1930's Japanese Bronze Gourd Shaped Vase with Frog

It is 7.5 inches (19.05 cm) tall by 4.25 inches (10.79 cm) wide. It is 1.3 Lb.

It has dents at the lip and side, stains, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old Chinese 14K Gold Lacquered Wood Carved Bangle

It is 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) inner diameter, 7.38 inches (18.75 cm) inner circumference, 9.64 inches (24.5 cm) outer circumference by 0.39 inch (1 cm) thick at the widest section. It is 27 gram.

It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Rare Samurai Armor Box (Yoroi-bitsu) with Original Red Textile Cover, Edo Period (17th–18th c.)

A rare Japanese samurai armor box (yoroi-bitsu) from the middle Edo period, dating to the 17th–18th century.
This example retains its original red woolen textile cover, finely decorated with family crests (kamon), a feature seldom preserved today.
The chest is of solid wood construction with iron fittings, showing honest wear and patination consistent with long and practic...

BOTTLE OF OLD SETO

Assembled bottle composed of fragmentary pieces from multiple 'Ko-Seto heishi' (Old Seto ware ritual bottles) with ash glaze, reattached at a later time. The original ceramic fragments date to Medieval Japan (13th–17th century). Approx. H 20 × D 17 cm (7.9 × 6.7 in)


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Rectangular fukusa, which is used to ceremonially cover gifts. Taupe colored, finely ribbed silk basis on which the decoration is embroidered by hand in silk and gold thread. On three corners there is a tassel made out of twisted gold-thread.

The image shows two cranes, flying above the rising sun over crashing waves. This is an auspicious New Year’s image of the first sunrise of the year.

On the reverse is a family crest, embroidered by hand in thin, white silk. The crest is pro...

Large, almost square fukusa, which is used to ceremonially cover gifts. Dark green colored, finely ribbed silk basis on which the decoration is embroidered by hand in various colors of silk, silver thread and two shades of gold thread. On three corners there is a tassel made out of twisted silk threads and gold-thread.

Between banks of clouds a central golden cloud (or island) is placed with two origami paper fans, decorated with a flying crane (top) and a minogame (bottom). The fans are ...

WEST GATE AREA

Oil on canvas, artist unknown, Japan, 1980. Approx. 27.5 × 22 × 2 cm (10.8 × 8.7 × 0.8 in). A colorful depiction of the area around Namdaemun in Korea (despite the title referencing the West Gate). Condition shows age-related wear, as shown.


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Furrows of torn earth are filled with crackled green glass creating this spectacular large dish by important contemporary artist Tanimoto Yo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Sara. It is 37.5 cm (15 inches) diameter and in excellent condition.
Born in 1958 the son of Iga potter Tanimoto Kosei, Yo was raised among the kilns and has always had his hands in clay. He first began exhibiting in 1982, and in 1984 moved to Europe where he studied oil painting and sculpture (i...

A prototypical Momoyama style Iga vase by Atarashi Kanji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Mimitsuki Hanaire. It is 24 cm tall (just under 10 inches) and in excellent condition.
Atarashi Kanji was born in Osaka in 1944, and graduated the Osaka College of Craft design. After 3 years in Kobe, and 4 in Kishiwada (Wakayama) he came to settle in Iga, where he was one of the driving forces behind the resurrection and preservation of the Iga tradition. Although displayed at t...

Bold black lines form the structure filled with Mi-fu Dots form a tree sheltered village along the water’s edge, in the distance deftly brushed dry strokes in soft shades of gray form monolithic crags towering over the placid scene, a poem scratched like sunrise along the vertical columns. A compelling in landscape by Fukuda Kodojin punctuated curiously with a stamp in red at the base of the steps from the waters leading to the village as if the artist himself were enjoying the solitude of fis...

Feverish brushstrokes fill the canvas of this exceptional landscape by Shirakura Niho Ink on paper, ivory rollers, The ivory rollers will be changed for export. It is large at 84.3 x 167.5 cm (33 x 66 inches and is in excellent condition, enclosed in a modern kiri-wood storage box.
Shirakura Kinichiro (Niho or Jiho, Kanyu, 1896-1974) was born in Niigata, and initially was inducted into Nanga under Hatta Goro. Moving to Tokyo he began studies of Western oil painting following Ishii Hakutei...

A stunning pair of bowls showcasing various lacquer techniques enclosed in a period kiri-wood box dating from the early 20th century. The outside of the bowls shows off the woodworkers turning, with a ribbed surface in transparent candy lacquer allowing the beauty of the wood-grain to be appreciated. About the rim and base are Hagi leaves in gold on black, symbol of autumn. Within a stream meanders through the reflection of the moon in togidashi maki-e of silver and gold. All together a stunni...

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Special Japanese wooden counting device, with flippable panels marked with kanji numbers including the date of Shōwa 6 (1931), used to keep track of repetitions in the ‘Hyakumanben’ practice—a Buddhist ritual involving reciting “Namu Amida Butsu” hundreds of thousands of times using a large rosary (Hyakumanben-nenju). Approx. 23 × 16 × 1.5 cm (9.1 × 6.3 × 0.6 in). No chips or losses; condition as shown.


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The figure is hand-painted in polychrome enamels, including blues, reds, greens, and gilt accents. The boy is depicted kneeling and playing a large drum with two drumsticks. The style is typical of Kutani ware, known for its ornate decoration and rich colors. The design features an intricate pattern of butterflies, flowers, and foliage set against a black background. 8 ” x 7 x 8 ” 21 x 17 x 21 sm

The piece is made of bronze and features a highly detailed, naturalistic basket weave texture and an applied cicada ornament. The form is based on hanging flower baskets (known as kakebana) which were traditionally hung in the tokonoma (alcove) of a tearoom. The "cicada basket" is a specific and highly valued form in the chanoyu (tea ceremony) tradition. In Japanese culture, the cicada is a powerful symbol of rebirth, transformation, and immortality, due to its long life cycle spent undergroun...

This is a reticulated miniature bronze brush pot, likely from the Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It is of cylindrical form, featuring reticulated (pierced) sides. The decoration depicts cranes amidst swirling mist and clouds. The rim features a meander-pattern (Greek key) band, and the foot has a border of waves and clouds. 4.25” x 2.75 ” 11 x 6.8 sm

The style appears to be Famille Rose export porcelain, characterized by vibrant, hand-painted enamels. The main figure is depicted carrying one child on his back while another child stands next to him. These figures are traditional symbols of luck, prosperity, and good fortune in Chinese culture. 9.5 ” x 5 ” 24 x 13.5 sm

Chinese bronze sculpture of a seated Bodhisattva, Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), dating possibly to the Ming Dynasty. The figure is depicted wearing a crown and elaborate jewelry, seated in a meditative posture on a lotus throne. The statue represents an enlightened being who chose to remain on earth to help others achieve salvation. 9 ” x 5 ” 23 x 13.5 sm