A fun little wooden ( probably teakwood) trinket box carved in the shape of the face of Okame on the lid nice details to the facial expression and hair. The box measures 3 Ύ long from the top of her head to the bottom of her chin it is 3 wide and 4 Ό deep. Excellent condition. We date it to the about the period of 1960-1980, Showa Period. Okame is also known as Uzume and is a primitive Shinto goddess whose full name is Ame no Uzume no Mikoto, or goddess of mirth. She is commonly represent... Click for details
The size of Plate: 7 7/8" Dia x 1 1/8" High. Beautifula and fine Japanese Ko Imari Sometsuke Porcelain Plate. The plate has very own classy looking, in the quality of porcelain body as well as glazing. The design on Mikomi(top surface) has the design of two Marumon design outside with frame design. One with waving design and other with geometrice design. Al of design are carefully painted. The center of plate with Goben Bana flower. Outside has flower blossom design like cherry blossoms with che... Click for details
Beautiful Noh costume-like Japanese wedding gown. The theme is an everlasting romance of the aristocratic society of the Heian period(794-1192); there are two ox-carts hinting the meeting of lovers. They are surrounded by wild flowers, pairs of oshidori (Peking Duckling) in the pond, and auspicious patterns of turtle shells (Kikko) and pine tree branches. Oshidori is a term for a loving couple in Japan. The gown is echoing wishes for happiness and a long life. Nishijin ori textile from Kyo... Click for details
A rectangular blue and white Japanese dish from Arita kilns. The scene is that of a rugged landscape surrounding a lake a couple of small huts on the nearest spit of land and a small pagoda and the top of the hill two craggy mountains can be seen in the distance across the body of water. In the middle of the dish is a poem in Japanese Kanji characters it has been roughly translated as The Story of Westlake, white cloud in autumn, mountain reflected in water. The dish measures 8 Ό lon... Click for details
The black matte finish and fully decorated underside on this Ryukuzan signed bowl are quite unusual. Also, the enamel work is very finely detailed. This bowl is in excellent condition with no wear. It dates about 1890 and measures 5.75" x 3".
Bizen has a long history of saikumono ornamental figures and sculptures and Harada adds to the tradition with this lattice 'stone garden' koro incense burner. The two stones at the top are from Kyoto and remind one of the famous Ryoanji temple. A very intricate work and Harada told me he made only one as the detailed work involved was exhausting! There are two small firing cracks on the lid, and they almost blend into the design. In excellent condition,14cm.tallx9, signed on base, another Harada... Click for details
This is a Japanese Merchants cho-ba tansu. It has special mortise joints. Solid Keyaki front and back including frame. Amazing original finish and hardware. Rare to find in original condition. Comes from the Salcata area in Japan. Height:34" width:36" Depth:16 3/4"
This is a great lacqured tansu from the Sakata area. The lacqure on the piece is in good wonderful condition. Comes with lock with matching key. Height:42" Length:34" Depth16.5"
A twentieth century ceramic studio bowl with three distinct lobes. The lobes are decorated with bold splashes of dark red streaks which go over the rim to the back. In the center of the bowl is a slightly raised spiral. The piece measures 6" diameter by 2 1/2' high. It has a signature on the base which translates to "Hosho". we date it to the Showa period, circa 1850-1970.
