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Conservatoire Sakura
$1,800.00 Fine earthenware vase of satsuma decorated with excellently drawn dancers. The positions of the bodies, the volumes and the perfect impression of movement announce a very good painter. Unfortunately it is anonymous because there is no signature.
Good condition. Height about 40cm.
Welcome To Another Century
Inquire for Price Large incense burner made for a Buddhist temple. Square format with beautiful curves and two handles on the upper rim. Cast bronze with brown patina (sentoku), the shoulder decorated with butterflies in the clouds, done in gold and silver nunome zogan and silver wire inlay.
Japan, Edo period, 19th century H 8.5 x W 11.75 x 11.5 in. Unfortunately badly abused as a planter, causing water damage on the patina on the outside, and with numerous small and unobtrusive dents. Some o...
The Kura
Sold, Thank you! This little guy is just about the cutest thing I have ever seen. A tiny mouse rests atop a bulging white radish, bristling blue leaves in full detail attached as if pulled fresh from the ground. Dating from the 19th century (later Edo to early Meiji period), it comes enclosed in an age darkened wooden box titled Daikon Nezumi Futamono (Radish/Mouse Lidded Receptacle). I confess in over 25 years dealing in Japanese art and antiques I have never seen one like it. It is in excellent condition. ...
Modern Japanese Ceramics
Sold, Thank you! Gold gleams in subtle wisps on the rim, and silver shimmers through tarnished metal glaze on this dark vessel by by Sakata Jinnai enclosed in the original signed wood box titled Saishoku Mizusashi. An intriguing combination of glazes over a modernist form, enigmatic patterns like fletching cascade down the dark sides, and iridescent clouds glimmer subtly on the surface with tinges of blue showing through about the shoulder. Amazing when moving in the light, it is very difficult to capture this ...
Conservatoire Sakura
Price on Request Rare tetrapod censer representing a stylized elephant.
The censer is in cast bronze.The cast is beautiful and the finish is perfect,probably scrapped,no holes or roughness. The old patina proves the authenticity of the object. A frieze carved with swastika surrounds the elephant in its upper part representing a caparison. The ears are represented by 2 spirals as well as the tusks. The artist knew how to simplify the shape of the animal in a discreet way so the elephant fulfills its function of ...
Haruko Watanabe
Sold. Thank you. Kohai, a halo made of metal (copper). Very little bit of gold plate is left. 19th century. L:38.5cm, W:13cm
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$320.00 This is a japanese antique Boro Cotton woven tabi socks (Japanese socks with split toe).
It is a rare socks from the time when cotton was precious.
Size:Length:21cm (8.26inch)
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$450.00 WOODEN WINDOW FRAMES OF YANGBAN'S HOUSE Early 20th century, Korea. approx. 51 x 33 x 3.5cm each (20.07 x 12.99 x 1.37in). Such refined craftsmanship of characteristic unilateral rounded lattice facing outward tells this pieces were actually installed in the residence of Yangban (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yangban) at that time. Also its unique iron fittings and handle are tasteful. Deterioration due to aging, but still substantial make as is.
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese Cha Tansu (Tea Chest) made of Suginoki (Cryptomeria) wood and hand lacquered with hand applied Mother of Pearl inlay. The central theme is longevity as the landscape design captures the Pine tree throughout the chest. Foliated accents highlight the front outline and sides. Four sliding doors at the top, 2 sliding doors to the bottom left, a pair of wood hinged doors to the bottom right, and two small drawers along the bottom.
Age: Meiji period (1900-1910) Dime...
Zentner Collection
Price on Request Rare Chinese large and beautifully sculpted terra cotta figure of a farmer. Standing with a long spade and a handleless shovel in his hands, he tilts his head slightly upward as if surveying his crops or checking the weather. He is dressed in boots and a hat and his robe is secured around his waist with a belt from which hangs another tool or knife. Sculpted with the simplified geometric proportions traditional during the Han period but unusually large in scale. Intended for burial, this f...
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1900
item #1455636
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00 Antique Japanese woodblock print, framed oban diptych entitled "The Story of the Strong Woman Takashima Oiko of Omi Provence" from the series "A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures" by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892). In the scene, the strong-woman, Takashima Oiko leads Saeki Urinaga, the sumo wrestler home in order to strengthen him for an up coming match. Printer: Tsunajima Kamekichi.
Age: 1889 Dimensions: diptych print: 14" high x 19" wide. Framed: 21" high x 2...
Zentner Collection
SOLD A vintage Japanese 2 section Tansu chest made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware with straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction. 3 drawer top section and 2 drawer bottom section. Both sections can be separated for use and display in different rooms of a home. Side handles used to carry each section from place to place with the lower section handles serving a dual purpose of also securing the top section in place.
Age: Early Showa ...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese chest called Kotansu (for personal storage) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware with straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction. Two sliding doors open to a spacious compartment separated by a center shelf. 5 drawers for additional storage and organizing.
Age: 1910-1920 (Late Meiji-Taisho Period) Dimensions: 23 3/4" Wide by 18 7/8" High by 11 7/8" Deep
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood carving of a pair of fu-dogs (shishi) near a waterfall. Playfully, they chase each other over the flowing stream. Clouds billow over head. Carved of keyaki (zelkova - Japanese elm) wood with details in black and red pigment.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 9" high x 28 1/2" long
Welcome To Another Century
$600.00 Small kogo, incense box, in the shape of a crab in rest. Grayish brown grainy earthenware, much like Raku, with red glaze and with patches of green and white glaze. The eyes are accentuated with gold, as is a small area on it’s back.
Potter’s mark on the belly. Japan, late 1700s. H ca 1.25 x W ca 3 in. Some of the gold rubbed, split in clay caused by firing at the rim of the lower section, which does not impact the stability of the piece. All in all very good conditi...
Antique Stones Japan
SOLD. A seated Jizo Bosatsu sculpted voluminously from a high-quality granite and finished in lacquer and gilt. Momoyama/early-Edo Period ca. 1550–1600. Old loss to much of the lacquer/gilt finish.
Height: 16.1 cm The size of Wooden Box : 7" Long x 5" Wide x 1 3/4" High. The size of indentation area size is 3 1/2" x 4" x 1/16" depth. This is custom made box for the exhibition of Shinya Okamoto on his one man show. It is made in 1989. The top of box has indentation area for Shippo work. It came with original carton. You can use for your own creative purpose or just use as Jewel box. The material of wood is Cedar with brown tone finish with clear lacquer. It has metal hinges. The condition of box is excelle...
Modern Japanese Ceramics
Sold, Thank you! A fabulous large Mizusashi with a rugged, natural shape covered in cool blue and gray by Hagi icon Kaneta Masanao enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hagi Hai-Kaburi Kurinuki Mizusashi. It is roughly 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) tall, 26.5 cm (10-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition, complete with the artists shiori and shifuku.
Kaneta Masanao likely needs no introduction, certainly one of Hagi’s most well-known and easily identifiable names. Although an eighth-gener... |
