CALLIGRAPHY PRACTICE

Old Japanese calligraphy practice book made of washi paper, Japan, Taishō period (early 20th century). Approx. 38 × 28 cm (15 × 11 in). Contains approximately 30 pages of kanji writing practice...

SOFT LANDSCAPE

Abstract landscape rendered in softened colors with calm, unhesitating brushstrokes. Oil on canvas. Japan, Shōwa period (20th century). Approx. 24.5 × 33.5 × 2 cm (9.6 × 13.2 × 0.8 in)...

Cotton baby's kimono with wartime propaganda motifs such as fighter aircraft and parachute. In good condition except for some stains. 1939 - 1945 W:73cm, L:84cm

Baby's cotton kimono with wartime propaganda such as cannon, battleship and so on. It has charms with cotton yarn where two belts are attached, wishing the baby's healthy growth. In good condition except for light stains in white parts. World War II time (1939 to 1945) W:64cm, L:64cm

A family rests from their labors under the willow trees on this delicate landscape emulating the tradition of the great 19th century literatus Tanomura Chikuden by Kimura Seiun. A long verse in subtly articulated characters scrolls down the right side. Ink and light color on paper in a green silk border with pale piping featuring hard-wood rollers. The scroll is 48 x 197 cm (19 x 77-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine condition, enclosed in a wooden box...

A ceramic bowl made by Unrinin Hozan of Kyoto containing an image of orchids in black with a verse in archaic script circling the rim in red by Tomioka Tessai enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kashibachi. It is 18 cm (7-1/4 inches) diameter, 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) tall and is in excellent condition.
For more than four centuries, the Unrinin Hōzan lineage has been synonymous with the refined ceramic traditions of Kyoto...

A raw kiri-wood box decorated with Sasa bamboo grass in raised gold with a Kamakiri praying mantis with wings of Mother of pearl. Beautifully rendered, the box is a perfect example of the understated elegance and respect for nature so inherent to Japanese traditional art. The box is 38.5 x 9 x 3.5 cm (15-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine condition.

A set of classical blue and white bowls swimming with medaka fish by Kondo Takahiro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Medaka Sometsuke Hachi. Each is roughly 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (2 inches) tall and all are in excellent condition.
Kondo Takahiro (b. 1958) was born the grandson of Living National Treasure Kondo Yuzo. However, he graduated Hosei University not with a degree in sculpture or crafts, but in Literature...

Early Showa Period c.1930 Signed Kochikusai Wagumi free form bold flower basket with signed original box. Made with smoked madake bamboo from old minka farmhouses. H: 38cm x W: 26cm x 25cm deep. Excellent condition. Shipping from CA warehouse.

Rare and very unusual triangle shaped tea ceremony bamboo and rattan flower basket. Wide bamboo inserts accent the front with 3 tightly knotted runners down the front. Sensuous cylinder mouth completes the art deco piece. Piece not signed but definitely a Showa Period piece C.1926-1950. Very good condition; see photos. H:25cm x W:32cm x Depth: 25cm. Shipped from CA warehouse.

Exceptional MORITA CHIKUYŌSAI (D.1963)Bamboo Flower Basket Showa era (1926-1963), mid-20th century of smoked madake bamboo and rattan, the cylindrical body worked in twining over diagonal plaiting and finished with vertical bamboo culms with decorative butterfly knotting, the shoulder and foot finished in horizontal plaiting, the tall handle wrapped with a spiral band, signed on the base Chikuyōsai. H:50cm x W:16cm...

The sliver of a moon rising over a mountain, water or mist flowing past a tree dotted crag in the fore scratched out in dry brushstrokes on hand made Obara paper by Fujii Tatsukichi enclosed in the originals signed wooden box titled Futsuka Tsuki (2nd Day Moon). It is mounted in a ield of eggshell paper in Edo period Ginran cloth border with ceramic rollers. The scroll measures 42 x 134 cm (16-1/2 x 52-3/4 inches) and is in overall fine condtion, with minor age spots...

An unusual round bowl with cover carved in the shape of a Tai (red snapper) turning upon itself carved rom wood and covered in red and black lacquer dating from the mid 20th century. It is 21 cm (just over 8 inches) diameter, 10 cm (4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.

An austere ink landscape by the ordinarily more outlandish female ceramicist Shigemori Yoko mounted as a hanging scroll. Ink on paper in a field of dark cloth wit ceramic rollers. It is 46.5 x 167 cm (18-1/2 x 65-1/2 inches) and in excellent condition.
Shigemori Yoko (1953-2021) was born in Kagoshima...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Lobe Shaped Censer Koro with Twin Phoenix Bird

It is 2.75 inches (6.98 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.7 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gold and patina, stains, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Scallop Rim Plate with 7 Lucky God Treasure Boat Marked Shozan 昇山

It is 1.25 inches (3.17 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, stains at the back, hairline crack at the back, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Caribbean sunrise explodes on this small globular vase by Furuno Yukiharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box...

Reminiscent of the haunting presence of Korean Moon Jars, here is a simple white orb bowl by Sodeisha founding member Yamada Hikaru enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kohiki Chawan and named inside “Senshin (Purifying the Heart)". It is 13 cm (just over 5 inches) diameter, 8 cm (3 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Yamada Hikaru (1924-2001), was born into the family of layman potter and priest Yamada Tetsu, and raised in Gifu after the family home was destroyed in the ...