Stoneware chawan with black glaze and floral spatula decoration. Diameter: 13 cm. Height: 8 cm. Origin: Japan. Period late 19th century. Attributed to Ogata Kenzan school.

STONE INCENSE BURNER FOR THE DEAD

Used for memorial service in the hilly area of Miyagi, Tohoku region, since Late Edo period, 19th century. H 13.3 x 21 x 14.5 cm (5.23 x 8.26 x 5.70in)...

If you have heard of Murakoshi Takuma, and his spectacular wood fired contemporary Shigaraki ware this would be the piece to have. Takuma's works have taken the japanese modern pottery world by storm and you can see why. Hand crushed feldspar glazes make it look like the gods and wind created this masterpiece. 40cm tall x 33cm in diameter. With signed box. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Elegant lacquered wood zen buddhist sutra book reading stand. Perfect for a kitchen recipe book. 60cm tall x 42cm wide x 27cm deep. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

The woven silk panel is decorated in the typical Kyoto style of the early Edo period. Sewn on a cotton base. Colored silk threads, and silk threads covered with rolled gold ribbon. The whole is made up of three strips with identical silk decorations sewn together, their width must correspond to the maximum width imposed by the looms of the time? Good condition, which is exceptional as well as the dimensions, 171x165cm. Mark painted in black ink.

Vase in cloisonné enamel on metal.Rose decoration. Mark of Ando.Japan Taisho period. Metal vase, probably copper, covered with green enamel, partly cloisonné with silver wire and partly "musen" (without wire), chrome metal borders. Stylized rose decoration. Ando's mark struck in the metal below the bottom edge. Good condition. Height 21cm.

Antique Buddhist painting depicts thirteen Bodhisattva and Wisdom Kings. Signed and sealed. Painted with ink and pigments on silk.

Some insignificant light marks, light crease, foxing and tiny insect damages are present on the painting itself, some light marks and light crease are present on the mounting itself, otherwise the piece is in fine condition for the age...

Wet swirls of color, lavender and thin blue fringed with yellow decorated this odd shaped slab-ware vase by Shigemori Yoko enclosed in a signed wooden box titled Murasaki no Hi (Purple Days). This is a work in unusual style by one of our favorite female artists. It is 22x 8.5 x 19.5 cm (9 x 3-1/4 x 8 inches) and is in excellent condition enclosed in a box annotated by her brother Naoki.
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in Kagoshima...

An antique Japanese 2-panel screen painting of Irises from the Rimpa school in the style of Ogata Korin. Clusters of purple blooms float gently across the panels. Painted in mineral colors over gold leaf.

Age: Taisho (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 54 1/2" Wide by 53 1/2" High

An antique Japanese Todana Tansu (storage chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Two sliding doors open to a spacious storage area. All original bronze hardware. Horizontal slats on doors and sides providing architectural design and provides strength and support. Optional custom shelf can be added by our expert craftsmen.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 71 5/8" Wide by 30 3/8" High by 19 3/4" Deep

Dragons charge the sides of this large water urn covered in crackled pale glaze emblazoned with a panel which specifies: Water for the 11 Faced Kannon (Quanyin). Inside is lined with iron glaze. Outside key frets surround the rim leading to a nearly flat shoulder upon which blossom five petaled plum flowers. Below this the dragons vie in the tempest, with the base drawing precipitously covered in Shipppo designs (7 treasures). It is 38 cm (15 inches) tall, 34 cm (13-1/2 inches) diameter...

A playful bowl in vivid colors by Tokuda Junko (Tokuda Yasokichi IV) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Kutani Chawan. It is 13cm (just over 5 inches) diameter, 8.5 cm (3-1/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Tokuda Junko (Yasokichi IV) was born the first child of future Living National Treasure Tokuda Masahiko in 1961...

RIMPA SCHOOL INKSTONE CASE WITH BAMBOO FOREST IN MAKIE

Bold and refined gold and silver three-dimensional makie lacquer design with the black background in the style of 'Rimpa (Rinpa)' (ref. https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/rinp/hd_rinp.htm). Edo period, Japan. 21.8 x 16.5 x 5 cm (8.58 x 6.49 x 1.96in)...

Bird and flower painting depicted tit birds in the cotton flower. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Gyokkei and sealed.

Mochizuki Gyokusei(1900−1951）was a Japanese painter born in Kyoto. He was a pupil of prominent artists Nishiyama Suisho (1879-1958) as well as his father Mochizuki Gyokukei (1874-1938). Gyokusei graduated from and taught at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts and the Kyoto Municipal Special School of Painting for further art education in Kyoto...

An antique Japanese Kaidan (stair chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original Benigara finish on frame. Original hand forged iron hardware. 2 pairs of sliding doors and hinged door open to 3 spacious storage areas. 3 drawers for additional storage.

Unique safety protrusions on each step for secure footing when climbing stairs...

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Traditional Hanamaki clay doll, early-mid 20th century, Iwate, Japan. H 15.5 x W 13.3 x D 10 cm (6.10 x 5.23 x 3.93in)...

A pair of Japanese bronze elephants with artist sign.

Age: Japan, 20th Century
Size: Length 14.3 C.M. / Width 8 - 9.8 C.M. / Height 7.8 - 8.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A literati and Butterflies. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Shunto and sealed.

Some light marks and foxing are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in good condition with the age. Some light crease, marks, damage are present on the scroll mounting.

Painting: W16 1/8” x H43 1/4”(41cm x H110cm)
Scroll: W20 7/8” x H77 1/8”(W53cmx H196cm)

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