Wooden netsuke depicting a nobleman surrounded by two courtiers in a pavilion surrounded by pine trees. At the back, figures are going about their business. Signed under the base Seizan (生山). Japan, Nagoya – Late Edo period (1603-1868), first half of the 19th century Height: 1.2 in / 3.8 cm – width: 0.8 in / 2.5 cm – depth: 1.6 in / 4.8 cm

Boxwood netsuke of two chestnuts, one smaller on top of the larger. Chestnuts, found all over Japan, are considered a symbol of victory and a good omen. Japan–Meiji era(1868-1912) Width:2 in (5 cm)–depth:0.8 in (2.8cm)–height:1.6 in (4cm)

Round tebako cosmetic box decorated with flowers in gold maki-e lacquer on a black background. Among the flowers are Japanese irisies, peonies and bamboo. Only the top compartment opens, the middle one being dummy. The box have three levels with a red lacquer interior.

Ivory netsuke of a guardian lion, komainu in Japanese or shishi in Chinese, with golden eyes. Resting on its front paws, its head is turned backwards on a four-lobed base. The komainu is inspired by the Chinese guardian lion shishi, which dates back to the Tang dynasty (581-618). Supposed to ward off evil, it appears on both sides of doors and portals in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples

A very good vintage Amber Mala / Buddhist Rosary made with 19 large natural beads of Amber from the Danish coast; the amber stones have been polished but still quite maintain the natural shape. In between the amber, smaller beads of Lapis Lazuli have been inserted. Finished with a very beautiful Mala Head in Lapis and with two small beads of turquoise. Size of the amber beads: 2 cm x 1 cm circa. Weight: 60 gr. Very good deep honey colour.

A finely Chinese amber ( Chinese MILA), carved in the shape of a Buddhist Monk with a sweet smile and long beard. These type of amber carvings were used as embellishment, the small hols are made to be used for sawing the item to a textile backing. Deep red colour and fantastic patina from age. Rare and unique. Size: 3,5 x 2,5 cm. Ming Dynasty : 1368-1644. Condition: very good with only a tiny chip

A very fine small, square vase of stoneware with the characteristic square neck of Hamada Shoji, Mashiko School as there is no documented box to confirm it. The body is decorated with a black glaze over an iron-brown/ rust-colored Kaki-yu glaze to depict a flowering branch on front and back. This effect was undoubtedly achieved through the use of paper stencils. H 15.5 cm, W 11 cm. Condition: Excellent.

Shikimono (carpet) woven of white and indigo blue cotton yarn. Hems and jointing seams are sewn by hand. The origin of the product place is not clear. 20th century. In excellent condition. W:154cm, L,164cm

A serene boxed sencha tea set in sudued celadon glaze by perfectionist Usami Kensuke enclosed in the original signed and compartmentalized wooden box. It consists of five cups with a teapot and lid. Each cup is 8 cm (just over 3 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (just over 2 inches) tall. The tea pot is 10 cm (4 inches) diameter, 19 cm (7-1/2 inches) tall and all are in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Usami Kensuke was born in Saitama prefecture in 1995, and graduated t...

Very art deco, stunning Mashiko plate from the famed kilns of Mashiko in Tochigi Prefecture. Modern pottery made in Mashiko today is found in many styles, on account of the creative freedom brought to Mashiko by Shoji Hamada. The style was popularized in 1930 when Hamada, later designated as a Living National Treasure, set up a kiln in Mashiko. excellent condition. 46cm in diameter x 8cm tall. Ca. 1980

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Amber (Iron brown) Incised Brush Holder-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The very unusual shaped cylindrical amber glazed brush holder decorated in lotus leaf and lotus petal mouth rim, four open incised supports, bottom glazed. It is in very good condition, measures 12.3 cm x 8.8cm.

A Very Fine Korean Silk Embroidered Double Crane Official Rank Badge-19th C.: Korean, Joseon period, 19th century. Made for a civilian official of first to third rank, the almost square showing a double white cranes jointly grasping a Pulloch’o stalk in mouth, soaring above stylized forming waves and amid clouds outlined in couched thread, worked in shades of blue, green white and purple on a green silk ground. It is in good condition, measures 16.5cm x 18.5cm image only.

Copper container, silver and bronze details. Ho-Ho (phoenix) decoration of plants and flowers, remarkable embossed work. It is rare to find this exceptional quality. The container has an openwork lid allowing the evacuation of fumes, a larger hole at the front allowed fuel or incense to be added without lifting the lid. The handle is thin and very cut out which prevents overheating. We do not know what the precise use of this container was, its lightness makes us think of an object that we carry...

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Hanging scroll of Japanese-style painting by an anonymous artist, Showa period, 20th century. Scroll: 720 x 1382 mm (28.34 x 54.40in), Painting: 515 x 390 mm (20.27 x 15.35in).


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Meiji periof Nature scene with herons

The artwork showcases a serene natural landscape that harmoniously blends various elements of traditional Japanese art. It features gracefully depicted herons and lively swallows, set against a backdrop of lush peonies, irises, and a wisteria bush.
In the distance, expansive mountains stretch across the horizon, adding a sense of depth and grandeur to the scene.
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