An antique Japanese bronze cloisonne male Fu Dog lying on its back and balancing a sphere while its playful pup tries to keep its balance. The Fu Dog is a protector of the Buddhist faith and the male is responsible for protecting the earth symbolized by the sphere. Beautiful casting and artist rendition.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 10" Long by 11 1/2" High by 4 5/8" Wide.

A vase decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a midnight blue background, worked in silver wire, depicting an eagle perched on a rock watching chidori fleeing over turbulent waters. The neck and foot are adorned with a band of stylized geometric patterns, with silver rim and base. Published in the volume “Selection 2024.” Unsigned Height: 30 cm Period: Meiji, circa 1890

A pair of vases decorated with polychrome cloisonné enamels on a dark blue background, worked in silver and gold wire, attributed to Hayashi Kodenji. The hexagonal body depicts sparrows in flight and perched on bamboo branches. The base and upper neck are adorned with double bands decorated with clovers and continuous symmetrical scrolls. The work is published in the volume “Selection 2024.” Unsigned Height: 15.5 cm Period: Meiji, circa 1900

Hannya mask positioned on a trompe-l’œil base that conceals a hollow compartment shaped like an egg...

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Made of washi Japanese paper, coated in kakishibu persimmon tannin for waterproof, early 20th century, Japan. Extended: 100 x 160 cm (39.37 x 62.99in)...

A rather rare motif by a master potter, delicate yet grounded, this white Raku tea bowl is truly one-of-a-kind. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and showcasing a soft and gracefully executed white glaze with highlights, it exudes a sense of ease, tenderness, and tranquility. Adorned with subtle crackling patterns and variations in texture, the tea bowl's surface adds to its unique and organic feel...

Elegant Meiji-Era Two-Panel Silver Leaf Screen

A striking two-panel folding screen from the Meiji era (1868–1912), finished in silver leaf. Minimalist yet powerful in presence, it shows natural aging that enhances its character...

Temple Dragon Relief from the Meiji Era

This Meiji-era temple panel features a golden dragon among vibrant clouds, symbolizing power and protection.
Traditionally placed above temple entrances, it combines spiritual meaning with exquisite craftsmanship.

Size:133.5 x 46 cm (52.5 x 18 inches)
Period:Meiji (1868-1912)

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“Floral Harmony on Gold” – Two-Panel Japanese Folding Screen

This elegant two-panel folding screen features a charming array of blooming flowers, including hollyhocks, poppies, chrysanthemums, and wild lotus, all delicately arranged across a soft golden background. The composition is simple yet captivating, allowing each botanical form to shine with its own character...

Japanese antique two-panel screen (byobu). Simple elegance with each panel made up of silver colored paper woven in a herringbone pattern. The woven sections are slightly different shades of grey, making an interesting three-dimensional effect. With a deep red lacquer frame.

Age: Taisho Period (early-mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 27 1/2" high x 70 1/2" long

Hiroshi Yoshida
Himeji Castle
Date: 1926. This edition 1928.
Woodblock print size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.375 inches. Folio size: 17.25 x 12.25 inches.
Artist's signature and seal at lower left.
This woodblock print is included within ENTHRONEMENT of the ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOURTH EMPEROR OF JAPAN published by The Japan Advertiser in 1928 (xvi + 179pp)...

A beautiful large stoneware bowl made by the renowned British potter Bernard Leach (1887-1979), father of the studio pottery and art teacher. Made of reddish ceramic with a grey-green glaze, decorated with leaves, incised and painted in underglaze brown. The base with two impressed marks: "BL" and symbol mark for St Ives. Please visit for a similar piece: the "Tate", United Kingdom's national collection of British art: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/leach-large-bowl-t12129. Condition: fine...

Willows and Bridge – Tea Ceremony Screen– Furo-saki Byobu

This exquisite furo-saki byōbu (a folding screen placed in front of the portable brazier during a tea ceremony) depicts a graceful landscape of weeping willows swaying beside a golden bridge. Rendered with traditional nihonga techniques, the trunks and branches are meticulously highlighted with lacquer, giving them a subtle three-dimensional texture and luster...

Cotton futonji with katazome (stencil-resist dye) karakusa pattern, made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. It is dyed twice with indigo and called "ai-gaeshi" It has kamon (family crest), so that it is special order for the bride. In excellent condition except for a tiny hole (5mm). (See the eighth image) 19th century. W:166cm, L:186cm

Cotton futonji with karakusa (arabesque) pattern which is katazome (stencil-resist dye) on white ground (jishiro). It is made of handspun cotton and dyed with vegetable indigo. Made in Tohoku district. In good condition but the left one has a few light spots. (see the seventh image) The second half of the 19th century. W:34cm, L:164cm

Six-Panel Gold Folding Screen with Painted Fan Designs

This elegant six-panel folding screen features a series of hand-painted fan-shaped designs set against a rich gold-leaf background. Each fan captures a distinct seasonal or cultural motif—roaring waves and the rising sun, egrets in flight, courtly figures, moonlit skies, and a vibrant array of seasonal flowers—demonstrating both the artist's refined brushwork...

Two-Panel Gold Leaf Folding Screen with Ink Landscape Painting

This elegant two-panel folding screen features a tranquil landscape rendered in ink over a gold-leaf background. Created in the early Edo period (17th century), the work reflects strong influences from early Chinese painting traditions. Mountains and trees are depicted with refined brushwork, evoking a sense of depth and stillness. The aged gold leaf has developed a soft patina, enhancing the screen's timeless atmosphere...

A striking Fresh Water Jar for use in the Japanese Tea Ceremony covered in running pale blue-tinged glaze by Kamei Miraku XIV enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Haku-yu Takefushi Mizusashi. It is 17 cm (7 inches) diameter, 14.5 cm (just under 6 inches) tall and in excellent original condition.
Kamei Miraku XIV was born in 1931 and studied the plastic arts under his grandfather, the 13th Miraku...