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Japanese : Textiles : Decorative : Pre 1920 item #684794
Asian Art By Kyoko
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Two characters on this Japanese banner are Yoshitsune (Minamoto family) and Noritsune (Taira family). It was towards end of the Genpei War (1180-1185), Yoshitsune (Minamoto family) flying high on the top escaping the attack of Noritsune (Taira family). Yoshitsune was said to hopped eight boats at this scene...
Japanese : Textiles : Decorative : Pre 1920 item #681558
Asian Art By Kyoko
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This is an old Japanese silk purse, or a tissue holder in a wallet style with a silver clasp. It is truly a beautiful piece. The detail photos show the intricate weaving pattern, Sagara embroidery (Peking, French knot) and deep color of genuine gold. The light reflects on the silk in such a beautiful way. They bounce between the delicate indentions that were created from the weaving pattern...
Japanese : Textiles : Decorative : Pre 1920 item #681557
Asian Art By Kyoko
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Nobori banners, samurai Yoroi and Kabuto helmets, carps, musha ningyo (warrior doll) were all a part of the display used for Boy's Day (renamed to Children's Day) on May 5th in Japan. They reflect the parents’ wish to inspire their sons in manliness, discipline, bravery and the honor codes that are associated with them.

This is an old Japanese nobori banner with Hideyoshi (Toyotomi), retainers, and a streamer in the background...

Japanese : Paintings : Screens : Pre 1800 item #680093 (stock #ANR2203)
The Kura
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Waves lap at the dark shore crowded with cranes on this elegant 18th century paper screen embellished with clouds of gold flake signed Hokkyo Shunboku (O-oka Shunboku, 1680-1763). A bramble of dried bamboo hides one sleeping form, the others strut about oblivious to the frigid winter air. Turgid blue water rolls slowly behind, waves licking at the near shore...
Japanese : Tea Articles : Accessories : Pre 1920 item #679741
Asian Art By Kyoko
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A fine embroidered purse, probably made to hold tissues at a tea ceremony. The exterior is embroidered with Sagara embroidery (Peking knot), and has a sarasa design of stylized butterflies, birds and flowers. The sarasa (Indian Chintz), first came to Japan through the Nanban trading in the late 16th century and was tremendously favored by the tea masters and some daimyo (regional lords) during the Edo period...
Japanese : Furniture : Tansu : Pre 1900 item #679232
Zentner Collection
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Gorgeous antique Japanese Kuruma tansu (wheeled chest), made of keyaki (elm) wood with all original finish and original heavy iron hardware, from the Etchu Area of Japan (ref. "Wadansu-shusei" by Kodansha), Edo Period c. 1830's. Size: 48 1/2" high x 56 1/2" wide x 29" deep. Exhibited: "Moving Cabinetry: Tansu from The Zentner Collection", Palo Alto Art Center, 2005.
Japanese : Ceramics : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #679061 (stock #TCR2200)
The Kura
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A pair of ceramic Cormorants by preeminent early 20th century Master Miyanaga Tozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The cormorant has a special place in Japanese art. Like the hawk is a bird used in hunting, the cormorant is a bird used in fishing. A rope would be tied around the long necks of any number of the birds, them then taken out into the water with huge torches burning on the prows of the fishing boats...
Japanese : Textiles : Decorative : Pre 1920 item #678856
Asian Art By Kyoko
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Nobori banners, carps, warrior's Yoroi and Kabuto helmets, samurai dolls and swords were all a part of the display used for Boy's Day (renamed Children's Day) on May 5th in Japan. They reflect the parents’ wish to inspire their sons in manliness, discipline, bravery and the honor codes that are associated with them.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi has been one of the popular characters for Boy’s Day. He was born in a peasant family and worked his way all the way up to top commander of Japan...

Japanese : Sculpture : Other : Pre 1800 item #678629 (stock #146)
Antique Stones Japan
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Stone depiction of a standing Jizo Bosatsu, both hands bearing aloft the sacred jewel. Late-Edo Period ca. 1800. Excellent condition, with abundant lichen accumulation.

Height: 42.6 cm
Width of base: 15.4 cm
Depth of base: 14.5 cm.

A notably good example of a classic standing Jizo stone.

Japanese : Tea Articles : Accessories : Pre 1920 item #676785
Asian Art By Kyoko
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A Japanese tissue or cloth holder for a tea ceremony, finely woven with a diamond design, the interior lined in leather, all held together with an ivory clasp carved as a lion's head (shishi) mask, Taisho period.
Japanese : Carvings : Wood : Pre 1920 item #676766
Asian Art By Kyoko
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A Japanese bamboo pipe case with a cut relief design of a bearded old man with a fan, Okina from Noh play, Meiji period. Length 9".
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Actor : Pre 1900 item #675495
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$275.00
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting the actor Bando Mitsugoro III in the role of Kumagai Jiro Naozane. This image is Station 23 from the series "Actors at the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke in 1852/3. Very nice impression quality with mica highlights. The black robe is overprinted with patterns using lacquer highlights. Signed "Toyokuni ga" (in a red cartouche with yellow snow). Measures 14"V x 9 1/2"H...
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Actor : Pre 1900 item #675341
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$250.00
Edo Period Japanese woodblock print by Kunisada II (1823-1880) depicting kabuki actors dating 1865. The cartouche at the upper left bears the title of the series and the names of the actors. The signature of the artist, publisher's seal and censor's/date seal are located at the upper right. Measures 14 1/2"V x 10 1/8"H. Very good overall condition. The print is not backed and the baren marks and image are clearly visible on the back. No tape or tape stains...
Japanese : Sculpture : Other : Pre 1800 item #675178 (stock #138)
Antique Stones Japan
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Stone depiction of Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu. Edo Period ca. 1725. Minor old loss. Excellent lichen accumulation.

Height: 49.5 cm.

An intriguing folk-sculpture interpretation of Buddhism's most alluring deity, with an unexpected leprechaun-serpentine stylistic twist. On the upper-right-hand side of the piece bobs a large-budded lotus, with bulbous lotus petals underfoot.

Japanese : Samurai : Armor : Pre 1900 item #675140 (stock #SAR2187)
The Kura
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An Edo period suit of raw iron with all matching parts, featuring 16 plate helmet with two lame shikoro and large fukigaeshi. The mask is fantastic, a real stunner with dramatic features and a large mustache...
Japanese : Textiles : Ritual : Pre 1900 item #674840
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00
Antique Japanese pilgrim's coat hand woven of asa (Japanese hemp) fiber. Hand painted with sumi ink calligraphy.

Size: 41" high x 47" wide

Mid Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1900 item #674307 (stock #MOR2184)
The Kura
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An exquisite pair of gofun covered fox on black and gold lacquered stands protected by copper wire cages, dating from the second half of the Edo period. They wear a shrewd look, eyes narrowed to slits, enhancing their mischievous image. The mystical carvings are covered in white gofun, stained a soft gray from age with highlights still white from eons of careful cleaning. Around the pair of ethereal creatures are removable cages of copper wire to protect the sacred images, the gofun coating m...
Japanese : Lacquer : Furnishings : Pre 1700 item #674017 (stock #MOR2183)
The Kura
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Shishi prance across the mottled Kiri-wood surface of this Momoyama to early Edo period Koro in gold and silver maki-e and mother of pearl inlay. A copper insert contains the fragrant incense ash. There is a hand forged iron staple top and bottom of one ancient crack testament to age. It likely once had a silver hoya (cover) which has disappeared over the centuries. When we acquired this and another similar piece listed from a temple in Fukui prefecture, it was so covered in grime that the m...
 
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