From our Japanese Collection, a very fine and attractive pair of imari fan plates, Meiji Period (1868-1912), executed in the typical imari palette of iron-red, blue, orange, and gilt, depicting birds in flight against a ground of floral motifs and a prunus tree, all rendered on white porcelain in the shape of an open folding fan...

DESCRIPTION: Dramatic in its bold yet simple design, this Japanese lacquer box makes a striking statement. The background of this large box is lacquered in a mirror-like, black ro-iro ground, with a vivid gold lacquer design on the lid of bamboo superimposed over a ginko leaf, all within a gold circle. The box is supported on four curved feet, and the interiors are brilliantly lacquered in orange-red...

This is Yogi used in a rich merchant's family of Akita for Edo period. This is drawn in good-quality Tsutsugaki. As for this, a Chinese phoenix drawn boldly is very impressive. It is very elegant. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and is thick. As for this, cotton cloth of the lining is dyed into deep green. Good-quality Tsutsugaki often uses it to lining. This does not have a stain and damage. The state is good. Size 182cm x 172cm (71 "x 67.7")

Height: 3.3 cm (1.4 in)
Width: 3.5 cm (1.5 in)
Depth: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)

Fine Japanese wood netsuke of a seated reader calling; very high quality carving with detailed features picked out; this artist worked in exotic Chinese timbers; rare; early 19th century; signed; good condition

It is Japanese antique Tsutsugaki yogi cotton kimono textile dyed with natural indigo Edo Period (1830-1867). The big Uchiwa (japanese washi fan) and family crest are very impressive. A Cotton is a thick hand-spun item and wonderful hand-spun cotton with a warm feel. There are indigo fading in several places. There are repair marks in several places, but overall the condition is good. It is the largest size among Tsutsugaki textile items...

Height: 20 cm (8 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.4 in)
Depth: 5 cm (2 in)

Fine Japanese carved okimono of Gamma Sennin, the Sage Liu Hai supporting a toad on his back; excellent carving throughout; natural material; signed on the base; good condition

This is a japanese antique tsutsugaki Indigo dye cotton thick noren textile of Edo period. This is Tsutsugaki Noren dyed with natural indigo used in merchant houses in the Shonai region during the Edo period.It is drawn with a very bold and beautiful composition.In the past, cherry blossoms represent "richness" for wishing for a good harvest, and "prosperity" because many flowers bloom all at once. Fans are said to be "spreading toward the end," and their spreading shape has long been treated ...

This plate is made of Shigaraki clay and covered with ash glaze, it's shaped just like as dynamic wood block. The one part is repaired by gold , it's called "Kintsugi". Size: 34.0cm(length) 35.5cm(width) 9.0(height) Accessary: none, wooden box signed by artist is available with extra charge.

This pieces is large vase with tokkuri shape. It has covered by ashes in anagama and gold trimming at the mouth, very beautiful contrast. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyxmiceoz4c Accessary: wooden box signed by artist

From the "Kuang-Hsu" region, mustard colored bowl with blue fish design inside, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); Kuang-Hsu Huangxu mark to the base, Dimensions: Diameter of the bowl is 6 inches and it stands 2 1/2 inch tall, no condition concerns.

Hiroshi Yoshida
Sailing Boats, Mist from the Inland Sea series.
Date: 1926. This edition 1960s/70s.
Size: Double oban. Approximately 21.25 x 15.75 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Impressed signature at lower margin.
Publisher: Yoshida Studio.
Condition: Excellent front and back.

Antique Japanese small chest with drawers, called a dibukuro. Traditional Japanese homes hold a tea ceremony room with a tokonama, or a recessed closet/alcove in which pieces of artistic appeal would be displayed such as hanging scrolls, pottery, okimono and ikebana floral arrangements. The dibukuro would be seated on the floor of the tokonama. (shown in detail photos)...

Antique Japanese ikebana basket for flower arranging. Woven of both wide and narrow split bamboo with a gnarled root wood rim and handle. Tall and narrow with elegant natural form.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 21" high x 9 1/2" wide

Hiroshi Yoshida
In a Temple Yard
Date: 1935.
Size: Oban. Approximately 16.00 x 10.625 inches.
Signed and sealed in the image. Titled and signed in pencil.
Jizuri seal at upper left margin indicating self-printing by the artist.
Reference: Abe #197.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent color. A few surface marks at upper right. On the back, a conservator has removed adhered paper at the top and bottom right.

An antique Japanese Nihonmatsu Kasane Tansu (stacking 2 section chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware featuring Warabite style handles and hints of aged red lacquer. Very spacious storage with a hinged door that secures 3 small drawers. Constructed using Japanese joinery techniques and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 48 1/2" Wide by 48" High by 18 1/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Tohoku Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress). All original hand forged iron hardware with Urushi lacquer finish. Three sets of sliding doors with removable shelves behind the larger doors. Three side by side drawers provide additional storage. Sections can be separated for use in different rooms of the house.

Age: Meiji Era (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 36 3/8" Wide by 62 1/2" High by 16 1/2" Deep

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware with replaced drawer pulls. Two hinged doors open to a storage space for books and documents with removable shelves and small drawers below. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Late Meiji Era (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 18 3/4" High by 12 1/2" Deep

This is japanese excellent antique Tsutsugaki textile hemp furoshiki meiji era .Furoshuki, a technique of tsutsugaki that excels in hemp, is very rare. Very beautiful. Spiny lobsters are very impressive. There is a very light stain. There is no damage. The condition is very good. Size: Length 68 cm (26.8 inch) Width 70 cm (27.6 inch)