Boating in the serenity. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Shirakura Kanyu(1896-1974) was a Nanga painter(the Southern school of Chinese painting), born in Niigata Prefecture in Japan. He studied under Hattori Goro(1869-1930), and after moving to Tokyo he studied Western painting under Hakutei Ishii(1882-1958).Afterwards, he returned to Nanga, and after moving to Kyoto, studied under Tajika Chikuson(1864-1922)...

Mountain waterfall. Painted with ink and pigments on paper. Signed and sealed.

Yano Kyoson(1890-1965)was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989)...

Regal and Compassionate Ca. 1930 iron standing bodhisattva 'Kannon' diety. Standing 81cm tall x 26cm wide x 22cm deep. Lovely patina and facial expression. Ask for shipping quote.

Kawase Hasui
Rain in Maekawa, Soshu
Series: Selection of Views of the Tokaido
Date: 1932.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.125 x 10.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. This design often has in either lower corner a black 6mm Watanabe publisher's seal nearly invisibly on a black background, which would indicate a lifetime edition...

Oribe glaze was born at Mino area in 16th century. This pieces was made by great master Sugimoto with traditional way. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-2O3lShJxA Size: 7.0cm(D) 5.0cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

Kohiki is white slip ware introduce from Korea in 16th century. This pieces was made by great master Sugimoto with traditional way. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To38tnRZnlA Size: 8.6cm(D) 4.8cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

THREE WISE MONKEYS

See no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil. Wood carving, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Tallest (as Speak no evil): approx...

Eggplant. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Some insignificant light marks and light foxing are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in very good condition. The scroll mounting is in very good condition with the age. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.

Painting: W6 1/8” x H31 1/4” (W15.5cm x H79.5cm)
Scroll: W10 5/8"x H63” (W27cm x H160cm)

Ido glaze is difficult for using, especially about "kairagi" round the bottom, Sugimoto is one of the masters with Ido pieces in Japan. He makes guinomi sake cup as a miniature of chawan. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFPW5Dt3vn8 Size: 8.8cm(D) 5.1cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

This sake cup is made as a miniature of white raku chawan made by Honami Koetsu in 17th century. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaFiUZZsNJ8 Size: 6.6cm(D)5.6cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

A charming, characteristic neko tora tiger in the moon night. Painted with ink and light pigments on paper. Signed Ganku and sealed. It is attributed to Gan ku.

Ganku (1749–1839), was a leading Japanese painter of Kyoto and founder of the Kishi school of painting. He is famous for his paintings of tigers...

An authentic 17/18th century Japanese Edo Period sake bottle in blue and white , in good condition

This sake cup is made as a miniature of red raku chawan made by Honami Koetsu in 17th century. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dzzr5qJsu4 Size: 7.4cm(D)5.5cm(H) Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

Landscape. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed Suiu and sealed.

Some insignificant light marks are present on the painting and the scroll mounting, otherwise the piece is in fine condition with the age. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.

Painting: W19 5/8” x H50 3/4” (W50cm x H129cm)
Scroll: W25 3/4"x H79 1/2” (W65.5cm x H202cm)

A very good and large scroll painting in ink and colours on paper, depicting the Immortal Gama Sennin (Chinese: Liuhai ) the “Toad Hermit”, with the three-legged toad. Gama Sennin is connected to good luck and wealth. Both Gama Sennin and his toad friend are depicted in a very sweet, humorous manner. It was probably part of a sliding door, later remounted as a scroll with a very beautiful, high quality brocade...

Finely carved mask of the Noh traditional theater, with a verystrong expression, representing the character of Otobide. The mask is made of wood, painted in gold (the whole face), black (for the eyebrows and moustache, also on top of the forehead) and red (for the mouth), and the eyes are made of brass. Japan, late 19th century. Height: 21.2 cm. Slight abrasion on some areas due to age, otherwise very good condition...

A scarce and nicely formed bronze netsuke. The sculptural group depicts festival musicians playing a Taiko drum and Shinobue flute - the drum player with mask pulled back. Nicely detailed, down to the fingers and expressions of the musicians. The himotoshi is formed by the extended arm of one figure supporting the figure atop the Taiko. Edo period, 19th century. Good condition with rich, natural patina. Height, 1 5/8 inches

Kingfisher. Painted with ink and pigments on paper. Signed and sealed.

Sasaki Ainichi(1955-), lives in Tokyo.　His specialty paintings: Landscapes, flowers and birds. He was published in art yearbook.

It is a new piece and in excellent condition. The piece is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.

Painting: W12 3/4” x H35 1/4” (W32.5cm x H89.5cm)
Scroll: W17 7/8”x H66” (W45.5cm x H167.5cm)