This peach-shaped kogo (incense box) is made of fine kinuta celadon from one of the great masters of the Meiji era—Suwa Sozan. A classic design, the peach is said to represent long-life for mortals and immortality for the gods in asian folklore. According to legend, the moon goddess—a powerful alchemist—can make an elixir from peaches that grow in the garden of the western paradise with miraculous revitalizing properties...
Japanese antique apothecary (medicine) chest for a merchant of herbs. Made of 100% hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood with 35 drawers of various sizes. Hand forged Iron hardware includes hirute and ring shaped drawer pulls. From the Kansai Area.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 28 1/2" high x 35 3/4" wide x 11 1/4" deep
Antique Japanese zenibako, or money box, made of heavy Keyaki (elm) wood. The piece uses a funnel top lid for collecting temple offerings, secured with a very large iron front lock. Original condition. With mortis and tenon joinery.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 10.75" W x 17" D x 12.5" H
A traditional pair of Korean hand-carved wood clogs, or Namakshin. This type of footwear was originally introduced to Korea by shipwrecked Dutch sailors during the mid 1600s. Similar to the Japanese geta, Namakshin have two stilts beneath each shoe, designed to protect one's feet from muddy, wet ground.
Chosun Period
Dimensions: 10.5" L x 3.25" W x 6.5" H
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: 42.24" L x 27" H
Antique Aka Raku Chawan by greatest Kichizaemon Tan-nyu, ennobled with a REAL kintsugi gold repair.
Half cylinder shaped (Hanzutsu) tea bowl with a rounded brim, in the typical hand built style of the Raku family. The body is fully covered with a white engobe before the red glaze was applied.
The red glaze turned to to grey where it got in contact with charcoal in the kiln...
A Quite Large/Rare Korean Iron Silver Inlaid Box with Cover-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. with old silvery patina.
An unusual decoration with bat and butterfly, quite large silver inlaid box in rectangular shape box inlaid with a double happiness on the top between floral leafs and sides with bats and butterflies as well surrounded by a key-fret borders,
It’s in very fine condition with old patina over the surfaces,
Measures 13.2cm x 10cm x 9.6cm.
A framed pair of Southeast Asian palm leaf manuscripts, each side covered in gold leaf, with ornate filigree in red, and scenes of dancing people and beasts. With lines of text written in black lacquer pigment. These manuscripts have two holes each to be strung and bound together as a book. Professionally displayed suspended in glass and framed.
19th Century
Dimensions: 21.25" L x 23" H (entire frame) 22.5" L x 5" H (each manuscript)
Antique Japanese framed pair of Manga book covers. The woodblocks show artwork of a beautiful Yoshiwara district courtesan, offering an ornate opium pipe to a gentleman while her attendant sits beside them. Displayed within a high quality custom frame.
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Dimensions: (entire frame) 15.5" L x 12" H (each book cover) 4.5" L x 6.75" H
Antique Japanese kuruma tansu, or wheeled chest, made of solid Keyaki (elm) wood. This chest features a large iron Phoenix lock plate with beautiful flowing tail feathers on the topmost drawer, as well as the bottom wheeled area. Themes of chrysanthemums, peonies, lotuses, and kiri leaves are incised into the decorative iron plating, with side locking box for small valuables.
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: x 49" L x 24" D x 47" H
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner. Xuande mark .14 cm body diameter. 1032 gram weight. Good conditions.
Antique Japanese natural burl root stand or stool. Interesting natural burl form shape with bold woodgrain surface.
Dimensions: 17" x 18" x 15.5" H
A Rare Korean Eight Panel Calligraphy by (道潭-도담)-17th/18th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 17th/18th century...
Chinese Qing dynasty wucai Jar. Good condition except glaze fritting at bottom part ( please see on the pictures). 9,3 cm high. free from any repair.
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...
Vintage Japanese hibachi (brazier) made of beautiful Keyaki (elm) wood, with built in stand. The front features three long drawers with incised metal pulls. The interior is copper lined with natural patina.
Showa Period c1980
Dimensions: 33.75" L x 22" D x 19" H
Antique Japanese iron tetsubin. The body is wide and short with a small water spout, its sides flared out and tapered back in at the center with flattened base. The bronze lid features a cherry blossom with decorative ball finial and tall bronze handle. The piece is in exceptional condition. Dates from Tiasho period c1920.
Dimensions: 7.5" W x 8.25" H
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer / Incense burner with mark at the base. 12 cm mouth diameter. 18 cm wide from ear to ear. censer has been cleaned. free from any repair. no dent, no crack.