A rare lavender tinged pink porcelain vase decorated with a floral spray by Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box and retaining a fine rosewood stand. It is 17.5 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 14.5 cm (6 inches) tall, plus the stand, and is in excellent condition...

A sheer white porcelain image of Kannon, the goddess of mercy by Miyagawa Kozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-yu Kannon Zazo Okimono. It is 15 x 10 x 19.5 cm (6 x 4 x 8 inches) and is in perfect condition.　
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for the imperial Court by the tenth generation head of the Kyoto pottery family Miyagawa Chozo...

A cicada perches on the stalk of a broad leaf forming this small bowl by Miyagawa Kozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seiji-yu Cicada on Leaf. It is 13.5 x 14.5 x 5 cm (5-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 2 inches) and is in perfect condition.　
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for the imperial Court by the tenth generation head of the Kyoto pottery family Miyagawa Chozo...

(After) Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)
Woman in Kimono
Dated Thursday, 6th January, 1938.
Size: 7.5 x 5.375 inches (19 x 13.6 cm).
A cover of a menu of the N.Y.K. Line passenger ship, Katori Maru.
Publisher: Likely Nippon Mokuhan Co. Tokio (Japan Woodblock Co. Tokyo), who produced another of our ship menu woodblock prints.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print. The traditional means of woodblock print creation was employed for all steps through inking of the carved blocks...

Marine ivory okimono carved from a single block, depicting a lively group of frogs and frogs. These little amphibians, raising a worn and perforated straw hat, evoke the idea of ​​time passed and exposure to the natural elements. In front of them, a sinuous snake completes the scene. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3.5 x 8.5 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are some natural threads.

Boxwood netsuke depicting a character sitting on the shell of a giant hamaguri (Meretrix lusoria – oriental clam). The representation alludes to a man involved in an erotic relationship from which he desperately tries to get out, as his shell symbolizes the vulva. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Ivory netsuke depicting a ray, with engraved eyes and speckling on the back. He signs Gyokuichi, near the himotoshi holes. Period: Meiji, early 20th century. Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.2 x 1.6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

One of a kind! A beautiful example of a Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Shigaraki Mizusashi (fresh water container for the tea ceremony) displaying classic Shigaraki markings of red ochre and shades of green, pale and natural ash glaze.

Based on Momoyama and early Edo Shigaraki archetypes, sports a rugged purpose with a reliance on tradition while not being a slave to it. In a tea room or on a shelf this piece of ceramic art has a commanding aesthetic presence...

PAPER PATTERNS FOR DOLL'S COSTUME

1950s, Japan...

FAITH IN MT. FUJI

Old Japanese hanging scroll made of hemp used for the faith worshipping Mt. Fuji as being sacred. Early 20th century. 32 x 87 cm (12.59 x 34.25in)...

Baluster and quadrangular in shape, this very original cast iron vase has twisted handles and a gadrooned body. It rests on 4 small round feet. The flared shape of the collar is chiselled and engraved with beautifully golden waves. Signed. Origin: Japan. Period: 19th. Height: 21 cm.

Hiroshi Yoshida
Kameido
Series: Twelve Scenes of Tokyo.
Date: 1927.
Size: Oban. 15.5 x 10.75 inches.
Brush signed and sealed in the image.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating a first edition self-printed by the artist.
A rare early example for the Japanese market, hence no pencil signature in English.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Publisher: Hiroshi Yoshida
Reference: Abe catalog #62.
Condition: Excellent color...

Antique Japanese set of folding Buddhist shrine doors. Made of wood and lacquered black with accents in gold lacquer and green mineral pigment. Extensive gilt copper hardware incised with scrolling vines. The doors are in four sections: two sets that are hinged together and close with a single latch in the center.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 48" high x 68" wide

This is definitely the best work by modern avangarde artist Hiramatsu Ryoma and it demonstrates his creative imagination and challenges the traditional boundaries of what defines a tea bowl.

He surely needs no introduction. Ryoma is one of those once in 500 years' type of artists. He is a potter who goes beyond that usual appellation. He has developed his own way of expressing himself through ceramics...

DRAWER

Plain wooden drawer as a dead stock in such unlacquered condition that was actually supposed to be started to use by its owner/Japanese lacquerer but closed his business so that unused as the result. Early-mid Showa period, 20th century. H 44 x W 34 x D 25 cm (17.32 x 13.38 x 9.84in). Signs of worm holes at the bottom as is and slightly weaken for that...

A six-panel screen on paper depicting a scene of everyday life, with men sitting in a hilly setting while drinking tea. The men are sitting on tatami mats, engaged in a simple refreshment break and are dressed in traditional kimonos. The panels are surrounded by two silk borders, a thicker blue one with a geometric pattern and a thin one. A black lacquered wooden frame completes and protects this screen...

An ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a traditional scene of Japanese daily life. The work shows a mother turning towards her little girl, accompanying her to the Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three) celebration, a traditional rite and festival in Japan for children aged 3, 5 and 7, celebrated on November 15 to mark their growth and well-being. The mother holds the little girl's hand and with the other hand, holds a bag of sweets with the writing 千歳飴 (Chitose ame), know...

A spectacular Meiji to Taisho period Golden box decorated with a spray of flowers under an imperial Chrysanthemum. The interior and bottom are elegant Nashiji, and the border between box and lid is protected by a solid silver rim. Kirigane cut gold flakes decorate the raised leaves. It comes enclosed in a custom made kiri-wood storage box. The gilded receptacle is 30 x 24.5 x 14 cm (12 x 9-3/4 x 5-1/2 inches) and it is in excellent condition.