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Large limited edition Japanese lithograph with red sumi-e brush strokes by Toko Shinoda (b. 1913) titled "Fleeting Dream." This early undated image is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 26/30 in the lower left margin. Paper size: 28 5/8" x 22". This print was never framed and is in excellent overall condition. From a Phoenix, Arizona estate. It was originally purchased from the Tolman Collection.

Large limited edition lithograph with red sumi-e brush strokes by Toko Shinoda (b. 1913) titled "Ancient Song." This early undated image is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 12/35 at the lower right. The red calligraphy is more vibrant than it appears on the main image. Paper size: 27" x 20 3/4". Very good overall condition. There are three small pieces of linen tape on the reverse top edge. This print is from a Phoenix, Arizona estate...

Large Indian bronze sculpture of Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance. This form of Shiva demonstrates his most dynamic aspect: that of Shiva the Creator, Shiva the Preserver,and Shiva the Destroyer all combined in a dance which makes up the cycle of time. Each of Shiva's four hands show important clues as to his distinct importance: one hand holds the drum which makes the first sound of creation and one the flame of universal destruction...

Hiroshi Yoshida
Kura in Tomonoura
Date: 1930.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Abe catalog #140.
Condition: Fading and rough, thin margin. Two original drying pinholes at top margin.

Featuring an amusing vintage ivory netsuke carving of Daikoku, a Japanese happy god,who is representative of prosperity with his fat belly and a pole slung over his shoulder with a bag filled with money! A little mouse is on one arm, and in his hand he is lifting a bowl of sake to the gods in thanks for his good fortune. Hanging from his waist is a pouch in the front and on his back is a gourd water bottle and a fan tucked into his sash. Red and brown poly chrome paint accents. Signed on foot...

Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Sankeien" by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) dated Showa 10 (1935). 1st edition impression with "jizure" (self-printed) seal in the upper left margin. The artist's black ink brush signature and red seal is at the lower right corner of the image. The print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin. Illustrated in "The Complete Woodblock Prints of Yoshida Hiroshi," Abe Publications, color plate #191...

DESCRIPTION: A vibrant Suzani coverlet, finely embroidered with silk threads on a cream-colored cotton ground. Suzani (a word meaning “needlework”) is a type of embroidered tribal textile made in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries...

Hiroshi Yoshida
A Glimpse of Ueno Park
Date: 1937.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Abe catalog #218.
Condition: Light toning and and fading.

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This Four Patch variation quilt begins with a simple pattern but it has so much going on that it is difficult to know where to begin in describing it. The actual Four Patch is set within a Nine Patch block. Most of the fabrics are conversational prints. Many of them have animal themes, especially horses and dogs. In addition, there are elephants; geishas; postage stamps; roosters and children. There is a tremendous variety of indigo prints with few repeats...

1st edition pencil-signed Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Snow Country" by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) dated 1955. The artist's "jikoku" (self-carved) seal is in the upper left margin. The print is pencil-signed in the lower right margin. The paper size is 15 1/2" x 10 1/2" (image: 14 1/2" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condition with full margins. There are four barely noticeable pieces of clear archival tape to the back.

British glass "cock"-tail shaker with an etched rooster, or cockerel on its side. The silvered strainer section has gadroon-detail edging. Made in Sheffield by James Dixon & Sons, circa 1925. 8 1/4" H. *** Long established as a leading specialist in finest quality period Art Deco era cocktail shakers - From classic to figural forms - Over 75 examples in our stock at all times - Many not listed on our site ***

Japanese pencil-signed sosaku hanga woodblock print titled "Moonlight Night" by Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965). This is one of Kawano's most desirable images. The artist's signature and red seal is at the lower left. Circa late 1950s to early 1960s. Paper size: 11 1/4" x 16 3/4" (image: 9 1/4" x 14 3/4"). Excellent overall condition with full margins. The original price of $10.00 is in pencil at the lower left margin. The back is stamped Made in Japan...

Hiroshi Yoshida
Hirosaki Castle
Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms
Date: 1935.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal lightly at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Reference: Abe catalog #192.
Condition: Very good. Margins have faint spotting.

A remarkable chawan (tea bowl) made by legendary potter Hamada Shoji (1894-1978), one of the pillars of the Mingei movement. It is a very fine example of the genre, decorated by the master’s hand.

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The chawan bears a minute dent on the mouth rim but is otherwise in very good condition; I am planning on having it repaired with lacquer and gold (kintsugi) but can part with it in its current condition...

A Chinese silver scenic links bracelet from the 1920s. This unmarked (but tested) silver 7-3/8 x 1" bracelet features six curved high relief hand tooled links depicting a dragon, historical figures and flowers. It has a pushbutton box clasp and loops for a safety chain (not present) and it probably dates to the 1920s but it may be earlier. It weighs 35.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the missing safety chain...

Ladies OMEGA Golden Egg Shell, Cal. 252, 17j, Circa: 1952, PIE PAN original two-tone DIAL with rose gold teardrop applied figures and hands. Original Jubilee deployment yellow gold filled bracelet. Bombay style lug design. Serial No. 13,522,362. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. BUCKLE: Back marked: “ACIER INCX ROLEXSA Swiss”, 16mm Logo Buckle.

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