Bronze with a brown patina representing a snail with a very interesting pose. Its angular pose suggests that it could be exposed in such a way that he would mimic a real snail going up or down a wall. The texture of the shell and the skin are rather realistic and emphasize the expression of snail’s long globular eyes. A hole in its mouth could be used to turn the whole sculpture into an incense burner...

It is a very convincing bronze sculpture of a mouse with a light brown patina, represented with an astonishing set of detail on its eyes, nose and fur. She is seated on her rear paws and holding a hazelnut on her front paws, it is perforated so the whole sculpture could be used as an incense burner. Even though rats have a poor reputation in the west they are omens of good luck and prosperity in Asia...

Detailed tiny mouse in cast bronze, represented lying on a hazelnut. The texture of its fur and the finish of its eyes and nose is pretty impressive, the tail is curving on the left side of the subject...

Mask of the Noh Theater representing the character of Shishiguchi. This finely carved from wood mask shows a face with powerful features, with polychrome pigments to enhance its fierce expression. Its height: 25.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: Shishiguchi means litterally "The Lion's Mouth" This mask is mainly used to interpret the spirit of the lion in a scene of "Shakkyo", a Noh play from which all the lion dances of Kabuki theater are originating.

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion in Kyoto)
Print size: 5.625 x 3.875 inches.
Publisher: Shobido Tanaka.
Date: 1930s.
Koitsu seal and title at lower right.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-SB-11.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to 7.125 x 5-inch unused original greeting card.
Condition: Excellent.

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
Print size: 5.625 x 3.875 inches.
Publisher: Shobido Tanaka.
Date: 1930s.
Koitsu seal and title at lower right.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-SB-13.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to 7.125 x 5-inch unused original greeting card.
Condition: Excellent.

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Nagao Pass
Print size: 5.625 x 3.875 inches.
Publisher: Shobido Tanaka.
Date: 1930s.
Koitsu seal and title at lower right.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-SB-20.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to 7.125 x 5-inch unused original greeting card.
Condition: Excellent.

Tsuchiya Koitsu
Arashiyama
Print size: 5.625 x 3.875 inches.
Publisher: Shobido Tanaka.
Date: 1930s.
Koitsu seal and title at lower right.
Koitsu catalog no.: TK-SB-4.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to 7.125 x 5-inch unused original greeting card.
Condition: Excellent.

This piece has patterns painted with very precise technique. The motifs are peony and pine tree. Size: 18.2cm(D) Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

This piece is very interesting shaped plate, it's called Gunbai which means a military leader's fan or Sumo referee's fan. It has some repairs with gold. Size; 16.3cm / 10.8cm Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

Very few early Imari ware pieces remain, making them extremely rare. The mouth was repaired with gold. It's very charming. Size: 8.6cm(D)/ 10.6cm(H) Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

Antique Japanese natural wisteria side table. gnarled branches formed together to make a steady base. Flat top is lacquered, overall in great condition. Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 20" wide x 23 3/4" high

Torii, Lantern, Boat, and Moon
Artist's seal not read.
Size: 6.75 x 4.75 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Publisher: Matsumoto.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Slight corner bumps.
This is the only example of this design that we've found.

Ohara Koson
Four Crows in Flight
Size: O-tanzaku. 14.375 x 7.25 inches.
Date: ca 1910s.
Reference: K5.16 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland). Daikokuya (107)
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Publisher: Daikokuya.
Number "108" stamped on verso.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: The odd handling mark. Paper edges toned. Pencil note on back.

Vintage Japanese damascene mix metal cigarette Box, once owned by the Rockefeller collection. Finely decorated with inlaid gold and silver. A pair of peacocks are seen amounts the flowing river underneath blooming tree. Hinged lit fits tightly and securely. Lacquer and overall condition is very good.

Age: Circa 1950's

Dimensions: 6" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 1 3/4" high

Ohara Koson (signed Bairei) Sparrow on Hortensia (Blue Hydrangea)
Image size: 7.75 x 3.75 inches.
Paper size: 9.875 x 6 inches.
Date: ca. 1910.
Publisher: Matsumoto (no. 106).
Kono Bairei seal at lower left. Bairei died in 1895, which, curiously, was before Matsumoto was in business...

Kaoru Kawano
Three Eyes
Date: 1950s-60s
Size: Approximately 16.75 x 11.25 inches.
Sealed by the artist at lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.

When the founder of the Urasenke style of tea ceremony, Sen-So Soshitsu (1622 -1697) was invited to Kanazawa as the master of tea ceremony for the powerful Kaga lords in 1666, the first Chōzaemon came with him and established Ōhi-yaki in Kanazawa. Chōzaemon had been the chief apprentice to the Raku family in Kyoto and took with him many of the principles and ideas associated with Raku-ware...