Japanese Antique Large Gosho-ningyo Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #916657

Wonderful large Japanese Gosho-ningyo baby doll, standing with arms outstretched, charming expression and stance, baby tunic made of silk with gold embroidery, 19th century. Size: 14 1/2" high x 16" wide

Japanese Calligraphy Brush

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #911768
JK-15

This early to mid-1900’s Japanese calligraphy brush is crafted from wood with a deep vermillion lacquer finish. The brush is made from animal hair. Very good condition with minor signs of wear on the handle. It has been signed in gold kanji by the maker, Bunkai. Length: 13”

Meiji Gosho Ningyo Sambaso Dancer by Maruhei

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #911519
4A-090

This delightful Japanese gosho ningyo (“palace doll”), wearing a high hat and holding a rattle with bells, appears to be resting after doing the Sambaso dance. Meiji period (1868-1912). This doll was crafted by Maruhei, a long-established doll shop in Kyoto founded in 1779 and renown for the masterly performance of its craftsmen. As with all Maruhei dolls, this gosho ningyo is of the very highest quality. Rich in detail, it was well modeled in an artfully executed pose. The one-piece body is fin... Click for details

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #910293
JM-36

The body of this ikebana basket has been woven in a mat plaiting and overlaid with vertical strips of richly colored nemagaridake bamboo. It is accented with a rootwood handle. Excellent condition. Height: 21” Diameter: 6”

Japanese Mingei Folk Ceramic Lidded Jar Onda Ware

Japanese: Folk Art: Mingei Pre 1940: item #909891
2A-806

This handsome lidded stoneware jar, typical of Onda ware (“onda-yaki”) pottery, is a quintessential example of Japanese ceramic folk art. Pre-war; ca. 1940 or earlier. The fine grayish-brown clay pot was first covered with a coat of white clay slip and then decorated with chatter-marking (“tobikanna”) before being coated with clear glaze and random splashes of green and brown glaze. The cover is decorated in the same fashion, and this combination of textures and colors provides wonderful contras... Click for details

Japanese Keyaki Wood Tobacco Stand

Japanese: Folk Art: Mingei Pre 1920: item #909155
JB-122

This early 1900’s tobacco stand is crafted from beautifully grained keyaki wood with decorative hardware, wooden dowels and fine joinery. Very good condition with patina and signs of wear associated with age. Height: 9 ˝” Width: 8 ˝” Depth: 8 ˝”

Japanese Keyaki Kettle Hook Hanger Jizai Gake

Japanese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories Pre 1900: item #907161
11-356

This fine heavy wooden pothook or kettle-hook hanger (“jizai-gake”), hand carved from a large block of densely-grained zelkova (keyaki) wood, was once suspended by a heavy rope from the high roof beams of a Japanese home or shop. Edo/Meiji period, 19th century. This is a fine example of the Daikoku type of kettle-hook hanger, distinguished by the integral, inverted V-shaped roof-like upper part of the hook, which reminds the Japanese of Daikoku’s floppy cap. Daikoku was one of the Seven Gods of ... Click for details

Japanese Wooden Kashigata

Japanese: Folk Art: Mingei Pre 1900: item #905961
JH-62

This rare late 1800’s two piece hand carved wooden mold from Niigata was used for making traditional rice-flour cakes. It is shaped as a sea bream, symbolizing good fortune and has a wonderful dark patina associated with years of use. A signature of the maker is carved on the top. Length: 12” Width: 3 ˝” Height: 6”

Japanese Hagoita of The Seven Lucky Gods

Japanese: Folk Art: Handicrafts Pre 1920: item #905016
AC-272

This early 1900’s large Hagoita is exquisitely crafted in rich silks of the 7 lucky gods. They are seen here in their treasure boat decorated with all the auspicious symbols for longevity, including the minogame turtle, the dragon, the crane and the kotobuki symbol for happiness. The back is hand painted with a sunset scene of sails, flying birds, mountains and pine trees. There is a Mitsukoshi label on the side, a store associated with its fine textiles. Very good condition. Height: 40” ... Click for details

Japanese Sake Gourd

Japanese: Folk Art: Mingei Pre 1900: item #903973
AC-47

This late 19th century double gourd was designed to hold sake. It is complete with a lacquered sake cup, wood stopper and silk cord. Very good condition with normal wear and a wonderful patina. Gourd: 16” x 6” Cup: 5” x 5”