The size of Makie Kobako: 3 3/4" Long x 3" Wide x 3" High. This is Amazingly Fine Japanese 19 th Century Japanese Antiques Makie Kobako(small box). The Kobako has Roiro(black) background Makie with Hira Makie gold design of Japanese trees as well as Japanese Kamon(family crest). One tree looks like Magnolia tree with flowers. It is finely done. The Kobako came with inside tray as well. The side of Kobako with Red Makie finish over cloth texture finish as photo showing...

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1920's Japanese Makuzu Kozan Studio Vase with Flower Marked

It is 5.55 inches (14.1 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. I is 1.6 Lb.

It has stains, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese totai cloisonne on an Awata-type ceramic lidded tea jar, or cha-ire, decorated with opposing black and blue ground bird and flower panels set against an iron-red background filled with colorful leafy vines. Signed "Yasuda" on the base. This mark is #47 on page 259 of Fredric Schneider's "The Art of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel." Circa 1880s-1890s. 4 1/2" high. Very good overall condition. There are two tiny fleabites on the lid. From a Tucson, Arizona collection.

19th Century Chinese Coral Red & Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase with Dragon & Butterfly Marked

It is 8.8 inches (22.4 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb.

It has a small chip at the top rim, dark spots, uneven base, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Standing on one foot and smiling, this great gama sennin (immortal) holds his staff with his toad on his shoulder. Signed Gyokkei. Height: 9 cm. Edo period (1603-1868) 19th century.

A Sake cup created from two layers of mixed colored porcelain clay by Kusaba Eight enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Neriawase Guinomi. It is 7.5 cm (3 inches) diameter, 5 cm (2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Kusaba Eight was born in Arita in 1982, son of the prodigal Kusaba Yuji, who bagan working the family kiln the year Eight turned 3. Eight as a personality is quite intense, and quick to smile. He quite school and joined the Japanese Air Force...

A very large antique scroll painting by the famous artist Kano Tsunenobu. Sumi-e on Gofun paper depicting a fierce flying dragon amongst turbulent waves and mist protecting a sacred jewel, the Hoju held in its claw and peeking through the gray cloud. This image evokes power and energy. When displayed by a Daimyo or lord, it would exude strength, influence and stature.

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was a Japanese painter of the Kano School...

Japanese antique 6-panel byubu screen painted with a scene of a pair of Ho-oh birds (rainbow phoenixes) in a blossoming cherry tree. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal, fidelity, purity and harmony, the Ho-o bird also represents the southern star constellation and is a symbol of prosperity. This image is painted in mineral colors on gold leafed paper.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 31 3/4" high x 80" long

A single section Japanese mizuya (kitchen chest) with a pair of sliding doors. Inside storage is open (shelf can be added by request). Tones are of a light finish with contrasting quartersawn keyaki hardwood panels Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 68" long x 31" high x 20" deep

TOOL FOR TWISTING THREAD

Deep Japanese folk tool well-smoked and well-sooted by the fireplace (kamado or/and irori) of the traditional living life for many passing years. Lid is also a stand for twisting besides. Early 20th century. Box: 33 x 25 x 10 cm (12.99 x 9.84 x 3.93in), Stone: approx. 5-7 cm (1.96-2.75in)...

A wild Edo period figure of a devil bent over backwards in the bridge position, a Sharito Tower balanced on his abdomen, a bell dragging him down suspended from his back. What awful crimes did he commit to be punished so!?! The bronze bell is either from, or at the least pays homage to, Korean styles. Dating from the Edo period, the unusual image is 22 x 14 x 66 cm (9 x 5-1/2 x 26 inches). Some minor losses to the polychrome consistent with age...

A Japanese bulbous bronze vase with a shiny patina and three elegant white egrets in inlaid silver with golden beaks and feet. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Ivory okimono from the Tokyo school, depicting a character holding a rooster in his hands, while gently stroking its wattles. Signed Masakazu under the base with a Shin seal. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 29.5 x 10.5 x 7 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Wonderful distorted grey shoe shaped (kutsugata) Shino-Oribe Chawan made of light, fine, unrefined Mino clay. Shape and style make it appear contemporary with the late Oribe bowls. The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical feldspatic Shino over an iron oxide based engobe.

It was made in the early stage of the Edo Period (1603-1868). Clay and rough glaze with some large pin holes indicate a rather early manufacturing date and firing in an anagama...

This a rare silk summer hand yuzen dyed ro kimono is original from the taisyo period(1911-1923). There are some stains, but they are not noticeable. it is in very good condition. Recommended for your collection. Size:Length:150cm(59inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 128cm(50.3inch)

This is a Japanese antique Boro textile old indigo dye soft hemp patched. It has been washed in water. Size::Length::203cm (79.9inch) / Width::102cm (40.1inch)

Hemp bag with age, Meiji 24 (1892) and the owner's name, Sahiko (佐彦）、whose warps and wefts are hand-plied. It has very well-done mending and reinforcement stitches, and also a mending patch. It has letters "25 sheets", but it is not clear what was put in. It is from Niigata prefecture. In good condition. W:29.5cm, L:52cm