Small round hare in bronze with dark brown patina, standing on its four legs. In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are referred to by a single word: usagi. The animal is one of the twelve animals of the zodiac in Sino-Japanese astrology. It also plays a role in many folk tales and legends. A symbol of longevity, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and turn blue at five hundred years

Wooden netsuke depicting a nobleman surrounded by two courtiers in a pavilion surrounded by pine trees. At the back, figures are going about their business. Signed under the base Seizan (生山). Japan, Nagoya – Late Edo period (1603-1868), first half of the 19th century Height: 1.2 in / 3.8 cm – width: 0.8 in / 2.5 cm – depth: 1.6 in / 4.8 cm

Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger. Chestnuts, found all over Japan, are considered a symbol of victory and a good omen. Japan–Meiji era(1868-1912) Width:2 in (5 cm)–depth:0.8 in (2.8cm)–height:1.6 in (4cm)

Round tebako cosmetic box decorated with flowers in gold maki-e lacquer on a black background. Among the flowers are Japanese irisies, peonies and bamboo. Only the top compartment opens, the middle one being dummy. The box have three levels with a red lacquer interior.

Ivory netsuke of a guardian lion, komainu in Japanese or shishi in Chinese, with golden eyes. Resting on its front paws, its head is turned backwards on a four-lobed base. The komainu is inspired by the Chinese guardian lion shishi, which dates back to the Tang dynasty (581-618). Supposed to ward off evil, it appears on both sides of doors and portals in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples

A very fine small, square vase of stoneware with the characteristic square neck of Hamada Shoji, Mashiko School as there is no documented box to confirm it. The body is decorated with a black glaze over an iron-brown/ rust-colored Kaki-yu glaze to depict a flowering branch on front and back. This effect was undoubtedly achieved through the use of paper stencils. H 15.5 cm, W 11 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Shikimono (carpet) woven of white and indigo blue cotton yarn. Hems and jointing seams are sewn by hand. The origin of the product place is not clear. 20th century. In excellent condition. W:154cm, L,164cm

A serene boxed sencha tea set in sudued celadon glaze by perfectionist Usami Kensuke enclosed in the original signed and compartmentalized wooden box. It consists of five cups with a teapot and lid. Each cup is 8 cm (just over 3 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (just over 2 inches) tall. The tea pot is 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) tall and all are in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer...

Very art deco, stunning Mashiko plate from the famed kilns of Mashiko in Tochigi Prefecture. Modern pottery made in Mashiko today is found in many styles, on account of the creative freedom brought to Mashiko by Shoji Hamada. The style was popularized in 1930 when Hamada, later designated as a Living National Treasure, set up a kiln in Mashiko. excellent condition. 46cm in diameter x 8cm tall. Ca. 1980

Copper container, silver and bronze details. Ho-Ho (phoenix) decoration of plants and flowers, remarkable embossed work. It is rare to find this exceptional quality. The container has an openwork lid allowing the evacuation of fumes, a larger hole at the front allowed fuel or incense to be added without lifting the lid. The handle is thin and very cut out which prevents overheating...

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Hanging scroll of Japanese-style painting by an anonymous artist, Showa period, 20th century...

Meiji periof Nature scene with herons

The artwork showcases a serene natural landscape that harmoniously blends various elements of traditional Japanese art...

A broad rippling pattern covers this raw earthen plate by Bizen veteran Konishi Tozo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Fumon Chjokkaku Bachi (Wind Pattern Rectangular Dish). It is 48 x 30.5 x 6.5 cm (19 12 x 2-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Konishi Tozo was born in 1947 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecure. He was first selected for the 18th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition (Dento Kogei-ten) in 1971...

A black or bridges the rim of this exquisite bowl by Fujihira Yasushi enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Under the moon). It is 12.5 cm (5 inches) diameter, 9.5 cm just less than 4 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Fujihira Yasushi was born the son of avant-garde potter Fujihira Shin in Kyoto in 1963. He graduated Kansai University in 1987 before spending a year at the Kyoto Ceramics Research Facility...

Japanese set of 8 small porcelain plates in the form of various fish. Glazed in blue and white with raised scales. Some have incised mark on the bottom.

Age: circa 1950's

Dimensions: range from 5" long to 5 1/4" long

Japanese antique Kutani ware porcelain platter in the form of a fish. Raised scales with blue and white glazed details. The back is decorated with waves and has a two character Kutani mark.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 2" high x 11 3/4" long x 7 3/4" wide

of Ai-Kakiemon type. Decorated with a goose in flight above two geese in water besides rocks and reeds. The underside with a Karakusa scroll. Base with a six character Chenghua mark. C1680-1700. Max diameter: 5 3/4" (14.5 cm). Condition: Glaze is crazed small areas of crawl.

First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) titled "Jindaiji Temple in May Rain" dated in the left margin "Showa 29" (1954). The seal of the publisher Unsodo, and the seals of the carver Nagashima, and printer Shinmi are in the left margin. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The Unsodo (“Un”) watermark is faintly visible at the lower left margin corner...