The Painting Book by Shibata Zeshin(1807-1891).
The size of Painting Book; 14 cm Long x 9 cm Wide x 1cm Thick
5 1/2h Long x 3 1/2h Wide x 3/8h Thick
The cover Title: Zeshin Okina Hitsu, Shikushin Ki (Painted by Older Zeshin, Chikushin written). This case wr... Click for details
This is a great wireless Japanese Cloisonne Vase with a beautiful form. It is one of the better examples you will ever see. Most likely done by Kumeno. It stands 13 1/2" tall and is in excellent condition.
Japanese sword chest (katana tansu), made all of kiri (paulownia wood), 2 long drawers, iron hardware with square lock plates and warabite shaped drawer pulls, iron corner bracing, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Size: 12 1/2" high x 47 1/2" wide x 14 1/2" deep.
Japanese antique cha tansu (tea chest) made of dark hardwood, many open shelves with decorative cut out areas, compartment on top right with sliding panels, larger compartment on the bottom with hinged doors, 2 small drawer on the bottom right, Taisho Period.
Size: 45" high x 46" wide x 14 1/2" deep.
This is a very attractive small vase from Fukagawa. From the signature it was probably made in the 1920s. There are some very fine details on this 5 by 5 inch vase. The vase looks fine but there is a short line on the rim seen in the 4th image and a strange pit or bubble that can be seen in the last image.
Japanese kiri (paulownia) wood trunk, original deep red lacquer finish, iron hardware, trunk has curved lid and 2 drawers along the bottom (one large and one small), Edo Period (early 1800's).
Size: 26 3/4" high x 34 1/2" wide x 16 3/4" deep.
Beautiful Japanese antique 2 section isho tansu (chest on chest for clothing), from the Yonezawa area of Japan, made of kuri (chestnut) wood with original deep reddish brown lacquer finish; top section has 2 large drawers, a small drawer and a safe box with key, the safe box has 2 interior drawers; the bottom section has 2 large drawers; wonderful iron hardware with deep orange-red patina, hardware includes moko shaped drawer pulls with pine bow back plates, large round lock plates with ... Click for details
Very attractive antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest), made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood with a very light natural color, iron hardware including round lock plates, 2 sets of sliding panels each covering an open compartment, top sliders have decorative copper handles, bottom section has horizontal slats, a total of 8 drawers all of different sizes, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Size: 39" high x 36 1/2" wide x 16" deep.
This is a rare Japanese Cloisonne vase done in moriage enamel. from Ando. The attractive raised cherry blossom design wraps completely around the vase. The vase is very heavy and stands 9 inches tall. Rims are silver and counter enamel a dark chocolate brown. Condition is excellent with only a 1/4" light spot in the enamel that is shown in the first and sixth images.
