Taisho Period (1912-1926) Gold and Black Lacquer Obento Lunch Box/Picnic Box filled with symbolism of eternal love. The deer and crane are symbols of longevity, and when they are paired they are symbols of eternal love. The pine tree is also a symbol of longevity. The pastoral scenes and gold flowers are beautifully rendered in gold lacquer on black lacquer. The handle is in the form of a pair of dragons. 14w x 12h x 7d inches, 35.5w x 30.5h x 18d inches.

Toshi Yoshida (1911~1995)
Depicting: Snowy street
Print size: 5.5 x 3.75 inches.
A woodblock print tipped at the top to a Japanese Christmas card from 1953.
Bears the Yoshida seal.
Condition: Excellent.

Standing Sho-Kannon Bosatsu sculpted in relief from a dense, high-quality sandstone, the left hand holding a long-stemmed lotus blossom and the right forming the semui-in mudra of fearlessness. Clearly dated to the third year of the Kansei Era (1791), late-Edo Period. Virtually pristine condition.

Height: 55.1 cm
Width: 22.0 cm
Depth: 17.5 cm.

An elegantly rendered example of late-Edo professional work, with good size and in excellent condition.

Muhoto stupa with lotus-form dais sculpted from sandstone. Mid-Edo Period ca. 1700. Good lichen accumulation.

Total height: 47 cm
Diameter of lotus-form dais: 22 cm

Referred to in the literature as a muhoto but commonly called a ranto (lit. egg stupa), this distinctive stupa style originated in China and arrived in Japan with the introduction of Zen (Ch'an) Buddhism from the start of the Kamakura Period (1192–1333)...

White splashes into the pale terracotta of this large basin by world renowned artist Suzuki Osamu enclosed in the original signed kiri-wood box. The bowl measures almost 12 inches (28.5 cm) diameter, 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) tall and is in excellent condition, stamped on the base with the character Su in a square cartouche...

Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu sculpted in relief from a sedimentary stone composed largely of volcanic ash. Mid- to late-Edo Period ca. 1775. Very minor old loss. Variegated lichen accumulation.

Height: 33.7 cm
Width: 24.0 cm
Depth: 11.2 cm.

A chubby, chirpy, thoroughly charming Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu in characteristic seated pose of royal ease, sculpted in bold relief against a lotus-petal-form mandorla.

This is itajime(katazome) chirimen-silk and hira-silk hanjyuban textile of the Edo era(1800-1867). It is the auspicious motif of this lobster, sea bream, tortoise, auspicious decoration for gifts, pine, bamboo, plum. It has few stains. There is not damage. size:75cm x 128cm (29.5" x 50.4")

Graffito is scratched into the white crackled glaze of this bowl by world renowned artist Kumakura Junkichi (1920-1985) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The piece is 6 inches (15.5 cm) tall, 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) diameter and in perfect condition. See also the previously listed bowl by the same artist...

This is dangawari katazome & tsutsugaki cotton katsugi kimono of the Edo era(1770-1799). The 18th century. The form size of the collar of this katsugi kimono has a characteristic of the 18th century. This katsugi kimono is rare, and I recommend it to collection of you. It is indigo dyeing and green of very beautiful nature. It is a plum and a family crest of a hemp leaf and the motif of the flowering fern...

Beautiful purple earthenware vase with blue glaze. It measures 10" tall. It comes with the original box. The base has a cartouche, the signature of the artist.

This is Indigo dye cotton tsutsugaki furoshiki textile of the Edo era(1800-1867). It is a very beautiful crane and a lucky design of the tortoises.It is a characteristic of tsutsugaki of the Edo era that the ear of the tortoise is expressed like a dragon. There is a thin stain. There is not damage. It is in a very good state. It is made of hand-spun cotton and natural dyed. size:141cm x 142cm (55.5" x 55.9")

Seated Amida Buddha, the hands placed centrally on the lap in the Amida jo-in concentration mudra, sculpted in relief from a salmon-hued granite. Muromachi Period ca. 1500. Old loss.

Height: 38.2 cm
Width: 21. 8 cm
Depth: 11.2 cm

Japanese plique-a-jour cloisonne enamel vase densely decorated with a bouquet of flowers set against a celadon green background. Chrome rims. Dates from the Occupation period (1945-1960). Measures about 3 3/4"H x 3" diameter. Very good overall condition. There is a faint interior stress crack at the shoulder that cannot be felt (see enlargements 6 and 7). The neck is very slightly tilted.

Antique Japanese 4 pieces of crane shaped hardware, raised and beautifully detailed flying cranes, made of gilt copper repouse with dark patina, long nail in back of each, probably off of a temple or large shrine. Meiji Period (c1900). Size : 5 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high (with 2" deep pin in back)

Antique Japanese pair of medium sized slider pulls in the shape of chrysanthemums, open work petals radiating from oval center inset, made of bronze with dark patina, Meiji Period. Total size:3 1/4" high x 2 7/8" wide. Size of center inset: 2" high x 1 5/8" wide.

Pair of Japanese antique chrysanthemum shaped slider pulls for tansu hardware, large size, radiating petals cast of iron with separate copper oval shaped pull in center, Meiji Period. Total size: 4 5/8" high x 4" wide Size of oval inset: 2" high x 1 5/8" wide

Antique Japanese iron lock from kura (storehouse) door, in the shape of a money bag, wonderfully worn, a work of art in itself, 19th century. Size: 19" high (12" high just purse) x 13 1/2" wide.

Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu in characteristic seated pose of royal ease, sculpted from a gray-hued sedimentary stone. Clearly dated on the back to the opening year of the Kanpo Era (1741), mid-Edo Period. Very minor old loss. Light lichen accumulation.

Height: 44 cm
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 15 cm

An elegantly hewn Nyoirin Kannon, the only Buddhist deity invariably depicted in the seated pose of royal ease in the Japanese sculptural tradition...