In folklore, these two figures are often shown together, as Tenaga's long arms allow him to reach into the water to catch fish while he is carried on Ashinaga's long legs. The netsuke in the image shows Tenaga on Ashinaga's back, with a small crab visible on Ashinaga's foot. Boxwood. Unsigned. 4½ ” x 1 ½ ” x 1 ¼”.

This child kimono is hand-dyed with Yuzen dyeing, indicating that it was worn by members of the upper class. The frugality edicts issued in the late Edo period (1841-1843) had a major impact on the patterns worn by commoners. This kimono exemplifies this characteristic. At the time, kimonos with bold, ornate patterns were not permitted. As a result, people preferred kimonos with delicate hems, like this one. The unique, delicate pattern is hand-painted and embroidered at the hem...

Tiger and Bamboo Painted Wood Panels

A pair of antique wooden panels featuring a tiger beneath bamboo, delicately painted in ink directly on the natural wood grain. The subtle contrast of ink and wood texture conveys both strength and tranquility.

Period: Early 20th century.
Size: W 81.5 cm × H 159 cm (32 × 62.6 inches)

Price Range (A) $1000-3000

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Autumn Grasses and Bush Clover on Gold Ground

A refined six-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) depicting autumn grasses and flowering bush clover (hagi) against a luminous gold leaf background...

Kingfisher and Summer Flowers on Gold Leaf Screen

A refined Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting a kingfisher among hydrangeas, lilies, irises, and morning glories, painted in vibrant mineral pigments over gold leaf. The meticulous brushwork and composition express the harmony of nature in early summer...

A lovely small vase in pastel colors by Tokuda Junko (Yasokichi IV) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 8.5 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 16 cm (over 6 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Tokuda Junko (Yasokichi IV) was born the first child of future Living National Treasure Tokuda Masahiko in 1961. While on a trip to the United States in her mid-20s, the young Tokuda came across a pot from Jingdezhen, China and drew her back to the fold of the family tradition...

Glaze drapes about the finger scored surface of this Sake cup by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Chossen Karatsu Guinomi. Slightly misshapen, it is 7.5 cm (roughly 3 inches) diameter, 6 cm (2-1/2 inches) tall and in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer...

Red Furyu Mask by Kajiwara Ichiryu — Lacquered Camphor Wood with Yak Hair, Saga Prefecture

Powerful Menburyu mask depicting Furyu, a fierce spirit figure in Japanese folk performance. Carved from camphor wood and finished in deep red lacquer with gilded teeth and golden eyes, this expressive mask conveys strength and intensity...

Furyu Mask by Kajiwara Ichiryu — Lacquered Camphor Wood with Yak Hair, Saga Prefecture

Striking Japanese Menburyu mask depicting Furyu, a fierce male spirit. Expertly carved from camphor wood and finished with deep black lacquer, vibrant red mouth, and gilded teeth...

This silk furisode kimono was made during the Taisho era for a wealthy family. The silk features a red background and elegant freehand Yuzen-dyed kusudama and flowers. The soft, elegant design and subject matter are consistent with the tastes of the period.There is also a design on the bottom of the lining. There are two slight stains on the back. Condition is good. Size: Length 120cm x Width 116cm Size: Length 120cm x Sleeve end to sleeve end 116cm

Mountain mahogany small okimono or large netsuke “Beowulf and Grendel” by the American netsuke carver Gregg Stradiotto. Powerful sculpture with depiction of the ferocious battle between the hero and the monster, excellent depiction of faces and their muscular limbs. Baltic amber, water buffalo horn & 24K gold inlays. Comes with original storage bag and poplar tomobako (storage box) made by the artist and with his sticker on the bottom...

A lovely small vase in pastel colors by Tokuda Junko (Yasokichi IV) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 11.5 cm (4-1/2 inches) diameter, 19 cm (over 7-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Tokuda Junko (Yasokichi IV) was born the first child of future Living National Treasure Tokuda Masahiko in 1961. While on a trip to the United States in her mid-20s, the young Tokuda came across a pot from Jingdezhen, China and drew her back to the fold of the family tradition...

A deep vase of silver on black by Kashima Kazuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Zogan Kuromido Hachi. It is 13.7 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 14 cm (5-3/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Kuromido is an alloy of copper mixed with small amounts of tin, lead, or sometimes arsenic. As its name suggests, it is distinguished by a unique, beautiful, blackish hue...

Japanese silver metalwork mounted as a brooch. Finely chiseled in perfect shape. 2.1/8 ” x 0.7/8”.

Peonies in Bloom – Japanese Six-Panel Gold-Leaf Screen

A refined six-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting peonies in full bloom, delicately painted in soft pink and white tones against shimmering gold clouds...

ICHIMATSU BODY MOLD

Wooden torso mold carved for crafting traditional Japanese Ichimatsu doll. Shōwa period, 20th century, Japan. Approx...

Rare katazome cloth with anchor motif with circles inside which is made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. In good condition but has a few rips (4cm to 2cm), a few tiny holes and a mending patch.19th century. W:33.5cm, L:128cm

A set of five knife scored square plates with up turned edges by Atarashi Manabu, the burnt red clay coated in crystalline green ash, enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Sara. They are 18.5 x 18.5 x 4.5 cm (7-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches) and are in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Atarashi Manabu has been growing in popularity as one of the leaders in the Iga pottery tradition since the first time I saw his work nearly 20 years ago when vis...