An very pretty, oblong Iga vase for tokonoma presentation with compressed body and a long, trumpet-shaped neck. Two small ears on the side. Partly covered (upper part) with a running, olive-green glaze. Signed. Artist unidentified (see photo). Vintage. H 23.5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Kawase Hasui
Enoshima at Night
Date: 1930s.
This is a late edition (post-1989) printed from the original blocks.
Approximately 6.25 x 4.25 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe.
Artist's oval seal at lower right.
Reference: Hotei #Hp-23.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 - 1991)
Spring Night, Ginza
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1934. This edition post-1989 from the original blocks.
Publisher: S. Watanabe. Red seal at left margin. Round seal in lower right corner of image.
Artist's signature and seal in image.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 - 1991)
Shirahone Hot Spring in Shinshu
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Date: 1935. This edition post-1989 from the original blocks.
Publisher: S. Watanabe. Red seal at left margin along with printer's seal. Watanabe round seal in lower left corner of image.
Artist's signature and seal in image.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

LOVE LETTER FROM PROSTITUTE

One of old hand props for the performers of Nihon Buyo (Classical Japanese dance) or Kabuki actors called 'Tenbeni' (lit. 'Upper red'), originated from the customs of 'Yujo (Japanese prostitute) who draw the line with own lipstick on the upper part of love letter to the customers, as a rare type with just wave lines. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 228 x 20 cm (89.76 x 7.87in)...

The size Painting: 16 1/8" W x 12 9/16"
Artist: Signed and chop sealed on lower left corner.
Kanji letter name, "Ina" Subject : Plum Tree with Blue Bird.
Year of painting: 1980-1990
Medium: Water Color on Japanese large Shikishi Board.
With folded presentation cover...

The size Painting: 16 1/8" W x 12 9/16"
Artist: Signed and sealed on lower left corner.
Kanji letter name, "Hata". Subject: Lotus Leaf and Flower .
Year of painting: 1980-1990
Medium: Watercolor painting on Japanese large Shikishi Board.
With folded presentation cover.
Condition: New, it never been framed...

GYOTAKU

Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) as a traditional art form of Japanese fishermen, originated to be started by samurai warrior in the Edo period, 19th century and believed to have such the common discipline and spirituality of Bushido (Samurai’s chivalry). Here is a large gyotaku on frayed cotton textile, Showa period, 20th century, Japan...

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)...

Exquisite Nezumi Shiino Chawan from the renowned Okuiso Eiroku (1930-1987), a disciple of the legendary Kato Tokuro, renowned for his mastery of Shino pottery. The artist's signature adorns the base, a testament to its authenticity...

A well potted Kuro Raku Chawan Black Raku Tea Bowl. The bowl is hand shaped, covered in black glaze with a few small areas in which the cream colour clay shows through. It rest very well in the hands! Raku mark impressed to the bottom. H 8 x 12 cm. Perfect condition.

Morigami Jin bamboo flower basket Hanakago High shape with an extended rim. Made with very thin strips of madake bamboo in different techniques, rattan and lacquer. Insert water container in black lacquered bamboo. Unsigned but it comes with the artist’s old information paper and old Japanese paper box. H 19 cm x Ø 17 cm Perfect. Morigami Jin ( Osaka b.1955 ), is now living and working in Beppu, Kyushu, Japan...

CRICKETS

Transcendentally handmade Japanese crickets (as two suzumushi and two korogi) with twig and bamboo. 20th century, Japan. approx...

DRAWING BY KAZU WAKITA

Wakita Kazu (1908-2005 / ref. https://www.momat.go.jp/en/artists/awa003). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Different version of his own signature as more natural style. Attached with acrylic frame...

This is a beautiful Japanese wedding gown (uchikake). Featured on brownish orange (when you looked at it where the gold does not take over, the basic color looks more like brownish red) silk are flocks of white cranes and stylized water in roundels of gold. The tone of the gold is rich but soft. The design is unique, elegant, artistic and well executed with excellent workmanship. The condition is almost new...

Beautiful silk Japanese wedding gown in excellent condition. The design on this gown shows fans painted (woven in this case) with clouds and plum blossoms floating on a golden river. The background color shifts back and forth gradually between dark blue and white pearl color...

Beautiful Japanese wedding gown with fans and flowers. The gown looks better in real with details, new condition. It measures 51 1/2" from sleeve to sleeve and 72" in length.

Japanese Boy's Day samurai Yoroi and Kabuto (armor,helmet) set. Musha ningyo (Samurai dolls), Yoroi and Kabuto (helmet), swords, banners and carps are a part of the display used for the Boy's Day in Japan. Culturally, the Japanese emphasize anything to do with children. The Girl's day with hina dolls is in March. The warrior's set like this will inspire boys in their manliness and hopefully bravery, discipline and honor codes come with it.

All the fabric used marked as pure silk...