This folk weaving loom for straw mats, ropes, and the like, was a common feature in rural Japanese homes. Made of heavy keyaki wood frame and base, this "mushirobata oriki" also has a roughly hewn top crosspiece with a natural curve.
H. 131cm(51.5") x W. 147cm(58") x D.(base) 46cm(18"). Late Edo to Early Meiji Era.
Wooden saddle, "kura" made of wood and iron fittings. Meiji Era (1868-1912,) but the top board is a later addition. This flat board makes it ideal for display items, especially for flowers. H. 44cm(17.25") x W.68cm(26.75") x D. 32cm(12.5").
Large Itomaki, spool, for weaving. Wood with 6 arms. Late Meiji Era (1868-1912.)
H.39cm(15.5") x Square Base of 37cm(14.5").
Good condition, has been cleaned and oiled.
Waraji (straw sandal) Gata (mold). This mold was used to make the straw sandals worn by farmers. It is of solid carved wood. L. 50cm(19.75") x H.9cm(3.5") x W.9cm(3.5"). Acquired in Yamagata Prefecture in NE Japan (Tohoku), this piece exhibits the wonderful folk qualities of the region. Hung vertically, the "shelf" portion of the mold can hold a small flower vase, creating a lovely "wabi" arrangement for the tokonoma.
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item #411695
(stock #BB-008)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892.
Title: The Moon of Ogurusu in Yamashiro (yamashiro ogurusu no tsuki).
Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
(tsuki hyaku shi).
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Artist's Seal: Taiso.
Engraver's Seal: Enkatsu.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Date: Meiji 19 (1886), 2nd month, 1st day.
Format: oban tate-e, (Image) H.13 x W.8.875".
Condition: Very good colors and impression...
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item #411699
(stock #BB-002)
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861).
Subject: Yakusha-e (kabuki actor print), Iwai Tojaku (1776-1847) as Osode.
Signature: ichiyuusai Kuniyoshi-ga.
Publisher: Joushuu-ya Kinzou.
Date: ca...
Japanese Candle Stand, shokudai, made of lacquered wood. H.43cm(17") x Base Diameter 10cm(4"). Mid-late 19th century.Will include 2 "warosoku" (Japanese tapered candles with hole in base.)
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item #419800
(stock #BB-003)
Utagawa Kunisada [Toyokuni III] (1786-1864).
Subject: Yakusha-e, Kabuki actor print; Kawarazaki Gonjurou (stage name of Ichikawa Danjurou IX [1838-1903] from 9/1852 to 2/1869).Signature: “ki-o Toyokuni ga” in red toshidama cartouche.
Engraver Seal: Yokogawa.
Censor Seal: “aratame” (examined), year of the cock (1861) 9th month.
Publisher: Yamaguchi-ya Toubei.
Date: 1861.
Format: oban tate-e, H.13.75 x W.9".
Comments: “kirazuri” mica powder giving sheen to dark blue background o...
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item #419801
(stock #BB-004)
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861).
Subject: Mitate-e; “Eikyoudai Mitate Sanjuu Boku Kuisen”
(Mirror Selections of 30 Trees & Flowers).
Signature: “ichiyuusai Kuniyoshi ga”.
Artist Seal: “kiri” (paulownia).
Nanushi Censor Seal: “watari” (Watanabe Jiemon).
Publisher: Joushuu-ya Kinzou.
Date: ca...
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item #419802
(stock #BB-005)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: Musha-e (Warrior print); “Yoshitoshi Musha Burui” (Yoshitoshi’s Courageous Warriors): kurou [9th son] hangan Minamoto Yoshitsune and Musashibou Benkei under a cherry tree )#15 in this series of 33.
Signature: “Yoshitoshi hitsu” (from the brush of Yoshitoshi).
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Engraver: Horikou Muneoka.
Publisher: Tsunajima Kanekichi.
Date: 1886.
Format: oban tate-e, H.13 x W...
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item #419804
(stock #BB-006)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: Musha-e (Warrior print); “Yoshitoshi Musha Burui” (Yoshitoshi’s Courageous Warriors): Young Hino Wakamaru (after revenging his father’s death) and the
“yamabushi” (mountain priest) escaping from Sado Island”, #14 in this series of 33.
Signature: “Yoshitoshi hitsu” (from the brush of Yoshitoshi).
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Engraver: Horikou Muneoka.
Publisher: Tsunajima Kanekichi.
Date: Meiji 18 (1885.)
Format: oban tate-e...
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item #419805
(stock #BB-007)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: “Kyoudou Risshiki” (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition), Toyotomi Hideyoshi seated on a tiger skin listening to a priest speaking on behalf of the Mouri clan. Text by Housai.
No...
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item #419806
(stock #BB-009)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: “Kyoudou Risshiki” (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition), Fujiwara Arihira Walking in the Rain. Text by Eisai. No...
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item #419807
(stock #BB-010)
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: “Kyoudou Risshiki” (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition)*,
The Young Wife, Ukita, Guarding her husband, Lord Tomita Nobutaka Anozu no Shiru who is mounted on horseback.
Signature: “taiso Yoshitoshi”.
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi.
Date: Meiji 35* (1902), 8th month (August,) 5th day.
Format: oban tate-e, H.12.5 x W.8.25".
Condition: Very good colors and impression, album backing retained, no holes or tears, o...
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item #419809
(stock #BB-011)
Suzaku Gate Moon - Hakuga Sammi
(Suzakumon no tsuki - Hakuga Sammi).
Printed: 1st day. 2nd month. 1886
Engraver: Yamamoto
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Yoshitoshi no in.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon
Condition: Very Good colors & impression, full margins, "karazuri" embossing on cartouche & Hakuga's hakama (pantaloons).
H. 13 x W. 8.75".
Minamoto no Hiromasa (918-980,) was also known as Hakuga Sammi...
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item #419810
(stock #BB-012)
Gravemarker Moon
(Sotouba no tsuki).
Printed: 3.1886
Engraver: Yamamoto
Signature & Seal: Yositoshi
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Condition: Very Good colors and impression, full margins. "karazuri" embossing on Ono no Komachi's robes.
Format: Oban tate-e: H.13 x W. 8.75".
Ono no Komachi was a famous beauty and poetess of the 9th century...
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item #419841
(stock #BB-013)
The Moon of Yamaki Mansion - Kagekado
(Yamaki Yakata no Tsuki - Kagekado).
Printed: 3.1886.
Engraver: Enkatsu.
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Taiso.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Format: Oban tate-e. H.12.75 x W. 8.75".
Condition: Good Impression and colors. Some soiling, including an ink spot (from original printing?) on the lower portion of print. Slight margin trimming. "Karazuri" embossing on Kagekado's clothing and cartouche...
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item #419842
(stock #BB-014)
Chikubushima Moon - Tsunemasa
(Chikubushima no Tsuki - Tsunemasa).
Printed: 3.1886.
Engraver: Yamamoto.
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Taiso.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Format: Oban tate-e. H. 12.75 x W. 8.75".
Condition: Very Good impression and colors. Retains albimbacking. No condition issues to note.
This print is also set in the battle between the Taira and the Minamoto clans. One of the Taira leaders, Taira no Tsunemasa was a notable warrior and a fine musician, a combin...