The bowl has a soft, rounded form with a gently outward-curving rim, embodying the elegant simplicity typical of Jun ware. The glaze is a pale blue with a subtle, even texture that accentuates the bowl's smooth surface.
A standout feature is the distinctive purple splashes, a signature of Jun ware, adding vibrant contrast to the otherwise tranquil blue glaze...

Japanese Showa period cloisonne enamel vase decorated with two prominent cattleya orchids set against a pale yellow wireless ground. The counter enamel at the interior mouth and base is pale yellow and in the interior of the vase is purplish brown. Chrome rims. No mark but likely produced by the Ando Cloisonne Company. 9 3/4" high x about 6" diameter at the shoulder. Very heavy for its size. Circa 1945-1960s. Very good overall condition.

A very sophisticated Kuro Raku Hira Natsu Chawan made by the IX generation Raku Kichizaemon Ryonyu (9代 楽吉左衛門) made around the beginning of 19th century about 200 years ago during the Edo era.

His seal is engraved beside the foot ring and - rarely seen - also his Kao, written with red lacquer, which underlines the importance of this bowl for the artist...

Mid-18th Century, Japanese Mixed Materials Three-case Inro, Kyoto ware Ojime, and Manju Netsuke This is Mid-18th Century, wonderfully carved Three-case Lacquered Inro inlaid with Porcelain. The inro is contained within a dark brown frame. The porcelain is inlaid in a Mokume bacground, and it depicts the figure of Lao-Tze on the front, and a couple of sages on the back. The white and brown Kyoto ware ojime depicts Daikoku, and is impressed with the seal of Eiraku Tokusen...

Fabulous Meiji Period CA. 1900 Sembei Jar from the famed Iga pottery region near Kyoto. Parts of the lip have been repaired with a kintsuugi gold repair adding to its beauty. In a signed original box. 11" tall by 7" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

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‘Maneki-neko’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) remade with old Japanese paper mache material, H 32 x 19 x 17 cm (12.59 x 7.48 x 6.69in)


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Antique Japanese hand carved wooden temple carving of a dragon amongst the swirling clouds. Beautifully carved of heavy keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with nice original details. The large dragon clasps the sacred wish-granting pearl in one claw. Around him are billowing rivulets of clouds. Gold and ink detailing can be seen for the eyes.
In Japan, they are thought to be tide gems, which cause the sea to ebb and flood, and are one of the primary treasures of Ryujin’s palace...

Antique Japanese Samurai meadate (samurai helmet decoration) of a gilt dragon made of hand carved wood with dry lacquer with metal details on tail/whiskers. Whimsical flowing hair and long eye lashes. Mounted on a custom antiqued bronze metal/walnut stand for presentation.

Age: Mid Edo period (1603 - 1868)

Dimensions: 11″ High x 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2"

Crystal standing six sided obelisk. Custom mounted with a brass and walnut base.

Age: Contemporary

17" High x 3" wide x 2 1/2" deep Points and obelisks have strong healing properties just because of their shape. They increase vitality, can make pain disappear...

Wonderful pair of bronze roe deer with small horns, standing in a naturalistic pose. Roe deer are indigenous to Europe, from Scotland to the Caucausus. Very good detail, delicately rendered and condition with dark patination.

Circa 19th century, 1900s

Each measures 26" High x 26" Long x 7" Deep

Antique Japanese gunbai, war fan belonging to a high ranking samurai officer. Made of lacquered wood with shell inlay and with 2 large cut outs. This fan would have been used to shade from the sun and to signal troops. Though this shape of fan was not used as a weapon, it could have come in very handy in battle and there are legends of samurai heroes fighting with nothing but their war fans. The art of fighting with a war fan is called tessenjutsu...

Mounted antique Japanese 16th century carved hardwood temple fragment from Japans old growth forests. Depicting a pair of herons, king fishers, sparrows, fish, and front sitting amounts the blooming lotus flowers at waters edge. Mounted and ready to be enjoyed. Excellent original condition with patina consistent of age.
The herons symbolizes long life and is considered a sacred animal...

Kawase Hasui
Kiso River (catalog title: Mt. Fuji with Sailboat)
Date: 1930s.
Size: Koban. Approximately 7.75 x 5.125 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Artist's oval seal at lower left.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-1.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Wooden netsuke of a standing Dutchman figure with his mouth open, leaning forward. He is wearing a long curly wig, a ruff and a long coat tied at the waist...

Ivory netsuke of a man wearing a wakizashi (short sword) on his left side and an inrô with his netsuke on his right side. His hairstyle is a chonmage and he is wearing a kimono with the lucky kanji kichi (吉) on the back.

In the feudal system that prevailed until the Edo period, the buke (武家) class corresponded to the warrior nobility. The man shown here belongs to this class and has the privilege of wearing the wakizashi, a highly regulated item...

A shallow bowl in the Mishima style from Izumo named Meigetsu (Bright Moon) by the famous priest Takeda Mokurai dating from the mid to later Edo period enclosed in a fine kiri-wood collectors box titled Izumo Mishima Chawan...

A collapsed water jar covered in iron glaze and enclosed in an ancient wooden box heavily annotated inside the lid and named Ho-gyoku by the Head priest of Bukkoji Temple in Kyoto. There is a red lacquered Ka-o signature used by the elite on the side of the vessel. It is 32 x 23 x 27.5 cm (11-1/2 x 9 x 11 inches) and is in fine condition. The box lid claims it was the property of or named by the head of Bukkoji Temple in downtown Kyoto...

An antique Japanese large Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. Four large drawers for merchant textile storage on the left and seven utility drawers with 2 sliding doors and a hinged door hiding 2 small drawers on the right side. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Originates from the Osaka region of Japan.

Perfect for use as a buffet chest or sideboard.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

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