Japanese Buddhist devotional plaque made of bronze with design of lotus blossoms and braided cord tied in a bow. This keman would have hung in a temple as an offering for the Buddha. Age: Meiji Period (19th century). Size: 14.50" high x 10.25" wide.

A breathtaking white form of draped porcelain by Nagae Shigekazu enclosed in the original signed wooden box with the original Daimaru Department Store exhibition invitation. Light patterns are almost indiscernible on the surface, incredibly detailed and crisp when viewed close-up. What is surprising about this work is the weight, incredibly light. The piece measures 16 x 16 x 5 inches (41 x 41 x 12 cm) and is in excellent condition...

A free-form watercolor on silk image of a dancer by Nishimura Goun inside a Kurogaki (black persimmon) frame with patterned brocade border. Who could not fall in love with this unusual expression of early twentieth century Japanese Art. She speaks of an era when a new freedom was growing in Japan, the growth of Democracy and rise of women’s rights. She dances free of care and self-consciousness, a blue ribbon tying her hair...

Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971)
Rice Bales (Fumidawara)
Date: 1932
Bears the round "Toku" seal.
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Unframed.
Katsuhira Tokushi was a true folk artist, as he grew up in rural Akita Prefecture without encountering other artists and their work.

Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971)
Snow Hut (Yuki Muro)
Date: 1932
Bears the round "Toku" seal. Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
Condition: Excellent. Unframed.
Katsuhira Tokushi was a true folk artist, as he grew up in rural Akita Prefecture without encountering other artists and their work.

This is Indigo dye cotton shibori & katazome yogi textile of the last part of Edo era(1800-1868).It is made of hand-spun and hand-woven and natural indigo dyed cotton. It has a stain to a little damage and lining. However, it does not stand out.It has one repair trace. It is very good condition. size:150cm x 140cm (59.0" x 55.1")

A Japanese Very Fine and Large Satsuma Vase by KINKOZAN-19th C. Japan, Meiji Period, late 19th Century. This exclusive large jar is well potted and massive decoration on body overall with gold and colorful polychrome enamels. It is applied a pair of large handles fashioned as shishi handles clasping a tasseled ring and a wide floral form rim, a brocade lappet collar and petal form band at the base bracketing a continuous figure narrative of large scale Samurai warriors and Japanese courtier...

A minimalist square hibachi utilizing fine Keyaki wood and the edge and side holders are fitted with a special Kurogaki or persimmon wood frame. Kurogaki wood is highly valued in Japanese woodcraft often seen made into writing boxes and tea utensils. The hibachi comes with a wooden legged frame and a cover to be used as a side table. Age: Taisho Period size: Length: 19.75" Width: 20.5" Height: 24"

Shapely vintage Japanese wood crane, bending with fish in beak, naturalistic. Artist signature reads "Taro". Showa Period c. 1950 Size: 20.75" height x 10.5" length x 6.75" deep.

A dramatic pair of Japanese okimono fighting cockerels, using the shokado method: mixture of bronze, gold and silver. The birds have naturalistic plumage and the fierce intensity of their fight is captured.

The artist has used this same technique in crafting a superior samurai sword onto this beautiful sculpture. The intertwined gestural pose of each bird gives the viewer the sense realism and drama of a cockerel fight...

Stone hokora, a protective structure originally employed to symbolically enshrine the guardian deity of a given clan or locality. Mid-Edo Period ca. 1750. Minor old loss, with good lichen accumulation on the roof.

Height: 38 cm
Roof width: 28 cm
Roof depth: 32 cm.

This hokora's original function as a divine dwelling notwithstanding, a more rational world-view might see in it a potential bird house, for example. In any case, an intriguing, well-preserved piece of the distant past.

A fascinating portrait of the noted ukiyoe artist, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. The work was painted by his disciple, Yamanaka Kodo (1869-1945) in 1934 and was originally part of the collection of Kobori Sakae, who collected various old books and donated his collection to the Waseda University. Above the portait are two poems done by two noted poets...

Antique Japanese hardwood cabinet with beautiful inlaid decoration of birds and nature scenes. Flying birds, birds in branches and at rest are depicted with great naturalism: morning doves with peonies, cranes flying through golden clouds, and egrets walking through water lilies. Inlaid materials include bone, mother of pearl, horn, and gilt lacquer. Panels have reticulated chrysanthemums and scrolling vines. Meiji period, late 19th early 20th century made for export...

It is yuzen-dye silk Child kimono textile of the last part of Edo era(1800-1868). It is the design which is beautiful with a mandarin duck and the beauty of the cherry tree. It has the change of a slight color. However, there is not the stain remarkably. The sleeve has slight damage. However, it is very good condition generally. size:95cm x 83cm (37.4" x 32.6")

Wooden zobana (lit. elephant nose), originally employed as an architectural ornament in the interior of a temple or shrine. Early- to mid-Edo Period ca. 1700. Minor old loss.

Height: 16.3 cm
Width: 9.8 cm
Length: 25.4 cm

Seated Jizo Bosatsu figurally sculpted from a fine-grained igneous stone, both hands centrally placed on the lap and holding a hoju (sacred jewel). Momoyama/early-Edo Period ca. 1600. Traces of polychrome and overall black-soot patination due to centuries of exposure to the smoke of candles, oil lamps, and incense sticks used for devotional purposes.

Height: 13.9 cm
Width: 10.6 cm
Depth: 6.5 cm

Of typical triangular shape. These netsuke were often carved by plectrum carvers. Made in Kyoto in the 18th century. H. 10 cm. Good age wear and patina, very good condition, even the feet are intact. Comes with a custom made brass stand.

The simple black lacquered shrine with its original black lacquer, gilding and metalware. The finely carved Kannon with her original gilt metal crown. Japan, Edo, 18th century. H.17,6 cm. Excellent condition with expected age wear.