Antique Japanese jingasa (samurai war hat). Carved of wood and lacquered black with many raised plates and upturned rim. This shape of bajo-jingasa was developed to be worn by warriors on horseback. The underside is lacquered black and his metal eyelets intended for cord. Age Edo Age - 19th century

Dimensions: 6 1/2" high x 16 1/4" long x 12 3/8" wide

Antique Japanese tall bronze vase in the form of a section of a cherry tree trunk. The tree has been pruned and it's new growth is just starting to blossom. 5 bats flit around the trunk. Details like the texture of the cherry tree bark, the faces and fur of the little bats add a life-like feel to the scene. Made for use with dry branches or an insert for water (not included).

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 13 3/4" high x 6" wide

Antique Chinese Peking glass vase. Oval form made of white glass with red glass overlay carved with a pair of dragons. The dragons fly over waves of water in a sky with wisps of flame and cloud.
Among Chinese symbols, the dragon represents the most powerful symbol of good fortune, the symbol of cosmic Chi (energy).

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: 9" high x 5 1/2" wide

Antique Chinese Peking glass vase. Baluster form with a low, rounded foot. Made of layers of rich yellow color glass.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 5 3/4" wide

Burgeoning grapes in vivid gold decorate this pure white bowl by Ono Hakuko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Kinrande Chawan. It is 13.3 cm (over 5 inches) diameter, 7.2 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
From Aichi prefecture, Ono Hakuko was trained by her father initially in the ceramic arts. However, she was most strongly influenced by the great experimentive artist Kato Hajime (1901-1968) and his work with gold. This affected her own style deeply, a...

Antique Chinese large porcelain umbrella stand. Tall and with six sides. Glazed white with blue designs of various flowers.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: 20 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide

Important 'Omizutori' festival lacquer plate from the late Meiji Period. Omizutori (お水取り), or the annual, sacred water-drawing festival, is a Japanese Buddhist festival that takes place in the Nigatsu-dō of Tōdai-ji, Nara, Japan. This ceremony is to cleanse the people of their sins as well as to usher in the spring of the new year. Once the Omizutori is completed, the cherry blossoms have started blooming and spring has arrived. Eleven priests, who are called Rengyoshu, are appointed i...

Written on the inside of the original box is the artists' testimonial to this piece. Carved by famed carver Terada Keitaro (artist name : Kei'in) when he was 71 and his retirement piece. Carved in Showa 29 (1954) he went into Ryozen-zan mountain in Shiga Prefecture and found the perfect wild mulberry wood for his final masterpiece. He states he put his whole spirit and soul into this piece. Signed and in excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

DOROMENKO

Primitive Japanese earthen toy for children called 'Doromenko' (lit. 'Mud face') including rare motif like ghost, fox, fish, etc., 19th century, approx. 3-3.5 cm (1.18-1.37in). Aged deterioration as is but in generally good condition.


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3D TIGER

Lenticular sheet, Japan, 25 x 35 cm (9.84 x 13.77in). Enjoy it from various angles.


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An ash glazed vase with elongated neck by Koyama Kiyoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen-yu Tsurukubi Hanaire. It is 22.5 cm (9 inche) tall, 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Koyama Kiyoko was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki in 1936. Following the second world war the family moved to Shiga prefecture, eventually settling in the pottery village of Shigaraki. She took a job as a ceramic painter's assistant at a young age. In 1954 she be...

Thick ash clings to the rough clay of this classical open flower vessel by Koyama Kiyoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shigaraki Shizen Yu Te-oke Hana-ire. It is 20 x 17.5 x 23.5 cm (8 x 7 x 9-1/4 inches) and in excellent condition.
Koyama Kiyoko was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki in 1936. Following the second world war the family moved to Shiga prefecture, eventually settling in the pottery village of Shigaraki. She took a job as a ceramic painter's assistant at a young a...

Jizhou Tortoise Tenmoku tea bowl of Southern Song (around 13th century) with paper-cut Phoenix design. It was once part of the Taiwan National Palace Museum.

This fine Jizhou tea bowl comes with the original storage box of the Museum. The official seal of the Supervisory Committee of the National Palace Museum of Taiwan is on the box.

The Jizhou region located in central Jiangsi province produced its best known wares during Southern Song (1127-1279). This was a technical...

1900's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain 8 Immortal God Figure

It is 13 inches (33.2 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 2.3 Lb.

It has dark spots, minor rubbing of paint, skip glaze and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Tea Caddy with Flower & Bird

It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 0.8 lb.

It has dark spots, missing a lid and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Iron Mixed Metal Miniature Box by Komai Otojiro

It is 0.78 inches (2 cm) tall by 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) long and 1.6 inches (4.1 cm) wide. It is 54.6 gram.

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

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18th Century Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Box with Bird & Plum Flower

It is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. It is 1.2 lb.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilding, missing enamel, enamel cracks, bent at the inner and bottom rim, surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of Chinese Shiwan Pottery Parrot Marked 博云陶坊

one is 12 inches (30.5 cm) by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. The other is 10.4 inches ( 26.4 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. The total weight is 5.8 Lb.

They have mild skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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