Seven Sages in a Bamboo Grove by Fu Baoshi (1904-1965). Framed with transparent protective cover. Ink with Color on paper. Size: 55 X 16 inches 139.7 X 40.6 cm

Ohara Koson
Monkey in a Tree
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1910-1923.
Publisher: Daikokuya
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: K41.21 and plate 30 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Condition: Excellent with very slight bend at lower left corner. Uncirculated.
Provenance: The Robert O. Muller estate.

Shoda Koho
A boy playing a flute while riding an ox
Date: 1930s.
Size: Tanzaku 13.25 x 3.125 inches.
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya Yosaku (stamp on verso)
Artist's seal at lower right.
Reference: No. 1570
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

A Rare and Exquisite Famille Rose Gourd-Vase with Windowed Floral-Melon-Butterfly Motifs and Mark of Qing Emperor Qianlong The vase boasts of its outstanding design and superb workmanship. Height: 12 3/4 inches (32.39 cm) With Stand: 14 1/2 inches (36.83 cm) Condition Report: Good Condition Provenance: Property of a NY Collection

Old (1930's) Chinese Turquoise Carved Covered Jar with Squirrel & Grape

It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 2568 gram (5.7 Lb).

It has inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Interesting lot consisting of antique of vintage bronze items, incl. a Thai Buddhist amulet with loop, two Laotian opium weights or animal figurines, and later three burmese bronze weights, 19th./20th. century.

Nice condition.

Jade hair or cloth ornaments in the shape of a chrysanthemum, symbol of longevity; w : C6, C7 : 5,5c ; C8 : 5c

A beautiful old early 20th C. Chinese seashell carving buddha in very intricate workmanship,in excellent condition. H:4" W:3" $120

Fire lighting implement consisting of a piece of iron, pieces of fabric and a fragment of flint stone, the whole set being contained in a rattan box. This implement belonged formerly to a member of a tribe located in Palawan Island, South West of the Philipino Archipelago. Such tribe, like a few others in this island, has in some aspects remained in the Stone Age. It was put under the protection of the Philipino Government some 40 years ago. The closed box length is 7 5/8" (19,2 cm)...

Eijiro Kobayashi
A High Bridge by Night.
A design influenced by James Whistler and Hiroshige.
Series: Hasegawa Night Scenes.
Date: 1910s.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10 x 7.5 inches.
Publisher: Hasegawa Takejiro (No. 1241 in Hasegawa catalog).
Edition: One of the earliest examples - on thicker card with the verso stamp, "Printed by T...

A beautiful light blue pottery box with a very elaborate and cute mouse on top of the box. It has a small chip (see photo)otherwise in good condition. Signed. W:2"xL:2-1/4" $65

Title: Traveling. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Katsuda Tetsu(1896-1980) was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). He studied Western painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). He turned to Japanese painting and became an apprentice to Yamamoto Shunkyo(1872-1933) in 1923...

A fine, modern footed dish with red, green and yellow overglaze and with cobalt blue and manganese underglaze decoration. The hexagonal, everted rim with red border defining a cloud band around conforming hexagonal cavetto with chidori (sparrows) alternating with polychrome squares - borders of decoration all picked out with manganese (giving an iron effect but fading nicely into the blue decoration rather than spoiling it with fade to brown...

Hanging scroll. Black ink, light colors and gofun on paper.
Painting of the demon of Rashomon stealing back his severed arm from Watanabe no Tsuna. Excellent use of dry-brush technique.
Signed: Yoshimitsu saku, seal Hoko. Japan, Taisho/Showa era.
Newly mounted with original embroidered brocade.
Image: 24 x 12.5 inches.
Total length: 58 inches...

Old Japanese clay doll, a lovely standing girl with a flower bouquet, 14" tall from early 1900s. This doll is signed and dated (the date that sold or given to) at the bottom, March of the third year.

This type of clay dolls are somehow all originated from the Fushimi clay doll of the Kyoto area. Fushimi dolls were originally sold as souvenirs to the pilgrims on the road of Fushimi Kaidou from Kyoto to Fushimi Inari Shrine in the early Edo period (1600-1868)...

TOOL LIKE MORTISE-SAMPLE

Details and usage really unknown, but would be a sort of old Japanese architectural wooden tool, like size or form sample of mortise (for mortise joint with a combination of mortise and tenon). Happy first encounter, very rare find. Showa period, early-mid 20th century. Large: 14.5 x 2.5 x 3cm (5.70 x 0.98 x 1.18in), Small: 11.5 x 2.5 x 2.5cm (4.52 x 0.98 x 0.98in)...

Pair of Chinese Silver Enamel Warrior with Turquoise & Coral Beads

The small one is 20 inches (51 cm) tall with stand, 17 inches (43.5 cm) without stand by 9.5 inches (24 cm) wide. The other one is 20.2 inches (51.5 cm) tall with stand, 17.25 inches (43.8 cm) without stand by 9.5 inches (24 cm) wide...

"Inland Sea at Seto in Autumn" by Kenji Kawai. Japanese woodblock print. publisher's seal, Nagashima carver's seal and Shinmi printer's seal in left margin. Kenji character's and artist's red seal in lower left of image. Oban size print measures size H 27" w 22 " sight h 15.5" W 10.5 " small chip to the frame

Three(3) Chinese Cabbage Design Jar Top, or Cover for Urn or Vase, 3 3/4" diameter-outer maximum measurement, 3 1/8" diameter-inner rim( your jar opening must be larger than 3 1/8" diameter), 2" high, the condition is good.

A pair of boro tabi (socks) made of cotton and indigo dyed. Both soles are lost. The first half of the 20th century. Sashiko is hand-sewn but the light blue reinforcement cloth is machine sewn. L:24cm, H:12cm

Ohara Koson
Wading Egret With Reeds
Size: Shikishiban. Approximately 11.25 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1930s.
Koson signature and seal at lower right.
Publisher: Daikokuya (Matsuki Heikichi). This edition published by Kawaguchi.
Reference: AK14.15 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
"Made in Japan" and "No. 25" stamped on verso.
Condition: Excellent with faint dot of foxing on bird's back...

BRONZE VASE

Old Ikenobo style. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. D 24.3 x H 33cm (9.56 x 12.99in). Slight deformation and scratch at the top rim as is as seen.


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The gourd container with a hardwood stopper with a head. H. 17 cm. Mid 20th century.

An antique Japanese bronze Koi (carp) fountain. Depicting a carp breaching the water surface as it attempts to swim up a waterfall. The casting symbolizes true perseverance and tenacity in achieving ones personal goals. Fine details show on the fins, the scales, the barbels and sun-like designs just above the gills.

Age: Taisho Period (1920's)

Dimensions: 11" Wide by 15 1/4" High by 7" Deep

This Phurbu shows an elegant scaffolding whose base is an elephant carrying 2 floors each sheltering 4 protectors standing hands joined in the ritual gesture of Namaste. The triangular blade is of traditional design with intertwined serpents carved minimally that come together, unusual, at two mouths of Makara different. Brown patina, age circa middle to 2nd part of the 20th. H 25 cm,

Old Chinese Dark Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Carved Kwan Yin Buddha

It is 11.2 inches (35.5 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 992 gram.

It has inclusions, flea bite chips, hairline crack at the stems, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Tested with Simichrome.

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Navajo ring with green turquoise stone. Coin silver. Ca. 1940-1950, Size 7

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Sunset at Maiko
Date: 1936. First and only edition.
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 15.5 x 7.75 inches.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo. Seals on front and back.
Signed and sealed by Koitsu at lower left.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-TM-11
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent with surface scratch near bottom.
Wonderfully preserved color, especially the delicate green of the sky.

Burmese red lacquer covered box of tall, cylindrical form. Decoration also in yellow, green and black lacquer. Good condition with minor wear including light loss on the foot rim and some minor checking of the lacquer surface inside the box and cover. Height about 4 inches (10.16 cm). Diameter about 2 7/8 inches (7.31 cm)

Japanese woven suiban. This low, shallow container is used for ikebana flower arranging. Rectangular in form, this suiban is raised on low feet. A grain or leaf-like design is woven into all sides and the corners have intricate knot work. An oval shaped metal container sits perfectly inside for holding water.

Taisho Period

Dimensions: 4 1/2" high x 19 1/2" long x 12" wide

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Maiko Sea Shore
Date: 1936.
Size: Chuban. Approximately 10.75 x 7.75 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten.
Printer: Yokoi. Carver: Harada. This combination of seals indicates an early postwar edition.
Reference: TK-DH-23 in Koitsu catalogue.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back has one tape remnant at top right and a small foxing spot. Slight fading.

Kawase Hasui
Chion Temple, Kyoto (Kyoto Chionin)
Series: Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai edition
Date: 1933.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Black 6mm Watanabe seal lower left corner, indicating a lifetime edition printed between 1946-1957.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.25 inches.
Reference: Hotei #322.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent color. Top back margin has one piece of tape from previous hinge. Previously mat...

1930's Japanese Kutani Sleeping Cat Neko Marked "Japan"

It is 9.75 inches (25 cm) tall by 7.6 inches (19.3 cm) wide. It is 3.5 lb.

It has a chip at one ear and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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The creator of this lovely Hagi chawan, Hirose Tanga (b. 1939) is the master-potter of Tenpozan kiln in the city of Hagi. When I acquired my first tea bowl by this artist it reminded me of bowls produced by Yoshida Shuen (apprenticed under NLT Miwa Kyusetsu). As it turns out, Yoshida worked alongside Hirose in establishing Tenpozan and in training young potters in the art of “Oni” Hagi which utilizes a rough textured clay and a milky translucent glaze. Bowls made using this technique display...

A Japanese ranma (transom) with a Hinoki (Cypress) frame and an Akita Sugi (Akita Cryptomeria) wood hand carved bamboo and plum blossom theme in a highly detailed three dimensional relief. Most likely mounted in a wealthy Japanese home or a fancy Ryokan (country inn). Its main theme is a majestic Plum Blossom tree (known as Bai) accented with Bamboo (Chiku). The ranma was often mounted above the Fusuma sliding doors between rooms to allow the air to circulate freely. This allowed each room...

This is a bed decoration from northern Afghanistan made by Uzbeks of the Lakai tribe. Traditionally these textiles were placed between layers of bedding quilts at the back of the yurt. This segusha measures 72 x 80 x 115 cm when folded into a triangle, and the embroidery is silk thread on faded red cotton edged with silk fringes, combining satin stitch with long and short stitch. The overall design is dense but not overcrowded, depicting stylized flowers, insects and birds, evoking the image of ...