TABI PAPER PATTERNS

28 pieces set of ‘tabi’ (Japanese socks) patterns made of reused old paper originally used for sericulture (so that some pieces glisten under the sunlight), dated back to Meiji 41 (1908), Japan. Large: 29cm (11.41in), Small: 20cm (7.87in). Rare find...

LARGE SOBAN TRAY

Originally a dodecagonal top plate of individual wooden table called 'soban', actually applied to a tray in the later years when its legs are damaged. Early 20th century, Korea. approx. D 40.5 x H 2.2cm (15.94 x 0.86in). Some expected scratches and chips due to aging as is...

LACQUERED POLYGONAL PAPER BOX

Late 20th century, Korea. 22.8 x 18 x H 10cm (8.97 x 7.08 x 3.93in). Light weight but solid because of its coating lacquer.


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SEMAMORI BOOKS COLLECTION SET

Three books with various 158 stitched designs of ‘Semamori’ (Amulet stitch against evil spirit for children sewn on the back of kimono as the one of Japanese folk customs since Edo period), Showa period, early 20th century, Japan. approx. 10 x 13.5 x 1.5cm (3.93 x 5.31 x 0.59in), attached with old boro textile bag. Very rare find, so for the enthusiasts only...

RED AND RUST

Japanese traditional (and essential) arrangement with 'warosoku' (Japanese candle) and iron candlestand, in such decayed condition in aesthetically contrastive two-tone, 20th century, Candle: L 17cm (6.69in), Stand: H 14 x 18 x 12cm (5.51 x 7.08 x 4.72in)


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PAIR OF INARI FOXES

Messengers of Inari god made of pottery, with such facial expressions as the highlights. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 13 x 8 x 4.5cm (5.11 x 3.14 x 1.77in)...

HEAD OF HANIWA

Ancient Japanese hollow unglazed terracotta figure from the Kofun period (3rd-7th century) so-called 'Haniwa'. Total height with stand: 22cm (8.66in), Haniwa: H 15 x W 14 x D 12cm (5.90 x 5.51 x 4.72in). Removable from stand as seen...

TABI PAPER PATTERNS

20 pieces set of various types of 'tabi’ (Japanese socks) patterns made of reused paper (but one piece is made of fabric), Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. Large: 25cm (9.84in), Small: 15cm (5.90in)...

TIN SACRED LOTS

Japanese ‘Omikuji’ (Box contained the fortune sticks (tablets) with number and oracle written on) shaking and flipping upside down to slip an inner stick out from the box, used at Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple for fortune-telling. But this one is unusually rare find made of tinware as completely in details besides wood and bamboo, dated back to the early 20th century...

FRUITS

Iwa-enogu (Natural mineral pigments) on layered washi (Japanese paper) stuck on wooden canvas, 65.5 x 53 x 2cm (25.78 x 20.86 x 0.78in), by Eiki Tsukioka (1916-1997), as one of the leading Showa's Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) painter with very unique and alternative worldview, once as the pupil of a master, Seison Maeda (1885-1977)...

IRON HAND FAN WITH THE BIG DIPPER DESIGN

'Tessen' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_war_fan) with the design of the Big Dipper on paper, Edo period, 19th century, Japan, Open: 51 x 28.5cm (20.07 x 11.22in), Fold: 4 x 28.5cm (1.57 x 11.22in). Revolution of the heavenly bodies was the one of main supporting foundations for the people's life at that time, and especially the Big Dipper was very meant to them...

PAIR OF TINY LITTLE BECKONING CATS

So small porcelain ‘maneki-neko’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) of 2cm tall. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...

FLOWER-ARRANGEMENT BASKET

Handmade with fine thin strips of processed hard leaf (though very much looks like bamboo at glance). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. approx. 62 x 16.5 x H 12.5cm (24.40 x 6.49 x 4.92in)...

SAMPLE BOOK FOR BASIC STITCH

15 pages with varius kinds of actual stitches. Showa period, early 20th century, Japan...

Fine Chinese Han Dynasty Green & Yellow Glazed Small Pottery Jar

This attractive pottery jar was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is in the form known as a hu and is fairly "heavily-potted". It is made from quite high-fired reddish pottery. The entire outer surface, including the flat base, has been coated in a green glaze that, due to long burial in damp conditions, has acquired a silver iridescence. This is a well-known type although most examples are coated only with a gr...

KNOTTED POTHOOK

Pure Japanese mingei fok utensil as unusual 'jizaikagi' (pothook for ‘irori’ Japanese hearth) applied to such unique natural form of wild tree to the daily necessity with minimal arrangement by human hands with maximum awareness and imagination. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. Length without ragged string: approx. 46cm.


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Fine Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl

This fine porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). The inner surface is decorated with an incised scrolling stylised floral pattern. There are five "V"-shaped notches spread equidistant around the rim. Its best feature, however, is its translucent pale blue qingbai glaze of such good colour, the glaze also being attractively crackled. The flat recessed base remains unglazed showing the white body, the black firin...

Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Glazed Porcelain Bowl

This fine-quality porcelain bowl was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). Its thin body is particularly translucent when held against a light source. The inner surface is decorated with incised floral patterns and it is coated in a pale blue translucent qingbai glaze of very good colour. The small recessed circular base remains unglazed where part of the white body has fired to a reddish-brown, this where the bowl stood on a firing ...