A "long stick design" Ghurra, with obvious sign of use, Height 38 cm , more information on ethnic and local origins on request
Antique Japanese man's silk juban, an undergarment worn under a kimono. We can find true works of art hidden in this type of old kimono. The term "Juban" comes from the Portuguese word "gibao" (sleeveless garment). The design of hyotan sake (rice wine) gourds is out-lined with hand tie-dye. Interesting patterns inside the gourds. This is an old gown but the condition is like new except that the tie-dye has stretched out over the years. Circa, early 1900s...
Japanese wedding gown with a pair of oshidori (Mandarin ducks), flowers and maple leaves in the background colors of red and gold. This is a newer gown in very pretty cheerful colors and it's in excellent condition like new.
Dimensions: 51"W x 74 1/2"L
In this research note, Daniel Tretiak discusses an early Big Red print, Poem 68-1.
Old Japanese Silk Temple Cloth #2, Uchishiki
Measurements: 26 1/2" W x 23 " L without the white cloth area
Liner: Paper like fabric
Age: 1900-1940
Condition: Front side is in new condition
A Chinese Famille Rose, Republic (1912-1947). Diameter approximately 15.1cm and height approximately 7.3 cm. The bowl has dirt in the center. Good condition.
great encrusted patina and signs of use, H 27 cm
More information and pictures on request
Kasuri Kimono
"te-ui ai ji e-gasuri koushigara kimono"
(Hand-woven indigo dye picture ikat lattice [checked] pattern kimono.)
Yanagi Yoshitaka (7.25.1911 ~ 8.20.2003)
Cotton, ikat weave. L.60 x W.48”
ca. 1955
Yanagi Yoshitaka was a well-known Japanese weaver and textile educator. He was the nephew of Folk Craft Movement (Mingei Undou) founder Yanagi Soetsu, and was a founding member of Shin-Kougei Bu
(New Crafts Club) along with his uncle and the potter Hamada Shoji...
Impressive figure , obvious signs of a great age
, Hard and heavy wood
H 85 cm ,max wide 20 cm , max deep 14 cm
More information on request
Beautiful gold-toned picture of a heron forged out of bronze, surrounded by leaves, flowers, and branches, set upon a black painted background, and framed with black lacquered wood. Minor damage. Signed with Cartouche, Early 20th century.
Size: 39.5" tall, 27.25" wide
This is a root carving shaped to resemble a qilin, which is a Chinese mythological creature.
Important sized ghurra showing a wide disk with great signs of use
H 36 cm
More information on request
Superb in every way; form, glaze, condition. This is a monumental and important vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. It measures 15 1/2" (39.5cm). On the underside is incised Friberg, the Gustavsberg hand insignia, and the date code C. This masterpiece was created in 1961.
Very original phurba showing two shamans or ancestors ( H 10 cm each) in the standing position on a monkey, the hands are joined in the Namasté gesture, very audacious and fine carving , the triangular blade is more rough and simple, superb black glossy patina, H 22 cm , presented on a metal stand. More information on local origin on request
This is the most formal and elaborate style of obi called maru obi. The designs run through the entire obi from one end to the other on both sides. The dimensions: 12" wide x 12'5"(161") long. The cost of making one maru obi is substantially higher than a typical obi. The design here include chrysanthemums, wild flowering plants of autumn, fans and Genji wheel that implies the presence of graceful aristocrats from the Heian period(794-1185)...
3 metal and wood modernist sculptures, by abstract painter JAMES KUO,c.1950's.....
#1-FEMALE FIGURE of applied copper and brass on rich walnut plaque. Measures 6 1/2" by 4" by 1/2" thick. Verdegris patina on copper has partially formed - all original and in excellent condition. $200($9 for insured USA shipping)..................................
#2 - TRUMPET of applied silver and copper on rich walnut plaque. Measures 4 3/4" by 4" by 1/4" thick. Silver piece(middle) missing(see photo #4)...
This gown has an exceptionally beautiful red.
It is satin but feels almost like velvet. The condition is new, probably never been
used. The bottom padding was still covered with a white cloth when this Uchikake was purchased (Enlargement 5). The measurements are 53" wide and 73" long.
Japanese Silk Temple Cloth, uchishiki, Phoenix Ho-o bird
Measurements:
Silk, woven, cotton liner
Condition: Never been used