This is a Japanese antique Boro textile old indigo dye soft hemp patched. It has been washed in water. Size::Length::170cm / Width::146cm

Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) with tsutsugaki kamon (family crest), Maruni-Yotsume. It is made of hand spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. It has indigo color bleeding in the kamon. It is not sure whether it is original dye, or bleeding from washing, however, it gives some depth and taste. Generally in good condition but has some breaks and some tiny holes. Late 19th to early 20th century. W:134cm, L:132cm

Antique Japanese ikebana basket for flower arranging. Made of split bamboo woven in a wild cocoon shaped form. Oval form with round mouth.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 6 1/4" wide

Antique Japanese cloisonne vase with butterflies and peony flowers. The flowers are light pink and white and they appear to be bending in a light breeze. Butterflies of various colors on a peach color ground. The narrow neck of the vase is decorated with a pattern of scrolling vines on a deep red ground.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 4 3/4" wide

Kawase Hasui (1883~1957)
Snow in Kawazu (aka. Riverside Village in Snow)
Date: 1930s. This edition 1950s-60s.
Hasui oval seal lower right.
Size: Woodblock print is 5.375 x 3.375 inches and is attached along its top edge only to a 7.5 x 5.25-inch holiday card (see inside photos).
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Print is excellent. Card is toned along top.

A long belt made of many cotton fragments, which are all hand spun and vegetable indigo dyed, with stripes and checks. It has one to two layers. It is probably lining for #14041 Horse reins. 19th century. W:10cm, L:4m56cm

A part of boro which used to be futoji. All fragments are hand spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye, which are: check with kasuri, plain and stripes. The outside is cotton katazome (stencil-resist dye) with plant motif, vegetable indigo dye. W:64cm, L:69cm Late 19th to early 20th century. From Tohoku district.

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kodansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. 6 Drawers of varying sizes. Perfect side chest for organizing and storage needs.

Age: Meiji Era: 1880-1890

Dimensions: 20 1/4" Wide by 22 3/8" High by 13 1/2" Deep

An antique Japanese Tansu chest in 2 sections (Kasane) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with Gumbai handles and the Paulownia leaf family crest on the four main lock plates. Four main drawers with 2 small drawers hidden behind the security door. Secret hiding place behind the upper small drawer.

Age: Early Meiji (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 38 3/4" Wide by 40 3/4" High by 17" Deep

Ivory netsuke depicting the awakening of Daruma, a popular figure in Japanese culture. Daruma is sculpted in a sitting position, his body round and compact, as he struggles to keep his eyes open after nine years of meditation. Signed Ikkosai 一光さ under the base next to the himotoshi holes. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.7 x 2.2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Ivory netsuke depicting a puppy, with horned eyes, lying on a lotus flower. The petals are delicately engraved to show the natural veins of the flower, creating a delicate effect. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Ivory netsuke capturing a funny and unusual moment of a monkey eating a fruit. The monkey is represented while he plays with a wig. Engraved signature Masakazu 正一 under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2.3 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

Daikoku‘s hammer, symbol of power and abundance, capable of granting wishes, made of lacquer and embellished with gold leaf. The decorative motifs on the hammer are floral and geometric and create a harmonious design. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 16.5 x 7.5 x 7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There is some lack of gold leaf.

Pair of large kibana, carved wooden ornaments used in Japanese Buddhist temples, carved in the shape of mythical lion-like creatures, called shishi. Shishi are depicted with dynamic expressions and vigorous postures, ready to defend the temple from evil influences. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm. Weight: 9kg. and 10.5 kg. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory netsuke depicting Shoki forcefully lifting the heavy mokugyo, a Buddhist ritual drum-shaped instrument. The mokugyo houses two small human figures inside which represent spirits trapped inside, as a symbol of the protection offered by Shōki. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

An ivory netsuke depicting a lotus flower holding the sacred Buddhist jewel, in red coral. Period: Edo-Meiji 19th century Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are threads typical of the material.

Flowers blossom all about this soft pink vase by Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan I published in the book Miyagawa Kozan Yukasai (2018), page 32 figure 25. A copy of the book will be included. It comes in a modern wooden storage box. According to the book it was made circa 1902. The vase is 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) diameter, 22.5 cm (9 inches) tall and is in excellent condition...