Nestuke,probably in ebony, which represents two mice on a piece of wickerwork, one is simply lying on it while the other tries to extract itself from the basket. Realistic treatment of the fur, the tail and the braiding motives. Even though it has a bad reputation in Europe, rats and mice are good omens in Asia. The mouse or the rat (both called nezumiin Japanese), one of the zodiac signs, is a symbol of fortune...

A smallbronze sculpture of a frog emerging froma huge lotus leaf, a small but detailed beetle on the other side of the leaf.The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In feudal Japan, tax collectors could be recognized by the frog-shaped netsuke theywore on their belts. Kaerumeans both "frog" and "coming home" in Japanese. This extension of meaning is due to the frog's ability to return each year to the pond where it was born...

Bronze sculpture representing a group of genoderma mushrooms developing on the long stem of a Ginseng root that is standing on two kakis...

Boxwood netsuke of a snake tangled on itself, each scale is carved with precision, and the overall brown patina is intense. Even though snakes are almost always bad omen in Asia, it is not the case in Japan. Their proximity to the floor and the fact that some can be venomous is part of the answer.Butin Japan, snakes, especially if they are white can be perceived as a good omen...

Boxwood nestuke in the form of three clams or bivalveshells, probably of theRuditapes philippinarumsub speciesthat can be found all the way from Siberia to Philippines, and Japan. Because of its living environment and its ability to close on itself, clams are often associated with discretion and introspection. Whereas it remains a food source very appreciated by the insular people of Asia, that associated the shell with longevity and riches...

An amorphic vessel in sheer white seems to slowly melt over the earthy crag supporting it in this contemporary ceramic sculpture by Fukuzawa Ion enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ishi no Ue Kaki (Vase on a rock). It is 10.5 x 8.5 x 15 cm (4 x 3-1/2 x 6 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist. According to Ion “along the Australian coastline at a sacred aboriginal sight looking at these bold, brown stone cliffs rising up from the sea, I was deeply moved...

A perfect complement to one of her tea bowls, here is a fresh water jar for the Matcha tea ceremony by Fukushima Hiroko enclosed in the originals signed wooden box titled Gosu-e Mizusashi. It is 15.5 cm (6 inches) diameter, 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, with a black lacquered wooden lid.
Fukushima Hiroko was born in Kanagawa prefecture and graduated the Joshi Bijutsu Daigaku Art College Western Painting Department in 1967...

Takeuchi Keishū, 1861 – 1943, Nanban woodblock print of a transportation scene with a European or Portuguese male on horse, in center. Dates 1904. Sight size is 11” x 8”. Framed 15" x 12".

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Cat and 'hoju' (Buddhist sacred gem) hand drawn in sumi ink on paper as a Japanese folk talisman of Meiji period (1868-1912). 34.4 x 63.5 cm (13.54 x 24.99in). Some creases as is as seen...

Raku-ware carries with it a very naturalistic aura; with its implements made of raw clay, its use of fire/ water/ and air to shape and harden these implements, and with its myriad processes that produce smooth glossy surfaces—like those often found in nature. In fact, if you look more deeply into Raku, you find that many of the shapes and motifs are inspired directly by nature...

Silver-Gilded Six-Panel Folding Screen – Subtle Elegance

This six-panel folding screen is finished with a refined silver-gilded surface that reflects light subtly, creating a calm and understated presence.
The gentle variations in tone add depth, making it a versatile piece that complements both modern and traditional interiors...

The size of Large Bowl: 7 7/8” Dia x 3 1/2” High
The size of Medium Bowl: 6 1/8” Dia x 3 5/16” High
The size of Small Bowl: 5” Dia x 2 3/4” High
This is nice Japanese Blue and White, Sometsuke, Ko Imari Set of 3 pcs.
It has the design of Hollanders and Camel designs with two Kanji letter
Kotobuki and bamboo vase design.The center of each bowl has Kirin Design.
Surrounded by handsomely painted all kind motifs.
Please see the definition of Kirin at separ...

Additional photos No.1 for Japanese BW Bowl set Stating with last Large Bowl photo then Midium size Bowl 8 Photos following.

Additional photos No.2 for Japanese BW Small Size Bowl

A seminal work in vivid blue decorated with an abstract floral spray by Kawaii Kanjiro dating from the height of his career enclosed in a wooden box signed by Koha. It is 20.6 x 13.5 x 10.5 cm (8 1/8 x 5 3/8 x 4 1/4 in) and in excellent condition.
Kawai Kanjiro was a true artist by nature, and together with Hamada Shoji, set a pattern of study for modern potters...

Marbled porcelain in vivid color rises up in sheer walls from a ring of florals, a fabulous Chawan tea bowl by important contemporary female artist Murata Aya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mankai Chawan (In Full Bloom). It is 14 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist and created this year...

Shigeru Kimura (Japanese, born 1929)
Railroad
Date: 1963
Image size: 10.5 x 5.75 inches. Paper size: 14.75 x 10 inches.
Titled, signed, and dated in pencil.
Medium: Etching.
Condition: Slight toning. Marks in margin and on back.

A series of uneven shattered white square tubes joined as a unit by Takeuchi Kozo (also Kouzo) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Modern Remains, Lance. It is 46 x 14.5 x 7 cm (roughly 18 inches long) and in excellent condition.
For the white porcelain series, I create the foundational columns by casting...