Japanese Meiji period woodblock print by Ogata Gekko titled “The Soul of Japan: A Chivalrous Man” from the series Gekko’s Essays published by Takegawa Risaburo and dated in the lower left margin 1892. Signed and with the artist’s red seal at the lower right. Paper: 14 3/8” x 9 3/4" (image: 12 3/4" x 8 1/2"). Very good color and overall condition with gauffrage in the title cartouche and full margins...

CYCLAMEN ON BOUNDARY

Unique vivid layered scenery of the potted red cyclamen displayed at internal veranda ('engawa') in the background of many blue flowers over the window viewed from the inside of room looking over the snow-watching shoji sliding door ('yukimi-shoji'). Anonymous Japanese-style painting ('Nihonga') with natural mineral pigments ('iwa-enogu') on washi paper covering on wooden board as a handmade (recomposed) canvas...

MAP

Contemporary work of pen-and-ink drawing on copier paper titled 'Map' by a Japanese art brut artist, Junko. 2020. Frame: 44.5 x 37 x 1.2 cm (17.51 x 14.56 x 0.47in). The map assembling the every places (name of places, stations, shops, etc.) she has ever been, and this is the only her work with characters among her drawings and paintings as I had seen at that time in 2020. Some creases and damage as is. Free shipping only if you don't want the frame...

A “wood-grain carving” figure of a minogame, a turtle with a long tail of algae growing from its carapace. Carved out of Jindai-sugi (Japanese cedar wood) in such a way that the wood grain accentuates the skin on the legs and head, the protrusions of the carapace and the algae.

Unsigned...

The large characters in the center of this scroll "南無妙法蓮華経" are pronounced as "Namu Myōho Renge Kyō” in English — a phrase associated with Nichiren Buddhism that is often recited as a mantra, expressing devotion to the Lotus Sutra. This sutra is one of the main tenants of Nichiren and is thought by devotees to be the ultimate law and truth of the universe...

1930's Japanese Satsuma Vase with Flower Marked "Kinkozan"

It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 7 inches (18 cm) wide. It is 2.1 lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold and paint, minor stain and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A fine Japanese incense burner, made of wood with pierced gilt copper lid, the interior with copper lining. On a black lacquer ground slightly raised decoration showing a landscape with rockwork and trees in different gold lacquer techniques. Condition: please look at the photos carefully, traces of age and usage, few small lacquer losses, rim with two cracks, lid slightly distorted. Dimension: c. 8.4 cm high, c. 4.8 cm long and wide.

Rare exquisite Tenmoku glazed tea bowl made by Living National Treasure Shimizu Uichi (1926-2004). The mark of the artist is stamped on base.

Size
Width 12cm
Height 8cm

Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed wooden box

Shimizu Uichi stood as one of the prominent artists based in Kyoto during his era...

Heat shattered gold foil decorates the amber glass of this sake set by Yoshida Katsumi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The Cups are 6.3 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 3 cm tall. The pot is 21 x 17 x 17 cm (8-1/4 x 7 x 7 inches) and all are in excellent condition.
Yoshida Katsumi is a master craftsman born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1938. He is well known for his tea utensils, including water pourers and sencha bowls...

Antique Japanese scroll painting of Kannon also known as Guanyin. The Goddess of Mercy sits on a rock overhanging a still body of water. She is silhouetted by the full moon. Painted in sumi-e ink on paper. There is a seal in the lower right hand side.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: Total size of scroll: 70 1/2" high x 15 3/4" wide (18" wide including rollers). Size of art: 37 1/2" high x 11 1/2" wide

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 20 C.M. / Width 19.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Magnificent and rare Ken Fujiwara Bizen Chawan

Size
Width 12.5cm
Height 8.5cm


Condition
Excellent
Supplied with signed wooden box

Fujiwara Ken (1924-1977) holds a significant position among the distinguished artists of Bizen ware, despite his relatively short career. His creations have garnered substantial attention and remain highly sought after by collectors...

Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
The Friendly Garden Triptych - Pine, Bamboo, and Plum
Date: ca. 1980.
Size: Each panel measures 21.25 x 11.75 inches.
Publisher: The Yoshida Family Studio. Issued by the Franklin Mint.
Signed and sealed by the artist in the image.
Signed in pencil in Japanese in the margin.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back margins have original tape residue. Slight toning.

Height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)

Excellent Japanese carved netsuke of Daikokuten pouring Fukurokuju sake; fine carving throughout showing superb detailing; natural material; a piece by the hard-to-find artist, Masayuki; good condition

Height: 6.1 cm (2.4 in)
Width: 5 cm (2 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)

Fine Japanese carved okimono of a horse being led by a clothed monkey; another monkey has draped himself over the horse’s back; natural material; excellent staining and scrimshaw work with remnants of old polychrome that was added in some areas; excellent patina; signed by a rare artist, Nobuchika

Height: 3.4 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 1.9 cm (0.8 in)

Quality Japanese carved netsuke of a dog resting on a bag; natural material; excellent patina; well- placed himatoshi; good condition

An exquisite image of an emaciated man, the prominent bones about the eyes softly glowing pale white over the hollow cheeks. The mask is of the Yase-otoko type, and is signed on the back by the maker Iwasaki Hisahito in a carved seal above the eye. Superb craftsmanship!
Iwasaki Hisahito is a well known Mask carver currently 78 years old and still going. He was born in Oita prefecture, but moved to Nagoya then Yokohama at a youthful age...

A startling find! A Horned Demon mask dating from the Nanboku-cho to earlier Muromachi eras (14th to 15th centuries) carved from a single block of wood and enclosed in an ancient kiri-wood box. The visage would have once sported a lower jaw, likely suspended by chord, which is no longer extant. It is 21 x 15 x 9 cm (8-1/4 x 6 x 3-13/4 inches) and is in overall fine condition, exuding a great sense of age.
Oni Masks: Oni are a type of horned demon or ogre in Japanese folklore...