A superb example of the Uma-no-me (Horse-eye) style platters of the Edo to Meiji period with five eyes surrounding a ring of spur marks centering on a dashed spray of grass. It is 32.5 cm (13 inches) diameter and in rare perfect condition, dating from the later Meiji period.
During the late Edo to Meiji period these plates were mass-produced as utilitarian wares in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture...

A “Bell” hollowed out from a bamboo root wth a small wooden hammer made of fine Kuwa wood enclosed in a kiri-wood box damaged by insects titled Jidai Chikkon Kane. It has a beautiful dark patina gathered over centuries of handling It is 14.5 x 18.5 x 23.5 cm (5-3/4 x 7-1/4 x 9-1/4 inches) and is in fine condition, with timy worm holes typica of age for bamboo. A piece like this would likely have been set on a desk, and struck with a hammer to call in a servant or request tea.

Spectacular Meiji Period Ca. 1890 votive shrine painting. Very large at 39" tall x 43' wide. Painted on cedar wood and framed in lacquered black with metal Imperial chrysanthemum crests on the frame. Ema - literally 'picture -horse' are hung at shrines where the 'kami' (spirits or gods) are believed to receive them and bestow good fortune. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrine for good favor; over time this has transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse...

Two cuddly rabbits vie for our attention, a beautifully sculpted wood carving signed Yamaguchi Toshio from Hita Takayama in Gifu prefecture dating from the first half of the 20th century. It is 29 x 15 x 17 cm (11-1/2 x 6 x 7 inches) and is in excellent condition.

Museum quality tea shop sign from late Meiji Period, Ca. 1900. With Japanese characters "Uji" , the famed tea growing area south of Kyoto, and the character "Cha" tea. Hand made iron fittings and made of wood. Age wear, very wabisabi. 16" wide; 22"tall ; 5" deep. great condition.

HIGH BASKET

Quite a unique mingei folk art tool as originally a primitive handmade backpack for farm work use combined bamboo basket to cuboid stand made from folded single piece of hard and thick wild bark, coming from a rural old house in Kumamoto region in Japan as the latest provenance, but it looks very similar to the one from Ede ethnic group in Vietnam as well. H 47.5 x 37 x 36 cm (18.70 x 14.56 x 14.17in)...

TOOL FOR TWISTING THREAD

Deep Japanese folk tool well-smoked and well-sooted by the fireplace (kamado or/and irori) of the traditional living life for many passing years. Lid is also a stand for twisting besides. Early 20th century. Box: 33 x 25 x 10 cm (12.99 x 9.84 x 3.93in), Stone: approx. 5-7 cm (1.96-2.75in)...

Sculpture carved out of the root section of a keyaki tree. A fox looking back. The roots that grew downwards form the legs, a small root growing horizontally forms the tail. The base section was originally the hollow trunk, filled in with an oval piece of keyaki (zelkova) wood. Wood polished.

Japan, Meiji era, early 20th century.

H 12 x W 18 x D 13.5 in.

Fabulous condition

CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

Retro Showa-style chocolate parfait of 'Food sample' (Food model or Fake food) handmade by the Japanese craftsman. Heisei period. H 18 cm (7.08in)...

Known as 'onigawara' or ward off evil and fire demon, many zen temples in Japan have these roof tiles at the four corners of the temple roof to ward off fire. Made of clay around Ca. 1920. Slight age wear but in very good condition with no cracks. See photos. Ask for shipping quote.

OBJECT OF WOOD

Aged mingei folk tool for weaving 'waraji' (Japanese straw sandal) hand-made and well-used by the craftsman, early 20th century, Japan, 25 x 15 x 8 cm (9.84 x 5.90 x 3.14in)


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KANJIKI RACK

Handmade hanging rack applied to Japanese 'kanjiki' (traditional snowshoe) attaching hemp string, pannier shoulder strap, and natural wood handle engraved its trader's name of 'Mountain'. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...

A bag which is hand-plaited with indigo dye hemp string. It is carried on the back with various items. 19th to early 20th century. One string is cut. W:15cm, L:62cm

Antique Japanese root wood basket. Made of a single piece of carved burl. Beautiful grain.

Age: Taisho Period

Dimensions: 5 1/4" high x 12" long x 7 3/4" wide

Free-flowing 'wagumi' style Ikebana bamboo flower basket Ca. 1935. Wide swaths of bamboo inserts gently intertwined with delicate weaves. Bold. Beautiful coloration. Great condition. 12" tall x 7" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Stunning Ca. 1935 garden or indoor iron lantern in the shape of a humble tea ceremony hut. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Beautiful Early Showa 'asa' hemp noren curtain with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle for happiness and longevity. 5'ft by 3ft. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Brilliant Taisho Period ca. 1920 natural dye cotton futon cover for wedding celebration. Featuring Japan's 3 famous auspicious symbols for happines and longevity; cranes, trutle and pine. 4ft x 3 1/2ft. great condition with a little shredding on one edge. Ask for shipping quote.