Pair of Japanese antique sake warmers, made of bronze with silver finish, incised all over with beautiful scrolling motif, lovely patina overall, come with kiri wood tomobako. Size of each: 6 1/2" high (including handle) x 8 1/2" wide (including spout).

Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "36 Ghosts" series.

Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "100 Aspects of the Moon" series.

Original Japanese woodblock print by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858), titled "Mt. Hiyori and Toba Bay in Shima Province", 1853. This design is the eighth plate from the series "Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty Odd Provinces”, published by Koshimuraya Heisuke.

The image measures approximately 13 1/2 x 9 inches, plus margins...

Original Japanese woodblock print by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858), titled "Ishiyama Temple and Lake Biwa in Omi Province", 1853. This design is the 22nd plate from the series "Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty Odd Provinces”, published by Koshimuraya Heisuke.

The image measures approximately 13 1/2 x 9 inches, plus margins...

Original Japanese woodblock print by Kazue Yamagishi (1883 - c. 1966), titled "Osaka Castle", c.1929. watermark is located at the lower left. Yamagishi is known for his skill as a woodblock carver, but was also quite skilled as an artist.

The image measures approximately 11 1/8 x 14 1/8 inches, plus full margins. The print is in very good conditions, with no problems to note.

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Original Japanese woodblock print by Kazue Yamagishi (1883 - c. 1966), titled "Lake Towada", c.1929. Yamagishi's watermark is located at the lower left. Yamagishi is known for his skill as a woodblock carver, but was also quite skilled as an artist.

The image measures 11 x 14 1/4 inches, plus full margins. It is in very good condition, with only some faint spots at the top corners and left margin to note...

Original, first state Japanese woodblock print by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), 1890, titled Gamo Sadahide's Servant, Toki Motosada, Hurling a Demon King to the Ground at Mount Inohana", from the Thirty-six Ghosts Series. It can properly be identified as a first state printing by the three color series cartouche in the upper right corner of the image.

The image measures approximately 14 x 9 1/8 inches, plus margins...

Original, first state Japanese woodblock print by Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), 1889, titled " Onikawa Observing the Great Carp in the Pool", from the Thirty-six Ghosts Series. This is the only design in the series in which the first state has a two color cartouche; however, the first state designs have crossing wave lines beneath where the two rocks meet (in later impressions, the lines do not cross).

The image measures approximately 13 1/8 x 9 inches, plus margins...

A large bronze vase on rosewood stand featuring a dragon rising into three dimensional form from the murky surface; signed on the base Shinsui. The fearsome creature appears like a wraith, points of its armored body writhing through the dark patina. The stand itself is a work of art, exquisitely carved with four cut through diapers, on each corner of which is a squat leg, a large floral dial carved through in the center...

This is a large antique fukusa, Japanese gift cover, 34 inches long and 26 inches wide, without including the tassels. The lid of the wooden box (hiro buta) that carried gifts was often placed upside down to display the gifts. The length of the Fukusa may have been adjusted for the tray.

The design of this Fukusa is based on the old Japanese folk tale, Yoro(Yohro) Waterfall. The waterfall was known as the Fountain of Youth and instead of water falling, Sake wine was falling...

This is an antique fukusa, Japanese gift cover with cranes. A pair of crane is a symbol of longevity and harmony. The embroideries on this fukusa are particularly beautiful. One small hole in the front (smaller than the one in the back) did not show in the photos...

This type of fukusa is a cover placed over a gift at the time of a gift-giving ceremony such as the "Yui-noh" which is held prior to a wedding. The evergreen pine symbolizes the strength and devotion of men; the plum blossoms represent purity, subtle beauty and the inner strength of women. Bamboo is often used to describe the personality of men and women; for example, a person being as straight (honest) as bamboo could also mean flexible (bendable) to a large extent...

A deep and mournful sound emanates from this ancient Temple bell from Zennoji temple dated the 20th day, fourth month of 1686. One panel is inscribed Humbly presented, Shokakuzan Zenno Zen-Temple treasure, For the Nyodendoshi-Mujo Bosatsu Buddha. It is further inscribed Donated by Harada Shitaro of Saijo Village for the priest Jusanzoshu. We have been told by the previous owner this and another bell are from Zennoji Temple in Kanazawa prefecture...

Oarsmen battle Tempestuous seas to carry safely home their cargo of courtly women in this vivid scene signed Hakushun dated 1932. The oars bend under the strain of the ferocious seas, the oarsmen pull with all their might. Behind bamboo curtains the young women huddle together, their courtly robes flowing about like the oceans mad waves. A very powerful scene supervised by a noble seated at the back of the small ship, witnessed by a gaggle of cormorants resting on a jagged rock cluster...

This is a superior Takeda ningyo (doll), an old Japanese theater doll which was most likely modeled after the character, Teiseiko from “Kokusenya-ya-Gassen.” It was a popular theater play in 18th to 19th century Japan. The setting of the play is during mid 17th century China towards the end of the Ming Dynasty. Teiseiko (also known as Watonai) was fighting the battle for the old dynasty. The play is based on a true story of "Teiseiko" who was born from a Chinese sea merchant and a Japanese...

Majestic Black-tailed cranes soar over the crisp white-caps of Japans Northern waters on this expansive screen painted by 20th century artist Okada Renseki (1904-1995). The artist has given the mysterious creatures a dramatic sense of movement, rising ever upward across the expanse of shimmering sea. Very rarely seen, the magnificent birds have long held a special place of reverence in the hearts of the Japanese people, reflected in many centuries of art. The scene is bordered in gold brocade...

A very unusual hammer textured lotus shaped tray featuring an insect crawling down the side enclosed in a wooden box titled Textured Leaf Shape Fruit Dish and signed Tekisui Zo (made by Tekisui). The brass basin is supported by a withering round stem convoluting beneath. A bright portion of brass hammered out with holes show the leaf slowly deteriorating, returning to earth. The insect is like a red flying-beetle or lady-bug, very detailed. The dish is roughly 6 by 7 inches (15 x 17.5 cm) an...