Image of Court Noble by Ukiyoe Artist Kose Hidenobu

Japanese: Paintings Pre 1837 VR: item #1143361

巨勢秀信　巨勢大納言金岡卿３５世　賜　

Kose Hidenobu (active, 1804-1818). is more known for his Ukiyoe works where his works were used for Sugawara Jikki that was published in 1810. It is not known exactly if Kose was related in any way with the Kose-ha, the noted school of art that were based in Kofukuji in... Click for details

Beautiful Japanese Antique Cloisonne Small Vase

Japanese: Enamel: Cloisonne Pre 1920: item #1143359
T-K837

Dating from the end of Meiji period or beginning of Taisho period.

Chiseled maker's mark on the base antique cloisonne small vase.
It is decorated in wire cloisonne work(Yusen shippo)wit... Click for details

Tribute Copy of Baby Rabbits by Empress Kojun

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1980: item #1143358

仔兎の図　皇后陛下（香淳皇后）古希展写　。

The scroll painting is based on an original painting done be Empress Kojun that was displayed in an exhibition celebrating the Empress' 70th birthday, sponsored by the Japanese Red Cross, Asahi Shinbun, and the Imperial household in 1973. The work was do... Click for details

Japanese Bamboo Flower Basket

Japanese: Folk Art: Mingei Pre 1920: item #1143357

Early 20th century unsigned Japanese bamboo basket woven of split smoked bamboo, with natural root-wood handle.

Measurements (about) : 16 3/4" (42.5 cm) tall and 7 1/4" (18.5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition.... Click for details

Japanese Siefu Yohei III style Porcelain Vase w/ rose

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1910: item #1143322

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Seifu Yohei III style Porcelain Vase with finely underglazed two white roses on both sides on a light-pink background. 7 3/4" tall x 3 3/4" D

Japanese Kyoto Porcelain Vase - koi-fish

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1910: item #1143320

Gorgeous Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Kyoto Porcelain Vase with tone-changing from blue to light-blue color enameling and realistically hand-painted three koi-fish and seaweeds. 9 3/4" tall x 6" D

Big Japanese Porcelain Teapot

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1910: item #1143294

Big Japanese Taisho Period (1912-1924) unusually shaped Porcelain Teapot. The dark-brown, brown and reddish oxidations are underglazed all over the teapot. The Teapot is signed by the maker (on the side next to a spout). It is in excellent condition with no damages. 7 1/2" tall x 9 1/2".

Antique Japanese Buddhist Textile, Priest Kesa

Japanese: Textiles: Ritual Pre 1900: item #1143291
MOR4034

A fantastic Edo period Kesa of white gossamer silk woven with stylized flaura in bright colors. Notice the hollyhock symbols, usually associated with the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is backed with peach silk, and is in overall fine condition considering the age. There is some damage to the silk where it was folded, and it is fragile along those lines (see close-up photo). It measures 43 x 75 inches (110 x 190 cm).
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Pair of antique Japanese Edo plates with Kylin

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #1143275

A pair of Japanese late Edo (mid 19th century) plates. Over glaze decoration in iron red, aubergine, black, green and gilt of wise men and banana trees. In the centre Kylin, the mythical Japanese animal, in under glaze blue. The back with auspicious symbols. Diameter "8 ½ / 21 cm. Condition: both plates with some wear to the decoration, one with a chip to underside of rim (cf. pictures).

Group of three antique Shishi knobs

Japanese: Ceramics Pre 1837 VR: item #1143270

Three Shishi lions or “Foo dogs”, the guardian animals that used to be placed outside temples and imperial buildings. Two of the three originally formed the knobs of urn lids, the third and smallest is a lid from a miniature incense vessel or urn. Two with aubergine and green/turquoise glaze, the third in crackle-glaze gilt. Height of biggest Foo dog "2 ¾ / 7 cm, of smallest "1/ 2,5 cm. Condition: the angry, middle-sized dog has got his right back leg restored.