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Sold HINA DOLL'S HEAD AND CROWN Quite elegant and detailed head and 'hokan' (jeweled crown) for the princess of Japanese Hina dolls categorized into 'kokin-bina' (traditional hina dolls with new designs in the late Edo period), attached with an inner core of doll's body. Edo-Meiji period, 19th – early 20th century. Total: approx. H 43.5cm (17.12in). In aesthetically used condition as is, with some missing beads and aged deterioration...
Haruko Watanabe
$180.00 Two Saga-men, Okame and Hyottoko which were sold in front of temples in Saga region in Kyoto since late Edo period (the first half of the 19th century). They were sold as charms against bad luck and evil but interrupted in early 20th century and revived in 1950s. Both are made in late 19th to early 20th century. Many layers of wastepaper are pasted on the plaster model and colored. Hyottoko-men is not finished.
Okame: L:20cm, W:13.5cm Hyottoko: L:18cm, W:14cm
Haruko Watanabe
$120.00 A purse made of paper yarn and painted with urushi (lacquer) which is called "kami-nagato"". It is very sturdy but lightweight so that many handicrafts were made in Edo period such as inro (a case for a seal), tobacco pouch, jingasa (soldier's hat), hyotan, gun powder case, water bottle, bowl, lunch box and so on. This one is kami-ire and has a house design clasp. Generally in good condition but has some break of yarns. The second half of the 19th century. 21cm x 15cm x 2cm
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$300.00 LAYERED WOOD VASE Vintage modern jar made of circumferential layers of many thin wooden board coated in the coloring of pale emerald blue, as a unique evolutionary form (style) of traditional Japanese steam bending wood craft called 'magewappa' (lit. 'bent-woodware'), Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 18cm (7.08in). The condition is as is as seen...
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$380.00 SHYNESS Rare find of refined vintage modern *kokeshi simplified wooden doll titled as 'Hajirai' (lit. 'Shyness') made by a kokeshi artist, Kenichi Murakami (1929-1991), c.1970-80s, approx. H 38cm (14.96), categorized into ‘Sosaku kokeshi’ (or 'Shingata kokeshi', lit. ‘Creative kokeshi doll’) based on the traditional form and style but with more feminine elegance and quite next level perspective. Engravement of 'Kenichi' at the bottom...
The Kura
$850.00 An intricately woven Karamono basket in unusual Hishigata (Diamond Shape) by Noguchi Ushu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The handle is a single long architectural element of split bamboo which rises from the tapering diamond frame. Ornate tightly woven knots decorate the peak. The basket is 28 x 20 x 48 cm (11 x 8 x 19 inches) and is in excellent condition. It is branded on the base Ushu...
The Kura
$2,600.00 An iconic rectangular basket by Maeda Chikuosai II enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tetsuki Kago (Handled Basket). The vessel is created with susudake (smoked bamboo) and rattan, twined, knotted and wrapped and plaited then lacquered, signed on the bottom It is 37 x 16 x 24 cm (14-1/2 x 6 x 9-1/2 inches) to the top of the handle and in excellent condition. It retains the original Otoshi lacquered bamboo receptacle inside...
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Sold TABI PAPER PATTERNS 67 pieces set of scarce various 'tabi' (Japanese socks) patterns made of old recycled paper, Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Large: approx. 30 x 15cm (11.81 x 5.90in), Small: approx. 13 x 6cm (5.11 x 2.36in)...
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$450.00 IMITATION BONSAI Elaborate artificial bonsai made of plastic leaves, processed wood, stones, and ceramic, Showa-Heisei period, late 20th century, Japan, approx. H 39 x 35.5 x 18cm (15.35 x 13.97 x 7.08in). Aged deterioration as is as seen...
The Kura
Sold, thank you! Sunlight, an openwork bamboo flower basket by Living National Treasure Maeda Chikubosai II enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yoko Kaki (Sunlight Flower Vase). The vessel is created with susudake (smoked bamboo) and rattan, twined, knotted and wrapped then lacquered. It is signed on the bottom and stands 27 cm (11 inches) tall, in excellent condition. It retains the original Otoshi lacquered bamboo receptacle inside...
The Kura
Sold, Thank you! A beautiful basket of intricate design by Kosuge Kogetsu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The modernist weave begins top and bottom in a standard curtain of bamboo, but a woven belt disrupts the flow, and bindings draw the plaits together revealing the inner bamboo Otoshi again and again and again...
Haruko Watanabe
$60.00 A small bag handmade of weed, probably rice straw. Made in Tohoku district. In good condition. 20th century. 18cm x
16cm x 9cm
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$300.00 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, with 'Showa 6' (1931) written in Indian-ink, Large: approx. 36cm (14.17in), Small: approx...
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Sold LARGE TATOSHI Japanese kimono wrapping paper made of old waste paper, so-called tatoshi...
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Sold TABI PAPER PATTERNS Such a lump of various 'tabi' (Japanese socks) patterns made of old waste paper once used by sericulture, Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Large: approx. 29 x 16cm (11.41 x 6.29in), Small: approx. 17.5 x 7.5cm (6.88 x 2.95in). Stained , worn, and crumpled as is due to aging. selected by yamanome * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confi...
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$280.00 FOUR-FACED KOKESHI DOLL Quite a unique wooden kokeshi doll with such four faces. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. approx. H 15.5 x 7 x 7cm (6.10 x 2.75 x 2.75in) (*Other objects in the photo are not attached.) selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowled...
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Sold FOX MASK Well-made mask with such a nice facial expression made of thick paper coated with gofun (white pigment), Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. 19.5 x 12 x D 7.8cm (7.67 x 4.72 x 3.07in). Aged deterioration as is, with slight peeling at the backside. selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, ...
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Sold THREE STICKS AGAINST EVIL SPIRITS Wooden sticks with 'jufu' (talisman) written in Indian ink actually used for Shinto ritual to keep off devils, Meiji-Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Sign of use as is and crack at two of them tied up together with string as seen. Single stick: approx. L 19.6cm (7.71in) selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also c... |
