Japanese Copper Tea Pot, Ca. 1920's, 10 1/2" high with handle up position, 9" wide include the spout, 7 1/2" high for teapot only when handle is down, etched Eagle Bird design on one side, etched Japanese Kanji charactor on the other side, spout can be covered or open, handle is adjustable. Old original used condition.

Uzushio – Copper Vase by Takahashi Shigehiro III Teruo

"Uzushio" (Whirlpool) is a handcrafted copper vase by Takahashi Shigehiro III Teruo, a master metal artisan from Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, where the traditional craft of Tsuiki Douki has been passed down since 1894. Using the Tsuiki technique, in which a single sheet of copper is meticulously hammered into form, the artist expresses the powerful energy and graceful flow of natural whirlpools. The dynamic relief and rich, ...

A Guinomi by Isezaki Youtarou enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled hal Mentori Guinomi. A voluptuous animated character of his own design adorns the peeling texture of the bowl, while inside it is lined with silver. The box is decorated with the same animated character, and retains the original printed cover as well. The bowl is 6.5 cm (2-1/2 inches) diameter, almost the same height and in perfect condition, directly from the artist this year.
Isezaki Youtarou was born in Bize...

Japanese 4-panel screen painting of scene of a pond or stream with ducks swimming along the edge of a pond or stream. Tall grasses and rocks rise from the water. Painted in mineral colors on gold leaf ground.

Age: Showa Period (circa late 1940's)

Dimensions: 34 1/4" high x 60" long

A pierced Chinese jade pendant, showing a parrot. The jade is of a celadon color. Attached to a silk cord tied with two endless knots, and a small (amber?) pearl, ending in two tassels. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: pendant c. 5.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 cm, total length with tassels c. 25.5 cm.

SEMAMORI SAMPLE BOOK

Various stitched designs of ‘Semamori’ (Amulet stitch against evil spirit for children sewn on the back of kimono as the one of Japanese folk customs since Edo period). 1930-40s, Japan. 33 x 12 cm (12.99 x 4.72in).


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ROOF TILE WITH THE LINES

Scarce ancient Japanese Buddhist art piece excavated from 'Noguchi-haiji' (dilapidated) temple ruins, Gifu, Japan. 7th-9th century. 29 x 23.5 x 3.5 cm (11.41 x 9.25 x 1.37in). Engraved with a single Japanese kanji letter of 'Sa', besides.


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A black clay object of stacked blocks writhing like a snake by Takeuchi Kozo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Genseki Tan (Modern Ruins). It is 33 x 26 x 24 cm (13 x 10 x 9-3/4 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist. Through tatara molding, I draw inspiration from the grandeur and majestic presence of the Mayan ruins in Mexico, which I visited during my student days. This series resonates with the atmosphere of traditional Japanese houses, aiming to infuse...

A detailed image of a pigeon perched on a fallen roof tile by the elusive Nakamura Shuto enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Ko-gawara Ni Hato Okimono. It is 22 x 16 x 27 cm (9 x 6-1/2 x 11 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Nakamura Shuto I (1865-1928) was born the son of famous Kaga potter of Daishoji Temple Nakamura Shigeichiro from whom, along with Takeuchi Ginshu from the age of 12, he initially studied pottery and painting techniques. Delving into the past he rese...

Japanese antique 6-panel screen painting of a mountain landscape by the artist, Yanagisawa Kien (1703-1758). A scholar and child walk along a path near a bridge. A stream runs underneath, traveling from high up in the mountains. Tall, rocky slopes reach for the sky and fade into the mist. Trees spring from crevices and ravines. There is writing on the 4th panel from the right.

Age: Edo Period

Dimensions: 32 1/2" high x 79 1/2" long

The main text is a poem by T...

Striking 19th-century Korean hanging scroll featuring a powerful depiction of a tiger mid-prowl, captured in vivid motion and intense expression. Rendered in ink and color on paper, this traditional painting exemplifies the unique style and symbolism of minhwa (folk painting), where tigers often serve as protectors and spiritual guardians.
The composition is alive with energy: the tiger’s muscular body is coiled in movement, its tail dramatically sweeping upward, mouth open in a ferocio...

A beautifully detailed antique Korean hanging scroll painting depicting Quan Yin Bodhisattva, the embodiment of compassion in Buddhist tradition. Seated in serene meditation upon a lotus throne, the bodhisattva is surrounded by a mystical rocky grotto and heavenly attendants, with delicate brushwork highlighting intricate jewelry, robes, and sacred emblems.
Rendered in ink, mineral pigments, and gold on silk, the composition features soft halos and flowing garments, emphasizing tranquilit...

Framed original mixed media collage by American artist Murray Jones, titled Lake Series #17, created in 1964. Part of his final body of work, this piece explores abstraction through layered textures, tonal contrast, and atmospheric depth.
Crafted from torn and creased paper, the collage captures a landscape-like rhythm in a muted palette of gray, ivory, black, and earth tones. The surface has a tactile quality—subtle and weathered—evoking rock, ice, or misty reflections across water. ...

A wonderfull pair of decorative pottery figures of seated Dignitaries or Officials, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.

Elderly men with beards, seated on chairs, with their right arms to the belt and the left to their knees. They are dressed in large dark blue and torqouis colored robes, with a dark blue hats on their heads.

Height: c. 21 cm.

Condition: A superb pair of pottery figures with wear for age and type.

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A choice pair of decorative pottery figures of House Attendants, dating to Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644.

The figures are dressed in dark blue and turquoise robes and carry high hats on their heads. They both appear to be carriers of their masters carriage. They are placed on square plints. Heads and boots with pigmented colors.

Height: c. 22-23 cm.

Condition: A superb pair of pottery figures with wear for age and type.

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MID-CENTURY MODERN IKEBANA VASE

Pottery. 20th century, Japan. H 31 x W 35 x D 7 cm (12.20 x 13.77 x 2.75in). Potter's engraving at the bottom but unidentified.


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