Two bronze Japanese water droppers featuring a frog at water's edge with hanging willow branches. Measures 2 inches across.

Set of five handmade copper chataku (coaster for sencha tea cups) with recessed centers, each applied with gold and silver powders. Meiji period (1868-1912).

This is an old and well done Japanese Satsuma box. The design has a wonderful contrast between the simplistic over glazed enamel water elements and the refined, highly detailed gold wheels. The inside is covered with a layer of gold. The box is not signed but we think it could have possibly come from the Makuzu Kozan studio because of its quality and uniqueness. Makuzu Kozan did some work in earthenware and came up with many wonderful designs. We also know that they were not all signed...

This is a 17th century Karatsu ware tokkuri made of oldest Karatsu clay.

It gives a perfect impression of wabi-sabi..

It has no water leak, no repairs and no damage.

Size: 14 cm x 8,5 cm height / width

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Antique Fukusa, a Japanese gift cover with a pair of cranes and pine Tree. This type of silk fukusa was used as a gift cover at the time of a gift-giving ceremony held prior to a wedding. This was one of the rare occasions that the recipients were expected to keep the fukusa as a gift since any return associated with a wedding was considered a bad omen.

The crane and pine trees are both regarded as the symbol of harmonious marriage and longevity in Japan...

The pine, bamboo and plum blossoms are all auspicious motifs found in nature. The evergreen pine symbolizes the strength and devotion of men; plum blossoms are the purity, subtle beauty and inner strength of women. Bamboos are often used to describe the personality of men and women; for example, a person being as straight (honest) as bamboo, it could also mean flexible (bendable) to a large extent...

Antique haidate(Echu style), samurai's thigh guard, with metal pieces and chain on stencil dyed (katazome) cotton. The metalwork is older, probably from the 17th to 18th century. This was probably remade sometimes later in the Meiji period. Dimensions are 21 1/4” wide and 21 3/4" long with ties on both sides.

This is a stunningly beautiful Hakata ningyo (doll) made by a Hakata ningyo artist. It is not one of the mass produced Hakata dolls. The softness of the colorings and detail in her kimono (in Kyoto Yuzen dye) did not fully come out in the photos. This doll was modeled after oiran, a courtesan from the Edo period, or we may simply call her Genroku bijin (a beautiful woman from Genroku era in Edo)...

Thick, coarse asa (hemp) kimono in beautiful condition: The collar is made out of an old cotton Kasuri, all hand done. Rare find from the Meiji period (1868-1912).

38 inches (sleeve to sleeve) x 36 inches (shoulder to bottom hem)

Antique aizome (traditional Japanese indigo dye) cloth taken from a Japanese bed comforter, thick cotton, circa Meiji Period (1868-1912). Excellent tapestry material. The condition is excellent; it was in new condition when we purchased. This was just washed (twice by mistake) prior to when the photos were taken. There are minor holes (shown in photo) concentrated on the top right side. Because of the size (62 1/2L x 58"W), the photos were taken from the bottom and sides.

Large blue and white Arita (Imari) porcelain fluted dish. Decorated with a flowered basket having a bird and pomegranates, it dates early 20th C Japan, Taisho. Measures 15.75ʺ diameter × 2.75ʺ high.

1900's Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Bowl with Dragon & Plum Flower

It is 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) tall by 9.05 inches (23 cm) wide. It is 1.5 Lb.

It has mild skip glazes, dark spots, uneven base, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Japanese Awaji Dragon Pottery Ceramic Studio Vase with Dragon Marked

It is 7.4 inches (18.7 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 3.5 Lb.

It has repair at the bottom, manufacture defect of firing cracks and skip glaze (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Bronze Rooster Shaped Censer Koro Marked

It is 7.5 inches (19cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.3cm) wide. It weighs 982.5 gram (2.2 lb).

It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A nice Japanese bronze suiteki or water dropper in the shape of a coin. In very good condition, it measures about 2 inches long and a little over an inch high. Dates circa 1930's.

Old (1940's) Japanese Burgundy Color Plique a Jour Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Flowers Marked "Yamamoto Cloisonne" CPO

It is 3.54 inches (9 cm) tall by 2.36 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 101 gram.

It is painted some sort of shellac at the inside. The shellac has since cracks and faded and that is why it has a crazing and dripping look. It has tarnished metal, minor missing enamels, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Old Japanese Ceramic Okimono Boy & Water Buffalo by Ito Tozan - AS IS

It is 4.3 inches (11 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 1.6 lb.

It has repairs at the horn and feet, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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