Patinated bronze vase, characterized by a refined naturalistic decoration with a lizard sculpted in relief in the center. The lizard is placed on leaves overlapping each other creating a fantastic three-dimensionality. Signature engraved under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century Dimensions: 38 x 18 cm. Weight: 3 kg. Condition: Excellent. There is slight wear of the patina, and a slight dent visible only with attention. The rim of the vase is slightly deformed.

Elegant Peacocks on a Golden Six-Panel Screen

A majestic pair of peacocks with grand, vibrant plumage stand gracefully among vivid flowers, set against the golden backdrop of a six-panel screen, capturing the essence of elegance and natural beauty.

Size:W349xH174 cm (W137.4inchx68.5inch)
Period:Edo (1603-1868)

Price Range (C) Over $5000

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A Fabulous Bronze Serving Vessel with Rams-head handle lined with silver by Living National Treasure Katori Masahiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hitsuji-mimi Hissen. It is 19.5 x 14 x 7.5 cm (8 x 5-1/2 x 3 inches) and in overall excellent condition, signed on the base Masahiko.
Katori Masahiko (1899-1988) was born into the family of prominent Bronze Artist Katori Hozuma in Chiba...

A fabulously sculpted Ao-Bizen Koro Incense Burner in the shape of a thatch roofed boat dating from the Edo period enclosed in a wooden box titled and annotated by the artist Mashimizu Zoroku titled Bizen Ao-yaki Funa Gata Koro. It is 24 x 8.5 x 9.5 cm (9-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 4 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Mashimizu Zoroku I ((Shimizu Tasaburo, 1822-1877) studied under his uncle Wake Kite and established his independent studio in 1843, taking the name Mashimizu Zoroku...

Antique Japanese Cloisonne persimmon bloom vase with silver rim and base. Signed silver. Warm yellow monochrome cream yellow base with gnarled brown old persimmon tree late in season with ripe rich orange persimmons, many of which are are eaten by worms. Lip and base in stamped silver.
Excellent original condition. Comes with original signed box...

An early Meiji period Japanese bronze fudog and ball. The playful fu-dog stands with mouth open in a dynamic pose with back feet on the ground and front paws on the ball. The ball is made of open work bronze with a design of peonies and scrolling vines. Well cast with fine details down to the claws of the fu dog.

They are protective totems for the space, after all...

Japanese, Edo period, carved and painted wood Noh mask. Depicting Otafuku (popularly known as Okame), boldly and adeptly carved with full, deep, expressive features. Painted white all over, blackened teeth as was the custom, red lips, and black hair in distinct, fine brush strokes for affect. The hollowed out verso displaying the tool marks of the unknown artisan. Surfaces moderately distressed and with much patina from use and handling. Length, 8 1/4 inches.

An Edo period kake-suzuribako (scroll calligraphy box). Iron hardware all in place. Lock face and key but lock works mostly gutted. Original tray with liner retained. Wood surface naturally distressed from use but with expected, even patina with all the accompanying charm. A smoothly finished zelkova (keyaki) may be used for the primary wood, and sugi (cedar) for the aromatic secondary wood. Length, 14 1/4 inches. Depth, 9 1/2 inches. Height, 9 3/4 inches.

A finely carved scoop for powder tea (macha) made in the form of a folded lotus leaf. On the side a large centipede (mukade) in raised, red lacquer. With fitted cloth bag with artist’s name and seals, Migaku Akira a Taisho-Showa maker of tea utensils in bamboo or wood. Late Taisho to early Showa, c. 1930. L 15,5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Antique Tea bowl Chawan for Tea Ceremony Chado. Mino pottery, Mino yaki. Inscribed with poetic impression in grass script calligraphy. Maker seal on the lower side. Diam 11,5 cm x H 7,5 cm. Good condition but signs of use of course.

Japanese Katakuchi Kyo Tea Bowl with hand painted Oni devils made by Yoshizo Asami. It comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Especially such Kyo-ware bowls are rarely available in the version of a Katakuchi bowl. Essentially, it's a bowl with a spout. But not just any bowl: its details are specially designed for the preparation of Matcha...

Antique Kuro Oribe Chawan with wonderful design, made by one of the best potters of the greatest modern potters, the 2nd Sakusuke Kato (Shunsen Kato). It comes together with its originally signed and sealed wooden box.

Shunsen Kato, also known as the 2nd Sakusuke Kato (1844-1923), lived during Japan’s Meiji era—a time of profound social and cultural transformation that influenced his approach to pottery...

This piece is the new work by master Sugimoto, using madara glaze made of ashes from rice straw. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8NqWCYeatE Accessary: wooden box signed by artist Size:8.6cm(D)/4.5cm(H)

A well made Japanese cloisonné vase. The alternating dragon and phoenix chevron panels symbolize harmony and balance. Areas of flower, vine and pendant decoration. Lots of engaging, balanced color. Sparkling goldstone embellishment technique demonstrated in dark green background on the shoulder. Some interesting areas of mottled color enamel details. Meiji era (1868 - 1912). Very good condition. Height, about 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Tokkuri, or sake bottle, made of porcelain, its belly cut to eight vertical facets, covered with a white opaque glaze with a few brown specks.

Unsigned

Kato Kiyonobu, Japan, 1975 or shortly before

H 5.4 x W ca. 3.5 in.

Minimal traces of usage, otherwise excellent condition

Comes with the original wooden storage box inscribed on the cover: White glaze, faceted. Signed: Kiyonobu. Red seal: Kiyonobu...

1900's Japanese Solid Silver Mixed Metal Sword Menuki Shakudo Bracelet with Samurai Marked "Silver"

It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 1.65 inches (5.6 cm) in inner diameter and 0.57 inch (1.45 cm) wide. It is 66.1 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor rubbing of gilding, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Large square platter with rounded corners, scalloped rims and an uneven surface. Yellowish cream-colored stoneware that turned orange-brown by the fire, covered in a gray-blue finely crackled glaze with greenish spots.

Signed on the back: Getsu (Yamanaka Gesson).

Hagi, Japan, 1980?, 1990s?

H 2¼ x W 11¾ x D 12 in.

Mint condition

Comes with the original wooden storage box...

1940's Japanese Lacquered Wood Carved Noh Mask Nogaku Old Man

It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) in length by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 0.4 lb.

It has peeling of lacquer, chips, hairline cracks, rubbing paint, and retouched white paint (as seen in the photos).

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