The Heita mask is said to portray a warrior of the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) named Egara no Heita Tanenaga. It has an indomitable face with a dark suntanned complexion and upward slanting eyebrows and a mustache. The mask is worn by a warrior’s ghost, who narrates his heroic exploits of bygone days. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 19.8 x 14.3 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.

Cirrus clouds of thick white glaze form bands over the crawling blue surface of this rendered vessel by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakugun Shino Shiho Tsubo. It is roughly 13 cm (5 inches) diameter, 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics...

The flattened surface of this elevated dish is scored by the artist fingers and covered in a smattering of green ash glaze by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hai-yu Yubi-mon Sara. It is 23 x 20 x 5 cm (10 x 8 x 2 inches) and in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay...

1900's Japanese Makie Lacquer Wood Incense Burner Koro

It is 1.96 inches (5 cm) tall by 2.48 inches (6.3 cm) wide. It is 64.2 gram.

It has mild rubbing golds and paint, stains, peeling of lacquer, hairline cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Noh mask representing a girl in the first blush of womanhood called Koomote. The full cheeks, engaging, full-lipped smile, dimpled chin, and eyes that swerve up at the sides suggest an outgoing, engaging personality. The "caterpillar" eyebrows are painted high on a full forehead and the black hair parted in the middle has three loose strands on each side. It is 21.3 x 13.5 cm, carved wood with gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century.

A noh mask representing a young prince blind from birth used exclusively in the play Semimaru. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 20.2 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
Sent away to live alone in a hut, Semimaru seeks solace playing his lute. His crazed sister, sakagami, appears, and for a while the siblings are comforted by each other's company...

A spectacular Noh mask of a fierce deity named Beshimi of carved wood covered in gofun with color and gold. It is 20.5 x 15.5 cm and in overall fine condition, signed on the back by the artist...

Ivory netsuke depicting a karako, sitting on his knees, holding a large sphere. The attention to detail is evident in the curls of his hair and his clothes. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm. Condition: Excellent.

An ivory netsuke depicting Shoki, the legendary demon hunter, depicted in a moment of rest. Near his knee, an overturned bowl symbolizes an interrupted meal, while his left hand firmly holds the katana. An Oni, furtively tries to cut Shoki's long beard with a blade. The signature is engraved on the vase under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 3 x 4.5 x 2.7 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Tapestry embroidered with polychrome silk threads, depicting two phoenixes flying among the clouds, above a garden of colored chrysanthemums. The frame and the back of the tapestry, protecting the embroidery, are decorated with a delicate floral motif. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 162 x 232 cm. Condition: Excellent general condition...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a spirit named Kotobide. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 20.5 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. Ko-tobide has a ferocious expression with eyes bulging and mouth open. It is used for roles of the fox spirit and demons.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a male figure with ruddy hue. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 20.5 x 13.2 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, and drama...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a female figure. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21 x 13.7 cm. There is some wear to the edges, but is in overall fine condition.
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, and drama...

The play Kagekiyo gently describes a pitiful aspect of human life through the life of a once great warrior, who lost battles and became destitute. It also narrates a deep love of human beings through the daughter seeking her lost father. It is 20.3 x 24.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a playful spirit named Shojo who loves drinking Sake. 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.
In the Noph Play Shojo (also called Midare or Shojo Midare) A young man named Kofu living at the foot of Mt...

An exquisite celadon koro handgs suspended in a stylish structure by Yagi Akira enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Wa-goro...

A new series, experimenting with his recently developed glossy white glaze, a chawan with iron decoration by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-yu Chawan. It is 12 x 13 x 8 cm (4-3/4 x 5 x 3-1/4 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay. He does not seek to make a living through pottery, but through his primal approach has earned a following which keeps his w...

A classical sake cup by cherubic master of the drinking tradition Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Sake-nomi. The wide, somewhat shallow bowl is supported on a wide heavy foot which undulates dramatically giving perfect handholds for the drinker. A cup you will never drop or let slip from your fingers. Teardrops of olive green meander down over the milky white glaze inside, While the outside is dramatically contorted, truly something to behold and a fa...