A 9 inch tall Wisteria goblet identified as Steuben shape 7182. The unsigned goblet is pictured in the online shape gallery on the Frederick Carder Steuben Club. This goblet has an engraved mark on the edge of the polished pontil that reads “F. D.” The initials are engraved in reverse so that when seen through the foot they read correctly. Per the Carder Steuben Club shape gallery the pattern on the goblet is “unknown.”

A rare set of small early earthy dishes by Kiyomizu Rokubei VII enclosed in the original wooden box signed Hiroshi titled Ki-yu Memezara roku-iri (6 Yellow Glazed Small Dishes). Dating from the 1950s, the shapes are flawless, and show the mastery of design for which this artist would become known. They are 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter and all are in excellent condition.
Kiyomizu Kyubei (1922-2006) was born Tsukamoto Hiroshi in Nagoya...

Sakiori obi (sash) for a casual kimono which is hand-woven of strips recycled from silk and cotton kimono for weft, and cotton yarn for warp. In excellent condition. 20th century. 18cm x 2m96cm

Kawase Hasui
Evening View of Snow-Covered Cottage
Date: 1930s.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Print size: 5.625 x 3.75 inches.
Reference: Hotei Hp-76.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top right margin slightly trimmed.

Art Deco patinated bronze and copper ashtray, candy or catchall dish with gazelle. Measures 7.5" high x 6.25 diameter.

Hanten with sashiko (quilting) which is made in Shonai in Yamagata prefecture in Tohoku District, which is made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. It has 2 layers of cloth with sashiko. The collar cloth is also hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye cotton with stripes. In excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. W:88cm, L:75cm

Kawase Hasui
Moon Over The Ara River, Akabane (Arakawa no Tsuki, Akabane)
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1929.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Black 6 mm seal in lower left corner, making this a lifetime edition printed between 1946 and 1957.
Reference: Hotei #159.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

A beautifully sculpted image of a pheasant by Ogawa Yuhei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 37 cm long and in excellent condition.
Yuhei Ogawa (1885-1945) was born in Takamatsu, Okayama prefecture an came to pottery a bit later than most. In 1923, while working part time at the Naval Hydrographic Department, he was deeply moved by seeing the solo exhibition of ceramic sculptor Kazumasa Numata. This gave him impetus to begin sculpting in his free time...

Kawase Hasui
Terajima in the Snow
Date: 1930s.
Image size: 6 x 4.125 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Hotei Hp-69.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Hasui seal at lower left.
Woodblock print is attached along its top edge to original 1930s card.
Condition: Excellent.

This really pretty pink Princess Depression Glass Hat Shaped Bowl was made by Hocking Glass from 1931 to 1935. The Bowl measures 9 1/2 inches in diameter X 4 inches high. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Princess available. We guarantee items to be as described. Feel free to email any questions. THANK YOU.

Lilian May Miller (1895-1943)
The Three-Foot Bamboo Pipe
Date: 1927.
Size: Approximately 5.625 x 3.75 inches.
From the book, Grass Blades from a Cinnamon Garden.
Monogrammed within the image.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight toning.

A beautiful set of American Black Glass wine glasses. The glass is fully opaque (Quillen) twelve available. Price individually at $75 each

This pair of vases was recovered from an estate in the Castroville/Watsonville area of California, over 20 years ago. This area is known as the Artichoke Capital of the world. When I recovered these vases they had been lamps and have since had the bottom drills hole restored. These vases are old but probably not Meiji era. They do have silver rims with scalloped wire trim at the edges of the enamel. The colors and shading are wonderful...

This pretty green Cherry Blossom depression glass 3 1/4 inch diameter drink coaster was made by Jeannette Glass from 1930 to 1939. The coaster is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Cherry Blossom available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Hiroshige Ando
Seven Song-birds (aka. Gourds and Japanese White-eye)
Size: Approximately 7.5 x 5.25 inches. 19.4 x 13.2 cm.
Date: ca. 1910.
Publisher: Matsumoto (No. 26).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Small spot where back Matsumoto label is attached.
The Matsumoto catalog notes, "Seven mejiro (known as Japanese silver-eye) perching on a melon-vine."

Hiroshige Ando
Fisher and Fire
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Date: 1930s.
Size: 6 x 4.125 inches.
Signature and seal at lower right.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Condition: Excellent.

Kawase Hasui
Vermillion-lacquered Temple Gate in Snow
Date: 1930s.
Size: Approximately 6.125 x 4.125 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Hasui seal at lower right.
"Made in Japan" stamped on back.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Hotei Hp-48.
Condition: Excellent.

Vintage Japanese wood carving of the face of Bodhidarma with his fly whisk. Also known as Daruma, the legendary intensity of the monk is expressed in his downturned mouth and heavy eye brows over wide eyes. A popular sign of good fortune for any business. Lacquered details in red, white and black.

Age: Showa period (early-mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" high x 19 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" deep