Spectacular Tiger scroll 18th century

Yanagisawa Kien, originally Rikyō ( 1703- 1758)
Yanagisawa Kien (1704–1758) was born as the son of Sone Hoko, who served as the chief retainer for Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu. In 1718, upon his coming-of-age ceremony, he was granted the Yanagisawa surname by his lord, Yoshisato. In 1727, he received a character from Yoshisato's name, changing his own to Rikyu, and began referring to himself in the Chinese style as Yanagisawa Rikyu...

Uma-gake (horse cover) made of handspun cotton and katazome (stencil-resist dye) uroko (scale) pattern, dyed with vegetable indigo. In good condition except for some stains in the back. 19th century. W:140cm, L:57cm

A roll of cotton cloth for one kimono (tanmono) with shibori pattern. It is made in Arimatsu Narumi region in Nagoya city in Aichi prefecture, where shibori textiles have been made since early Edo period (early 17th century). In good condition, but about 2 meters of the cloth from the hem has light suntanned in the white ground, however, the other part is in excellent condition.20th century W:35.5cm, L:10m

Polished layered-lacquer lozenges are inlayed into the surface of this fabulous Art-Deco era vase by important Japanese Bronze artist Yamamoto Junmin. The lacquered pieces have been cut and polished from variously colored layered lacquer. The vase is signed on the base Junmin, and measures 27.5 cm (11 inches) diameter, 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) tall. It is in excellent condition...

A large Tsubo by Ichino Shigeyoshi covered in rivulets of blue slat glaze enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ai-Shio-yu O-Tsubo. It is 33 cm (13 inches) tall, 28 cm (11 inches) diameter and in perfect condition. This piece was featured in his 12th exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department store in 1994, image number 27 in the catalog (included).
Ichino Shigeyoshi (1942-2011) was born in the ancient pottery village of Tamba, the eldest son of potter Ichino Tanso...

A striking form by Uraguchi Masayuki rising majestically to a sweeping lid enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seiji Koro dating to 2000. It is 32 cm (13 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Uraguchi Masayuki (b. 1964) discovered pottery while attending the Tokyo National University of Fine Art and Music and his world turned when he was introduced to a Song Dynasty Seiji Vase" at the Tokyo National Museum designated a National Treasure during one of his art courses...

A classic bottle form by Nishimura Masaaki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tetsu-yu Wara-Hai-yu Uchikake Kaki. The long titled denotes the process, the bottle form is glazed with iron, then the surface is struck with a brush loaded with liquified straw ash, creating the blue rigned white dabs. An added bonus the cooling has caused the glaze to crackle distinctly about the shoulder and on one side...

Man's summer haori (jacket) made of asa (hemp or ramie) whose weft and warp are hand plied. It has tiny cross pattern with katazome (stencil-resist dye) which is vegetable indigo dye. It has some wear in wrists, shoulder lines and neck lines and two stains in the sleeve and in the back. 18th or the first half of the 19th century. W:126cm, L:81cm

BOTH HANDS

Wood carving. Early 20th century, Japan. Left: L 35 cm (13.77in), Right: L 31 cm (12.20in). Only the left hand stands on its own. Paint stain at the right hand. Aged deterioration as is...

LAUGHING MAN

Old Japanese folk wood carving mask (with nose hair) for the local Kagura Shinto theatrical dance, early 20th century, 20 x 14 x 6.5 cm (7.87 x 5.51 x 2.55in)...

A large early 20th century blue and white vase from Kyoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hinata Kusamon Kabin and signed by the artist. It is 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) diameter, 33.5 cm !3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
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A powerful work of torn porcelain by contemporary female artist Tokumaru Kyoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Kaen-mon Wan. It is 26 cm (over 10 inches) diameter, 23 cm (9 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Tokumaru Kyoko was born in Tokyo in 1963, and graduated the prestigious Tama Geijutsu Art University in 1992...

An exquisite ash glazed cup and saucer with fluted design by Nishimura Masaaki enclosed in the original signed compartmentalized wooden display box. The saucer is 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, the cup 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) diameter and both are in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Nishimura Masaaki says: There are people beyond the pottery, those who produce the food, and aggregate the seeds...

1900's Japanese Nishiura Enji Studio Porcelain Silver (tested silver with acid silver test) Overlay Vase Marked "Nishiura" 西浦

It is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide. It is 123.1 gram.

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

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Vintage Set of Japanese Iron Fishbowl with a Supporting Base

There are 3 Sizes to Choose From: S fishbowl D: 35cm, H: base 50–55cm. M fishbowl D: 45cm, H: base 60–65cm. L fishbowl D: 55cm, H: base 65–75cm.

It is unbranded. We are selling them AS IS.

A compact black lacquer Japanese tansu, Meiji Lacquered ugi (cedar), and kuro-me (lacquered) woods. This small-format chest features an sliding panels, sets of drawers and locking hinged compartments, all framed with hand-forged hardware in floral and geometric motifs...

An antique Japanese bronze cloisonne male Fu Dog lying on its back and balancing a sphere while its playful pup tries to keep its balance. The Fu Dog is a protector of the Buddhist faith and the male is responsible for protecting the earth symbolized by the sphere. Beautiful casting and artist rendition.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 10" Long by 11 1/2" High by 4 5/8" Wide.

A vase decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a midnight blue background, worked in silver wire, depicting an eagle perched on a rock watching chidori fleeing over turbulent waters. The neck and foot are adorned with a band of stylized geometric patterns, with silver rim and base. Published in the volume “Selection 2024.” Unsigned Height: 30 cm Period: Meiji, circa 1890