OKEGATA

Various patterns of wooden rulers for measuring various parts of side face of wooden bucket or barrel so-called ‘Okegata’ (also called ‘Shojiki’, which means ‘Honesty’) as Japanese craftsman’s tool, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. Largest: 29 x 6 x 0.5 cm (11.41 x 2.36 x 0.19in), Smallest: 13.5 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm (5.31 x 1.37 x 0.19in).


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Mr. EZAKI'S PALETTE

Wood, oil paints, 1970s, Japan. 30 x 27 cm (11.81 x 10.62in)


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Bird and flower painting depicted a Japanese bush warbler rests in plum blossom tree. Painted with ink on silk. Signed and sealed.

Matsumura Keibun(1779-1843) was a Japanese painter active during the late Edo period(1603-1868). He was a leading figure in the Shijo school established by his half-brother, Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811). Keibun mastered the techniques of painting taught at Goshun’s studio at Shijo-Sakaimachi in Kyoto. He also studied the work of Maruyama Okyo (1733–1795),...

A Fine Genuine SINO-THAI Famille Noire Porcelain BENCHARONG-BENJARONG Bowl depicting THEPANOM & KINAREE BUDDHIST DEITIES, 18/19th Century. Bencharong signifies 5 colors. Very good condition with signs of usage due to considerable age.No hairlines, no chips nor restorations whatsoever. The inside of the bowl is Emerald Green with a Flower Medallion centre. Size: 6" diameter x 3" height.

A Genuine Antique 18/19th Century Famille Noire SINO-THAI BENCHARONG-BENJARONG BOWL depicting Thepanom and Kinaree Buddhist Deities. Made to order in China for the Thai Court and Nobility.The interior of the bowl is Emerald Green and has a Flower Medallion. Benjarong means 5 Colors. Size: 6" diameter x height 3". Condition good with two hardly noticeable short hairlines on top rim.

Antique Japanese ikebana basket. Wild and natural appearance with gnarled wisteria branches making up the frame of the basket including a tall arching handle. The small, neatly woven body of the basket is made of split bamboo and is nestled between the knotted wisteria branches.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14" high x 15" long x 9" wide

Antique Chinese small zitan wood stand. Rectangular shape with low feet and apron carved with a scrolling cloud motif. Nice grain and patina.

Dimensions: 4" high x 13" long x 7" deep

An antique Japanese Ko Tansu made of Kuwa (Mulberry) and Kuri (Chestnut) woods. All original bronze Warabite drawer pulls and fittings on the doors. 6 drawers of varying sizes with sliding upper doors and lift out side door. Gilded door panels.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 22 1/2" Wide by 23 3/4" High by 10 1/4" Deep

Naval officer's sword in gilded bronze and steel. Leather scabbard. This sword is stored in its felt sheath, which appears to be original. The blade is signed "Manufacture de Klingenthal". The mercury gilding is of good quality and in good condition. On one side of one of the elements of the scabbard the royal crown has been erased, on the other side it has been preserved. I think that the officer respected, during a change of regime, the regulation removing the crowns, but being a royalist he o...

Two lovely Ca. 1935 bamboo flower baskets for ikebana flower arrangements. Very good condition. Half moon basket : H:34cmx W:30cm x Depth:25cm; wagumi basket: H:28cm x W:28cm x depth:25cm ask for shipping quote .

An antique Japanese 2 section Cha Tansu (tea display chest) made of Kaki (Persimmon), Tochi (Horse Chestnut) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. Upper section features sliding doors, shelves and a drawer where utensils and accessories for tea service were stored away. The glass doors and shelves were used to showcase seasonal and holiday decorations the owner wished to display.

The lower section features 5 drawers and 2 hinged doors for additional storage. Fine details include the bookmatched d...

Fine Large Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Female Entertainer (with Oxford TL Test)

This pottery model of a kneeling lady was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish-coloured pottery. A variety of figures of this general type are known. They are often musicians and entertainers, and were made in a variety of sizes. This is a particularly well-detailed and rare example. She is kneeling and in her left hand sh...

Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Length: 4.4 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.3 cm (0.9 in)

Japanese carved netsuke of a standing elephant in full parade regalia; signed on a foot, Mitsuyuki; good condition

Height: 4.2 cm (1.6 in)
Width: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.7 in)

Very high quality wooden mask netsuke depicting Okame; fine carved modelling throughout; signed to the reverse, Ryukei; good condition

Length: 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
Height: 2.9 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.8 cm (1.4 in)

Fine Japanese wooden triple mask netsuke; depicts characters showing Beshimi, Oni and Tenkaichi; a very good example of this style; good condition

Height on Stand: 14.9 cm (5.9 in)
Width: 8.6 cm (3.6 in)

Quality Chinese carved bitong brush pot; stained scrim decorated with poetry, landscape and a signature; natural material; resting in carved timber stand; good condition

Exquisite Chinese satin silk hand embroidered and hand sewn jacket and pleated skirt with drawstring waistband. Pristine condition, circa 1930s or 1940s, see last enlargement for reference. Jacket dimensions- sleeve to sleeve width at shoulder: 127cm/50in, length shoulder to bottom : 68cm/26in and width in the middle: 92cm/36in. Skirt length: 82cm/32in (not including fringe) and waist: 72cm/28in. Still very wearable!

Chinese burnished Neolithic bowl with side lugs, there is a repair on the edge noted in last enlargement and some of the black pigment in the design is not original. Majiayao culture circa 3000BCE. D: 12cm/4.8in and H: 6.8cm/2.6in.