Meiji Era, Small Bronze Box with Samurai Warrior

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #934531
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Charging through ocean waves across the cover of this small bronze box are a Japanese Samurai Warrior and his horse. The scene is carved in high relief with great detail while etched into the background are a building, a banner flying, a hill and trees. It is highly possible that this piece was made by a “retired” Samurai. Regardless, it is a beautiful and well executed little box. There is an engraving of leaves and/or flowers on each side. It is hinged at the back, retains its original patina,... Click for details

Japanese fukusa, Nobleman’s Four Accomplishments, Poets

Japanese: Textiles: Decorative Pre 1920: item #934442

Antique Japanese fukusa (gift cover), Yuzen-zome (paste regist dye) on silk kabe-ori (coarse crepe silk), early 1900s. Large fukusa, 28 1/4" width x 30 1/4" long.

For a man to be a well balanced nobleman, there were requirements to be filled. 'Kin Ki Sho Ga', the four accomplishments of gentlemen, were chosen at an early time in China, practicing Kin (koto, music instrument), ki (go, Chinese chess), sho (calligrap... Click for details

Japanese Antique Keyaki Burl Wood Step Tansu

Japanese: Furniture: Tansu Pre 1900: item #934422

Beautiful Japanese antique kaidan tansu (step tansu) made of dramatic keyaki (elm) wood burl, iron hardware with hirute shaped drawer pulls, in two sections, Edo Period, circa 1850s, (early 19th century). Size: 76 3/4" high x 71 1/2" wide x 27 1/2" deep.

Japanese L. 19th Century Set of 5 Lacquer Trays

Japanese: Lacquer: Accessories Pre 1900: item #934401
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Japanese late 19th century set of black and gold lacquered trays. The set consists of 5 trays with the exact same design. Made by lacquer artist, MUNEMITSU. Each tray measures 10" by 10" and is 1 3/8" tall.

Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Usubata

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #934400

Japanese bronze usubata (container for ikebana flower arranging), with pair of Mandarin ducks with gold inlay, wonderful red patina pattern over all, in two pieces, Taisho Period (early 20th century). Size: 10" high x 12" wide

Japanese 20th C. Nezumi Shino ware Kashi Bachi Dish

Japanese: Ceramics: Stoneware Pre 1980: item #934390
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Japanese 20th century NEZUMI SHINO ware KASHI BACHI shallow bowl or dish. Signed by artist, KOSABURO, in back. The container has the simple design of a few bamboo leaves. The container measures 6 5/8" long by 6 1/2" wide by 2 1/8" tall.

Japanese Mid 20th Century Silver Cranes and Bronze Base

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1950: item #934381
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Japanese mid 20th century pure silver pair of cranes and bronze tortoise on large bronze base. The base is done as a small rocky hill with bamboo growing. Done in a wonderful design with great detail. Each crane is marked JUNGIN, or pure silver. The base is signed KATSUNORI, in back. The entire piece measures 22" wide, 18" tall and 14" deep.

Japanese Late 19th C. Hirado Ware Water Pitcher

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #934188
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Japanese late 19th century HIRADO ware HOTEI shaped water pitcher. The water pitcher was very cleverly designed. The body of the pitcher is made from HOTEI's good luck bag and the lid to the pitcher is made with HOTEI's fan. The water pitcher measures 5 1/2" tall, 7 3/4" wide and 4" deep.

Pair of Fan-Shaped Imari Plates

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1920: item #934164
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A lovely pair of fluted Imari porcelain shallow plates formed as open fans. Decorated with a burst of peony scrollwork and two rondels enclosing ho-o birds and stylized dragons, sprays of peony and leaves are executed in various shades of iron red. Along the rims, alternating panels in a variety of textile patterns are executed in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt. This pair of plates is in excellent condition and includes wood stands. Height: 7", width: 8.5" Meiji Peri... Click for details

Fukagawa Vase

Japanese: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #934161
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An exquisite Fukagawa porcelain vase of conical form with a serene rendering of tall plum blossoms emerging from a shallow stream, two handles with a carved -leaf motif on each side. On its softly gradating ground, plum blossoms and water are executed in a stylized manner, with white and blue enamels and gilt details. The renowned Fukagawa Koransha Company ("The Company of the Scented Orchard"), was in production during the Meiji Period and produced some of the finest Imari Po... Click for details