Baby's yogi which is one kind of bed cloth, a top cover in the shape of kimono. It has cotton cloth with katazome (stencil-resist-dye) for outside and indigo cotton for the lining. It has thick cotton inside for warmth and was used in the cold district or in winter. It is from Fukushima prefecture in Tohoku district. In good condition but has some light stains in the wrists and mending patches in the top shoulder. The first half of the 20th century. 92cm x 88cm
A male figure sitting in ceremonial kamishimo dress of a striped hakama (pants) and a golden kataginu (vest) over a red kimono, his head shaped like the top of an erected penis.
Soft molded earthenware, painted in cold-applied colors and gold and silver.
Japan, 1960s or earlier.
H 4 in.
Colors and metal pigments chipping, otherwise good condition. Because of the cold application, the colors are fragile and easily wash away.
Rare subject matter
WOODEN HANDLED BOX
The Mingei. Showa period, Pre-1950, Japan. approx. 44 x 28 x 15cm (17.32 x 11.02 x 5.90in)
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TANUKI INCENCE BURNER
Pottery incense burner of raccoon dog with such a kindly face, Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan, approx. H 14.5 x 13.5 x 13cm (5.70 x 5.31 x 5.11in). In well-used condition for long years as seen sooted inner part.
Five small chips at upper lid as is...
A well potted Kuro Raku Chawan Black Raku Tea Bowl.
The bowl is hand shaped, covered in black glaze with a few small areas in which the cream colour clay shows through. It rest very well in the hands! Raku mark impressed to the bottom. H 8 x 12 cm.
Perfect condition.
Paul Jacoulet
Les Jades, Mandchoukuo
1940s~1950s.
Approximately 6.0 x 4.0 inches.
Self-published, one of a series of surimono.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Attached along top edge only to original card.
TAGETA
Old Japanese wooden clogs used in agricultural work at rice fields or in walking through marshy ground, so-called 'Tageta'. Showa period, 20th century. approx. 35 x 18.5 x H 10cm (13.77 x 7.28 x 3.93in).
Some repairs at ropes as is...
Antique fan painting on rice paper by various Japanese painters
SEVEN GYOTAKU 1938
Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) as a traditional art form of Japanese fishermen, originated to be started by samurai warrior in the Edo period, 19th century and believed to have such the common discipline and spirituality of Bushido (Samurai’s chivalry). Here is rare old seven pieces set of gyotaku on washi Japanese papers, with the original signs of date as Showa 13 (1938). Some expected damage due to age as seen...
This is an attractive cloisonne vase from Ando. The enamel work and shading are finely done. The form and colors are rare. The vase stands 6 inches tall. There is a bit of hard to see crazing. This can be seen in the images and actually shows up more in the image than in person. It was made with silver rims and was probably made in the 1930's. This is a very nice display piece.
Japanese Meiji Gold stone Cloisonné Ginger jar Humidor with tight fitting lid. Beautiful work in good condition there 3 rough spots on a butterfly wing and by flowers above and there is a close up of the spot, I found it by feel since its not very visible. Vintage price label on bottom but unmarked. Size h 5" by 4.25"
Vintage Japanese pink Momo Coral carved Scotty Dog figure undamaged weight 4 g size 1" by .75" or so.
Japanese 20th Century woodblock print portrait of a nun by IKEDA SHU. The print is numbered 4 of 100 and dated 1969. Fine color and impression. There are slight creases in the lower right and left corners. The paper measures 15 1/4" wide by 23" tall. The actual print measures 13" by 20 3/4" tall.
This Nippon biscuit jar / cookie jar is circa 1890-1921. The green mark #91 is under glaze.
There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs to this item. This is in excellent condition except for the overall crazing.
Healthy Japanese babies adorn this bright red juban. Made of light weight silk with equally light weight white silk lining, this woman's juban measures 48" across the shoulders (including sleeves) and 50" long. In very good condition, it dates early Showa, 1930, though the collar appears to be newer. This is a very cheerful under garment and would be a fun piece to wear as an outer garment.
Antique Japanese Satsuma Tea or Tobacco Humidor Ginger Jar probably early 20th c signed on jar rim and interior of lid. Great condition no chips but some age staining on the top of the lid. Size h 5" w 4"
Lovely little Inaba white cloisonne box with a silver finish. The lid features flowers in a rocky garden setting and inside the box is engraved with flowers. Marked with Inaba logo on base bottom, it is also maked inside with the logo and the words "Made in Japan". In excellent condition, it measures 3.5 by 3 inches, and 1.5" high. Dates mid 20th C.
A fine porcelain Japanese Koyto tea cup with a Japanese macaque or snow monkey. Dated 1956 and signed “Chikusen”, we are attributing it to Chikusen Miura III, 1901-1990. Measures 2.75 inches.