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$350.00 THREE BLUE EMPTY BOTTLES Aesthetic glass texture with impurities. Unintentional, distorted, and incomplete, as it is. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. 16.3 x 6.8 x 4.5cm (6.41 x 2.67 x 1.77in). In such natural condition as is, with coincidental dents due to uneven old manufacturing process in which look like cracks...
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$25,000.00 A large, rarest of rare Japanese 18th century Bijin Saga Ningyo, depicting a standing female holding her flowing kimono.
Saga Ningyo are the most sought after
of all Japanese Ningyo. They are almost never seen on the market, and only rarely enter Western collections, public or private. This is a once-in-a
-lifetime opportunity for the serious connoisseur of Japanese art.
This finely carved and sculpted figure is a masterpiece from all angles...
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$250.00 THE MAN OF ALL MEN Unique and scarce Japanese folk ceramic toy in kimono with such full of humour, attached with the set of a "pedestal" (lacquerer's spatula) and a celluloid sea bream. Showa period, Pre-1950s. Man: approx. H 9 x W 10 x D 5cm (3.54 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Spatula: approx. L 17cm (6.69in), Sea bream: approx...
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$3950.00 Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Takeda Isho Ningyo pair representing Daikoku, the God of Wealth and
Fukurokuju, the God of Knowledge in a sumo match. Wonderfully rendered Ningyo in
a rare and unique pose. Symbolic parody of wisdom over money. Subjects of
Sumo are very sought after in Japan. A great find for Ningyo and Sumo Collectors. Overall Dimensions: 12 x 11 x 9.5 inches, 30.5 x 28 x 24 cm. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.
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$1,200.00 Mask made of kiri (Paulownia) wood, showing the wide-laughing and dimpled face of god of good fortune (shichifukujin), Daikoku. The base of his hat just sitting on the top of his head.
The broad grain of the wood was used to accentuate the round cheeks, nose and nostrils. The wood was formerly stained with a reddish-brown color, now almost completely worn off...
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$380.00 Very simple teshoku, hand-held candle stick, used for walking around. The handle made of a bamboo segment, the head made of forged iron and an iron sheet saucer. Mingei. Japan, Edo period, early 19th century. Very rare piece.
L stick 10 in.; diam saucer 2 in. Iron corroded, bamboo with crack the does not impact the stability or beauty of the piece. Traces of usage. From the collection (estate) of William Lipton, Ltd., New York
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$200.00 TENGU HEAD Unique Japanese okimono of the head of 'Tengu' (Long-nosed goblin), originally an wooden mold used for making a paper-mache tengu head (because of such back cutting scar for removing paper-mache head out), then vermilion-painted after retired to lead a second life, Taisho-Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. 18 x 18 x Depth 19cm (7.08 x 7.08 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration, uneven paint appearance, crack, exfoliation, etc...
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$380.00 TANUKI MASK Japanese paper-mache mask of raccoon dog as a vintage folk toy from Shizuoka region, with rare unique coloring design, 1980s, 21 x 16 x D 15 cm (8.26 x 6.29 x 5.90in)...
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SOLD Edo Period (circa 1820) Japanese Daki Ningyô (Hugging Doll) standing at the unusual height of 27.5 inches (70 cm), making him a very rare and striking figure. It is most uncommon to see this type of Ningyô outside of Japan, for they are highly prized by the Japanese. A widely held theory has it that these dolls were commissioned by patrons of Geisha as presentation gifts. This one is outstanding in every way. It has a wonderfully expressive face and conveys a very happy spirit...
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$600.00 TAKEDA DOLL Japanese traditional folk doll dressed in such characteristic textile with embroidery, representing the poses of Edo period's popular Kabuki actor playing the famous scene. Late Edo period, 19th century. H 32 x 15 x 26cm (12.59 x 5.90 x 10.23in). Slight discoloring due to aging as is...
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$300.00 TAGETA Old Japanese wooden clogs used in agricultural work at rice fields or in walking through marshy ground, so-called 'Tageta'. Showa period, 20th century. approx. 35 x 18.5 x H 10cm (13.77 x 7.28 x 3.93in). Some repairs at ropes as is...
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$350.00 TABI PATTERNS 53 pieces + small fragmental pieces (like photo#3) set of ‘tabi’ (Japanese socks) patterns made of reused old paper as the professional craftsman's tool, early 20th century, Large: 29cm (11.41in), Small: 15.5cm (6.10in)...
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Sold SUSHI 22 pieces set of old wooden menu boards that had been once hung on the wall of a sushi restaurant in Showa period, 20th century, Japan, 21.7 x 5.2 x 1 cm (8.54 x 2.04 x 0.39in) each. selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under any ...
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$350.00 SUN-DRIED OCTOPUS A masterpiece of 'Chigiri-e' (ref...
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$200.00 SUCH A BOARD Like a two-sided abstract painting with such unidentified Kanji characters or symbols drawn unintentionally in Indian ink, based on wooden board covered with old used paper coated in ‘kakishibu’ (persimmon tannin). Early 20th century, Japan. 26 x 48 x 1 cm (10.23 x 18.89 x 0.39in). Actually broken with inner cracks at some parts so that unstable when touch, but functionally supported with its coating paper and also no obstruction for appreciatio...
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Sold 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. selected by Pottari * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under any circumstances. Thank you.
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$1,500.00 Storage jar with tapering body, broad shoulder and slightly everted lip. Used for storing tea leaves.
Stoneware with some inclusions, pitted surface and natural ash glaze patches. Iga ware, Mie Prefecture, Japan, Edo period, 17th or possibly a little later (early 18th century). Comes with wooden storage box of a later date. H 10-1/2 inches Excellent condition From the Collection of Osborne and Victor Hauge and their wives
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$550.00 Small, sturdy platter, called ishizara, used as kitchen ware. Gray stoneware decorated with underglaze iron black and cobalt blue tama (sacred jewels) and characters, covered by a creamy, yellowish translucent and finely crackled glaze. Five spurmarks. Mingei.
Seto region, Japan, Edo period, 1800-1850 H 2 x Diam 10.5 in. Several knicks and chips esp. on the rim edges and a short, old crack commensurate with age and heavy usage. All in all very good condition From a priva... |
