Rokubei I ceramics are very rare and mostly found in museums. His signature is stamped on the base.

The bowl has a wide diameter, slightly flattened with curved edges, giving it a delicate look. When turned over, the brown clay is visible under the thick white glaze...

Length, not including stand: 17 cm (6.8 in)
Height, not including stand: 13.3 cm (5.3 in)
Depth: 7.5 cm (3 in)

Fine Japanese carving of a rickshaw, passenger and runner; mounted on a wooden stand; natural material; good condition

Height: 5.2 cm (2.1 in)
Width: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Depth: 1.3 cm (0.6 in)

Japanese carved netsuke of a man holding a rabbit; natural material; good condition

Length: 4.5 cm (1.7 in)
Depth: 2.5 cm (1 in)
Height: 2.6 cm 1.1 in)

Fine quality stained carved netsuke of a reclining buffalo with a child atop; natural material; inlaid horn eyes; intricately carved throughout; Tomotada mark in an oval reserve on the base; good condition

Length: 7.6 cm (3 in)
Depth: 6.2 cm (2.5 in)
Height: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Weight: 168 gm

Fine quality Japanese gold and silver inlaid Komai box; depicts an individual within a landscape; gilt hatched and floral borders; engraved cranes internally and on the base; signature on the lid; good condition

Width: 3.9 cm (1.6 in)
Height: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)

Japanese deer antler manju netsuke depicting auspicious objects surrounded by a coiled rope; well carved; minor restoration; good condition

This black Raku bowl, created by Ichinyu in the 17th century, embodies the traditional aesthetics of Wabi-sabi, emphasizing simplicity and naturalness. The bowl has a rounded form with an irregular, organic shape, characteristic of Raku ware. The surface appears uneven, with a textured glaze that reflects light in various ways, creating a rich, deep black color with subtle variations. The glaze also seems to have areas of roughness, adding to its tactile quality...

VOTIVE DEER

Worshipper’s wooden tablet once dedicated to the shrine called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’), with the painting of lovely deer as the divine messenger, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan, H 38 x W 63 x D 3 cm (14.96 x 24.80 x 1.18in)...

Sculpture carved out of the root section of a keyaki tree. A fox looking back. The roots that grew downwards form the legs, a small root growing horizontally forms the tail. The base section was originally the hollow trunk, filled in with an oval piece of keyaki (zelkova) wood. Wood polished.

Japan, Meiji era, early 20th century.

H 12 x W 18 x D 13.5 in.

Fabulous condition

CAT, FLOWER, BUTTERFLY

A piece of painting remained like this as unintentionally, naturally, and wabi-sabily due to aging as is. Wooden board. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 45.5 x W 43 x D 2 cm (17.91 x 16.92 x 0.78in). Backside of board was reinforced in the later years so that hangable on the wall...

A beautiful 19th century Mishima style Hakeme-chawan inlaid with designs in white slip from the Rakuzan kilns of Shimane prefecture. It comes in a silk lined cloth pouch enclosed in an old kiri-wood box titled Rakuzan Yaki Chawan. Inside the lid is a poem accompanied by a painting of a soaring bird. It is 13.6 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

Rare Bizen Mizusashi, dating from the early to mid-Edo period, features an incised kiln mark on its base.

The jar has a slightly irregular, rustic shape typical of Bizen ware, with visible throwing marks and an organic form...

Rare Edo period red Raku bowl made by potter Hakuzo and named ‘White Peony’ (Fuyu Botan) by renowned Japanese samurai Kuro Hirosawa. The bowl features a distinctive reddish-orange glaze with variegated tones and a glossy finish, typical of Raku ware. The surface displays a natural, almost rustic texture with crackles and small pitting, characteristic of traditional Raku firing techniques.

The bowl appears to be irregularly shaped, adding to its handmade aesthetic...

An aka-Raku Chawan decorated with a phoenix by Kikko Jusoken sealed on bottom with what appears to read “the 7th Kyoto Gosho Hakurankai enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 12 cm ( just less than 5 inches) diameter, 89 cm (3-1/8 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Kikko Jihei (the firs Jusoken, 1784-1861) was born in Kaminada Village, Iyo country (mod. Ōzu City, Ehime Prefecture), as the eldest son of Todara Genbei, a retainer of the domain...

An austere wide low Chawan tea bowl from the Asahi kilns of Nara prefecture emblazoned with Daibutsuden (Great Buddhist Hall). This was made to fund the rebuilding of the Great Buddhist Hall at Todaiji Temple during the late Meiji period. It is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 6 cm (2-1/4 inches) tall. There is a single gleaming gold repair to a chip in the rim.
Tōdai-ji in Nara, Japan, was founded in the 8th century by Emperor Shōmu as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples...

This is a silk Nishikiori bag made in the Taisho period. It has a dragon and flower motif. There are no stains or damage. There is some slight rubbing on the top of the inside snaps, no stains or damage.It is in very good condition. Size:Width　22㎝　/ length 15cm

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "Old Ainu Lady. Chikabumi. Hokkaido. Japan" (Vielle Aino) published October 28, 1950. A full page color illustration of this print is on page 35 (plate 109) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on pages 113. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red owl seal to the right of the lady's head...

Stoneware banko teapot depicting the Seven Gods of Happiness with rattan handle.

The Seven Gods of Happiness are skillfully arranged, combining iconographic and physical characteristics of the teapot.
The lid features Jurôjin, god of longevity and wisdom, depicted as on old man. His moustache is used to grip the lid. The pointed cap of Ebisu, deity of peach trees and agriculture, serves as the spout. To his right, Hotei, deity of commerce and good health, is shown bald and sm...