19th Century Japanese Wood Netsuke Kappa on Clam Signed
The netsuke is 1.25 inches tall, and 1.75 inches by 1.25 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, nor cracks, except a small chip at the clam (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Japanese Bronze Farmer Okimono
The farmer is 11.5 inches tall, and 4.75 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except missing accessory at one hand (as seen in the photos).
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A brilliantly textured Oni-Hagi bowl dating from the early 20th century by Deika (Sakata Deika XII, died 1934), the radically fissured surface ruptured by exploding inclusions; the scars connected by cracks in the glaze giving the appearance of constellations written into a yellow sky. Outside the bowl is an earthy beige, mostly eclipsed by pale white. Inside the basin is the same earthy color, while all the walls are like salt foam...
A lovely set of Taisho period studio pottery Tokkuri sake decanters; the very thin walls made of fine clay covered in earth-toned glassy glaze crackled along drip edges. A bundle of twigs alongside a kindling hearth are painted in iron on the side, with a grinding bowl and pestle of dark clay in raised relief. Along the base of one is the artists stamp reading Hozan. The base diameter is 2-1/4 inches (5.7 cm) and they stand 4-3/4 (12 cm) tall...
An incredible ivory netsuke of a Hannya devil mask with inlayed eyes. The detail in the Faust like features is absolutely superb. In this case I will let the photographs speak for us. Although not contemporary, this Netsuke dates from the mid 20th century. Due to certain features, we believe it was made in China prior to or during World War II, during Japans occupation (1932-1945). The, inlay in the eyes is consistent with this interpretation and the ivory appears to be of Indian origin...
Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Japanese Evil Kutani Welcome Cat Maneki Neko
This evil cat is 6 inches tall, and 3.25 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Dragon Head for Water Fountain
The dragon is 5 inches tall, and 6 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, nor cracks, except small chips at this tooth (as seen in the photos).
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Late 19th Century Chinese Robbin's Egg Glaze Brush Washer
The brush washer is 1.5 inches tall, and 4.25 inches in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.
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A hand forged antique iron water pot with bronze lid for use in the Japanese Zen Tea Ceremony; handles in the shape of dragonflies embedded in the side. The upper half is grooved with concentric rings; spread wings of the dragonflies conform to the shape of the bowl while jointed bodies project out in 3-D almost 1 inch from the surface. 2 antique iron ring handles (included) are run through the body between the wings. The heavy bronze lid features a 5 petal plum blossom finial...
Large 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Shishi Play Ball Censer
The shishi is 13 inches tall, and 16 inches in length.
It is in good condition with no repairs, nor chips, except a hairline crack at the tail (did not go all the way through - as seen in the photos).
The writing indicated that this was a house warming gift from the Susuki family).
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An Kamakura period Enso-ga in cream-colored patterned brocade with maple brown extensions and featuring rosewood rollers signed Renshabo. Renshabo was a high ranking samurai named Jiro Naozane and confidant of 13th century General Minamoto no Yoritomo...
A superb Bizen Yaki Okimono of an Okoze (stonefish) by ceramic artist Takahashi Satoshi (b. 1934) enclosed in the original signed wooden box...
Large 16th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddha
The buddha is 16.5 inches tall, and 13 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.
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16th Century Indian Hindu Bronze Ganesh Ganesha Elephant God
It is 4.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.
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A large baluster form Sumidagawa vase decorated in slips of green and black glaze over crackled red with a three-dimensional tokage (lizard) crawling down the side. The detail on the creature is superb, from the textured body to the white claws with which it seems to grip the sides of the slippery surface. On the backside is a raised gourd shaped stamp reading Ishiguro Koko (One of the most prominent Sumidagawa potters). Sumida ware was first produced around the beginning of the 19th century,...
Old Vietnam Export Blue & White Kendi Vase
The kendi is 5 inches tall, and 5 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.
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A Japanese Satsuma Dragon Tea set (Shimazo Crest; Shuzan mark, from the Mejii period 1868-1912). The Pot is, 8" high, the Creamer is 5.5", and the Sugar is 7"; all with Lids. Hand painted in colors and gilt with Rakan (Buddhist disciples) and dragons. Pieces signed with mark on the bottom. The Shimazo Crest is also on the Side of the Teapot. There is a chip on the inside lid of the teapot that is not noticeable from the outside, otherwise it is in excellent condition. It likely dates from a...
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Mini Vase with Hundred Children
The vase is 2.5 inches tall, and 2.3 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except minor rubbing of gold at the opening rim and the bottom rim (as seen in the photos).
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