A fabulous carved wood image of the fearsome Shishi Lion with glass eyes dating from the Meiji period signed Kazumoto-to (Carved by Kazumoto). It is 35.5 cm x 26 cm x 27 cm (14 x 10-1/2 x 11 inches). There are a few chips in the curly mane and tail and some cracks typical of age along the grain in the base.

Cotton katazome (stencil-resist dye) cloth which is made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. It was used for kimono or futonji (bedding). The motif is "karakusa, Arabesque design. The dye technique is "ai-gaeshi" which means it is dyed with vegetable indigo twice. The second half of the 19th to early 20th century. In excellent condition. W:32.5cm, L:155cm

A beautiful antique Shino plate in gray and white with designs of soaring birds dating from the first half of the 20th century. It is 27 cm (11 inches) square, 6 cm (2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, supported on 4 small scrolling feet.

Dragons writhe over tempestuous waves on this large Kyoto Ninsei style pottery vase dating from the 19th century wrapped in a padded silk pouch and enclosed in a period wooden box. Meticulously crafted and decorated, it is a superb example of the late Edo to Meiji period aesthetic. The vase is 23 cm (9 inches) diameter, 31.5 cm (12-1/2 inches) tall and in overall excellent condition.

SHINGEN MOMO

Food sample (Food model or Fake food) handmade by the Japanese craftsman realistically recreating 'Shingen Momo' (ref: https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/1757/) with original package that win the top award at National Confectionery Exposition in 1984. Showa period, 20th century. Outer acrylic box: 24.5 x 14.8 x 5.5 cm (9.64 x 5.82 x 2.16in)...

Glaze forms thick drips around the pinched foot of this beautiful sake-cup by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Hai. It is 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 7 cm (just less than 3 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist. It is stamped Tsubusa on the base, and according to him was made before he turned 20 years old...

A traditional stemmed sake cup covered in transparent blue-green glaze by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Hai (Sake Cup). It is 6 cm (2-1/4 inches) diameter, 8 cm (just over 3 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Kato Tsubusa was born in Tajimi city, the home of Shino, in 1962, graduating the municipal Pottery Design and Technical Center in 1979...

Cho-Kawai (Very Cute) is what my staff said when they saw this lovely little turned porcelain sake cup by Kato Tsubusa. It is 5.5 cm (just over 2 inches) diameter, 7 cm (just under 3 inches) tall and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Hai (Sake cup). It is directly from the artist this summer.
Kato Tsubusa was born in Tajimi city, the home of Shino, in 1962, graduating the municipal Pottery Design and Technical Center in 1979...

1930's Japanese Hand Painted Nippon Moriage Vase with Dragon Marked

It is 12.7 inches (32.3 cm) tall by 8.54 inches (21.7 cm) wide. It is 4.8 Lb.

It has mild skip glazes, rubbing paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plaque with Koi Fish Attributed to Shobido

It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) in length by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.

It is tarnished and has minor missing enamels, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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HYDRANGEA GIRL

Wood. Engraved a sculptor's name but unidentified. 38 x 25 x 2 cm (14.96 x 9.84 x 0.78in). Attached with an original wooden box titled 'Hydrangea girl' in Japanese...

SEATED STATUE OF MALE DEITY

Probably a wooden image of 'Tenjin' (Heavenly God), Medieval times (13c-17c) or later, Japan. H 47 x W 28 x D 16 cm (18.50 x 11.02 x 6.29in). In weathered condition due to age as is as seen, with worm-eaten marks and its wooden dust comes out...

A masterpiece fan shaped vase in crispy Shino (Manyosai) glaze by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Manyosai Ogimen Kaki. It is 45.5×10×23 cm (18 x 4 x 9 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics. Although initially entering regular employment upon graduating high school, in 1967 he returned to Toki city to help his brother Kotaro...

This is a silk kimono from the Edo period that is dyed with natural plants and made with tsutsugaki. The carp swimming in the rough waves is drawn in great detail using the tsutsugaki technique. There are slight dye spots, but there is no damage or stains and it is in very good condition. The lining has been changed to new silk.Size：Length:151 (59.4") / Cuff to cuff, entire back: 130cm (51.1")

Japanese antique ceramic figure of a sleeping Maneki Neko (Beaconing Cat). A rare take on the popular good luck symbol, this sculpture is also an incense burner. Shown with eyes tight asleep and colorful collar painted in detail. On his back side are two raised hollyhock leaves, one of which lifts out to reveal an opening where incense can be placed...

A carved keyaki (zelkova) wood Ebisu style Jizai-Kagi (pot hanger suspended over a home’s hearth). Ebisu was one of the seven gods of good fortune and this form is thought to resemble his hat. Good examples are sought after works of folk art. The well conceived shape and proportions of the present example, as well as its acquired patina, is attractive and the condition good and serviceable. Minor abrading of wood surface...

An antique Japanese coffee table made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Chestnut) woods. Carved inverted horse hoof feet and recessed waist. 3 underside parallel support joists.

Age: Late Meiji/Taisho (1900-1920)

Dimensions: 40 1/2" Long by 28" Wide by 12 1/2" High

A beautifully formed egg-shaped cup on a long stem covered in pale blue-green glaze by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Bajohai. It is 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 9.5 cm (just less than 4 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Kato Tsubusa was born in Tajimi city, the home of Shino, in 1962, graduating the municipal Pottery Design and Technical Center in 1979. From then to 1983 he worked as a decorator at t...