The kabuki actors Otani Tomoemon V (left), Nakamura Shikan IV (center), and Ichikawa Kuzo III (right) in a scene from the play Oshu Adachigahara. This Edo period Japanese woodblock print triptych by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) was published by Izutsuya Shokichi in 1865. Each panel measures about 14 1/8" x 9 5/8." Very good color and impression quality with strong wood grain evident in the background. The print is not backed and the image and baren marks are clearly visible on the back. T...

19th Century Japanese Mixed Metal Cigarette Case Komai, OTOJIRO

It is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 74.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation and rust inside and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a strong, first edition, first state woodblock print,1849-1850, with clear lines and strong colors.The visible part of the image itself measures 9-1/2" X 14". Examples can be found in the British Museum as well as the Tokyo Museum. Not examined outside the frame, so I cannot state whether the print has been trimmed, or the extent of any foxing, damage, etc. It does not appear to have been glued down inside the frame, but I can't be sure. The following description is taken from the catalo...

1920's Chinese Solid Silver Dragon Candle Holder Wood Carved Stand Marked

It is 8.7 inches (22 cm) tall measured with stand by and 4.4 inches (11.3 cm) wide. It is 318 gram measured without stand.

One arm has been reattached. It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1920's) Japanese Kiyomizu Ware Kyoto Studio Vase with Flower Marked

It is 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide. It is 1 lb.

It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese scrolled painting on paper by Okutani Ichiyo, also known as Okutani Kazuyo, depicting a leafy vine with petunia flowers under the sliver of a moon. Signed Ichiyo with the red artist's seal below. Elaborate silk brocade scroll mounting with lacquer scroll ends. Early 20th century. Scroll: 75 1/2” x 12 3/4” (painting: 50 1/4” x 11 7/8”). Very good clean overall condition with only minor buckling and soiling evident.

A beautiful Chinese Ming dynasty black glaze Jar with unglazed mouth rim. Ht. 10cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.

A good Chinese Ming dynasty black glaze bottle with two lugs. Ht. 13.5cm. Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.

Bust portrait of an unidentified actor in the role of a half-naked samurai from a series titled "Mirror of Good and Evil Spirits" by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), published by Tsunoi in 4/1868. Paper size: 14" x 9 3/8". The print is a fine impression with very fresh color. The wood grain is plainly evident in the background and there are mica highlights. The left margin is trimmed. Thin Japanese album paper backing, but the image can be clearly seen on the reverse and there is no tape or...

Antique Edo Period Japanese bronze standing red crown crane incensor with swirling dragon and tengu (mythical animal that lives in lakes) at its base. Original hand worn bronze patina consistent with age. The incense smoke would rise up an out from the openings in within the feathers of the crane on its back.
The red-crowned crane is a large East Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.