A playful Shishi Okimono by Miyagwa (Makuzu ) Kozan in celadon green with a raised seal reading Makuzu on the belly. It is 8.5 x 13.5 x 10 cm (3-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 4 inches) and is in excellent condition.
The name Kozan was granted by Prince Yasui-no-Miya in 1851 in honor of the tea ware produced during the later Edo for the imperial Court by the tenth-generation head of the Kyoto pottery family Miyagawa Chozo. The Kozan (Makuzu) kiln as we know it today was established in Yokohama in 1871 by ...

A serene bronze figurine of a scholarly figure pondering the distance signed Koichi and dating from the early half of the 20th century. It is 40 cm (16 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Li Bai (also known as Li Po among other names) was a Chinese poet acclaimed as one of the greatest and most important of the Tang Dynasty if not in Chinese history as a whole. He is believed to have been born in central Asia and grew up in Sichuan Province. The circumstances of his life were turbul...

Playful designs in vibrant color decorate this sake cup by ground-breaking female artist Matsuda Yuriko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Hai. It is 6 cm (2-1/4 inches) diameter, 6 cm tall and in perfect condition.
Matsuda Yuriko was born in Ashiya, Hyōgō Prefecture in 1943nd lives and works in Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture. Yuriko is an avid exhibitor; it is a wonder she has time to do any work at all. Both within Japan (Nihon Togei Ten, Gendai Togei Ten etc.) and...

A guinomi on a tall pedestal in white by female artist Koike Shoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shiroi no Katachi (White form). It is 8 cm (3 inches) diameter, 6.8 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Born in 1943, Koike Shoko graduated Japan’s top art school (the Tokyo University of Art) in 1969. Eschewing the world of public Exhibition, Shoko has concentrated on private venues and museums. Her list of exhibitions both within Japan and out is extens...

Japanese Bronze Vase. Buddha is seen walking on a path with his walking stick over shoulder supporting his Carrying satchel.

Age: Late Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 9" wide x 12" high

Japanese pair of byobu (folding screen paintings) with large pine trees. In one screen is the full moon, in the other the red sun floating in a misty background. Painted in sumi-e ink and light colors on paper. Signed by the artist.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 65" high x 142" long

Japanese 2-panel byobu (screen painting) of a mountain landscape scene with a rocky cliff covered with lush, green trees. A stream runs into a calm reflective pool below the cliff face before it exits the other side on it's way down the mountain.
Painted in mineral colors and ink on paper. Signed by the artist.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 67" high x 73" long

A life size Japanese bronze sculpture of a crab with pincers raised into the air. Original patina consistent with age.

Age: Circa 1920's

Dimensions: 11" x 8" x 6" high

The candlesticks are made of enameled copper, decorated with 5-clawed dragons chasing the sacred pearl. The dragons move among clouds and flames, the rims are decorated with stylized flowers, all the designs are of excellent quality. The barrels are joined to the cups by screw threads. The non-enamelled parts are gilded. These are rare and charming objects. Chinese work from the Qing dynasty. Good condition, however the small handles have disappeared which does not harm the aesthetics of the can...

A wonderful pair of larger Chinese pottery figure of two male attendants. The figures date to Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 AD.

The two figures are dressed in robes, glazed in Green and Yellow Sancai colors. They are placed on plints, and each hold a book in front of the chest.

Both wear hats and have nice facial features and details made with fragile pigment colors of which some still remains.

Height: 31-32 cm - c. 12,5 inches. A massive pair of matching figures in hand, weighing...

A choice pair of decorative pottery figures of Soldiers, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.

The soldiers are dressed in dark blue and torqouise glazed uniforms with harness and helmets. Each are carrying a sword and a spear, respectvely. They are placed on square plints. Helmets and boots in pigmented colors.

Height: c. 22-23 cm.

Condition: A superb pair of pottery figures with wear for age and type.

Ex. Danish Private Collection and guaranteed authentic.

Abo...

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Cold Winter Wind
Size: Mitsugiri-ban. Approximately 12.5 x 6 inches.
Date: pre-1936 (Mid-1920s).
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. No. 204 in 1936 Watanabe catalog. M-4 in Shotei catalog.
Note: This is a chirimen (creped) version. The creping process was popular in the early 20th century. Creping reduces dimensions and makes prints more durable.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: The back is lightly toned.

A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.

The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with Dark blue and torqouise colors. Note the lions on the shoulder and stomach. He is wearing a sword in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.

The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures. He is placed on a hexagonal podium - a very viv...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a challenging dress, baring her shoulders and bosom. She has an imposing hairdress with flowers, and a flirting facial expression. She carries a box for candy(?) in her hand, and is standing on a square plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing

Size: c. 27,5 cm. ...

A large, Museum Quality pottery figure of a male attendant carrying carpet under his arm. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is placed on throne made of Lotus flowers on the top of hexagonal plint, both in fine two-colour dark blue and torqouise glazed robe.

He wears a high hat. Finely painted facial details. Lotus thrones are very rare for Ming pottery figures.

The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from this period. ...

A large, Museum Quality pottery figure of a male attendant carrying a book under his arm. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is placed on throne made of Lotus flowers on the top of hexagonal plint, both in fine Sancai colours - a two-colour green and yellow glazed robe.

He wears a high hat. Finely painted facial details. Lotus thrones are very rare for Ming pottery figures.

The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures from t...

Satsuma ceramic lantern vase signed Matsumoto Hozan, decorated in polychrome enamels and gold within three rectangular reserves. The first reserve shows a peacock; the second shows figures outdoors under a pine tree, with Mount Fuji looming on the horizon; the third depicts a hilly landscape, crossed by a river that meanders between the hills. Under the base is the signature "Dai Nihon Kyoto Matsumoto Hozan" with Shimazu Mon and Yasuda mark. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions:...

Ivory okimono depicting Shoki standing while holding a large koro with an oni visible inside. The contrast between the worried oni and the pride of Shoki, who displays it as a trophy, emphasizes the triumph of the latter, accentuating the symbolic value of the capture. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 24.5 x 6 x 4 cm. Condition: Excellent.