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Golden Age Antiques
$1450.00 This is an extremely rare Japanese cloisonne enamel. It appears to be an early Ando piece. I say this because of the form used and the enamel technique used on this vase. The enameling has characteristics similar to some of the unique signed Kawade pieces with their mottled flowing enamels done in various colors. The enamels also vary from translucent to opaque. The vase is heavy due to the thick enameling...
Zentner Collection
Sold Antique Japanese single section tansu made from kiri wood, with a nice, deep red lacquer applied to the top, sides, and back. It has simple, round locks incised with tiny sun designs and warabite handles on attractive pierced backings. Edo period (1615-1867)
Size: 36" height, 42" length, 17" depth
June Hastings
$1,450.00 Finely detailed Japanese brown lacquer box measuring 6 inches across and 2.5 inches high. Featuring a shell motif, this octagonal box is in excellent condition. This box is just wonderful and we guarantee you will not be disappointed. Circa 1850.
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1940
item #1305695
(stock #Ohara083)
Era Woodblock Prints
SOLD Ohara Koson
Cawing Crow Size: Dai-oban. Approximately 17 x 11.5 inches. Date: 1930s. This edition post-1950. Reference: K5.15 and page 140 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: the Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland) Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku Condition: Excellent. Full original margins.
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
Sold, Thank You! This small vessel, similar in a shape to a tokkuri, is a fine example of Oni Shino (carbon trap and natural ash glazing) that Tsukigata is so well-known for. Coining the term in the mid-50’s after countless failed experiments—which ultimately culminated in the discovery of this unique style of pottery—“Oni” translates roughly to demon or ogre...
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00 Antique Japanese painting of Bodhidharma, an important figure in Buddhism as he is said to have brought Chan Buddhism over to China as well as to have started the training of Shaolin monks, later leading to Shaolin kung fu. The scroll is signed by the artist Eiryu. Meiji-Taisho period.
Size: (entire scroll) 57" length, 16.5" width (artwork only) 42" length, 12" width
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese Buddhist Pilgrim's coat. Buddhist monks associated with the teachings of Kukai (or Kobo Daishi) would embark on a pilgrimage to visit the 88 temples on the island of Shikoku. Upon arriving to each temple, the monk would bathe before giving offerings and reciting prayers as well as receive a stamp distinctive to each temple. Normally a monk would carry around a special stamp book however it is not unusual to stamp the monk's coat as seen here...
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00
Unusual antique Japanese natural root burl hardwood stand with very interesting and complex gnarling growths. Very dense hardwood with dark lacquer finish. Would make a stunning stand.
Edo Period circa 1800's Size: 9.5" H, 21" L, 20" W
Spoils of Time
Sold A 16th century Yoshiro Zogan tsuba. The type is named for a Kaga province artist considered to have advanced the late Onin period brass inlay art to that of hira-zogan - flush with the iron surface. The school also took hold in other provinces, most notably Bizen. The mokko-gata form of this tsuba would appear to be uncommon for Yoshiro Zogan tsuba particularly of katana size. Eight ka-mon are inlaid in open work fashion...
Zentner Collection
Sold Antique Japanese bronze vase, of wide, round, and shortened form, its edges sculpted with dragons flying through clouds. Beautiful original aged patina.
Early Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 12" W x 7.5" H
Zentner Collection
Sold The netsuke is made in the shape of a matchlock pistol. It is composed of different material such as wood, brass, and iron. Constructed during the Meiji period for export to the European market. Mounted on a custom iron stand.
Meiji Period 19th Century Size: 3.75" L x 1" W x 1.5" H (4.75" H on stand)
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
Sold, Thank You! A beautiful and delicate white porcelain composition with low-relief molded seashell design lining the inside. The overall condition of the bowl and several oxidation marks on the bottom suggest considerable age—at least several hundred years. The box lid bears the character “定” which can be translated as “truth” or “certainty.” The origin of this piece is unknown, though the previous owner regarded it as Chinese (Northern Song)...
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1960
item #1351961
(stock #Hasui275)
Era Woodblock Prints
SOLD Kawase Hasui
Zaimoku Island, Matsushima Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches. Date: 1933. Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Round 6mm seal, indicating a lifetime print produced 1946-1957. Reference: Hotei #298. Condition: Excellent. Light crease in water at lower left.
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00 Unusual Japanese single section isho tansu (clothing chest), with dramatic Keyaki (elm) front drawers, opened by simplistic hirute style handle pulls and small, squared locks. Its bottom safe box opens to reveal three small drawers within, for the storage of smaller precious articles.
Meiji period (1868-1912) Size: 42" L x 18" W x 42" H
Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1353176
(stock #TRC1644)
Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
Sold, Thank You! A refined and elegant work of Hagi-ware done by a master potter who is not only a direct descent of the Hagi forebears, but who also credited with having revive the tradition when it fell out of practice. This piece features a well-formed kodai (foot), an exceptionally nice Hagi glaze and several “ishi-haze” or marks from small stones that partially explode in the kiln...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with two rabbits jumping over waves.
Meiji period (1868-1912) 50" L x 20.25" H
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00 Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with two rabbits jumping over waves.
Meiji period (1868-1912) 50" L x 20.25" H
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00 Contemporary Korean single section kitchen cabinet, made with bold elm wood (Keyaki in Japanese). This piece has an upper and lower set of sliding doors with attractive latticework over rice paper. The top and mid region have four small drawers across, with the very top middle drawers as hidden compartments. The bottom of the piece has two doors on hinges, and a middle lock to match the others.
Size: 37.75" L x 17.25" W x 65" H |