A very elegant wide and low sake cup by Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Guinomi. It is 7.7 x 2.5 cm (3 inches diameter) and in perfect condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others...

A very unusual early celadon work by master of the craft Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Mizube Kabin (Celadon Vase, Waterside). What makes this so unusual is the raised imagery of water ripples over which soars a single dragonfly. It is roughly a 24.5 cm globe (10 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon...

Cirrus clouds of thick white glaze form bands over the crawling blue surface of this rendered vessel by Hayashi Shotaro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakugun Shino Shiho Tsubo. It is roughly 13 cm (5 inches) diameter, 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
Hayashi Shotaro (b. 1947) is one of the biggest names in contemporary Mino ceramics...

1900's Japanese Makie Lacquer Wood Incense Burner Koro

It is 1.96 inches (5 cm) tall by 2.48 inches (6.3 cm) wide. It is 64.2 gram.

It has mild rubbing golds and paint, stains, peeling of lacquer, hairline cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Ivory netsuke depicting a karako, sitting on his knees, holding a large sphere. The attention to detail is evident in the curls of his hair and his clothes. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm. Condition: Excellent.

An ivory netsuke depicting Shoki, the legendary demon hunter, depicted in a moment of rest. Near his knee, an overturned bowl symbolizes an interrupted meal, while his left hand firmly holds the katana. An Oni, furtively tries to cut Shoki's long beard with a blade. The signature is engraved on the vase under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 3 x 4.5 x 2.7 cm. Condition: Excellent.

An exquisite celadon koro handgs suspended in a stylish structure by Yagi Akira enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Wa-goro. It is 18.5 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 31 cm (12-1/4 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Yagi Akira was born in Kyoto in 1955, son of avant garde Yagi Kazuo (1918-1979) one of the founding members of Sodeisha. Akira was voted one of the 20 most important living artists by Honoho, Japans premier printed ceramic forum...

A detailed leather sculpture of a scorpion by contemporary Japanese leather artist Ko Kono. ko Kono was born in Uwajima city, Aichi Province, Japan in 1956. He attended Kyoto Saga university of Arts and lives near Kyoto.
Each piece is a one of one with the artist never repeating the same insect twice.

Age: Contemporary 2021

Dimensions: 8" wide x 10" deep x 7" high

Japanese hand woven bamboo ikebana flower basket. The bamboo has been expertly woven with a organic natural feel. Warm patina that is original. Condition is very good.

Age: Meiji Period 1868 - 1912

Dimensions: 15" wide x 12" high

Japanese Contemporary Leather Sculpture of a driver ant. Hand sculpted and wrapped in top grain leather. Made by Japanese artist "Ko Kono" born in Uwajima city, Aichi Province, 1956. He attended Kyoto Saga university of arts and lives near Kyoto.
Each piece is a one of one with the artist never repeating the same insect twice.

Age: Contemporary 2022

Dimensions: 14" wide x 14" deep x 10" high

Height: 8.6 cm (3.5 in)
Width: 11.2 cm (4.5 in)

Quality Japanese Satsuma square sectioned bowl; the outer surface decorated with panels depicting individuals in rural settings, surrounded by intricate heavily-gilt diaper work below and above the rims; internally decorated with a base roundel of families outdoors; signed on the base; good condition.

TOOL OF DOLL’S HEAD CRAFTSMAN

Straw-made base sticking with such incomplete doll’s heads during the making process as the professional tool of Japanese ‘kashira-shi’ (craftsman specializes in making doll’s head). Showa period, 20th century. Base: H 15 x D 16.5 cm (5.90 x 6.49in), Largest doll’s head: L 19.5 cm (7.67in)...

A well made and complex burl keyaki wood box of drawers and compartments. Compartments and drawers well suited to hold inkstone, colors, paper, brushes, works and accessories. Nice, handmade hinges and drawer hardware. Painted decoration of Shishi among peonies - nicely done in a charming, mingei (folk art) manner and likely by a previous owner of this kodansu. Late Edo period. There is expected wear from use, movement and checking of wood, and minor losses to the polychrome lacquer decoration...

Large Japanese natural hand formed ceramic sculpture by the artist Yamaguchi Mio. Looks as if it has grown out from a coral reef underwater. This example is one of only three that I know the artist created of this scale One is currently on display at the Chicago institute of Arts, the second is in a private European collection.
Her inspiration lies in the steady growth of natural objects, pine cones, the growth of life over season, years, and eons...

Daisho Bushu school iron tsuba. Sukashi decoration of basket weave panels and parcel gilt prunus blossoms. Each signed Bushu Ju Masanaga. A nice pair of tsuba having started life together. Edo period. Good condition. Larger, 2 7/8 by 2 3/4 inches. Smaller, 2 3/4 by 2 5/8 inches.

Arai Yoshimune
Arashi-Yama, Kyoto
Dated: Jan 6, 1914.
Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 8.8 cm)
Not signed.
Publisher: Hasegawa Takejiro.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print in postcard form.
Condition: Excellent.
Note: The postcard mentions a one-year old Helen Donaggho, whose obituary at 90 years old can be found online.

Kiyoshi Saito
Village in Aizu in Summer (aka Village Scene with Brown Hill)
Size: 17.125 by 11.625 inches.
Date: 1940-50.
Signed and sealed in the image at lower left.
Printer: Ikegami. Seal at back.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Back margins have tape.

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Sekiyado
Size: Mitsugiriban. 11.75 x 5.625 inches.
Date: pre-1932.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Sealed and titled in the image.
Reference: Shotei catalog M-33. Watanabe #222, Ota-ku #206
Medium: Crepe (chirimen) Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back has two pieces of tape from previous mounting...