A very unusual Arita dish of oval form. the interior painted in kakiwake, reverse style with an auspicious pattern of five Koi carp attempting to ascend the Dragon's Gate falls and transform into a Dragon. The fish swirling around in the pool of the Falls surrounded by seigaha waves and tsumenami, cresting or so=called claw waves. The reverse of the dish similarly decorated but the Koi are absent...

RITUAL CHAIN

Unidentified old Japanese hanging chain composed of unique 'figure eight' rings and seven round rings attached with indigo-dyed belt. Probably used as harness or so for some local Shinto ritual occasion? Early 20th century, Hyogo region. Photo#1: L 65 x W 28 cm (25.59 x 11.02in)...

VOTIVE EYE PAINTING

Traditional Shinto worshipper’s wooden tablet so-called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’) with such unique eye picture praying for recovery from eye illness. Early 20th century, Japan. 25.7 x 18 x 0.5 cm (10.11 x 7.08 x 0.19in)...

Vintage Japanese Hirado Blue and White Porcelain Censer Koro with Openwork

It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.

It has dark spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Nippon Moriage Porcelain Vase with Kingfisher Bird Marked

It is 8.15 inches (20.7 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.4 cm) wide. It is 1.2 b.

It has mild rubbing golds and paints, hairline glaze cracks at the bottom, stains, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Muted gold glimmers softly on the outside of this Te-Oke shaped water container by Hattori Shunsho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mizusashi, Tsuki no Umi (Moon on the sea). The top of the box is covered in a design of inlayed mother of pearl rippling over a glistening gold orb like the moon reflecting off of water. It is 22.5 cm (9 inches) diameter, 24 cm (9-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

A Yoshitoshi Mori woodblock print entitled Afternoon Nap (Hirune) that was published in 1979, artist signed and numbered 17/50. Framed and in excellent condition.

Age: 1979

Dimensions: 29" Wide by 23 1/2" High

A Yoshitoshi Mori woodblock print entitled Samurai that was published in 1978, artist signed and numbered 44/70.

Age: 1978

Frame measures 40 3/4" Wide by 16 1/2" high.

An antique Japanese transom (Ranma) made entirely of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Black lacquered frame surrounds an intricate tesselated lattice design that further surrounds an even finer tessellated pattern in the center. It would make a beautiful headboard or an elaborate wall hanging.

Age: Taisho Era (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 68 1/2" Wide by 13 5/8" High

Japanese antique tetsubin, cast iron kettle for heating water for tea. Each side is decorated with a raised design of blossoming branches: one with a plum or cherry, the other with a buds about to flower, likely a camellia. The lid is cast in bronze and has a mottled reddish patina.

Age: Meiji/Taisho era (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 9″ high (including handle) x 6 3/4″ wide (including handle and spout) x 5″ wide

Toshi Yoshida (1911~1995)
Winter Garden (depicting a snowy shrine with stone lanterns)
Date: 1938. This rare print also appeared in the 1950s on Christmas cards.
Size: 5.125 x 3.625 inches.
Yoshida seal at lower left.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

Japanese antique tetsubin, cast iron kettle for heating water for tea. Oval form with high handle. One side is decorated with a raised banana palm. The unique split cast handle adds interest. The bronze lid is signed on the underside.

Age: Meiji/Taisho era (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high (including handle) x 6" wide (including handle and spout) x 4" wide

Double-Sided Japanese Fusuma with Deer and Bamboo Designs

This is a traditional Japanese fusuma (sliding door), painted on both sides with different seasonal motifs. The front features a graceful deer and fawn standing among scattered autumn leaves, delicately rendered in soft, natural tones.
On the reverse side, a stylized bamboo grove unfolds in rhythmic vertical lines, evoking a quiet strength and traditional beauty.
With its refined brushwork and balanced composition,...

Double-Sided Fusuma with Autumn Deer and Dove Motif

This exquisite set of four Japanese fusuma (sliding panels) features delicate paintings on both sides—graceful deer resting amidst autumn leaves on one side, and a dynamic gathering of doves in mid-flight and repose on the other...

CATFISH VASE

Kakehana (Hanging vase for arranging single flower) of Japanese Shigaraki stoneware vase, with unidentified potter's sign, 20th century, 22 x 10 x 8 cm (8.66 x 3.93 x 3.14in).


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Tsuno-bukuro (horn bag) made of hemp, whose warp and weft are hand-plied. It is long hemp cloth sewn diagonally together so that it is elastic a bit. It is probably used for grains or beans. In good condition except for some stains. The first half of the 20th century. W:42cm, L:115cm

An large Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle in the form of dragon heads called Ryuzu. The upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. Two opposing striking panels called Tsuki-za is the point on the bell where the best and longest sound is achieved. A bell of this size was hung in a neighborhood temple to summon the monks to prayer...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kotansu made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware and constructed using Japanese joinery techniques and hardened wood nails. 6 drawer configuration. Perfect companion for any desktop in need of organized storage.

Age: Meiji Era (circa 1890-1910)

Dimensions: 19 1/2" Wide by 14 1/4" High by 10 1/4" Deep