Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab

It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. It is 743 gram (1.6 Lb).

It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A serving dish in the rare Utsutsukawa-yaki tradition by Yokoishi Gagyu (b. 1975) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The ovoid is covered in November shades over which has been applied in white slip a field of dried grasses blowing in the wind. It is 278 cm (10-1/2 inches) diameter and in perfect condition.
Gagyu’s first exhibited piece at the age of 30 in 1955 took the governors prize at the Nagasaki Kenten Prefectural Art Exhibition. That was the beginning of a prestigious car...

1st edition Japanese woodblock print by Natori Shunsen (1886-1960) depicting the actor Nakamura Ganjiro in the role of Sakata Tojuro from the series "Creative Prints, Collection of Portraits by Shunsen" (1925-1931). This image was known to have been published by Watanabe in 1925 in an edition limited to 150 impressions. The black recangular "Watanabe-ko" seal is at the right side and the red ovoid "Natori" approval seal is at the lower left. These seals are only found on first edition impressio...

Kappa (cape) which was called "hikimawashi" or "maru-gappa" in old days. It is made of cotton with warp kasuri checker board pattern on one side and cotton stripes on the other side. It was worn on the occasion of travel over kimono. It has wool collar, probably imported. The word "kappa" came from Portuguese "capa". The Portuguese first came to Japan in 17th century. This collar also shows the influence of the western fashion design. The second half of the 19th century. Partly sewn by machine. ...

A beautiful Chinese Tang dynasty unglazed sancai water coupe. Ht. 4.5cm. Condition: no chip, no restore as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.

This is a Japanese antique old meiji era silk weave Gorgeous gorgeous maru obi SASH Belt textile. It is a very good condition.It does not have a stain and the damage. It is Japanese Grass fence, flowers and leaves pattern. It weave a lot of threads of the gold to a Black ground and am luxurious very beautifully. As for it, both sides are the same patterns.It can enjoy both sides. The dough is strong, I recommend it for Table decoration and dress, bags, shoes and patchwork materials. size:Length...

A Chinese porcelain vase decorated with tigers, birds and other motifs in famille rose enamel. Qing Dynasty. The vase is in excellent antique condition, with normal scratches on enamel surfaces. Height: 15-3/4".

A very rare Chinese blue and white pouch-shaped porcelain vase, 18th century, probably Qianlong period. The vase is in excellent condition, the only flaw is a short (approximately 3/8" long) kiln crack inside the rim, please see enlargement #5 for detail. Height of the vase: 8". Provenance: purchased from a private collection in the early 1990s.

Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Snow at Hinuma Swamp, Mito" ("Snow at Hi Marsh, Mito") by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the upper right side of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 10 3/8" x 15 3/4" (image size: 9 1/2" x 14 1/4"). The print was never framed and is in excellent overall ...

Large late Meiji to Taisho period Japanese Arita porcelain cylindrical form hibachi decorated in underglaze blue, white, and celadon with mirrors and auspicious symbols. Scattered bisque incised signature seals accent the decoration. 12 1/4" high x 17" diameter. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. From the collection of an elderly woman in Sun City West, Arizona.

A beautiful Wangden carpet from Tibet, made with Yak hair warp with thick wool pile and fringe borders. Central floral pattern surrounded by a large tridimensional meander pattern. These kind of carpets were traditionally used in the monasteries to keep warm while sitting during long pujia ceremony in the cold winter. But were also used by wealthy families. Size: L. 160 x 92 cm; 63 x 36 inch Early 20th cent. Condition: very good colours but on one of the short sides there is a small area ...

A cascade of flowers descends from a branch hanging into the dark matt night of this large pate by Kondo Yutaka enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Funka-sara. In the upper right a white intrusion on the dark surface, is that a crook in the tree…or perhaps the corner of the rising moon? It is 32 cm (12-1/2 inches) diameter and in excellent condition dating circa 1980.
Kondo Yutaka (1932-1983) was born into a traditional pottery family in Kyoto. He studied under Living Na...

An antique Japanese Mizuya (kitchen) Tansu single section made of keyaki wood. The top section has four sliding panels. The mid section has 5 medium sized drawers. The lower section has two large sliding panels. Adjacent to the panels is a small drawer and hinged door with a large compartment.

Date: early Meiji (19th Century)

Dimensions: 67" tall X 76" wide X 21" deep.

Ohara Shoson (Koson) (1877~1945)
Rabbits under bush clover and full moon.
Date: 1931.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Bears the Watanabe C (sausage) seal, which was in use between 1929-1942 and is consistent with a first/early edition.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15 x 10 inches.
"Made in Japan" stamped on verso.
Reference: S41.7 in Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent.

Very sweet little circular cloisonne box with a pale yellow ground. The foot is exposed copper. The interior of both the lid and base is a mottled dark green. Some expected pitting to the enamel. In excellent antique condition, no dents, no chips, no cracks, it measures 2.25 inches in diameter. Circa 1800

Reminiscent of an excavated Haniwa figure of a house, this museum quality vase is by Koinuma Michio and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled very simply Tsubo. It is an iconic work by this eclectic artist, whose work is entirely unique and easily discernible. It is 27.5 cm (11 inches) square, 37 cm (14-3/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition. Due to size this will require special shipping consideration.
Koinuma Michio is a compelling figure unique among contempora...

Silk kimono worn on the stage of Kyogen which is a traditional short comedic drama. It is often performed with Noh drama. The kimono is made of thin plain silk with katazome lattice pattern and brush dye for green parts. The lining is pongee silk. The dye is all vegetable and sumi. Kataginu and hakama (kamishimo) is worn over this kimono on the Kyogen stage. In excellent condition. 20th century. 142cm x 134cm

Tibetan thangka depicting Amitayus, the Buddha of Longevity, seated cross-legged on a variegated lotus throne with hands in the lap in dhyana mudra holding the pot of amṛta, the nectar of immortality. A halo surrounded by flowers is behind the figure and green mountains and water are in the background. The figure wears only a lower garment and is adorned with bracelets, armlets, earrings extending from elongated ears, a beaded necklace, and a high five-pointed crown in front of hair that is st...