Large Japanese Gigaku demon mask, covered with silver, gold, and bronze lacquer. The colors gold is associated with the underworld, especially when apparent in a demon's eyes. This mask sports long fangs, a stubby ridged nose, and furrowed brow. The inside of the mask has rice paper with kanji signature of the sculpting artist. Tiasho age c1920. Size: 17.25" height, 13" width

HOUSE OF DAIKOKU AND EBISU

Wood carving deities of Daikoku (God of Good harvest) and Ebisu (God of Good catch) that is the most auspicious pair worshiped as the Gods of Business success based on traditional folk belief in Japan. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. House: 20 x 20 x D 10.5cm (7.87 x 7.87 x 4.13in)...

Minsa obi (sashi) made in Taketomi Island in Okinawa. The features of Taketomi Minsa obi are: both wefts and warps are machine-spun cotton and handwoven. It has four and five block warp kasuri pattern and both selvedges have uneven horizontal stripes which symbolize mukade (centipede). Minsa obi was a gift from a woman to a man meaning acceptance of engagement in old days. In excellent condition. 20th century. 8cm x 2m4cm u

STICKER BOARD BY A JAPANESE BOY

A fragment of old massive industrial wooden board stenciled as 'Explosive' on the opposite side, randomly stuck many old school stickers of 'Ultraman' and 'Kamen Rider' (and their monster enemies) as the two biggest children's superhero in Japanese tokusatsu TV show in 1970s. Really scarce tangible memory and story hardly seen today. 65 x 37 x 1.5 cm (25.59 x 14.56 x 0.59in)...

Hand-woven silk sakiori obi (sash) whose weft is bunch of mixed color of silk yarn and warp is off-white silk yarn. Generally sakiori is hand-woven of recycled strips from old cloth for wefts , however we call the one also sakiori whose wefts are bunch of yarns. In good condition but has folded line along the length. 20th century. 25cm x 3m42cm

Silk crepe kimono with modern design whose techniques are katazome (stencil-resist-dye) and hand-painting. In excellent condition except for a few stains in the top collar, however unvisible as it is folded inside, and light blue color slightly faded in the jointing parts of the body and sleeves. 1960s or 70s. 130cm x 146cm

Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) from the Sakata area, made of keyaki (elm) wood with kiri (paulownia) wood interior. The upper and lower portions of the chest have drawers of various sizes. In the center is a compartment opened by two hinged doors. To the right of this is a safe box with a door that opens to reveal two small interior drawers...

Kokeshi, Togatta-kei, by Satou Jirou, Miyagi Prefecture. Birth date = Taisho 4 (1915) July 13. H.9.5” x Dia.1.375”(24 x 3.5 cm) Dated: 59-sai (59 yrs old)=1974. Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures...

The elegant vintage bracelet, approximately 2 3/8 inches (60.33 mm) in inner diameter and 61 grams in weight, is artistically designed and skillfully carved. Its strong translucent jadeite material shows very beautiful apple green-white hues.

程十髮祝壽圖 设色水墨纸本立軸 款識：金錡吾姊七秩晋三壽慶以此高松壽石仕女圖奉祝。時庚午程十髮並記帝利市鈐印：程、十髮。Hanging Scroll of Celebration of a Birthday Party / Cheng Shifa (1921-2007) Dimensions: 52 X 26 1/2 inches 132.08 X 67.30 cm Artist or Maker: Cheng Shifa (1921-2007) Medium: Ink & Color on Paper Date: 1990 Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a New York Collection Terms and Conditi...

Japanese Wood Serving Tray, black lacquered with red trim on top and open handles on both sides, 23" x 15" wide, 2" high, shows beautiful wooden grains with metal braces on every corner for strength. The condition is new.

Japanese woodblock print of a young, beautiful robed woman kicking off her geta (traditional sandals) and holding a parasol outwards. Soft, rosy colors have been used which are calming to the eyes. By Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) which signature and title. Framed. Size: (entire frame) 18.75" height, 14" width (woodblock only) 14" height, 9.5" width

SUNFLOWERS

Vintage wooden magazine rack with handle, like a boom box, probably made in Japan, Showa period, 20th century. approx. 42.5 x 16 x H 42cm (16.73 x 6.29 x 16.53in)...

14K Chinese Jadeite Bracelet, Earrings & Ring Set Marked Ming's of Honolulu with GIA Certified Grade A Jadeite Reports for Each Jadeite Cabochon

The bracelet is 8 inches (19 cm) in circumference. The size of the ring is 5.5. The jade of bracelet is 18mm wide, earring is 17.3mm wide and ring is 17.6mm. They are 29.8gram.

They are in good condition with no repairs, chips, cracks or dents.

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Decorative Japanese summer kake fukusa (gift cover) with a pair of carps(koi) in the water. Circa mid Showa, 1960-1980. Dimensions: 22" x 19 3/4" (58.5cm x 50.2cm)

Contemporary Korean single section kitchen cabinet, made with bold elm wood (Keyaki in Japanese). This piece has an upper and lower set of sliding doors with attractive latticework over rice paper. The top and mid region have four small drawers across, with the very top middle drawers as hidden compartments. The bottom of the piece has two doors on hinges, and a middle lock to match the others.

Size: 37.75" L x 17.25" W x 65" H

Japanese low table with keyaki (elm) root burl top and deer antlers for the legs.

Showa Period

Dimensions: 17 1/4" high x 32 1/2" long x 25" wide

Silk Japanese obi, tapestry weave with a considerable use of genuine gold (Rinpa style as indicated) and some silver (it is either treated or some other metal). This obi is fukuro obi; the design on one side continues 9 feet from one end, 46 inches in a simpler geometric design before it ends with 18 1/4 inches long complicated design at the other end. The reverse side is a plain black satin silk without any design. Total measurements: 12 1/4" wide x 14'4" long.

Pair Chinese carved Ivory flower shape earrings with 14K gold post pierced Earrings, 5/8" wide, 1/8" deep for flower, Imported to US prior to 1980. The condition is in good shape.

SET OF JAPANESE COLORING TOY

Including coloring books, crayons, origami, etc. as the retro appendix set of the book for children, Showa period, 20th century. Books: 26.5 x 19 cm (10.43 x 7.48in)...

Cotton and silk, mixed weave haori with shibori asanoha (hemp leaf) pattern which is dyed with the root of murasaki or murasaki-sou (lithospermum), one kind of grass. It is called "shikon-zome". Murasaki was grown since Asuka period (very late 6th to early 8th century) and purple was thought as the noble color...

Good brush painting of a tiger by the artist Li Shou Lin dated 1978. Painted in the traditional style water color and ink mounted on silk and heavy paper. Unfortunately the mounting paper has suffered mold damage while the painting itself was affected in a minor way in the form of some discoloration, having said this if framed with new matting the flaw is very negligible. Please examine enlargements- will be mailed in a cardboard tube...

Japanese Kiri wood Serving Tray with two(2) open handles on both sides, 18" x 12" wide, 1 3/4" high, very nice condition in original paper box.

Sakiori obi handwoven of strips from silk kimono for weft and cotton yarn for warp. In excellent condition. 20th century. 14cm x 2m72cm

Japanese print titled "Then Zen" by artist Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) depicting the Laughing Buddha Bodai within an ensō, a Zen Buddhist symbol representing enlightenment as well as the simplicity and elegance of Japanese aesthetics. Bodai sits cross-legged and balances a red sake bowl on his head. The words "nip, sip, dip", "swish", and "then zen" are stylistically written outside of the ensō. Red signature marks and large Japanese characters at written on the right side of the print...

關山月（1912-2000）古木雲山圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 1987年作 款識：丁卯新春漢陽關山月。 鈐印：漢陽、關山月。 Hanging Scroll of Landscape / Guan Shanyue (1912-2000) Inscribed with two artist seals. Dimensions: 34 3/4 X 19 3/4 inches 88.3 X 50.2 cm Artist or Maker: Guan Shanyue (1912-2000) Medium: Ink & Color on Paper Date: 1987 Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of a Vancour collection Terms and Conditions for ...

Chirimen (crepe) silk kimono imprinted with Okinawa bingata design of irregular bands of flowers and plants of the seasons, in roundels, on waves, on vines etc...

Beautiful and original Japanese suzuribako lacquer decorated with flowers and foliage on a nashi-ji gradient lacquer. The interior is in black lacquer with a water cup and ink stone.

Japan – 20th century

Height : 2.17 in. (5.5 cm) – Length : 12.20 in. (31 cm) – Width : 9.65 in. (24.5 cm)

A large wood tray in red and black urushi (lacquer ware). Generally in good condition, but minor hairline in the surface and some parts where urushi came off and wear in the back. 20th century. Diameter:40cm, H:4cm

Angel Skin Coral Stick Pin with gilded metal mount, 3/8" diameter for round Coral, 2 1/2" long for entire stick pin. It is in good condition.

Beautifully small painting of a woman and a man, the story being that the man married a woman of a much higher class. The man is crouched near a stream with tea cup in hand. An exquisitely beautiful woman stands at a table under a thatched roof nearby. Painted with a very fine brush in ink and mineral colors on silk. Signed Quan Jin d. 1990. Framed. Size of painting: 15 3/4" long x 5 3/4" high Size framed: 25 1/2" long x 11" high

From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a fine vintage Afghani tribal rug, wool on wool handmade construction, using exclusively natural pigments / mineral dyes. A modestly sized but very well-executed and elegant example that works well in either a rustic or formal decor.

Size and Condition: 57 inches long, 39 inches wide. There are some random expected thread pulls and light wear commensurate with age and use, but overall excellent condition.

Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Dish or Bowl, heavy Chestnut color Lacquer applied on hand woven Bamboo Dish or Bowl, 7" diameter, 1 3/4" high, the condition is good.

All Wool hand woven Afghanistan room size large Carpet, Rug, 126" x 76" (10 1/2' x 6 1/2'), with beautiful design and and colors, purchased in Kazakhstan by US Aid Worker in early 1990, from home in DC area with very clean and good condition. Corners of Long Fringes are little loose.

From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a handsome Persian Heriz rug featuring wool on cotton construction, utilizing an elegant palette of cranberry red, black, and salmon as the main colors of the so-called "shield pattern" central field, and using secondary accent colors of blue-green, orange, brown and beige, along with turtle motif designs in the borders.

Size and Condition: 11 1/4 feet x 7 1/2 feet. Excellent condition throughout with a great thick pile and very good colo...

Kokeshi, Togatta-kei, Miyagi Prefecture, by Satou Tetsurou. Birthdate = Showa 7 (1932) Jan. 25. H.11.75” x Dia.1.5”(30 x 4.5 cm) Dated (collector's date): 55.5.27 = 1980. Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures. They are colorfully painted (or bare, in the case of one Nambu-kei kokeshi from Iwate) wooden dolls of female gender that have bee...

DESCRIPTION: A white, luxurious, deep-pile llama fur rug with a white hide-leather back. This is the kind of wonderful fur rug you love to walk on (or lay in) during a cold winter's evening. Excellent condition with no fur loss, this rug is very soft to the touch, and would be a plush addition to the back of a sofa, or on a bedroom or lodge floor. It is in such good condition that we are keeping it clean and wrapped in plastic until it finds its new owner. DIMENSIONS: This is a large rug, ...

Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Scroll Weights, Fuchin, hanging on the both ends of bottom bar attached to the Scroll when you hanging Scroll, 1 3/4" high, 1 1/2" wide, 9 1/2" high for maximum heights, with goldish yellow Tassels, signed "Kutani" in red on the the bottom, condition is good.

Two Zohiko covered rice bowls. Colorful leaf decoration sparsely applied on black ground with almost iridescent effect with gold and silver maki-e and red details. Zohiko marks in gold lacquer inside the bowls' foot rims. 20th century. Bowl diameter 5 1/16 inches (12.86 cm). The bowls each with small lacquer losses along the foot rim. The lacquer otherwise being in good condition with no distress or wear of note. Combine with other pieces from this set to save on shipping.

Rare bag for back pack made of plant, possibly "suge" (Carex) but not 100% sure. It is hand-knitted with very skillful technique. Used by a mountain worker. In excellent condition. 20th century. L:38cm W:27cm

DOLL HEADS

Traditional Japanese folk craft from Aomori region called 'Kubi Ningyo' (Doll Heads). Showa period, 20th century. Made of paper, straw, and wood. H 20 x 12 x 12cm (7.87 x 4.72 x 4.72in)


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Miyazaki Shikki (lacquer wares) box, 10" x 12 5/8" x 4", new condition, circa late 1900s. The red is actually darker than shown in the pictures.

The high humidity and temperature in Miyazaki Prefecture in Kyushu (southern island, Japan) is perfect for drying lacquer wares. During the Pacific War, there was a group of people who migrated from Okinawa to Miyazaki. Among them were the artisans and workers from the Ryukyu Lacquer Ware. It was at a time that over 200,000 casualties were re...

A Kamakura-bori red over black lacquer plate with flowering Hibiscus decoration. Inscribed in hiragana on the black lacquered surface inside the foot rim. Good condition with some rubbing to the wood on edges of the lacquered, carved flower decoration. Diameter, 9 3/8 inches (23.8 cm)

Lacquer over wood picnic set in an open carrier; consisting on the top tier of a small rectangular box, presumably for utensils, and five small trays. Below them is a covered three tier jubako box. The black lacquer is incised in places and otherwise decorated with gilt and silver blossom sprays. A small copper/brass handle is on the top. Many of the edges are gilt. It is 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm) tall, 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm) wide and 7 ¼ inches (18.3 cm) deep. 20th century.

Condition: some s...

Kokeshi, Yajiro-kei, by Niiyama Shinji, Miyagi Prefecture. H.9.5” x Dia.1.25”. Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures. They are colorfully painted (or bare, in the case of one Nambu-kei kokeshi from Iwate) wooden dolls of female gender that have been around since at least the Edo Period (1600-1868) and are still produced and sold today at...

Vintage Chinese jadeite bangle, carved with a wide, flat form. Lovely natural purple/green coloration with splashes of apple green.

Size: 3.25" wide ( 3" inner), .5" thick

From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a very striking and highly unusual vintage silk on cotton kilim style rug, Persia, executed in a bold multi-colored palette of red, gold, purple, blue, rust, green, brown, peach, pink, cream, turquoise and black. It's a legitimate reflex to assume this unusual kilim comes from somewhere in the Caucasus Region, but further research suggests that the lion and double eagles in the center panel are actually Persian motifs de guerre. Additional anim...

Winnowing basket called "箕（mi)"which is used by farmers to eliminate or blow out unnecessary stuffs. It is made of bamboo and covered with washi and painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin). Bamboo mi is made in rather warmer region and bast of trees are made in colder region, however, it is not clear when these ones are made. Generally, in good condition but have some minor breaks or rips. 20th century. W:45cm to 43cm, L:36.5cm to 34cm. Possible to sell one piece for $40.

Japanese 20th century Bizen ware rabbit Okimono. The rabbit is done beautifully with great design and expression. Unsigned. The rabbit measures 6 1/2" tall, 4 1/2" wide and 5" deep.

Vintage Silver Natural Salmon Coral Carved Rose Brooch & Earrings Marked "silver"

The brooch is 1 inch (2.5 cm) long by 2.1 inches (5.4 cm) wide. The earrings is 0.8 inch (2 cm) long by 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) wide. The total weight is 24.5 gram.

They have inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese 20th century wooden carving OKIMONO of KANZAN, a hermit, carrying his signature rolled hand scroll in his right hand and pointing up with his left. Kanzan means "cold mountain" so he is sometimes called the recluse of cold mountain. He was a recluse in the Taoist tradition. He is almost always associated with JITTOKU and the two of the were suppose to have spoken in gibberish to each other. His hand scroll represents knowledge and the broom that JITTOKU always carried represents his hum...

This is a very nice basket vase from Japan probably made in early 1970s to decorate/handicraft item, it is old pattern look like classical vase shape and very nice work of art with gilt gold pattern on it, ship worlwide by SAL registered at $20

李可染 觀瀑圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識：一九七八年可染于师牛堂。 鈐印：李、可染。 可染以山水畫聞名於藝術界，對中國寫意人物畫亦有深刻研究。其風格影响了頗多後来者，諸如刘大為、陳玉先、馮逺等人。李喜欢畫牛，也是一代書法大家。其山水畫代表作有《漓江勝境》與《萬山红遍》等。 Hanging Scroll of Watching Grand Waterfalls Li Keran (1907-1989) Ink & Color on Paper Inscr...

Natsume in dark red lacquer, decorated with autumn leaves and cherry blossoms in hiramaki-e and nashiji. Interior in black lacquer.
Maple leaves (Momiji) are celebrated in literature for their beauty. Cherry blossoms (sakura) are symbols of renewal and the ephemeral nature of beauty. Embodying the flowers and leaves typical of autumn and spring, they are true visual spectacles to be admired during walk or a picnic. They can also be a symbol of a chan...

SHYNESS

Rare find of refined vintage modern *kokeshi simplified wooden doll titled as 'Hajirai' (lit. 'Shyness') made by a kokeshi artist, Kenichi Murakami (1929-1991), c.1970-80s, approx. H 38cm (14.96), categorized into ‘Sosaku kokeshi’ (or 'Shingata kokeshi', lit. ‘Creative kokeshi doll’) based on the traditional form and style but with more feminine elegance and quite next level perspective. Engravement of 'Kenichi' at the bottom. Attached with an origin...

Chinese carved Ivory Ram's Head clasp, consisting of Ram's Head and oval ring, 2 long 7/8" wide, 3/8" deep-Ram's Head, and 7/8" x 5/8" wide, 1/8" thick-oval ring, made in "Hong Kong" label, imported to US prior to 1980. The oval ring goes over the Ram's Head to close the necklace, connect with string to other side of Ram's head, there are two(2) holes to connect together and string the oval ring next to beads of your choice. The condition is good.

A Zohiko covered soup bowl. Colorful leaf decoration sparsely applied on black ground with almost iridescent effect with gold and silver maki-e and red details. Zohiko mark in silver lacquer inside the bowl's foot rim. 20th century. Bowl diameter 4 9/16 inches (11.59 cm). Condition is relatively quite good with only a small abrasion to the lacquer on foot rim of the bowl. The lacquer otherwise is in good condition with no distress or wear of note. A quirk in the underlying wood (not an issue wit...

Japanese bronze okimono (also can be used as scroll weight) of a resting ram by the metal artist Masahiko Katori (1899-1988), who was recognized in 1977 as a holder of Intangible Cultural Property - the term refers exclusively to human skills possessed by individuals which are indispensable to produce Cultural Properties. The artist graduated from the Department of Casting, Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1925, submitted a flower vase with strawberries and scrolling arabesque design to the 1925 Par...

This is a really great crystal with Flashed Fruit Della Robbia Footed Candy Dish or Mint Comport made by Westmoreland Glass. This Comport measures 3 3/4 inches high X 6 1/4 inches across. This pretty Comport is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. All the painted fruit is in very good condition. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Attractive, feminine pair of Chinese green jadeite earrings, with 14K gold posts. Comes in attractive red storage box.

Size: .5" diameter each earring