Bijinga. The title: Summer evening. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed.

Katsuda Tetsu(1896-1980) was a Japanese painter from the Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989). He studied Western painting at Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). He turned to Japanese painting and became an apprentice to Yamamoto Shunkyo(1872-1933) in 1923. He graduated from Kyoto City Painting College (currently Kyoto City University of Arts) in 1930.His history ...

Antique Japanese uma-jirushi, flag standard for battle. This uma-jirushi is in the shape of a large war sensu (folding war fan). Made of gold and black lacquered paper and lacquered wood. The front and back with round circle motif in alternating gold on black on one side and black on gold on the other. Mounted on a metal stand.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 51" high x 25" wide

Brilliant colors are blended into the layeres of clay forming this fabulous vessel by Matsui Koyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ryohai-yu Neriage Saihamon Tsubo. It is roughly 29 cm (just less than 12 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Matsui Koyo was born in the pottery village of Kasama, son of future Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, in 1962. He graduated in sculpture from the University of Tsukuba in 1985, then began potting under his father at his ...

A perfect example of the work of this influential artist, in a rare size which is perhaps a bit more accessible to most collectors than his usual monumental sculptures. In this case he has created it with a combination of blue and sliver dots decorating the bulbous protrusions. Signed on bottom, it is 36 x 19 x 23 cm (14 x 7-1/2 x 9 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Nakashima Harumi was born in Gifu prefecture, home of a long ceramic tradition, in 1950. H...

This antique Japanese large flying dragon shrine corbel is a stunning piece of art that is sure to impress. The sculpture is made from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood depicting a dragon that appears to abruptly change course in mid-air. The body has dramatic features that visually flow with this sculpture, making it a true masterpiece. The custom iron stand cradles the carving giving the appearance of floating in the air, adding to its allure.

Being a rare find, it would make a...

This Antique Japanese Buddhist large temple bell set is a rare and exquisite piece of art that will add a touch of serenity to your home. The set comes complete with a stand, cushion, and striker, all made of Hinoki wood and finished in a beautiful red Urushi lacquer that has acquired a warm patina over its life. The stand features gold gilt accents that add to its elegance. The Tokugawa seal is repeated 35 times over the bell and stand, adding to its historical significance.

When struc...

A large, Museum Quality pottery figure of a male attendant carrying an umbrella on his back. The figure dates to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figure is placed on throne made of Lotus flowers on the top of hexagonal plint, both in fine Sancai colours - a two-colour green and yellow glazed robe.

He wears a high hat. Finely painted facial details. Lotus thrones are very rare for Ming pottery figures.

The head is attachable as often seen on the largest figures fro...

A pair of large, high quality pottery figures of a male and a female attendant, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD.

The figures are matching in the Green and Yellow Sancai colors and they are placed on large plints.

The female figure carries a fan. She has been TL tested by Ralf Kotallas Laboratory and dates to ca. 1500 AD. The male figure is holding a Ying / Yang emblem in fron of his chest.

Exceptional, almost museum quality, pottery figures with fine pigments ...

Height: 11.6 cm (4.7 in)
Width: 7.5 cm (3 in)

Japanese Satsuma vase shows two main polychrome panels of families in rural and domestic settings; all surrounded by profuse and very detailed gilt diaper work; signed on the base, Gyokuzan; good condition

A carved wooden mask dating from Edo period Japan, likely made as a talisman to ward off evil and bad spirits. It is of thickly carved wood, larger than life, and beautifully modeled. Originally the mask was covered in lacquer and the eyes were silver., remnants of color still visible in the folds and crevices. It is 31 x 25 cm (12 x 10 inches) and is in overall fine condition.

Width with Handle: 8.5 cm (3.4 in)
Height: 6 cm (2.4 in)

Fine Chinese jade libation cup; shows two Chilong, one with its head draped over the handle and the other shown crawling up the other side; lovely russeted section blends well into the green; natural cracks present; good condition

Width: 13.5 cm (5.4 in)
Height: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)

Quality Chinese Xianfeng Period porcelain famille rose stem bowl; features a central gilded iron red dragon surrounded by clouds inside a border of bats, lotus and folia scrolls; the underside shows a series of polychrome auspicious objects above a base border of bats and clouds; hand painted Xianfeng mark; good condition

The tube of the pipe is simply cut from a natural bamboo stem to which the artist has chosen to leave some secondary stem ends. The frame, mainly in bronze, is composed of several layers of metals, alloys of different colors, yellow , red-brown and grayish-black, finely cut with motifs, bats, swastikas and stylized Lingzhi,wishing 10,000 years of happiness and long life. There are some jadeite beads embedded in the decor. The main bat has a body made of green jadeite and eyes made of what appea...

Stratified layers fold over in a timeless rhythm on this covered box by Izumita Yukiya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sekisoh Futamono. The laminated layers and uneven kiln texture folded over and over again, create a unique cadence on the baked earth which offers the viewer both urbanity and a view of the wilderness that resembles the strata of the earth. If one has ever walked the shoreline of Iwate where this artist lives, the influence is clear. The receptacle is 28 x 19 ...

A fabulous form in striking colors by Miwa Eizo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hagi Hanaire. Raised from a square, the vase has been flattened, covered in Hagi glaze, then the shorter corners slabbed away revealing the raw clay. Thus fired, it is an engaging work of art, obviously buried slightly in the embers on one side, where it goes from smokey gray to mottled lavender and white into pink as it rises. It is 21 x 21 cm (8 x 8 inches) at the base, 30 cm (12 inches) tall a...

Height approximately 24 cm. In good condition.

Height approximately 31 cm. There are 2 cracks from the rim to the body and 1 hairline at the rim.

Height approximately 32 cm (included the wooden lid). There are a few chips on the rim where the wooden lid supports and a few chips on the base. No hairlines, no cracks, no repairs. In good condition.