Octagonal stone water basin (Jp. mizubachi, or chouzubachi) sculpted from tuff, a sedimentary stone composed largely of volcanic ash. Muromachi Period ca. 1450, possibly earlier. Minor old loss. Heavy lichen accumulation.

Height: 20.5 cm
Exterior diameter: 58 cm
Interior (basin) diameter: 44.5 cm
Basin depth: 8 cm
Packaged weight: 68 kg.

A sizable, notably handsome water basin with excellent age.

This is Tsutsugaki used in the Tohoku district. This was dyed with an indigo plant. As for it, dark blue and light blue contrast are fair. The cotton spun by hand has good texture. The local custom, the way of thinking affect the motif of Tsutsugaki. It is a very rare thing to adjust the hanging scroll of the letter to a theme happy. It is simple and sturdy, and this area assumes rusticity economy the history. There are two places of small stains. The others do not have any problem...

Samurai Helmet depicted respectfully displayed on the stand. Painted on silk with ink and kindei, which is gold pigments. The kabuto was an important part of the equipment of the samurai, and played a symbolic role as well, which may explain the Japanese expressions, sayings and codes related to them. The Signature reads Tosanomori Mitsuzane (The load of Tosa) and sealed...

Stone water basin (Jap. mizubachi, or chouzubachi), originally part of a hokyointo stupa. Early-Edo Period ca. 1650. Very minor old loss. Light lichen accumulation.

Height: 20.5 cm
Exterior dimensions: 40 cm square
Interior (basin) dimensions: 16 cm square
Basin depth: 8.5 cm

This mitatemono (recycled thing) water basin was originally employed as one part of a hokyointo stupa, a complete early-Edo-Period example of which appears in the final photograph...

Octogonal water basin sculpted from a brick-hued igneous stone. Early-Edo Period ca. 1650, possibly earlier. Minor old loss and superficial cracks, with no leakage.

Height: 28 cm
Exterior diameter: 37 cm
Interior (basin) diameter: 20 cm
Basin depth: 10 cm
Packaged weight: 47 kg

A subtly styled, well-proportioned water basin, patinated to perfection.

Stone (granite) water basin (Jp. mizubachi, or chouzubachi), originally part of a gorinto (five-tiered stupa). Muromachi Period ca. 1400, possibly earlier. Very minor old loss.

Height: 31 cm
Exterior diameter: 41 cm
Interior (basin) diameter: 21 cm
Basin depth: 9 cm
Packaged weight: 72 kg.

Originally employed as one part of a large gorinto, this mitatemono (lit., recycled thing) water basin features a single letter of Siddham (Jp...

This is a very attractive Japanese Imari bowl. For an old Imari piece it is in excellent condition. It is also a very heavy piece potted. The bowl measures 8 1/2 inches across and 4 inches tall.

The 14 petal Imperial Chrysanthemum forms a triad emblazoned in gold on the lid of this exquisite mizusashi fresh water jar by Imperial Court Artist Ito Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated as having been received in June 1911. The box is tied with a green silk chord. The piece is 6-1/2 inches (16.5 cm diameter, roughly 7 inches (18 cm) tall and is in perfect condition. The 16 petal seal with 16 petals between is used only by the emperor...

An antique Japanese Wood Buddhist altar fitting known as a keman. The hand fan like shape were thought to have originated from flower garland offerings seen in India. The keman is decorated with motifs of lotuses with two apsaras. The top of the keman has the crest of the Tokugawa family. Age: Edo Period 17/18th century, Size: Length 25" Height 9.5" Width 1.5"

Seated Yakushi Nyorai (Healing Buddha), the hands placed centrally on the lap and holding a medicine jar, sculpted in relief from granite. Early-Edo Period ca. 1650. Minor old loss, most notably to the medicine jar, and softening of the lines and contours overall...

This is a small unusual Japanese Porcelain vase. It has is a textured totai like ground with moriage flowers and leaves. The plant appears to be a water lily. The vase stands 3 1/4 inches tall and in 3 inches wide. It is in excellent condition. The vase is signed Bizan Zo.

A Fukagawa porcelain vase showing wisteria vines and flowers, and a yellow bird. The vase is signed with the Fuji Mountain mark. The vase measures about 9 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" in diameter, and dates to the middle of the 20th Century. Condition: The condition is excellent/perfect, Free shipping within the USA.

Standing Senju (1,000-Armed) Kannon Bosatsu sculpted in relief from a grayish igneous stone. Mid- to late-Edo Period ca. 1800. Minor old loss.

Height: 57.5 cm
Width: 27.5 cm
Depth: 21.5 cm

To the right of the Senju Kannon figure appear two Japanese characters that translate as "No. 3," implying that this piece originally was placed among 32 similar depictions in a grouping of 33 Kannon Bosatsu stones...

Standing Jizo Bosatsu sculpted in relief from an iron-rich granite. Momoyama/early-Edo Period ca. 1600. Old loss and significant softening of the lines and contours of the Jizo figure. Heavy lichen accumulation.

Height: 25.5 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 12 cm

A charmingly discreet, small-scale Jizo stone with excellent age.

A massive tiger defensively nudges the female deity on this amazing 19th century silk Fukusa. Hand-painted and composed from patchwork patterns of lavish antique brocades and featuring glass eyes and metal teeth and claws sewn into the fabric of the creature. The piece is backed with red rinzu silk patterned with cranes and plum blossoms. It is 23-1/2 x 25-1/2 inches (59 x 64 cm) and is in fine condition. It comes wrapped around a pillow in a large kiri-wood box.

Exquisite set of Japanese Dairi bina (hina), the emperor and the empress dolls from early to mid Showa period. This is not a large set of dolls. The measurements of the wood box are 17” wide x 12 3/4” tall x 13 1/2” deep. We should add the approximate sizes of dolls. The label indicates that they are from Matsuzaka-ya, a major department store. Matsuzaka-ya started as a kimono store in late 16th century, pre Edo period...

Kano school painitng of wild horses resting by water enjoying the spring scene. Painted with ink and light pigments on paper. Decorated with gold speckles. The painting is in reasonable condition with some marks, foxes and creases present due to its great age. There are some marks on the mounting. This painting is specially priced for celebrating Chinese new year (year of horse).

Painting: 22 1/4” x 57 1/8” (56.5cm x 145.0cm)
Scroll: 28” x 77 1/4” (71.0cm x 196.0cm)

This is a truly rare and fabulous Satsuma Vase. It was made for the Japanese Imperial family. It has been in a private collection for decades. On one side all the blossoming flowers have raised relief enamel work. The gold detailing on this vase is as fine as we have ever seen. Unique glossy deep green ground on each panel. The blue Interspersed among this gilt decoration are the Imperial 16 petal Chrysanthemums and Kiri Mons. The footed base also exquisitely decorated heavily in gilt designs....