A rare Japanese antique porcelain okimono of a skull entwined with a snake.  Made of porcelain and realistically rendered...

AUTUMN MOUNTAIN

Vintage Japanese oil painting on canvas, titled 'Autumn mountain', by Wasaku Kobayashi (1888-1974), early-mid 20th century, 41 x 32 x 1.7 cm (16.14 x 12.59 x 0.66in)


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1982' Yoshida Hodaka 吉田穂高 Woodblock Print "White Mud Wall" 白土の塀 Edition: 17/50

The overall measurement including the frame is 32.5 inches (82.5 cm) long by 18.9 inches (48 cm) wide. The print is 27 inches (68.5 cm) in length by 14 inches (35.5 cm) wide. It is 6.13 lb.

It print has some foxing. The wood frame has scuffed, chips, wears, scratches, stains, and cracks. The frame's back paper is teared (as seen in the photos)...

Kawase Hasui
Mount Fuji, Narusawa
Date: 1936.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Red 6mm Watanabe seal in lower left corner, indicating a lifetime edition printed between 1946-1957.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches.
Reference: Hotei #395.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Pristine. Removed from original folder...

Ink, colors and gold on paper with gofun (calcified crushed shell) surrounded by a border of silk brocade and framed in black lacquered wood. It depicts a famous 12th century war scene between the Minamoto and Taira clans. On the second and third panels, from the right, probably Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189) mounted on his black horse Tayuguro leading his cavalry on their epic charge into the Hiyodori Gorge to attack the Taira forces encamped by the sea at Ichi no Tani (spring 1184); Unsi...

Here is a fantastic 19th century Karatsu tea bowl, which represents the wabi sabi philosophy of Japan at its best with expected impressions of roughness, austerity and intimacy. This Karatsu chawan is about 150 years old and has wonderful dripping glaze with shades of different colors, rarely seen on Karatsu chawans.

Fine antique condition. There is an original natural fired surface pottery wrikle on the bottom, which occurred in the time of manufacturing (Not a fault...

This is a Japanese porcelain 'Kutsugata' Tea Bowl of Kyo ware, which was made by the 1st class potter, the 2nd Shoami Heian (Shoami Takano, 1941 -) in 1976.

Temples and trees are hand-painted on the body.

The signature of the potter is written on the bottom. The original wooden box with the signature of the potter is also included.

Speaking of Shoami Takano, he is one of the most influential potters in Kyoto...

Known as 'onigawara' or ward off evil and fire demon, many zen temples in Japan have these roof tiles at the four corners of the temple roof to ward off fire. Made of clay around Ca. 1920. Slight age wear but in very good condition with no cracks. See photos. Ask for shipping quote.

Regal Ca. 1930 Boy's Day Carp Banner. Natural dyes on cotton. Very good condition with slight fraying on the lower fin edge. Length: 14 ft. x Height: 50". Ask for shipping quote. Very light.

Kikuchi Yuichi
Great Buddha at Kamakura
Date: 1950s.
Medium: Woodblock printed postcard.
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.8 x 9 cm).
Artist's seal at lower left.
Condition: Excellent.

Okimono in wood and ivory with inlays in the Shibayama technique depicting a Samurai observing a canary inside a cage. The kimono is adorned with mother-of-pearl inlays, performed with the Shibayama technique, which allows you to create delicate and luminous floral motifs...

Old lanterns are very popular in Japan and it is difficult to find them on the market. Most often they are made of wood, sometimes of iron, rarely of bronze. Lanterns in Japan are considered as ritual objects both Buddhist and Shintoist, in fact they represent the universe by the 5 elements which compose them, earth, water, fire, air cosmos, moreover, they are not made to illuminate , like in the West, but to enhance the shadows...

By Naimen Shiho II enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter, 27cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition. This is a great pair with the vase in the same form with silver inlay by his father.
Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji, (1904-1987) studied metalwork under Ichioka Shiun from the age of 15 establishing his own workshop in 1925. His work was first publicly exhibited at the 1930 National Shokoten...

A pumpkin lobed vase with silver inlay by Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 19.5 cm (8 inches) diameter, 27 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition. This is a great pair with the vase in the same form in simple Murashidao mottled olive tones by his son.
Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji, (1904-1987) studied metalwork under Ichioka Shiun from the age of 15 establishing his own workshop in 1925...

The arhat is represented seated in the position of "royal relaxation". His asceticism is confirmed by his excessively protruding ribs. His hair is curly as are his beard and his eyebrows. The protrusion of his forehead testifies to his wisdom. His posture is serene, the facial expression is concentrated and meditative...

CHILD CHAIR

Wood. Heisei period (1989-2019), Japan. H 38 x D 32 x W 33.7 cm (14.96 x 12.59 x 13.26in). Highly recommended for rather use of appreciation or stand for something decorative than actual usage.


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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Wireless Goldstone Cloisonne Tripod Censer Koro with Insect, Squash, & Dove Bird

It is 4.64 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 4.72 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 1.2 lb.

It has excessive enamels at the inside, enamel pitting and small holes, enamel bruising and cracks at the inside, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles. The lock plates feature the 3 fan family crest (Mitsu Ogi) and the drawers have open fan decorative corners and handle stoppers (called Atari).

Age: Edo Period (1850-1860)

Dimensions: 25 1/4" Wide by 24" High bty 12 1/2" Deep