STONE AND BAMBOO

A minimal contemporary okimono composed solely of stone and bamboo. Japan. Approx. 53 cm in height, 19 × 10 cm (20.9 in; 7.5 × 3.9 in)...

A pair of man's boro tabi (socks) with fine sashiko. It has metal "kohaze", straps which have been used for tabi since mid-Edo period (18th century). Both soles are lost. The first half of the 20th century. L:27cm, H:12.5cm

Two pairs of kohkake which is worn over waraji (sandal) or tabi socks for cold foot when a farmer works in the farmland Both pairs have fine sashiko. They are made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. Both are excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century Left pair L:22cm, H:10.5cm, Right pair L:23cm, H:10cm

Two pairs of kyahan (ankle cover) which is for protect cold ankles when farmers work in the farmland. They are made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye with fine sashiko. Both are excellent condition. The first half of the 20th century. Top W: 32.5cm, L: 10.5cm Bottom L:33cm, L:8cm

JAPANESE DOLL

Crafted from cloth, straw, and wire, set on a stone base. Shōwa period (20th century). Approx. 48 × 20 × 18 cm (18.9 × 7.9 × 7.1 in)...

PAPER JAPANESE HOUSE

A delicately constructed expandable fold-out paper model of a traditional Japanese interior, made in the style of tatebanko—a form of paper diorama popular in Japan from the Edo period onward. Shōwa period (20th century). Approx. size when closed: 15 × 22.5 × 4.5 cm (5.9 × 8.9 × 1.8 in). Approx. size when fully opened: 44.5 × 33 × 5 cm (17.5 × 13 × 2 in). Sliding elements such as fusuma doors are fully movable...

IKEBANA

Assemblage of five iron branding stamps originally used for Japanese confectionery (wagashi), paired with a well-used wooden block with a slit that once served as a craftsman’s work surface. Japan, Shōwa period (early to mid-20th century). Branding stamps approx. 30 cm (11.8 in) in length. Wooden block approx...

SMALL FRAGMENTS

A curated set of miniature fragments including parts of small dolls, glass gyokugan (inlaid eyes) from Buddhist sculptures, and carved wooden mask elements. Japan, mostly Shōwa period (20th century). Materials include wood, paper, and glass. All pieces are palm-sized. A rare small-scale jointed folding doll is included, highly regarded as a collector’s item...

Flat dish used underneath a lantern (andon) to catch dripping lamp oil. Round dish with low, straight rim, covered in a cream colored, finely crackled glaze decorated in iron brown with a landscape with pine trees, a fence and sail boat, geese flying over. Typical autumn landscape. The back simply covered with unevenly applied cream colored glaze.

Unsigned. Mingei, folk art.

Japan, Edo/Meiji era, 19th century

H 1 x diam 9.25 in...

Flat dish used underneath a lantern (andon) to catch dripping lamp oil. Round dish with short straight sides of beige stoneware, covered in a dark green copper-based glaze that left open three circles. Inside the circles chrysanthemums are drawn in iron brown and covered with a whitish glaze. The back simply covered with dark green glaze, leaving the foot free.

Unsigned. Mingei, folk art.

Japan, Meiji era, 19th century

H 0.8 x diam 7.75 in...

Flat dish used underneath a lantern (andon) to catch dripping lamp oil. Round dish with minimal, rounded rim, decorated with a circle of impressed hollyhock leaves (aoi), covered in a dark green, copper-based glaze with an oil sheen. The back simply covered with the dark green glaze.

Impressed potter’s or studio seal...

A large rice bag made of fragments which are handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. They plain, katazome (stencil-resist dye), stripes and checks. Rice bag is used for dedicating rice or grains to a shrine or a temple. In excellent condition. Late 19th to early 20th century. W:52cm, H:27cm when it is flat

OLD MUKUROJI PRAYER BEADS

Old Japanese prayer beads made from mukuroji (soapberry) seeds, traditionally used as gyōja juzu—practical rosary beads associated with Shugendō ascetic practitioners...

TANABATA FIGURES

Pair of wooden board festival figures used for Tanabata, the traditional Japanese celebration held on July 7. Japan, Nagano Prefecture, circa 1960s. Approx. 54.5 × 12 cm (21.5 × 4.7 in). Condition as shown, with age-related wear consistent with time.


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VINE CUBE

A geometric cube formed from woven organic vine. Japan, Shōwa period (20th century). Each side approx. 46–49 cm (18.1–19.3 in). Age-related wear consistent with time.


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KAMIDANA

Wooden Shinto household altar set including a small amulet from Ise Grand Shrine and a stone, Japan, circa 1970s. Large: approx. 35 × 30 × D 10.5 cm (13.8 × 11.8 × 4.1 in); Small: approx. 9 × 8 × D 3.3 cm (3.5 × 3.1 × 1.3 in). In Japanese custom, a kamidana is ideally placed facing south. Condition as shown.


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Wisdom embedded in each angle of this ancient celadon sage. Jurojin is one of the seven lucky gods and is modeled after a Taoist Immortal as the god of longevity. Holding the sacred 'Hoju'gem of the void. With original box. Excellent condition. H:38cm x W: 22cm x Depth: 16cm. Ask for shipping quote from CA.

I have never seen before a Suzuri Ink-grinding stone made from slate containing fossilized sea shells. This is a very unusual item incorporating the shells themselves into the design, the ink well is cut deep into the surface, covered by a beautifully carved rosewood cover. The stone comes in an ancient black lacquered wooden box, undeniably Edo period. The stone is 20 x 26 x 8.5 cm (8 x 10-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.