Jizai okimonoof an articulated wooden lobster. This one is a Japanese spiny lobster(ise-ebiin Japanese), a lobster species of Pacific Ocean that grows upto around 12 in (30 cm). It is a popular item in high-class Japanese cuisine. Wooden jizai okimono are quite rare. They are mostly made of metal (iron, copper, silver, shakudô, etc.). In 1876, the Haitōrei decree was proclaimed, prohibiting the use of swords by anyone other than the military and the police. The aim of this measure was to reduc...

Jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 2 in / 5 cm – width: 7 in / 18 cm – depth: 3.9 in / 10.5 cm

Pair of bronze vases adorned with inlays, decorated with two Onagadori roosters, known for their elegant length of tail. The roosters are represented perched on a plum branch. Signed by Yoshimasa for Nogawa company. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 7 cm. State of conservation: Excellent condition – With wooden bases and tomobako (storage box)

A rare Arita export dish decorated in Kakiemon style with a pair of Hoo birds, (Fenghuang or Pheonixes) amongst rocks and flowers, Peonies and Chrysanthemums. The rim decorated with a Bird and vine pattern arabesque. Identical dishes exist painted in this pattern but enamelled in the classic Kakiemon palette. The “Bird bird and vine” pattern appears on “Kakiemon” export teapots of the same period. The curious blobs arranged in groups of three, represent Stars, Hoshi. The reverse is plain...

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,3 cm diameter. 2,9 cm high. 567 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 18,8 cm diameter. 4,2 cm high. 1737 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 11 cm diameter. 3 cm high. 462 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,7 cm diameter. 2,5 cm high. 760 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures

Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 17,3 cm diameter. 4,1 cm high. 1088 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.

First edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Rainy Season at Ryoshimachi, Shinagawa" from the series "Selection of Views of the Tokaido" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower right margin February Showa 6 (1931). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower right corner with the Watanabe "C" seal (used 1929-1942) in the left margin beside it. Paper size: 15 1/4" x 10 1/8" (image size: 14 1/8" x 9 3/8"). The print does not appear to have been previously fra...

Lifetime edition Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu (1898-1991) executed in shades of purple titled "Spring Rain - Yushima Tenjin Shrine" dated 3rd month of Showa 10 (1935). Post-WWII edition bearing the round 6mm Watanabe publisher's seal at the lower right corner. The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left. Paper: 10 1/2" x 15 1/4" (image: 9 1/2" x 14 1/4"). The print does not appear to have been previously printed and is in very good overall co...

Japanese shin hanga woodblock print depicting sailboats under a full moon viewed through a pine branch titled "Full Moon at Akashi Beach" by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) dated in the left margin "Showa 9" (1934) with the title above. The black ink signature and red seal of the artist are at the lower right corner of the image. Post World War II edition with the Watanabe 6mm circular seal at the lower left corner. Paper measures 15 3/8" x 10 1/2" (image: 14 1/4" x 9 1/2"). Very good overall condit...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Four Warrior Spirits (四天王) (the four Devas)-the four heavenly guardians of Buddhism-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, An each painting in mineral pigments on silk and named. It’s in good condition with bright colors and An each painting measures 50cm x 35.5cm *** See it’s details below (四天王): 1): Jee-Guk Cheon: The King of the East [東方持國天王] 2): Gwang-Mok Cheon: The King of the West [西方廣目天王] 3): Joong-Jan...

An exquisite work of colored clay by Matsui Koyo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Mukuhai-yu Neriage Kensho-mon Tsubo. It is 30 cm (12 inches) diameter, 27 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Matsui Koyo was born in the pottery village of Kasama, son of future Living National Treasure Matsui Kosei, in 1962. He graduated in sculpture from the University of Tsukuba in 1985, then began potting under his father at his Gessouji Studio. Work by Koyo has been selected...

Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon dish. 17 cm diameter. Good condition except very smooth hairline at the center.

Chogappo made of fragments of choma (ramie), one of bast fibers, which is recycled from vegetable indigo dyed choma, and it has beautiful nuance of different indigo colors. Pojagi is the general name for the wrapping cloth and "chogappo" is one kind of pojagi which is patchworked with asa (choma or hemp) fragments. (Reference source: "Korean Embroidery and Wrapping Cloths from the Choson Dynasty" published by Japan Art & Culture Association in 1995). Both warps and wefts are hand-plied for all f...

Oshie (raised cloth picture) with samurai, which is displayed with hina-dolls on the Girl's Festival, or Hina-Matsuri, on March 3rd. It is from a collector in Matsumoto city in Nagano prefecture, and this one was made by a craftsperson in the city too. Made of several kinds of silk, gold brocade, silk crepe, black satin, etc. The face is hand-painted. The back side is washi. In excellent condition. Late 19th early 20th century. W:33cm, L:45cm

This is a Japanese antique shibori cotton kimono. Indigo dyeing and Plant dyeing. To dye it black, you first dye it with a liquid made by boiling the nuts of trees such as tsurbami and yasya, then soak it in a liquid containing iron to develop the color.There are some remaining grains (protrusions) from the aperture. It is in good condition with no damage. Size: Length: 136cm (38.5") / Cuff to cuff, full back: 122cm (48")