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Scraped cut and beat out of form with looping ribbons of clay for handles, here is a mizusashi which certainly does not let down; everything we have come to expect from this popular Japanese artist enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is heavily potted, creating a bold, lively experience. The piece is 8 inches (21 cm) tall, 7 inches (18 cm) diameter and in perfect condition.
This artist has been working with clay since the 1950s, devouring styles along the way...
Zentner Collection
$2,100.00 Japanese okimono boxwood carving of Ashinaga and Tenaga. Old Japanese folklore tells that Tenaga (with his very long arms) would climb onto the back of Ashinaga (with his very long legs) and would work to catch fish together. Dates from Taisho Period c1920.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 8" H
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 Here is a fine example of a scholarly pursuit of finding the accoutrement for the use of calligraphy. A Japanese bronze tsuteke water dropper, in the form of an old sage or "Sennin" riding on the back of a turtle with its flowing hair-like tails. The turtle is lifting its head so that the angle would allow to pour water from its mouth. The hole is located on the back top of the turtle's shell, allowing for water to flow in...
Golden Age Antiques
$1400.00 This is a rare and attractive example of Japanese Golden Age Cloisonne. The colors are bright and the design is very desirable. It is a unique piece that was probably made in the mid 1890's. The tray is heavy and measures 12 3/4 inches by 8 inches. All in all condition is very good and it displays wonderfully. If you look close, there is a short craze and slight bend in the outer rim (see image). There is some roughness on the bottom is from the firing process.
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1940
item #1380948
(stock #Jacoulet058)
Era Woodblock Prints
SOLD Paul Jacoulet
Une Belle De Palaos (A Beauty of Palao) Date: November 4, 1935. Edition: No. 291/350. Fewer than 275 impressions made. Size: 18.5 x 14 inches. Mandarin duck seal. Carver: Maeda. Printer: Honda. Reference: No. 30 in The Prints of Paul Jacoulet by Richard Miles. Condition: Excellent. Note: Miles writes, "This was conceived and printed as a pair with No...
Modern Japanese Ceramics
sold, thank you A squat form quintessentially Kishi Eiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated 1997. Purchased from the artist, it is 21 x 14 x 19.5 cm (8-1/4 x 5-1/2 x 7-3/4 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Kishi Eiko was born in Nara in 1948, and largely trained in the Ceramic Institute of Tekisui Museum. She was first exhibited in 1981 at the Women’s Association of Ceramic Art and was awarded that year...
The Kura
sold, thank you An incredible work of florals on gold signed on the base Kutani Kaburagi Sei showing the very best of that regions pottery dating from the Meiji to Taisho period, when quality and craftsmanship was at its peak. It is 9 inches (23 cm) diameter, 13 inches (33 c) tall and in overall fine condition. There is a small tori-ashi (birds foot) glaze crack in the bottom but does not leak, and is only visible on the outside bottom.
Modern Japanese Ceramics
sold, thank you Enigmatic designs in free flowing black and rigid lines impinge on the yellow square of this raised plate by Kim Hono. It is 24 x 25 x 4 cm (9-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches), signed underneath. This piece is from a private collection of modern art and was purchased from the artist. There is no box but one could be had for an additional fee...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese set of 7 blue and white porcelain condiment cups. Each cup is formed with dramatic four lobed foliate rim, eggshell thin body with cobalt blue under enamel scene of Mt. Fuji and flower medallions. The foot of each cup is recessed and incised with lines in a circular order. Dates from the 19th century.
Dimensions: 3" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" H
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese small tansu chest made of kiri (paulownia) wood. It has six drawers of various sizes and a compartment with a small shelf covered by two sliding panels. Hardware is made of iron and includes warabite shaped drawer pulls, round lock plates, corner bracing and side handles.
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 18 1/2" high x 23 1/4" wide x 11 1/4" deep.
Zentner Collection
$1,500.00 Japanese painting of a Yang Guifei, the Tang Dynasty beauty. She stands and gazes at a blossoming branch of peony flowers, ornately patterned robes drape over her folded arms, painted in light ink and mineral colors on silk. By the artist Genki.
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: Total size: 70" high x 26" wide (28 1/4) wide including ends). Size of artwork: 44" high x 19 1/4" wide.
Kodo Arts
$750.00 Beautiful Taisho Period C.1920 bronze zen buddhist temple lamp. Papered and with electric 7w bulb. Art deco in appearance. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Kodo Arts
$480.00 Finely detailed bronze tea house koro or incense burner. Very unusual daruma window in relief. Taisho Period c. 1920.
Roof is superb. Condition excellent. 5" tall by 4 1/2 " wide. Ask for shipping quote.
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1950
item #1380857
(stock #Jacoulet056)
Era Woodblock Prints
SOLD Paul Jacoulet
Cactus, Mers du Sud (Cactus, South Seas) Date: November 20, 1941. Edition: 99/350. Fewer than 250 impressions made. Size: 19 x 14 inches. Sparrow seal. Carver: Maeda. Printer: Uchikawa Reference: No...
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$20.00 Set of Japanese black lacquer on metal 4 panel and 33" high screen hangers. Some scratches on black surface. Instruction paper is included
Haruko Watanabe
$90.00 Trunk box made of wicker, bamboo and leather. It has washi (Japanese handmade paper) lining with kanji letters. It has black leather for reinforcement. In good condition but has some wear in the leather. It is tight when the lid is put on the box, so better to use separately. The first half of the 20th century. 44cm x 31cm x 24cm
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1930
item #1380790
(stock #Unidentif103)
Era Woodblock Prints
SOLD High Bridge at Night
Artist: Not signed.
There is a similar Hasegawa Night Scene by Eijiro as well as a painting by James Whistler. Size: 14.5 x 6.5 inches. Date: 1910s-20s. Publisher: Likely Hasegawa. Medium: Japanese woodblock print on thick paper. Condition: Excellent with light spotting on back. Note: Lovely visible woodgrain.
The Kura
sold, thank you An exquisite vessel by Seifu Yohei IV decorated in slight relief under pale green glaze. It is 8-1/4 inches (21 cm) tall and in excellent condition.
Seifū Yohei IV (Seizan: 1872-1946), the second son of Seifū Yohei III (1851-1914). He studied literati-style painting under Tanomura Shōsai (1845-1909), a son of Tanomura Chokunyū, in Osaka for three years. In 1914, he succeeded to the head of the family and produced works mostly in his father’s style... |