual and rare low bowl, hirabachi, produced at the Kakiemon kiln in the late Edo period, circa 1810-30. The design shows Mizuaoi, (Monochoria korsakowii), water hollyhocks, a distinctive marshland plant with beautiful blue flowers and luxuriant green foliage, and Sagi-so, Egret orchids, amongst a torrent of a mountain stream, juxtaposed against a stylised Karahana brocade ground. The reverse of the dish is painted with rocks and further flowers. The bowl’s irregular form and swirling mou...

This is a rare antique Mizusashi (water jar) of Japanese Ofukei ware covered with black lacquer lid decorated with wisteria entwined with pine trees which was made in 18-19 centuries during Edo period (1603-1868).
The cylinder shaped jar has unique antique presence and Wabi-Sabi atmosphere and potentially can be used in tea ceremony.

Ofukei ware comes from the Kan'ei era (1624–44) when the first lord of Owari Tokugawa Yoshinao (1601–1650) had a kiln constructed at the corner o...

Circular kobako in gold lacquer, decorated with cranes and pines on a nashiji background. The interior is in nashiji lacquer. On the lid, we can see the mon of the Tsugaru family (津軽).
This family is a samurai clan from the province of Mutsu, in the north of Japan. It was originally a branch of the Nambu clan, which became free during the Azuchi Momoyama period (1573-1603). It sided with the victorious sides in the battle of Sekigahara in 1600, and became in the Edo period a family of ...

A large standing esoteric protector deity known as Gozanze Myoo. The piece has darkened from the smoke of the goma offerings done for the image. The statue is posed doing the Gozanze mudra, which is the mudra of subjugation. Gozanze Myoo's name literally means the vanquisher of the three realms, where this myoo destroys foolishness and anger. Age: Edo Period (c1800). Size: height 38.5" width 12.25" length 18.5"

This is a very rare tattered boro textile with a lot of Japanese antique natural Persimmon astringent dyed brown and indigo dye hemp patched with sashiko stitches. The vintage old cloth, which has been repaired and used many times and has faded, is a wonderful work of art in itself and can be enjoyed on both sides. You can easily decorate it on the wall or use it as a bedspread. Size: Length: 176cm (69.2inch) / Width :: 100cm (39.3inch)

This is a Bakumatsu item. This hemp Tsutsugaki Noren was used by merchants who handled horses, which was an important means of transportation from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. This Noren was used in front of the eaves, so it has some discoloration and light stains, but it has been carefully stored. The items are very rare and very valuable. The letters of "Otsu Higashimachi" are the letters of a spell to ward off horse plagues. The "Hannya" mask expresses the wrath of Bato Kan...

This is Indigo dye cotton dotyugi coat of the Edo era(1800-1868). It is made of hand-spun and hand-woven and natural indigo dyed cotton. It is katazome, and, as for the lining, the motif of the plover is very beautiful. It has a few thin stains. However, as a whole it is in very good condition. size:111cm x 126cm (43.7" x 49.6")

The size of Covered Bowl: 4 1/4" Dia x 3 1/4" High. Pretty Japanese Ko Imari Iroe Polychrome Porcelain Covered Bowl. The covered bowl is made from fine quality procelain as well as fine glazing. It has sometsuke design finely painted at the border geometric design as well as the center design inside. the cover and bowl has pretty design of Marumon design with flower on large Marumon by the color of green, turquoise color, Japanese red and gold. turquoise color enamel is thickly painted. Other sm...