A waka poem accompanies the image of cockscomb on this painting by Fukuda Kodojin signed with his Japanese poetry name Haritsu. Ink on rough paper in beige silk with wooden rollers enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated 1924. The scroll is 43 x 204 cm (17 x 80-1/2 inches) and is in fine condition.
Fukuda Kodojin (1865-1944) was an eccentric self-taught artist, his status as a poet, calligrapher and literati artist has reached legendary status. Born at a time of great change (4 ye...

An ink stone of celadon glazed ceramic by Aoki Mokubei enclosed in a wooden box annotated by Fukuda Kodojin. The ceramic grinding stone mirrors in its celadon the imported culture of China and Korea which many literati artists like Kodojin aspired to. It is 8.5 x 12 x 2 cm (3-1/2 x 5 x 1 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Aoki Mokubei (1767–1833) was one of the most influential ceramic artists, painters, and literati of late Edo-period Kyoto—a central figure in the flowering of bun...

In this unusually spare and vertical composition, Fukuda Kodōjin reduces the landscape to its most essential gesture: a winding mountain path that slips upward into seclusion, terminating in the faint shelter of a thatched pavilion tucked among high crags. The work reads less as geographical description than as state of mind—a visual correlative to poetic reclusion. The road, rendered in a broken sequence of short, pulsing strokes, is less traveled way than rhythm of thought. Trees and rocks ...

Rendered in an exquisitely restrained monochrome palette, this hanging scroll by literati genius Fukuda Kodojin evokes the quiet shimmer of moonlight filtering through a stand of bamboo. Kodōjin situates the viewer at the threshold of a secluded scene, a dwelling, half-hidden among swaying stalks and drifting mist, where the presence of human life recedes into near-emptiness. The moon—reduced to a single luminous disc—anchors the composition as a point of stillness amid gently shifting wash...

A great vase of Kutani porcelain of ovoid shape, the lower part with parallel running bands, and a large opening made by Living National Treasure Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933–2009) strikingly decorated with white, gradations of green, deep purple and light & dark blue glazes in saiyu technique. Fully signed & impressed mark: Kutani Masahiko. It comes with signed and sealed storage box tomobako, titled flower vase. H 21 x D 14 cm. Condition: Perfect. **** Tokuda Yasokichi was designated Impor...

A Fine Pair of Large Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Painted Pottery "Couple" Tiles with Oxford TL Test

dating to the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) or possibly the early part of the following Ming Dynasty. They are made from a high-fired grey pottery that has been "cold painted" in various coloured pigments. One tile has a female figure in high relief, the other a male figure, a true pair with each figure looking at each other. Note the detail of the clothing and hairstyle.

Fine condition, n...

Song - Yuan dynasty qingbai white glaze ewer with dragon motif good condition with star crack line on the body please see picture for detail, size:

Qing dynasty 19th century Chinese silver teapot with fine carved human and scenery motif, handle and spout with bamboo style and touch of ivory on handle, good condition no damage still in original condition un cleaned, please see picture for detail size 18 cm cross handle to spout, 12 cm body diameter and 12 m height, weight about 354 gram.

Qing dynasty Chinese bronze censer with xuande mark on the base good condition with casting fault at the base please see picture for detail size: 15.5 cm diameter weight about 1600 gram / 1,6 kg

KIROGI GOOSE

Hand-carved wooden figure of a goose, traditionally presented by the groom to the bride at Korean weddings. Mid-20th century. Approx. 34 × 15 × H7.5 cm (13.4 × 5.9 × 3 in). Beautifully visible chisel marks remain on the surface. The neck portion is detachable. Minor scratches and wear consistent with age, otherwise in good condition.


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The size of Scroll: 19 1/2 Wide with Jiku (scroll) end. Scroll, 17 5/8” Wide without Jiku End x 72” Long., Image area size: 12 1/2” Wide x 51”Long. This scroll has nice autumn scenery with Deer painted beautifully with mountain scenery. It has nice brush works with the combination of sumie (black ink) and colors. Deer with brown color. There maple tree with red color. Some autumn white pampas grass painted in lower area. The scroll is mainly paper with greenish brown tone outside border ...

A graceful winged incense burner with finial lid by Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seihakuji Koro Sui. It is 7.5 x 8 x 21 cm (roughly 3 x 3 x 8-12 inches) and is in excellent condition, wrapped in the original stamped cloth pouch. There is a chip in the edge of the wooden box lid.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Ni...

19th C wood netsuke depicting a monkey picking fleas. Perfect condition. Signed. 1 ½ ” x 1 ¼ ” x 1” 35 x 30 x 25 mm

19th C dark wood netsuke depicting a snail. Perfect condition. Signed. 2” x 1 ¼ ” 50 x 30 mm

Very Rare Chinese Neolithic Xindian / Tangwang Painted Pottery Jar with Zoomorphic Patterns

This extremely rare and interesting pottery jar was made by peoples of the Neolithic Xindian culture (c. 1200 - 500 BC). The Xindian culture is a relatively late Neolithic culture and overlaps with the Chinese Bronze Age. This jar is of the Tangwang type and is finer in its construction compared to the majority of other Xindian vessels that tend to be fairly coarse. It is quite "heavily-potted" and ...

Fine Chinese Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer - Sea Creatures

This unusual fine quality blue & white porcelain tea bowl and matching saucer were made during the Kangxi reign (1662 - 1722) of the Qing Dynasty. They are similarly decorated in underglaze blue with panels containing various sea creatures (crabs, fish and large shrimp of some kind) surrounded by geometric patterns. The walls of both cup and saucer are moulded and they have foliated rims.

Diameter of saucer 11....

A new elegant and exuberant type of ceramic artwork, by Master Tanoue! The body of the chawan is done with his characteristic technique of grooving the surface with a needle and then rubbing iron into the grooves and splashed with thicker white glaze, Urushi lacquer is applied on the inside and all around the rim of the cup producing a fantastic visual effect and at the same time is very pleasantly smooth to the lips when drinking from it. This new technique of applying lacquer onto ceramic...

A Japanese two-panel folding screen with floral decoration depicting blooming peonies, sparrows and rocks against a light ground. The panels are framed by two splendid silk brocade borders, while a lacquered wooden frame completes and protects the screen. Signed at lower right. Period: Meiji, early 20th century. Dimensions: 173 x 209 cm. Condition: The screen is in excellent condition. Minor wear, restorations or small imperfections may be present, consistent with the age.