Large porcelain plate finely decorated in polychrome with two fans in the center: one with a brown background with cherry blossoms, the other with a shishi next to blooming peonies. On the sides, there are other refined representations of plants and flowers. The back has a floral motif in blue on a white background of glazed porcelain with a signature in red enamel "Fukagawa sei". Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 9 x 55 cm. Condition: Excellent

Yoshimoto Gesso
Bird and Snowy Camellia
Date: 1930s.
Print size: Approximately 9.75 x 5 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku.
Catalog #1448.
Gesso signature lower left.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent. Back top edge has paper residue. Note: The blue bird shakes loose gofun applied snow in this wonderful shin hanga image.

Yoshimoto Gesso
Flowering Branch (likely azaleas)
Date: 1930s.
Print size: Approximately 9.75 x 5 inches.
Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku (Stamp on verso).
Catalog #1492.
Artist's signature lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Boxwood netsuke of a blind man wearing a crouching fundoshi lifting his testicle. The shiuichi plaque which bore the signature is erased. Edo period: 19th century. H 3.8cm.

An ivory netsuke depicting a puffer fish, known in Japan as “Fugu” with horn eyes. Signed Gyokuzan 玉山. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.8 x 2 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Wooden netsuke of a small mask of laughing Ebisu signed: Deme Taiman Yasu Mitsu. Edo period: 18th century. H 3cm. small restoration on the jaw. See photo.

Bronze vase, with an exceptional patina enriched by subtle shades of green and red on a dark brown background, representing two deer in relief. The male has antlers that protrude outside the vase, while the female is portrayed with an elegant and delicate body movement, with particularly careful details...

Smiling and chubby nice mask of Okame wooden netsuke. Signed: Gessan. Meiji period 19th century. H: 7cm.

This is a tsutsugaki yuzen-dyed cotton kimono made in the Edo period with a indigo-dyed fabric. The material is cotton. There are slight stains from age. There is damage around the hem of the lining and on the edge of the front collar. The yellow lining is also made of cotton and feels very nice to the touch. Size: Length: 145cm(57inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 115cm(45.2inch)

The painting represents Guanyin, goddess of mercy. The deity is standing, her feet resting on two lotus flowers, floating on waves, she holds the bottle in one hand and in the other the flowering branch which are sometimes her personal attributes. Her left wrist is covered with a light transparent fabric. The expression of the face is soft and benevolent. Watercolor on silk. The fabric is glued to strong paper. Edo period (1625-1868) or before...

This is a Japanese antique tsutsugaki textile thick cotton noren made in the Edo period. It is dyed a deep green color by mixing natural indigo and sappan. Since ancient times, young pine trees have been painted in a refreshing, bold and beautiful manner, with the hope that the future will be more prosperous. The cotton is thick hand-spun cotton. There is a slight stain, but it is not noticeable. You can see that it has been kept in very good condition...

19th Century Japanese Gilt Iron Mixed Metal Dragon Compact and Coin Box Marked Komai Otojiro

The overall length is 10.3 inches (26.2 cm). The card case is 3.1 inches (7.9 cm) long by 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) wide and 0.41 inch (1 cm) thick. The coin box Is 1.9 inches (4.9 cm) long by 1.29 inches (3.3 cm) wide...

1900's Japanese Gilt Metal Dragon Pocket Sundial Scaphe and Compass

It is 1.57 inches (4 cm) in diameter. It is 45.5 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese antique scroll painting of Bodhidharma with large calligraphy. The whole of the paper is painted with a light wash of ink before applying the bold image with a large brush. The red seals are actually painted with a small brush. Bodhidharma is the monk credited with founding the Zen tradition of Buddhism.

Dimensions: Scroll size: 81" high x 25 1/2" wide. Size of art: 61" high x 21" wide

Ivory okimono depicting the joy and celebration of 16 characters with children around a giant shell. Signature Kōsuke 高涼 engraved on a tile under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 16.5 x 12 x 8 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Large boxwood netsuke depicting the image of a South Sea islander. Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 12.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm. Condition: Excellent. There are some missing parts on the front of the feet.

A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad climbing a circular stone millstone. The toad's wrinkled skin is meticulously engraved to create a realistic appearance. The netsuke has a shiny patina with varying shades that enhance the natural beauty of the material and the quality of the carving. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 2.4 x 3.9 x 3.9 cm. Condition: Excellent.

An ivory netsuke depicting a closed shell with a crab, whose legs are carved with great precision, highlighting the joints and the small details of the claws. Inside the shell, a turtle is carved in a crouched position, with its head, legs and tail protruding from its shell. Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 2.2 x 4 x 3.6 cm. Condition: Excellent.