STREAMER

Washi Japanese paper, Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. 147 x 57 cm (57.87 x 22.44in). Aged deterioration as is, but no holes.


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GHOSTS AND MONSTERS SHEETS 5 pc.

1970s Japanese kids toy, paper, Sheet: 38 x 55 cm (14.96 x 21.65in). Skeleton cut out: 13 x 15 cm (5.11 x 5.90in)


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KANJIKI RACK

Handmade hanging rack applied to Japanese 'kanjiki' (traditional snowshoe) attaching hemp string, pannier shoulder strap, and natural wood handle engraved its trader's name of 'Mountain'. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...

OLD ZORI SANDALS WOVEN WITH OLD WASHI PAPER

Made with the paper strings with recycled old paper from used account book or so, 19th - early 20th century, Japan. Stacked state: 25 x 10 x T 9 cm (9.84 x 3.93 x 3.54in). In unused deadstock condition (since must be thrown away as long as once used then inevitably broken as always)...

KARAHAFU

Old miniature wooden architecture of 'karahafu' roof (ref...

A pair of goldfish lantern made of washi (handmade paper) and bamboo strips which is the origin of Nepta (or Nebuta) used at Nepta festival in Hirosaki city in Aomori prefecture. The goldfish lantern made of paper and bamboo strips were used till around 1980s, but now it is replaced to one made of vinyl and wire. In good condition except for some brownish spots in the white parts. Large one: H:35cm W:34cm, Small one: H24cm W20cm

A large Japanese gourd flower container with a section of the gourd cut out to place a small container to decorate flowers inside. A rattan handle is attached on the top of the gourd. Hisago is a type of gourd often used for various purposes in Japanese culture. The gourd embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi. Age: 20th century. Size: height 18" diameter 17.5"

Made of dark wood, this 19th Century antique bath tub is tall and charming. Chair like shape, the back of washer is carved smoothly with rounded edges. Has an attractive, symmetrical overall look. Dimensions: 32" High, 20" Deep, 16" Wide Circa 1900

Set for carrying lunch. Bamboo and rattan basketry box lined with green brocade, the outside with an intricate diamond pattern woven in two colors, the corners fortified with leather. Dangling from one of the brass handles is a natural gourd with silver stopper and a lacquer sake cup, imitating Tamba stoneware. Japan, Meiji era, early 20th century.

Basket: H 3; L 6; D 4 ¼ inches (7,5 x 15,2 x 10,6 cm). Gourd: L 7 ½ inches (18,5 cm). Sake cup: diam. 2 inches (5,2 cm)...

MITSUMATA

Matured Japanese mingei folk wooden tool for weaving 'zori' straw sandals called 'mitsumata' (lit. 'trident'). Showa period, early 20th century. approx...

ANDON COVER

Bentwood cover for andon (paper-framed lamp) as a traditional Japanese handicraft. Early Showa period, 20th century. approx. H 37cm (14.56in), D 26cm (10.23in)


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WOODEN CANDY MOLD AND HOW-TO BOOK ON SWEETS

Set of wooden mold for making rakugan (hard candy) from Showa period, mid 20th century, and illustrated book for how to make various types of sweets from Taisho 2 as 1913. The mold had been actually used at that time. The book is written well-detailed contents including the guide for use of materials or retail price, etc...

A carpet made of recycled washi fragments which were daifukucho (merchant's record book) or letters, and kakishibu (persimmon tannin) painted for strength and waterproof. It was generally put over tatami mats protecting them from sun beam or dust. It has letters "Kanei 6 (1853)", very late Edo period. It has rips, holes and moth bites. 204cm x 192cm

Urushi sakazuki (sake cup) made of wood and painted with black urushi. It has hand-painted sculp with red urushi which is for a charm against evil spirits and used in a temple or a shrine. It is from Akita prefecture in Tohoku. Late Edo period (The first half of the 19th century). In good condition. H:3.5cm, Diameter:10.3cm

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Traditional Hanamaki clay doll, early-mid 20th century, Iwate, Japan. H 15.5 x W 13.3 x D 10 cm (6.10 x 5.23 x 3.93in)...

A rare sake-daru (Sake Keg) made of piled woven bamboo in combination with Japanese red lacquered pine. This tsuno-daru has two horn-like staves with inscriptions, a cross piece forming a carrying handle, and a wooden plug that pulls out. This saki barrel dates pre 1920. Sake casks such as this were prepared by sake factories to be used for special ceremonial occasions in the late 19th to the early 20th centuries. In excellent condition, it measures 21” tall and 7” in diameter.

Japanese large Wood square Hibachi with original Copper Lining, 7" high-outside and 5 1/2" inside, 17 1/2" square-outside and 16 1/2" square top rim, 11 1/2" square inside copper lining, with cut out handle on both side, original blue cotton fabric on the bottom. The beautiful bold looking grain of wood is noticeable and all original condition, no major damage except old copper lining is somewhat stained.

Japanese lacquered on Reed Kimono Tray, Ca. 1940's, 26" x 16", 4" high, top trim is almost 1/2" thick wood lacquered frame with gold foliage design on black, brown chestnut color lacquered on woven reed basket. There are some small missing lacquer pieces on the trim and reed basket.