This is an jyuban made in Kyoto during the Edo period.(1800-1867) The body is dyed indigo using tsumugishi silk tie dyeing. The sleeves are dyed indigo using chirimen silk stencil dyeing. There are no stains or scratches. size: Length 67cm x Sleeve end to sleeve end 127cm

This is a precious Yosegire Kimono made with silk fabric from the Genroku period (1688-1704) using Yuzen dyeing. The perfectly refined Itome glue-resist dyed Tsutsugaki lines on the green silk are as thin and delicate as threads. Furthermore, Shoenji (pink-like colors), the most important color in Yuzen, is used abundantly to depict the crane. This Yuzen-dyed painting is beautifully rendered in the most delicate Tsutsugaki of the Genroku period...

Camellias and Doves – Two-Panel Screen

A refined two-panel folding screen depicting vivid red camellias blooming beside a pair of doves resting quietly on mossy ground.
The artist captures the life of early spring with meticulous attention to texture—the weathered bark and soft moss on the tree trunk contrast gently with the luminous petals and the smooth feathers of the doves.
Painted in the elegant Nihonga tradition on a softly shimmering gold ground, the work conveys ...

The dark wood netsuke depicts a grinning boy pulling down his eye lid in a teasing gesture in a game of “bekkako”. His left arm behind his back holds a mask of a fox. Typical for Miwa, eyes are double inlayed from the inside. In addition, teeth are also inlayed with some lighter material. Signed Miwa. Very good condition, no damage or restoration. 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ” x 1 ½ ”

Bronze Vase by Hasuda Shugoro, Showa Period

Finely crafted ikebana bronze vase by Hasuda Shugoro (1915–2010), one of the leading modern metal artists of 20th century Japan. Born in Kanazawa, Hasuda studied at the Tokyo School of Art and became highly acclaimed, receiving numerous awards including the Hokuto Prize (1953). He was a founding member of the Creative Crafts Association (1961) and established the Japan Metal Sculpture Institute (1976)...

LACQUERER’S TOOL BOX

Wooden toolbox once used by a Japanese lacquer craftsman. Meiji period (1868-1912). Approx. 27.8 × 16.9 × 19.8 cm (10.9 × 6.7 × 7.8 in). Includes a large wooden spatula stored inside...

This striking silk furisode kimono from the Meiji period features freehand Yuzen dyeing on the sleeves and hem. The motifs are pine, bridge, and chrysanthemum. The lining also features a design around the hem. There is a faint stain on the front of the left sleeve, barely visible, but there is no damage.Size:length:146cm / Sleeve end to sleeve end:125cm

A small organic vessel of torn and swirling clay covered in a smattering of ash by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Kaki. It is 20 × 7 × 15.5 cm (8 x 3 x 6 inches) and in new condition, directly from the artist.
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 visiting the family showroom in Iga village...

The mask depicts an old man with glass eyes and gray hair. It is in overall good condition, but there are a few closed cracks on the front of the mask. Black color of the back of the mask is flaking in a few places. 4 ½ ” x 3 ½ ” x 2 ”

The mask depicts an old man with glass eyes, open mouth and gray hair. It is in overall good condition, but there are a few chips on the front of the mask and back of the ears. 5” x 4” x 3 ”

Charming Japanese lacquer dish depicts a mask of Hannya with a staff a mask envelope and wat looks like water. Water and waves often accompany Hannya images to represent emotional turbulence and the unpredictable nature of strong feelings to symbolize the overwhelming emotions of rage and jealousy. Dish is in overall good condition with a few tiny chips on the underside of the rim. Diameter 2½

Charming okimono depicts a man with staff carrying a bird on his arm. 9 ¾ ” x 4 ¾ ” x 3½ ”.

By Shogyoku, late 19th century Edo/Tokyo, muso-zutsu style, figure inlayed with various wood, horn, and what looks like a lacquer. Inlayed seals are green stone and mother of pearl. The character depicted on kiseruzutsu (Japanese pipe case) is likely En no Gyōja (also known as En no Ozunu), a legendary ascetic and founder of Shugendō, a Japanese mountain ascetic practice...

A pair of left and right menuki depicting lobsters in a paulownia wood box. Unsigned, gold finish, shakudo base, Yobori carving, attributed to Kyoto workshops. 2 ¼” long.

Shozoku Zushiki - An illustrated guide to 17th century Japanese clothing and accessories in two volumes. 装束図式. 上,下
Date: 1692 (Genroku 5)
Two complete volumes - each 60pp with string ties.
Size: 10.75 x 6.5 inches.
Publisher: Tomikura Tahe Kanko.
Volume 1 has old dealer banner attached.
Condition: Age wear to covers. Cover of second volume separated due to string tie break (last photo).

A fabulous plate with brooding ash covering the ragged surface by Atarashi Manabu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Shinogi Zara. Shinogi is this method of cutting away portions of the surface, in this case in long slices which allows the natural ash glaze a foot hold as it blows through the kiln, and as it cools, allows the molten ash to flow and create striking patterns on the surface...

Post war, Showa period. The mask is one of a pair and seems as a “male”. It is decorated with a movable jaw and ears, eyes inlayed with 2 colored metal, and a tuft of gray hair on the back. The horn on top of the head is moveable. This mask is likely a “hand” mask used during Kabuki play. Karashishi, also known as a "Chinese lion" or "lion-dog"...

Post war, Showa period. The mask is one of a pair and seems as a “female”. It is decorated with a movable jaw and ears, eyes inlayed with 2 colored metal, golden colored metal fangs and a tuft of gray hair on the back. The ball on top of the head is moveable. This mask is likely a “hand” mask used during Kabuki play. Karashishi, also known as a "Chinese lion" or "lion-dog"...