This is Kake-Fukusa used for Edo period. This is very superior in dyeing by Tsutsugaki and is luxurious. This is superior in processing in detail. As for this, Tsutsugaki and a luxurious combination of the embroidery are very impressive. Big prawns and the combination of Tbanenosi are motifs of the good luck.This has slight stain and damage on the back side, but hardly attracts attention. Size 76cm x 68cm (29.9 "x 26.7 “)

A large Tembo tsuba. The Tembo (or Tenpo) style evolved from the Saotome school and the sukashi decoration of Okiagari here (an especially nice feature) carries over. Okiagari are self righting toys and the subject was a symbol of inspiration to Samurai in aspiring to improvement and the right path in life. There is, on a curious level of interest, some minute trace of old gold decoration (long since worn off) on the surface of this tsuba. Though there are transitional examples, the present exam...

A finely executed painting in gouache and ink, with few raised details in white, on embossed paper by the British manufacturer Henry Dobbs. Showing a Manchurian lady, playing a small drum. Mounted in a blue passe-partout. Dimension: painting: 23.5 cm x 17.3 cm, paper: 38.8 cm x 30.5 cm. Condition: fine, one tiny stain. Please see also SK 989.

A finely executed painting in gouache and ink, on embossed paper by the British manufacturer Henry Dobbs. Showing a girl with lotus feet, embroidering a silk yardage. Mounted in a blue passe-partout. Dimension: painting: 23.5 cm x 17.3 cm, paper: 38.8 cm x 30.5 cm. Condition: fine, only one tiny stain. Please see also SK 988.

A fine Arita blue and white four lobed bowl. Decoration of Sennin Chokaro with his gourd attribute in landscape, centered by extraordinary shironuki (drawn in white) decoration in the cavetto - each of four panels with a different auspicious figure and attributes. The outside of the shaped rim and sides also with simple shironuki decoration of a water border and a lotus blossom floating at each, dimpled corner. This accomplished work would have issued from aristocratic patronage rather than stan...

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Rose Medallion pattern Dinner Plates, Ca. 1840, 9 1/2" diameter, with very detailed 4 separate cartouches filled with exotic birds, butterflies, dragon flies, bats in the peony floral rock garden scenery, young deer watching 3 baby bird feeding by mummy bird in a straw nest inside center Cartouche. All the detailed hand painted decorations are done by overglaze enamel and highlighted with touch of brilliant gold, and early brilliant turquoise color was used. This type...

An Arita porcelain seashell form, scalloped dish with tall foot. Enamel decoration of Ho-o (Japanese mythological Phoenix) in the Kakiemon pallete - black, red, blue, green, yellow and gold overglaze enamel - applied over the glaze inside the dish. Slightly opaque white, large bubble suffused glaze with faint celadon pooling in recesses. Kiln grit adhering to the unglazed foot rim. An old label remains taped inside the foot proclaiming the dish to be 18th century Kakiemon ware (but probably Arit...

Statue of Jambhala, also known as Kubera or Vaishravana, wearing necklace, dhoti and diadem, sitting on a double lotus throne, holding the mongoose that spits jewels in his left hand and a currency in his right hand. The statue may have had a mandorla affixed at its back in the past. Bronze, with green and reddish patina particularly under the statue. Tibet, early 19th century. Height: 7 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: Kubera is the Tibetan God of Wealth and Prosperity.

A Japanese porcelain dish depicting two figures in a garden. The moulded dish has a shaped edge dressed with an iron slip. Late 18th century or beginning of the 19th. A shaped dish with a similar subject is illustrated in 'Japanese Porcelain” by Soame Jenyns, Faber & Faber, 1965.

Approximately 12cm diameter. Near perfect condition, there is a tiny fleabite to one of the points on the rim, noted in the photographs.

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A Japanese porcelain dish depicting two figures in a garden. The moulded dish has a shaped edge dressed with an iron slip. Late 18th century or beginning of the 19th. A shaped dish with a similar subject is illustrated in 'Japanese Porcelain” by Soame Jenyns, Faber & Faber, 1965.

Approximately 12cm diameter. Perfect condition.

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Pair of Chinese Qing dynasty Daoguang (1821-1850) mark and period scalloped edge porcelain bowls finely decorated on the exterior in famille rose enamels with birds among marsh flowers and plants set against a sea foam green background. A wave pattern accented by rust-red bats extends around the foot. Turquoise base and interior. A square rust-red six-character zhuanshu Daoguang mark is on the base. Wood stands are included. Each bowl measures 7 7/8” - 8” diameter x 2 5/8" high (excluding w...

Impressive Japanese ink and color on paper horizontal handscroll measuring over 30 feet in length depicting an Edo period genre scene of a large daimyo procession passing through the center of a village. The villagers are engaged in all manner of activities. As the scene unfolds, there are also scenes of battles and encampments. Scroll: 19 3/4” x approximately 32 feet in length. 19th century. Very good overall condition with typical wear and soiling visible. There are some repairs to old...

Statue of Krishna dancing on the head of the Kaliya Snake, on an elevated square base, holding a butter ball in his right hand. Bronze, with fine dark green patina. India, early 19th century. Height: 6,4 cm. Abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: this statue refers to Krishna's adolescence. The Kaliya snake had poisoned the pool in which cow herds were drinking. Krishna revived the cows and had a fight with Kaliya, kicked it almost to death, and then danced on him. Kaliya's ...

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")

This is Tsutsugaki Yogi having the biggest lobster for Edo period. The bold lobster pattern of Edo period has three-dimensional movement of Edo period. As for this, the lobster which was greatly drawn on the good-quality Hanada-colored basic center is impressive at all. You can know the characteristic of three-dimensional movement of Tsutsugaki immediately for Edo period by watching this item. As for this, cotton is spun by hand and has a good texture. This was used in a very rich merchant's fam...

Tea or wine bowl with butterflies and double Xi (symbolizing the double happiness of marriage) in Doucai colours. Brown-glazed rim. China, first part of the 19th century. Diameter "3/ 7,5 cm, height "1¼ / 3,5 cm. Condition: fine.

Finely potted porcelain dish with milky white glaze, the broad border moulded with ruyi heads. The center with fine depiction of a kirin, painted in green enamel, iron red and some gold. Please refer to: "Kakiemon Porcelain - A Handbook" by Menno Fitski, No. 126. Condition: little wear to painted area, base with a star crack, rim with a short hairline and a firing default. Dimension: diameter: 14.8 cm, 3.1 cm high.

Statue of Buddha Amithaba, in monk's robes, sitting on an elaborate lotus throne, his hands in meditation posture ("abhaya mudra"). Gilt bronze. China, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century. Height: 24.5 cm. Old accident (restored) on the left side of the top of the head, otherwise very good condition.