Song dynasty Guan type longquan washer bowl good condition with kiln fault at the rim no crack no restoration please see picture for detail, size: 13 cm diameter

Wool tapestry depicting stylized cranes (Chinese symbols of longevity) surrounded by vases of flowers. At the top and bottom, cartouches contain swastika friezes and the Chinese character "Shou," also symbols of longevity. The coarse wool and rustic weave suggest a nomadic people. The white, red, and brown sections are woven, while the black details appear to be painted. The design is visible on both sides, as shown in the last two photos. We have a second identical tapestry. A very fine decorat...

Fukutaro Terauchi (Tanouchi)
Bridge and Lantern in Evening Snow
Publisher: Takemura Hideo.
Size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches.
Date: 1930s.
Signed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Note: There is a known prepatory painting of this design.

Qing dynasty 17 - 18th century Ge ware large deep plate, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration please see picture for detail, size: 30 cm diameter.

Woman on Bridge in Snow
Date: 1950s-60s
Size: 5.625 x 3.625 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along its top edge only to original blank card.
Note: This rarely seen design is sometimes attributed to Kawase Hasui but may have been from another of Watanabe's artists.

Kawase Hasui
Kinkakuji
Date: 1930s. This edition 1950s-60s.
Print size: Approximately 5.625 x 3.625 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Not sealed by the artist. Sealed versions exist.
This example may have been re-carved by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print tipped along its top edge to original blank card.
Condition: Excellent.

Tomoe
Snow at Ozawa
Date: 1950s-60s
Size: 5.75 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Tomoe seal at lower left. Prints with this seal are considered to be by either a Watanabe house artist or one of his well-known artists. This print is after a design by Takahashi Shotei, who worked for Watanabe.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along its top edge only to original blank card.
Condition: Excellent.

City in the Rain (after Hasui)
(A rare alternative perspective on "City in the Rain" by Kawase Hasui).
Artist: Not known.
Date: 1930s.
Size: 5.5 x 3.625 inches
Publisher: Takemura Hideo.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Faint foxing.

Fudō Myōō Hanging Scroll, Edo Period, 18th Century

A powerful Edo-period hanging scroll depicting Fudō Myōō, the Immovable Wisdom King and protector of Buddhist law. Rendered in mineral pigments and gold on paper, Fudō stands firmly upon clouds, surrounded by a flaming halo symbolizing purification and unwavering resolve.

He holds the sword of wisdom to cut through delusion and a rope to restrain negative forces, embodying strength, discipline, and compassion throu...

IKEBANA

Assemblage of five iron branding stamps originally used for Japanese confectionery (wagashi), paired with a well-used wooden block with a slit that once served as a craftsman’s work surface. Japan, Shōwa period (early to mid-20th century). Branding stamps approx. 30 cm (11.8 in) in length. Wooden block approx. 30.5 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm (12 × 4.1 × 4.1 in).


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SCRAP CLOTHS FOR POJAGI

Set of four hemp cloth fragments traditionally used for making pojagi. Korea, mid-20th century (circa 1940s–50s). Sizes approx. 34 × 85.5 cm, 33 × 57.5 cm (two pieces), and 15 × 54 cm (13.4 × 33.7 in; 13 × 22.6 in; 5.9 × 21.3 in). These pieces reflect the everyday materials from which pojagi were originally made. Age-related wear consistent with time, including some stains and small holes, yet overall clean and stable. Washed and ca...

SMALL FRAGMENTS

A curated set of miniature fragments including parts of small dolls, glass gyokugan (inlaid eyes) from Buddhist sculptures, and carved wooden mask elements. Japan, mostly Shōwa period (20th century). Materials include wood, paper, and glass. All pieces are palm-sized. A rare small-scale jointed folding doll is included, highly regarded as a collector’s item. Age-related wear consistent with time, as shown.


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