A hexagonal cloisonné vase on a dark blue ground, decorated with a large cherry blossom tree cascading over a garden of irises and chrysanthemums enclosed within a stylized fence. The decoration continues along the sides and on the reverse with a sinuous stream and wild irises in light enamel. The neck and base are adorned with ornamental enamel borders featuring geometric motifs. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 19 × 7.5 × 9.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition

An ivory netsuke depicting Gama Sennin, the famous legendary hermit associated with wisdom and longevity. The figure is shown standing, with his left hand stroking his long beard, while his faithful toad climbs up his left shoulder. Warm patina, with more yellowish tones on the reverse. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 8.3 × 1.9 × 2 cm Condition: Excellent condition

An ivory netsuke depicting a monkey crouching on a rock. The face, vivid and expressive, is inlaid with horn eyes. The fur and limbs are finely carved with delicate lines and meticulous attention to detail. The himotoshi is carved beneath the base and exits on the side of the rock. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 4.6 × 4.3 × 2.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition

A very decorative hanging lantern made of cast bronze in the shape of a horned owl, the body is in openwork, the ring for hanging between the horns, inside there is the place for a thin candle so that when lighted create a magic, beautiful, warm effect. Made in Takaoka, a famous city where bronze casting dates back to beginning of the Edo period, this piece dates from the Meiji period, around 1900. Measurement: H 29 x 16 x 16 cm.

A finely cast Japanese bronze sculpture (okimono) for the scholar’s table in the form of multiple rekishi mushrooms (lingji) set in a three-legged archaic bronze bowl decorated with a type of a la grec band. Signed at the bottom: Yasusuke. Late Edo, c. 1800-1850. H 9,5 cm.

An intense mountainscape depicting one scene from the 10 ox-herding pictures by Shirakura Niho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled and dated 12th month of 1921. Ink and pigment on silk in a green silk border with solid ivory Rollers (these will be changed if exporting). The scroll is 58.8 x 200.5 cm (23 x 79 inches) and is in overall excellent condition. In Zen’s famed 10 ox-herding pictures, the ox is enlightenment and the herder is you...

A large vase by Sakiyama Takayuki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hamon (wave pattern). It is an excellent example of this innovative artists style, the sand texture truly evoking the feel of wind washed or wave formed sandy ripples. It is large at 43 x 17 x 26 cm (17 x 7 x 10-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Sakiyama Takayuki (b. 1958) graduated the Osaka Art University in 1981. In 1984 he exhibited for the first time at the Nitten National Exhibition...

DISTORTED CHAWAN & JOINTED CHAWAN

Assortment of old Karatsu ware tea bowls (Ko-Karatsu chawan) that failed during firing, resulting in deformation and natural adhesion to each other. Japan, Edo period (17th–18th century). Distorted: approx. 12 × 10 × 7.3 cm (4.7 × 3.9 × 2.9 in); Jointed: approx. 11.5 × 10 × 12.5 cm (4.5 × 3.9 × 4.9 in). Age-related wear consistent with time and use...

The Size of Scroll Painting : 75 1/2” L x 19 1/4" W. The Painting size : 46 1/4” L x 13 7/8” W. Artist: Reizan, signed on upper right with his two chop seals. Medium: Handpainted Japanese Scroll on Silk w/Brocade.The Subject : Japanese Samurai in Snowy day. The condition of scroll: Very good, no tears. This is Japanese Antique handpainted scroll from Late Edo around 1850-60's...

A spectacular boxed set of five lidded lacquer bowls decorated with fine patterns in gold from Tachibanaya Asano Tomoshichi dating from the later Edo period enclosed in the original signed wooden box with a specialized compartment cut in for each bowl. The interiors are festive red with swirling lattice work patterns alternating with auspicious dials, while outside lattice-work and fish-scale patterns are pierced by windows featuring scenes of travel over a belt of Kanji characters...

The entire surface of this shimmers like some deep in the earth mineral, a striking effect from the hand of Richard Milgrim enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 17 x 17 x 17.5 cm (roughly 7 inches in all directions) and is in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Richard Milgrim (b. 1955) of White Plains New York graduated Antioch College in 1979 following a year travelling in Japan and internship at the Fogg Museum of Harvay rd...

The motive features two puppies playing with a rope, abalone shell on the foreground. Silver, shakudo and gold inlays. It may be a menuki or other sword or tobacco pouch decoration, turned into a brooch with a silver mounts. Perfect condition. 2” x 1”.

The netsuke features a kappa head with a long bend beak. It is made from a stag horn, has a deep green patina, double inlayed eyes and inlayed himatoshi. A kappa (河童, "river-child") is a type of yōkai, or supernatural creature, that inhabits rivers, lakes, and swamps. They are typically depicted as amphibious, human-like beings with a turtle-like shell on their back, webbed hands and feet, and a depression on their head that holds water. Perfect condition. 3 ¼ ” x 1”.

Woodblock print #1: Kurashiki Archaeological Museum
Woodblock print #2: A Kurashiki Alleyway
Artist not identified. See photo of artist's seal.
Date: Mid-century.
Two woodblock prints adhered to decorative board.
Board size: 10.75 x 9.5 inches.
Print size: 7.75 x 6 inches.
Condition: Board has corner bumps and marks. The prints would display nicely with matting.
Kurashiki is known for its canals and black-and-white architecture.

Fine Antique Kutani Bowl with Butterfly Decoration, Meiji Period (19th c.)

Refined Kutani porcelain bowl featuring a beautifully hand-painted butterfly motif in iron-red, gold, and soft polychrome enamels...

Deep clefts filled with mottled glaze are scored into the sides of this stellar sake cup by Nakagawa Jionenbo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chohan (Hori Madara) Karatsu Guinomi. It is 6.8 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (just over 2 inches) tall and in perfect condition.
Nakagawa Jinenbo (1953-2011) was a celebrated Japanese ceramic artist always fascinated with Karatsu ware. He studied under the great Inoue Toya from the age of 24...

Slight color graduation registers the rim like sunrise on this small sake cup by Miyashita Zenji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled simply Saide-Hai. It is 6.6 cm diameter, 3.3 cm (1 inch tall) and in excellent condition.
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) was born into the family of potter Miyashita Zenju, and graduated the Kyoto Municipal University of Art under Kiyomizu Kyubei and Kusube Yaichi...

Two Figures in Rain With Umbrella
Artist not identified.
Date: 1910s-1930s.
Size: Ko-tanzaku. 9.5 x 2 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.