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The size of Matsuri: 5 1/2" High x 6" Wide x 4 1/2" Deep.
This is fine Japanese Hatata Doll, Title: Matsuri, Festival Doll was made handsomely with Tenugui on his head, wearing Happi coat as well as Matsuri outfit. There is lantern written Yamagasa writing.on it. Dating from 1980's. It has been stored away...
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Sold HANGING FLOWER BASKET Japanese hanging 'Hanakago' (Flower basket) made of bamboo so-called 'Kake-hanaire', late 19th - early 20th century, H 26.5 x D 13.5 cm (10.43 x 5.31in). Attached with a glass 'otoshi' (inner cylinder for the use of fresh flower arrangement)...
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Inquire for Price Cedar wooden ‘post-hide’ or hashira-kakushi that is used as a decoration of one of the posts in a room, or a horizontal post of the tokonoma (niche). The post-hide is the same width as the pillar posts in a Japanese house, hiding it thus almost completely in width.
Cedar wood, the front stained dark brown and decorated in mineral with a dragon. Seal on either end of the plaque. Inscription in black ink on the back...
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$2,500.00 HEAD OF NINGYO JORURI DOLL Head part of the wooden male doll actually used for 'Ningyo Joruri' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunraku) as the traditional Japanese puppet theatre, late Edo - early Meiji period, 19th century, Japan, attached with an wooden detachable pedestal arranged for its display in recent years. Head without insertion bar: H 23 x W 14cm (9.05 x 5.51in) / Total with pedestal: H 85 x W 28cm (33.46 x 11.02in)...
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$180.00 HONEYCOMB ROOSTER Rooster of Japanese honeycomb paper craft called 'Denguri' (lit. Somersault) in Japanese for its acting as "fliping it over", Showa period, pre-1960s, approx...
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$450.00 IBO Quite a simple and very rare type of 'Mi' (Winnowing basket as a traditional Japanese farm tool) locally called 'Ibo' (or 'Sade mi') in Aizu region of Northern part of Japan made of only wild vine and straw string. Early-mid 20th century. approx. 60 x 48 x 4 cm (23.62 x 18.89 x 1.57in)...
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$400.00 INARI SHRINE Set of an wooden 'Torii' (Shinto shrine archway) and a pair of Imado clay fox dolls as the messengers of god based on Cult of Inari, Showa period, 1970s, Japan...
Zentner Collection
Price on Request Incredible highly detailed hand carved Japanese temple ranma (transom carving). Carved of a solid thick slab of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood. Depicting a pair of beautiful musical apsaras (celestial beings), floating in a elaborate swirling clouds. Each figure is adorned with a head dress and whimsical flowing dress. The celestial beings are shown holding a drum and the other a flute. The transom is carved in high relief with great detail...
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$550.00 Rustic round platter with wide rim, called ishizara in Japanese, used in kitchens and commoners’ households. Pale yellow glaze that typically leaves the foot free, turning a pale pink and then dark in the center. The plate is slightly warped, as is common with ishizara.
Nine spurmarks in the center. Mingei Seto ware, Japan, Edo period, 1800-1850 H 2-2.25 x diam. 12 in...
Japanese Art Site
$3100.00 A rare Meiji Period Isho Ningyo depicting the Tale of the Tongue Cut Sparrow. This pair is brilliantly crafted and attributed to the famous Ningyo artist Mauari, a National Treasure in Japan. His work is highly prized there. 9.5 inches, 24cm tall. Excellent Condition.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD A wonderful kabuki Isho Ningyo of the actor Ichikawa
Danjuro IX performing as the lion dancer in the performance of
Shukyo Kagami Jishi in March 1893 at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo. He
wears the traditional flowing red wig. Beautiful details abound here with handsome,
sumptuous brocade. The pose and high quality of this dramatic masterpiece
indicates it was done by an important Ningyo master. Height: 17 inches, 43 cm.
Japanese Art Site
$1,400.00 Japanese Isho Ningyo of a Noh Actor, Meiji Period, late 19th Century. Height: 13.75 inches, 35 cm.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD A 19th Century Isho Ningyo set of two Geisha entertainers, one a Koto Player, the other
the highest ranking Orian singing. They are of the finest quality. They
have beautifully carved faces and hands, and wear gorgeous, sumptuous brocades
with fantastic embroidery. The Orian has fine embroidery of a carp ascending a waterfall, a
crane, and turtles on waves. The Koto Player has embroidery of cherry blossoms
and patterns of gold threads. The Koto is made of paloma wood, teak, and
ivory...
Zentner Collection
$350.00 A small Japanese hibachi formally known as te-aburi or a hand warmer which were often found in traditional Japanese homes. The hand warmer is shaped in the form of a winter pumpkin known as an akoda and the design has been in use since the 17th century. The warmer contains makie decorations of chrysanthemums set with a bamboo fence. Age: 20th century Size: diameter 7.5" height 8.25"
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Japanese Ambassador Ningyô. These were used as international gifts of cultural exchange. This doll has a poignant face with a compelling expression. She is a very young little girl wearing a rich dark blue kimono with pale flowers and a red obi. It is really just a wonderful doll that will surely enhance any serious doll collection. 29.25 inches, (74.5cm) tall. circa 1930's. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
Haruko Watanabe
$90.00 Bamboo basket container coated with urushi. It is handwoven of bamboo strips and covered with washi (Japanese handmade papaer), and then painted with black urushi...
Kodo Arts
$480.00 Unique late Taisho Period C. 1925 bamboo flower basket with root handle. The bamboo inserts perpendicular to the ami weave creates a stunning elegant effect. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Zentner Collection
$950.00 Japanese antique burl hand warmer, typically used in the tea ceremony where each participant would have their own charcoal heater. Nowadays, this container (hibachi) can be used to store all manner of small items and makes a delightful table top accessory.
Dates Edo Period 19th century Size H 6 1/2" x W 13" x D 10" |