A spectacular elongated form rent from white porcelain clay covered in pale icy glaze by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box. This is a splendid and yet functional example of this artists work. It is 50.5 x 22 x 7 cm (20 x 9 x 3 inches) and is 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...

Very nice piece of furniture in perfect condition of the Japanese chest of drawers type and Kannon-biraki style (double door on the front) in 2 stackable parts. It includes 4 large drawers and a door in the lower part hiding other drawers. The furniture is entirely lacquered in brown color with numerous finely riveted fittings on the fronts as well as on the hinges. Handles on the sides allow the furniture to be desolidated and moved. Origin: Japan, Kanto area. Late Edo period 19th century...

Height: 13.7 cm (5.4 in)
Width: 12.8 cm (5.1 in)

Quality Japanese Satsuma handled vase, depicting a procession of polychromed and gilt individuals carting boxed possessions and flags; the rim and feet are festooned with complicated gilt diaper work; signed Hozan; minor gilt wear; good condition.

WHITE BORO ROPE

A piece of handmade folk rope braided with scraps of only white-colored used Japanese kimono cloths as very unusual type. Showa period, 20th century...

FANCY

Art of assortment as art of retailing, as rare remains of Showa-Retro celluloid hairpins attached on cardboard as is so-called 'Fancy goods' for little girls. 1970s-80s, Japan. 8 x 24 cm (3.14 x 9.44in) each...

A very elegant wide and low sake cup by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Guinomi. It is 8 x 3.5 cm (3 inches diameter) 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. From then to 1983 he worked as a decorator at the Otai Kiln moving out on his own in 1984...

One of two very elegant wide and low sake cup by Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Guinomi. It is 7.7 x 2.5 cm (3 inches diameter) and in perfect condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others...

A small plate with cut edges in ice-blue by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Cut Sara. It is 22.5 x 13 x 5.5 cm (9 x 5 x 2 inches) and is 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 the Otai Kiln moving out on his own in 1984...

A very elegant wide and low sake cup by Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Guinomi. It is 7.7 x 2.5 cm (3 inches diameter) and in perfect condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others...

A Noh mask representing a middle-aged woman torn by separation from a loved one, either man or child. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 20.8 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. Gentle and mature, fukai's face is filled with a melancholy that comes from experience and feeling. The features are deep-cut, with crevices along the lower cheeks and deep-set eyes with heavy eyelids and drooping corners...

A Noh mask representing the spirit of a fox or other terrestrial spirit with a gaping mouth which exposes a wide, red tongue and both the upper and lower teeth, draws the cheeks upward and makes the circular, metallic eyeballs jump out to create an overall fearfull expression. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21 x 14.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.

The mask of an old man with a strong and frightening expression. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 23 x 16.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. This type of mask is most often used for old gods and vengeful spirits.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries...

A fabulous large white vase decorated with rippling waves by Morino (Hiroaki) Taimei enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hajo-mon Henko. It is 28 x 13 x 31 cm (11 x 5 x 12 inches) and in perfect condition.
Morino Taimei was born in Kyoto in 1934, and was first accepted into the Nitten National Exhibition at a relatively young age in 1957 (a year before graduating the Kyoto Municipal University of Fine Art!). In 1960 he received the prestigious Hokutosho prize at the same Na...

A very unusual early celadon work by master of the craft Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Mizube Kabin (Celadon Vase, Waterside). What makes this so unusual is the raised imagery of water ripples over which soars a single dragonfly. It is roughly a 24.5 cm globe (10 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National ...

A noh mask representing a blind young boy who frequents Osaka Tennoji temple begging for alms in the play Yoroboshi. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. The characters poetic spirit is expressed in his appreciation of the beauty of the plums through their smell. Long cast out from his family, he is finally reunited with his father at the end of the play. The mask has many version...

A Noh mask representing a young monk at Zen temple named Kokashiki, carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. The mask features its bangs in the shape of Ginkgo leaf. It is 21 x 13.7 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries. It is a highly stylized form of theater that combines elements of dance, music, poetry...

A Noh mask representing a young angel, goddess or enlightened woman called Zouonna of carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21.3 x 13.7 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. A cool reserve seen in the passive expression, flat cheeks, unsmiling lips, and intelligent high forehead lends this mask a stately dignity that contrasts with the open expression of koomote and other standard young women's masks. The downcast eyes, narrow ...

A Noh mask representing a young woman with gracefully curved mouth forming a slight smile and eyebrows placed high on a broad forehead reminiscent of koomote named Magojirou. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21.3 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. The longish face, somewhat lean cheeks and simple shape of the eyes with heavy lids give the mask an open, yet sad expression, which at times takes on a delicate, dream...