Japanese Mingei Seto Tokkuri Sake Flask

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #1202638
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Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century

approx. 23cm in height, 7.8cm in diameter (9.05in, 3.07in)


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Matsuoka Kansui (1830-1887) - Lotus

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1900: item #1202634

Painted in the Spring of Meiji 4, 1871, by Matsuoka Kansui; an artist particularly known for his ink depictions of lotus. The bold ink brushwork and dramatic composition are considerably heightened by the imposing size of the work. The image measures 71'' by 37'' (180 by 94 cm). The scroll measures 75'' by 39'' (190 by 100 cm). Painted on paper the work is virtually free of stains or marks though it does require re-mounting. Please contact me regarding this. Matsuoka Kansui (183... Click for details

Old Japanese Celluloid Gold Inlaid Comb Pair

Japanese: Tea Articles: Metalwork Pre 1930: item #1202632
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The size of smaller comb: 3 5/8" L x 1 7/8" W. The size of larger comb: 4" L x 2 1/8" W. 4 mm thick. These comb are made with old Japanese Celloloid comb. Each comb has gold sheep works inlaid each side of comb. I meah inlaid are not like lacquer inlaid rather into the celluloid. I bielive they are gold sheet and not by other material after checking with my lupe. Large comb still have maker sticker(Miyako). It does not looks like ever been used. I bought these with other lacquer comb as whole. T... Click for details

Tomoe Woodblock Print - Red Torii in Snow

Japanese: Woodblock Prints Pre 1970: item #1202621
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Artist: Tomoe
Depicting: Red Torii on Snowy Evening
Date: 1950s ~ 1960s
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches
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A Pair of Fukagawa Vases

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #1202607
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A stunning and unusual pair of Fukagawa vases, their bodies decorated with ogee-shaped brocading along the rims in gray and turquoise enamels. Elegant red-capped cranes at the base of a gnarled pine burrow their beaks into their bodies, surrounded by blossoming peonies. On the reverse, a lone crane soars in mid- flight. Brilliant tones of gray and cobalt with accents in iron red, green and turquoise lend drama to the imagery. Red Koransha mark on bases. This pair of porcelain vases is in mint ... Click for details

Nice Ko Imari Sometsuke Plate Dragon Ho-O 19c

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #1202605
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The size of Plate: 5 5/8" Dia x 1" High. Very nice Japanese Ko Imari Sometsuke Porcelsin Plate. It has pretty design of Dragon, Ho-O bird(phoenix), cloud and fire ball. It is well painted with nice Gosu color. It has bat design on the back. It is marked in the center back. It is unkown marking. The condition of plate is excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. One glaze stick(Hitssuki) on centr sun or fire ball. Little corsey spots on surface from glaze sticks.. Dating from Tenpo period, 1... Click for details

Hashimoto Gaho (1836-1908) - Tigers crossing a river

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1900: item #1202515

A Meiji period painting by Hashimoto Gaho (1836-1908). A mother tiger swimming across the river, ferrying her cubs one by one, was a theme in Chinese literary classics. The most common interpretation speaks of a wise mother with three cubs, one of them of bad character and certain to kill his brothers if left unattended. This one is most commonly represented as a leopard. When the tiger family have to cross a river one day the mother most solve the ferrying problem without leaving the bad brothe... Click for details

Charming Satsuma Vase with Daimyo Procession

Japanese: Ceramics: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #1202507
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Work of Matsumoto Hozan, Meiji period (circa 1900).

It is baluster form painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear crackled glaze.
It is detailed with a daimyo procession, the f... Click for details

Kakejiku of Byakue Kannon by Shunpo

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1900: item #1202502

Superb yet bold, elegant in its expression, the compassion and care can be seen in this white robe Kwan Yin or Kannon by an artist named Shunpo. It could be assumed that this artist was living during the time when Japanese art was transitioning from its "traditional" structure to a more modern form with Western preferences possibly influenced from the world expositions and fairs that were being held in Western Europe and France. Certain elements and possibly the artist's name may have been influ... Click for details

Japanese Kanshitsu Silver Lacquer Mizusashi by Gaho

Japanese: Lacquer Contemporary: item #1202497
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A striking kanshitsu (dry lacquer) mizusashi entirely covered in Ginpun silver powder, extremely elegant, enclosed in the original signed double-wooden box by Maehata Gaho. The box is titled Gin Tamenuri, Tanpyo mizusashi (Silver Tame-nuri inverted Gourd shaped Mizusashi). It is 26 cm (16-1/2 inches) diameter, 12 cm (4-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Maehata Gaho (b. 1936) is a traditional lacquer art... Click for details