Spectacular Tiger scroll 18th century

Yanagisawa Kien, originally Rikyō ( 1703- 1758)
Yanagisawa Kien (1704–1758) was born as the son of Sone Hoko, who served as the chief retainer for Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu. In 1718, upon his coming-of-age ceremony, he was granted the Yanagisawa surname by his lord, Yoshisato. In 1727, he received a character from Yoshisato's name, changing his own to Rikyu, and began referring to himself in the Chinese style as Yanagisawa Rikyu. A man of ma...

Uma-gake (horse cover) made of handspun cotton and katazome (stencil-resist dye) uroko (scale) pattern, dyed with vegetable indigo. In good condition except for some stains in the back. 19th century. W:140cm, L:57cm

Yao zhou yao　'耀州窯’ is one of the most famous kilns in China that had produced many excellent pieces. This piece is sharp shaped and elegant in spite of small size. It has olive green color that is the character of Yao zhou yao celadon. YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEJ4UkNsjVc Size: 11.5cm(D)/4.7cm(H) Certificate: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

A roll of cotton cloth for one kimono (tanmono) with shibori pattern. It is made in Arimatsu Narumi region in Nagoya city in Aichi prefecture, where shibori textiles have been made since early Edo period (early 17th century). In good condition, but about 2 meters of the cloth from the hem has light suntanned in the white ground, however, the other part is in excellent condition.20th century W:35.5cm, L:10m

Polished layered-lacquer lozenges are inlayed into the surface of this fabulous Art-Deco era vase by important Japanese Bronze artist Yamamoto Junmin. The lacquered pieces have been cut and polished from variously colored layered lacquer. The vase is signed on the base Junmin, and measures 27.5 cm (11 inches) diameter, 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) tall. It is in excellent condition.
Yamamoto Junmin (1882 – 1962) learned the metal arts under Katori Hotsuma (Hozuma) and Asakura Fumio at the To...

A large Tsubo by Ichino Shigeyoshi covered in rivulets of blue slat glaze enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ai-Shio-yu O-Tsubo. It is 33 cm (13 inches) tall, 28 cm (11 inches) diameter and in perfect condition. This piece was featured in his 12th exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department store in 1994, image number 27 in the catalog (included).
Ichino Shigeyoshi (1942-2011) was born in the ancient pottery village of Tamba, the eldest son of potter Ichino Tanso. Studied under his...

A striking form by Uraguchi Masayuki rising majestically to a sweeping lid enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seiji Koro dating to 2000. It is 32 cm (13 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Uraguchi Masayuki (b. 1964) discovered pottery while attending the Tokyo National University of Fine Art and Music and his world turned when he was introduced to a Song Dynasty Seiji Vase" at the Tokyo National Museum designated a National Treasure during one of his art courses. Afte...

A classic bottle form by Nishimura Masaaki enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tetsu-yu Wara-Hai-yu Uchikake Kaki. The long titled denotes the process, the bottle form is glazed with iron, then the surface is struck with a brush loaded with liquified straw ash, creating the blue rigned white dabs. An added bonus the cooling has caused the glaze to crackle distinctly about the shoulder and on one side. It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter, 30 cm (12 inches) tall and in excellent conditi...

Man's summer haori (jacket) made of asa (hemp or ramie) whose weft and warp are hand plied. It has tiny cross pattern with katazome (stencil-resist dye) which is vegetable indigo dye. It has some wear in wrists, shoulder lines and neck lines and two stains in the sleeve and in the back. 18th or the first half of the 19th century. W:126cm, L:81cm

BOTH HANDS

Wood carving. Early 20th century, Japan. Left: L 35 cm (13.77in), Right: L 31 cm (12.20in). Only the left hand stands on its own. Paint stain at the right hand. Aged deterioration as is. (Please be careful with the stuck nail when treat.)


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LAUGHING MAN

Old Japanese folk wood carving mask (with nose hair) for the local Kagura Shinto theatrical dance, early 20th century, 20 x 14 x 6.5 cm (7.87 x 5.51 x 2.55in). Aged deterioration as is and aged repairs.


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Chinese Qing dynasty silk brocade lady’s winter coat covered overall in a dense pattern of small phoenix and dragon roundels among clouds and precious objects all set against a purple ground. The center front opening holds five metal buttons. High collar and wool boucle lining. Late 19th to early 20th century. Measures about 29 1/2" long by 51” from sleeve tip to sleeve tip. Very good overall condition. From an old Tucson, Arizona estate.

Finely detailed spoon for Hindu religious rituals, decorated with a sitting Hindu deity on top, adorsed on a Naga snake which protects it, a long stem ending in the spoon itself, decorated with two birds on its top. India, early 19th century. Height: 13.7 cm. The spoon is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Some abrasion due to old age, otherwise very good condition.

A large early 20th century blue and white vase from Kyoto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hinata Kusamon Kabin and signed by the artist. It is 29 cm (11-1/2 inches) diameter, 33.5 cm !3-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
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A powerful work of torn porcelain by contemporary female artist Tokumaru Kyoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Kaen-mon Wan. It is 26 cm (over 10 inches) diameter, 23 cm (9 inches) tall and in excellent condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Tokumaru Kyoko was born in Tokyo in 1963, and graduated the prestigious Tama Geijutsu Art University in 1992. Even prior to graduation whe was already garnering award, receiving the Chozo grant in 1991, and being sel...

An exquisite ash glazed cup and saucer with fluted design by Nishimura Masaaki enclosed in the original signed compartmentalized wooden display box. The saucer is 13.5 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, the cup 11 cm (4-1/4 inches) diameter and both are in excellent condition, directly from the artist.
Nishimura Masaaki says: There are people beyond the pottery, those who produce the food, and aggregate the seeds. There are moments when we feel the wisdom which is passed down from our ancestors,...

A Very Fine Korean Beautiful White Glazed Jar and Cover-15/6th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th /16th century. Lovely hand crafted beautiful white glazed jar over all evenly, the lid shaped lotus pod point finial, the base white glazed and ring foot traces sand. It is very good condition, it measures 13cm z 18cm h. x 13.5cm d. weight 734g

A Rare/Fine Korean B/W Painted Korean Domed Water Dropper-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. This small water dropper of beehive form set on wide ring foot and a molded with a short, cylindrical spout, covered overall by an even clear white glaze, painted with bamboo and chrysanthemum on the top, It is in good condition, it measures 6.5cm x 6.2cm x 5.6cm h.