A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a spirit named Kotobide. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 20.5 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back. Ko-tobide has a ferocious expression with eyes bulging and mouth open. It is used for roles of the fox spirit and demons.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries. It is a highly stylized form of...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a male figure with ruddy hue. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 20.5 x 13.2 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries. It is a highly stylized form of theater that combines elements of dance, music, poetry, and drama. Central to Noh performances are the intricate mas...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a female figure. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 21 x 13.7 cm. There is some wear to the edges, but is in overall fine condition.
Noh theater, often referred to as Nohgaku, is a traditional Japanese performing art with a rich history dating back centuries. It is a highly stylized form of theater that combines elements of dance, music, poetry, and drama. Central to Noh performances are the intricate masks worn by the...

The play Kagekiyo gently describes a pitiful aspect of human life through the life of a once great warrior, who lost battles and became destitute. It also narrates a deep love of human beings through the daughter seeking her lost father. It is 20.3 x 24.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
Following the defeat of the Taira clan by the Minamoto (Heikei) in the Gempei War, Kagekiyo, a Heike warrior who was once renowned for his bravery, became blind and w...

A carved wood Noh-men Mask of a playful spirit named Shojo who loves drinking Sake. Carved wood covered with Gofun and mineral pigments, 20th century. It is 20.8 x 13.5 cm and in overall fine condition bearing the carvers seal in the back.
In the Noph Play Shojo (also called Midare or Shojo Midare) A young man named Kofu living at the foot of Mt. Kanekin in China is a virtuous and dutiful son and as a reward for these traits he is granted a dream oracle in which he is advised to open a wi...

An exquisite celadon koro handgs suspended in a stylish structure by Yagi Akira enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Wa-goro. It is 18.5 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 31 cm (12-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Yagi Akira was born in Kyoto in 1955, son of avant garde Yagi Kazuo (1918-1979) one of the founding members of Sodeisha. Akira was voted one of the 20 most important living artists by Honoho, Japans premier printed ceramic forum. Works by the artist are...

A new series, experimenting with his recently developed glossy white glaze, a chawan with iron decoration by Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-yu Chawan. It is 12 x 13 x 8 cm (4-3/4 x 5 x 3-1/4 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigmas who simply lives to work with clay. He does not seek to make a living through pottery, but through his primal approach has earned a following which keeps his w...

A classical sake cup by cherubic master of the drinking tradition Murakoshi Takuma enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shunju Sake-nomi. The wide, somewhat shallow bowl is supported on a wide heavy foot which undulates dramatically giving perfect handholds for the drinker. A cup you will never drop or let slip from your fingers. Teardrops of olive green meander down over the milky white glaze inside, While the outside is dramatically contorted, truly something to behold and a fa...

An elongated Kutsugata Chawan, the sloughing ash glaze interrupted by swaths of running iron, which turn to rivulets on the roughly textured outside, while forming a black pool in the center of the bowl. Surprisingly comfortable, it has a definite drinking point at one narrow end, the rich dark lagoon revealed as one tips up to take the last sip. It is 16 x 12 x 8 cm (6-1/4 x 5 x 2-1/4 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Murakoshi Takuma is one of those enigm...

A detailed leather sculpture of a scorpion by contemporary Japanese leather artist Ko Kono. ko Kono was born in Uwajima city, Aichi Province, Japan in 1956. He attended Kyoto Saga university of Arts and lives near Kyoto.
Each piece is a one of one with the artist never repeating the same insect twice.

Age: Contemporary 2021

Dimensions: 8" wide x 10" deep x 7" high

Japanese hand woven bamboo ikebana flower basket. The bamboo has been expertly woven with a organic natural feel. Warm patina that is original. Condition is very good.

Age: Meiji Period 1868 - 1912

Dimensions: 15" wide x 12" high

Japanese Contemporary Leather Sculpture of a driver ant. Hand sculpted and wrapped in top grain leather. Made by Japanese artist "Ko Kono" born in Uwajima city, Aichi Province, 1956. He attended Kyoto Saga university of arts and lives near Kyoto.
Each piece is a one of one with the artist never repeating the same insect twice.

Age: Contemporary 2022

Dimensions: 14" wide x 14" deep x 10" high

Diameter approximately 13.2 cm. Height approximately 4 cm. In good condition.

Fine & Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Attendant Figure

This very fine quality pottery model of a court official or attendant was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The figure stands alert with his hands clasped together beneath his robe. Note the detail of the clothing, the folds to the sleeves and to the rear, as well as the fine facial features and hair style. It is made from a dense grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a bas...

Fine & Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Attendant Figure

This very fine quality pottery model of a court official or attendant was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The figure stands alert with his hands clasped together beneath his robe. Note the detail of the clothing, the folds to the sleeves and to the rear, as well as the fine facial features and hair style. It is made from a dense grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a bas...

Fine & Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Attendant Figure

This very fine quality pottery model of a court official or attendant was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The figure stands alert with his hands clasped together beneath his robe. Note the detail of the clothing, the folds to the sleeves and to the rear, as well as the fine facial features and hair style. It is made from a dense grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a bas...

Fine & Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Hare

This fine and very rare pottery model of a hare was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment on top of which have been applied yellow-ochre, red and black pigments. The hare sits upright, alert with its ears pricked up and front paws against its chest.

Height 17.5 cm (6.75 inches). A truly except...

Fine & Rare Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Hare

This fine and very rare pottery model of a hare was made over 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in a base coat of a creamy-white pigment on top of which have been applied yellow-ochre, red and black pigments. The hare sits upright, alert with its ears pricked up and front paws against its chest.

Height 18 cm (7 inches). A truly exceptional...