A very unusual Chawan in the shape of an inverted skull wrapped in a cloth-lined chirimen (crepe-silk) pouch enclosed in a box dated Meiji 34 (1901). Much of the dark clay is raw and visible, the inside and outer rim covered with deeply crackled pale glaze which runs in rivulets over the outer sculpted surface...

1900's Japanese Porcelain Vase Snow Scene by Kawamoto Masukichi

It is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 2.8 Lb.

It has skip glaze, hairline cracks at the bottom, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1910's Japanese Katsu Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Shippo Mini Vase with Flower

It is 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) tall by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. It is 44.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor missing enamel and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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869-BEAD BUDDHIST ROSARY

High priest's long prayer beads for ritual use, made of light and solid Bodhi tree seeds with no scent, from old Japanese temple ruins, Showa period, 20th century, Length of circle: more than 4 m (157.48in)...

TOWN GIRL

Wood carving with slight smiling. Circa 1950s, Japan. H 12 x 17 x 18 cm (4.72 x 6.69 x 7.08in).


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Old katazome (stencil-resist dye) cloth for kimono with ho-oh (pheonix) and karakusa (arabesque) motif which is made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. It is old as length of katazome is about 13,5cm, so that katazome has to be repeated many times. 19th century. Excellent condition. W:34cm, L:154cm

Cotton Narumi-Kongata cloth which is katazome (stencil-resist dye) with imitating shibori pattern. Made of handspun cotton and dyed with vegetable indigo. It is also called "Urumi-zome" It is said it was produced in Sendai in Miyagi prefecture or Iwate prefecture both are in Tohoku district, however, it hasn't been confirmed. Excellent condition. Late 19th to early 20th century. W:34cm, L:80cm

This is a Japanese antique indigo day thick cotton Boro textile patched rag. Size::Length::196cm (77.1inch) / Width::62cm (24.4inch)

This is a Jaanese antique kimono worn by a child in the Meiji era. It was made using the Yuzen dyeing technique. There are some light stains, but no damage. Size:Length:105cm (41.3inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 84 cm / 33inch

Futonji made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye which has "Ume and Uguisu" (cherry blossom and Japanese nightingale) motif, a symbol of spring. It has characters "シツカ”shi-tsu-ka, probably the weaver's name. It is woven domestically for futonji. Good condition but has a mending patch (7cm x 4cm) Late 19th to early 20th century. W:33cm, L:140cm

Japanese antique kimono with crane and turtle design. The kimono is made of cotton and dyed a light blue color. Beautifully decorated with colorful paste resist designs.
The upper back of the kimono has a crane and a large red "daki myoga" (embracing ginger) crest. The crest is not tied to any specific family but is instead a popular symbol of blessings and divine favor...

Japanese antique maki-e lacquer jūbako, tiered boxes for food. Made up of five square compartments and a lid. The lacquer design is of bamboo and tendrils of berry vines (either Japanese wineberry or raspberry) in gold and red lacquer on a black ground. The insides of the boxes are lacquered an orangish-red.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14 1/4" high (all boxes stacked) x 9" wide x 9" wide

A tall and slender “crane neck” Imari Tokkuri from the Edo period. Multiple chrysanthemums (Kiku) finely painted in bold underglaze blue. The composition is such that several blooms can be seen from nearly any angle. A fine example of peak period Imari. Similar examples in “Imari of the Peak Period” Yamashita Takuro/Tokuma Shoten No.’s 278/279.

Mid 17th Century
25.6 x 9.8cm

A silvered bronze study of a rooster with golden legs and beak, a red enamel crest, and glass eyes on a root base signed Yoshiaki zō (Made by Yoshiaki). Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Height: 38 cm Meiji, c. 1890

Silver Screen with Herringbone Pattern

A minimalist two-panel folding screen finished in silver leaf. The subtle herringbone pattern along the bottom adds quiet texture.Ideal for contemporary or minimalist interiors.

Dimensions: H.55 × 173 cm (21.6 × 68.1 in)
Period: 20th century

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An elegant egg-like sake cup on a dimpled Zabuton pillow of raw pierced porcelain clay by the stylish Kato Yoshiyasu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled To-mon Hai Ozabu. The cup is 5 cm (2 inches) diameter, the pillow is 8.6 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter and both are in perfect condition, directly from the artist...

Pigeons decorate the sides of this large baluster form vase by important pioneering female artist Suwa Sozan II enclosed in the original signed double wood box titled Seiji Hatomon Hanaire. It is 30.5 cm (12 inches) tall, 24.5 cm (10 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Suwa Sozan (1852-1922) was born in Kutani country, present day Ishikawa prefecture, where he initially studied before moving to Tokyo in 1875...

Mid century Japanese cha tansu (tea cabinet) made from striking persimmon wood, admired for its dramatic grain and warm amber tones. This single-section storage piece dates to the mid-20th century (Showa period) and reflects the refined functional aesthetic of Japanese cabinetry.
The upper portion features a glass-fronted display compartment with sliding doors, designed to showcase tea wares, lacquer pieces, or decorative ceramics...