Brown silk homongi formal kimono with dots in jacquard and with gold threads interwoven, so that the fabric sparkles when the light hits it. The upper part is undecorated, except for three crests of the Sakagami family on the back...
CROW TENGU AND INARI FOX
Hand-painted Shugendo image on see-through silk, with 'Karasu tengu' (Crow-billed goblin) ridding on the Inari fox of divine messenger, expressing the final figure of ultimate monk having the "force" (flying ability and supernatural power) trained by Mountain asceticism, but with such unusually funny faces with cool eyes that make you a little fool somehow as a rare type. Showa period, 20th century, Japan...
CANDLESTAND
Old Japanese mingei wooden shokudai (candlestand) that applies the original spiral form created by natural forces to its main body attaching with pedestal, Taisho-Showa period, 20th century, approx. H 41cm (16.14in).
Expected aged deterioration as is as seen...
Japanese woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket with thin Bamboo insert, Ca. 1930, 16" high include handle, 3" square-bottom, 2 3/8" round-top rim, 6 1/4" high for handle, 10" high for basket only. Bamboo insert is cracked, basket is in good condition, no damages.
Basket made of bark of hiba, a family of the Japanese cypress. It is used by a mountain worker, and tools, lunch or collected mushrooms are put in. In good condition except for a few breaks in the rim. The first half of the 20th century. W:28cm H:31cm
The size of Fubako: 11 1/2" Long x 8 9/16" Wide x 2 1/16" High. This is beautiful and classy Japanese Shunkei Lacquer Fubako (stationary box) with fine Japanse Brocade design with flower and karakusa design. Inside has lavender color velvet inside cover as well as inside bottom. The condition of Fubako excellent. It never been used. There is no warping. No scratch and wear. It has the date on the back of box Showa 54. (1979) Sept. 6th. It said as the appreciation of many long years working...
A Japanese mezzotint print by artist Katsunori Hamanishi (b. 1949-present). He graduated with an art degree from Tokai University in 1973 and has since been living in Kyoto to work on his printmaking.
This mezzotint is titled "Play-I", numbered 20/70 of its series, and hand signed by the artist in pencil.
Dimensions: 7.75" x 9"H
From our Japanese Collection, a good set of three large ceremonial lacquer sake shallow bowls in graduated sizes, Showa Period, very handsomely executed with raised gold and black designs of figures set against a red lacquer ground...
OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO
Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm (15.74 x 15.35 x 4.33in). Sign of use and dent as is...
DOLL HEAD
Soil, clay, and wood. 1960s, Japan. approx. H 17 x W 14 x D 11cm (6.69 x 5.51 x 4.33in). Condition is as is as seen.
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EBISU AND DAIKOKU
Pair of traditional Japanese wood carving statues of the Gods of Wealth, called Ebisu and Daikoku as the two-top of Shichifukujin (Seven gods of good fortune). Showa period, early 20th century. approx...
CHILD BIKE SEAT
Rare old type of Japanese wooden child bike seat, Showa period, mid 20th century, H 33 x W 24 x D 28 cm (12.99 x 9.44 x 11.02in). Condition is as is as seen...
Japanese Black Raku Pottery Tea Bowl or Chawan, Ca. 1980, with impressed mark "Raku" near the bottom rim, 2 7/8" high, 4 3/8" diameter-top rim. The condition is good.
OKEGATA
Various patterns of wooden rulers for measuring various parts of side face of wooden bucket or barrel so-called ‘Okegata’ (also called ‘Shojiki’, which means ‘Honesty’) as Japanese craftsman’s tool,
Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...
BY THE WATER'S EDGE
Vintage anonymous oil painting on canvas, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, 27 x 22 x 2 cm (10.62 x 8.66 x 0.78in)...
Japanese Karatsu Tea Bowl, Chawan, 2 7/8" high, 5" diameter-top rim, with thick and rustic multiple layers of slip glaze. Purchased in Karatsu in Kyushu by Washington D C collector. The condition is good, no damages.
KINTA THE GHOST
Vintage Japanese mechanical doll called 'Obake-no-Kinta (Kinta the Ghost)' as a traditional folk toy with long history from the Edo period originated in Kumamoto region, made by the previous predecessor in Showa 30 (1955).
H 23 x W 5.5 x D 10 cm (9.05 x 2.16 x 3.93in). When the string is pulled, he rolls his eyeballs and sticks out his tongue...
18 Pieces of Japanese Earthenware Chopstick and Spoon rest in 3 signed Wooden Boxes, 5 each in one box, and 3 are not in box, total 18 pieces, with Satsuma style hand painted floral design in crackle glaze, 1940's, 2" to 2 1/4" long. The condition is good.