Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron sake kettle (choshi) with the characteristic flattened spout decorated around the full body in a bas-relief hailstone pattern. The copper handle stands upright. The lid also appears to be made from thin copper sheet and has a small round finial. Three small bosses on the base serve as feet. These iron kettles were used to heat sake during the cold winter months. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th...

Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron tetsubin decorated with a hailstone pattern in bas-relief around the upper half of the body. Bronze lid with a round openwork finial. The lid is inscribed with a bank name. The handle stays upright. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. About 8 1/8” high to top of handle x 7 1/4” across. Very good overall condition with some typical rust in the interior from use. There are a few scratches on the underside of the lid...

A Japanese silver bowl with lobed edge, worked in kebori and repoussé with three kirin in relief, finely chiseled and adorned with gilding that emerges from the waves and embraces the entire surface of the bowl, signed Murasaki No Miyako Nemoto Zo (made by nemoto) with the Junjin brand. Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Diameter: 21 cm Meiji, c. 1880

A pair of bronze vases with shishiaibori and iro-e takazogan inlays in relief in gold and silver and worked in kebori depicting two dragons, both embracing the vases with Nogawa company brands. The upper part has geometric decorations in relief in shibuichi and shakudo enclosed within reserves. Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Height: 21 cm Meiji, c...

STAND ASHTRAY

Iron leg and aluminum tray. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 58.5 x 17 x 17 cm (23.03 x 6.69 x 6.69 in). Age-related wear and deterioration, as seen.


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LARGE SIZE KAMIDANA

Sophisticated wooden 'kamidana' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamidana), Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan...

Silver Grid Shoji-Style Two-Panel Folding Screen

A refined two-panel folding screen inspired by the traditional shoji design, featuring elegant silver leaf and a geometric grid motif. The surface reveals a natural craquelure pattern that enhances its texture and gives a quiet, luminous presence...

Majestic Hexagonal Lacquer Box with Dragons Amidst Clouds – 3D Effect Carved Design

Large Lacquered hexagonal box on stand depicting Dragon flying amidst the clouds. Unique , appliqués like lacquer technique created amazing effect of almost 3d effect.
Multilayered box most likely belonged to someone of significant social Item is in very good condition...

This plate is made of kiseto glaze that he has inherited from his father master Hamada Junri, this kiseto glaze is well known for that it makes old kiseto color just like antique in Momoyama period. Size: 23cm square 3.5cm height Accessary: none

A boat like shaped vessel by Kato Yoshiyasu with a long spout for sharing sake, the looping handle pierced with holes leaving only a skeletal framework. It is 20.5 x 12.3 x 13.5 cm (8 x 5 x 5-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition...

Japanese antique scroll painting of a seated Buddhist priest. He holds a fly whisk in his hands. His walking stick for pilgrimages rests against the back of his chair and his red slippers sit on a lacquered footrest. He is draped in a kesa of sewn-together sections of orange and gold cloth. Buddhist calligraphy is written on the upper portion of the image...

NOH WOMAN AND BLACK WOMAN

Oil painting on canvas, titled "At the gallery", by Kitao Okuno (1927-2024), 1988, Japan, 65 x 53 x 2 cm (25.59 x 20.86 x 0.78in)...

SENIOR TENNIS PLAYER

Oil painting on canvas (self-portrait?), by Kitao Okuno (1927-2024), 2011, Japan, 31.7 x 41.3 x 1.8 cm (12.48 x 16.25 x 0.70in)...

Japanese Edo period woodblock print diptych by Osaka artist Utagawa Yoshitaki (1841-1899) dating 1862. The print features the actors Arashi Kichisaburo III as Sato Imasuke and Onoe Tamizo II as Fudesuke in a scene from the kabuki play Hanafubuki Hakone no Akebono. Each chuban-sized sheet measures 9 9/16" x 6 13/16"...

Japanese Edo period woodblock print quadriptych (four panels) by Osaka artist Utagawa Yoshitaki (1841-1899) dating circa 1860s. Each panel features an actor standing against an embossed, checkered background. The black ink signature of the artist is in the lower section of each panel. Each chuban-sized sheet measures 9 1/2" x 6 7/8". Very good color with gauffrage and lacquer highlights. The panels are trimmed and mulberry paper album backed with old tape residue along the back edges. The ...

This small covered jar is a fine example of Mashiko ware, crafted in the spirit of Hamada Shoji, one of Japan’s most celebrated 20th-century potters. The jar exhibits a restrained yet expressive form, with a robust cylindrical body and a snug-fitting lid that echoes the simplicity and utility central to the Mingei tradition.

The exterior features a deep, iron-rich brown glaze (kaki), interrupted by contrasting bands of unglazed or ash-glazed stoneware, creating a rhythmic visual bal...

AVANT-GARDE AINU CALLIGRAPHY

A rare and highly unique abstract work categorized as avant-garde Japanese calligraphy, inspired by the worldview and patterns of the Ainu people, who traditionally had no written language. The abstract forms are conceived as fictional characters resembling an imaginary script. The reverse is inscribed with the title: "Ainu Moji" ("Ainu Characters"). Dated 'Showa 6' (1931). 47.2 × 152 cm (18.58 × 59.84 in). Age-related wear and deterio...

A Japanese bronze okimono (sculpture) depicting a dancer holding a fan, inspired by the Nihon Buyō classical dance tradition. The long kimono and wide obi are adorned with floral motifs and feature finely chiseled details. Signed under the base (engraved). Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 35 × 18 × 12 cm Weight: 4,092 g Condition: Excellent condition