Beautiful etching work from Japanese artist : Hiroto Norikane of the Cat looking out through the portal Born : 1949...

Japanese 4-panel screen painting of a pair of white herons fishing in the calm waters beneath a willow tree. A light dusting of snow covers the bare branches of the willow which stretches the length of the screen. On the moss-covered rocky shore, a profusion of flowers blossom in a cloud of muted reds and yellow. Painted in mineral colors on oxidized metal leaf on paper.

Age: Showa Period (mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 36 1/4" high x 73 1/4" long

19th Century Japanese Bronze Long-Handled Choshi

This is an exquisite Japanese bronze long-handled choshi from the 19th century (Edo-Meiji period), used in traditional ceremonies. This choshi is a rare and remarkable piece of Japanese craftsmanship.
The imperial chrysanthemum crest beautifully adorns the surface, symbolizing prestige and tradition...

Spectacular Samurai Stirrups

These exquisite samurai stirrups showcase Japanese craftsmanship and military history. Made of iron with silver and brass inlay, they feature a lacquered wood interior and remain in excellent condition despite their age. Designed for stability in battle, they were both functional and a status symbol among samurai...

A wavering elevated form in poisonous mushroom colors by Neriage master Murata Aya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hasu no Ha (Lotus leaf). It is 18.7 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this winter.
Murata Aya was born in Kyoto in 1979, and graduated the famous DODA Art School in 1998, before two years at the Kyoto College of Art, from which she graduated in 2000...

Antique Japanese 6-panel screen painting of a pair of hawks. With white feathers, they sit on the topmost branches of a pine tree. The gnarled branches are covered in moss. Painted in mineral pigments and ink on paper. Hawks symbolize good luck, love, vigilance and strength. Signed Eihō 英芳.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 67 1/2" high x 148 1/2" long

Antique Japanese lacquer panel features a finely detailed gilded phoenix (hō-ō 鳳凰), a symbol of renewal, virtue, and prosperity in Japanese culture...

This striking tea bowl, crafted by Shoichi Kitamura, exemplifies the innovative and textural qualities of contemporary Kosai ware.

The bowl’s surface is a dynamic interplay of organic forms and meticulous glaze techniques, making it both a functional vessel and an artistic statement...

Antique red lacquered cinnibar sword stand, traditionally used for displaying a katana. The surface is adorned with intricate carved cinnabar lacquer patterns, featuring swirling cloud motifs on the base and finely etched geometric patterns along the upright support. Some losses to the lacquer, overall in stable condition.

Age: Edo period 1603 - 1868

Dimensions: 27" high x 9" x 12"

MID-CENTURY MODERN IKEBANA VASE

Pottery. 20th century, Japan. 31 x 16 x 10 cm (12.20 x 6.29 x 3.93in)


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A modernist black glazed hanging wall vase by Takeuchi Kozo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kakehana. It is 21 x 4 x 21 cm (8 x 1-1/2 x 8 inches) , suspended by a ring of wire on back and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist.
Takeuchi Kozo (also Kouzo) was born in Hyogo prefecture in 1977, and graduated the Osaka University of Arts in 2001 before advancing his studies at the Tajimi Municipal Ceramic Design Institute where he graduated in 2003...

The deity is depicted standing, holding a scroll in her hand. Her face has a benevolent expression, and her entire body exudes great tranquility. The goddess of mercy is sculpted in fine Kutani porcelain covered with enamel and gold. A myriad of white enamel beads in subtle relief add depth to the white of her robe. This is a very beautiful representation of Guanyin, distinguished by the quality of its execution from the large number of similar deities created during this period in Japan...

An amazing basin cleaved and hollowed out from a single block of glass by contemporary artist Okushima Keiji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hari Tomei Katamari Wan (Transparent Glass Mass Bowl). The artist has hollowed out the basin from a brick of crystalline glass, then chipped away the outside and polished and smoothed the entire surface, an incredible endeavour. It is 17 x 13 x 8.5 cm (6-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist...

VOTIVE HAND AND FOOT

Unique traditional wooden votives praying for the recovery from hand and foot diseases, from Mikata Ishikanzeon in Fukui, Japan (ref: https://thevotivesproject.org/2019/01/21/votives-from-japan/), Showa 11 (1936). Hand 21 cm (8.26in), Foot 20.5 cm (8.07in)...

Two-Panel Folding Screen "Chrysanthemum Flowers"

This two-panel folding screen depicts vibrant chrysanthemums. The delicate brushwork captures white, yellow, and red chrysanthemums swaying in the wind, accompanied by a small bird that enhances the tranquil atmosphere...

An exquisite large platter decorated with swirling dots of pale color by Okayasu Manami enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Reflection. It is 34.5 cm (13-3/4 inches) diameter, 7 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this winter.
Okayasu Manami was born in Fukui prefecture in 1984, and graduated the Kyoto Saga Art College in 2007...

Six-Panel Folding Screen: Wisteria Landscape

This six-panel folding screen presents a breathtaking scene of cascading wisteria blossoms against a gold-leaf backdrop.
The gentle flow of branches and leaves, along with the serene riverside landscape, creates a harmonious balance of tranquility and elegance...

Six-Panel Folding Screen: Wisteria Landscape

This six-panel folding screen presents a breathtaking scene of cascading wisteria blossoms against a gold-leaf backdrop.
The gentle flow of branches and leaves, along with the serene riverside landscape, creates a harmonious balance of tranquility and elegance...