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 | A Japanese Nabeshima Dish - Early Meiji |
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This is an early Korean celadon bowl from the transitional period between the Goryeo (Koryo) and the Joseon (Choson) Dynasty, circa 15th century or a little earlier. It has a handsome dark tan glaze with a of crackle finish to it. The vase has a narrow neck and widens to a much larger lower section. It sits on a thin footed base that measures 2” diameter. You can see the lines of the potters fingers as her turned the case on the potters wheel...
Here we have a lovely Japanese incense burner (koro?). The entire piece is covered with a gorgeous design of multiple flowers in very fine detail. The previous owner purchased it from an officer who had been stationed in Japan in the early 1960s - the officer had received the Censer as a gift from a Japanese family (he was not told if it was new or old at the time). From the quality of the casting, we date it to the late Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1890 – 1925...
This is a fine old plain undecorated utilitarian Yatate from the last Edo period, circa 1839-1850. It measures 8/ 3"long - the stem is 1.2: in circumference and the inkwell is 1 1/4I diameter - it weighs 130 grams. The condition is generally fine. There are a couple of dents in the stem from long use and age - but the piece is still quite usable. You can still see cakes of the ink in the ink holder at the end of the yatate...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1800
item #1200844
(stock #ICHI 2817)
This important early Japanese wooden architectural element, which represents the head of the elephant-like creature known as a “Baku” (“eater of dreams”), was originally mounted as an ornament under the corner roof eaves of a Japanese shrine or temple. Edo period, late 17th/early 18th century. This fierce mythical animal was expressively carved in great detail from a thick and richly grained single block of wood with its long arched trunk curled downward...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900
item #1200533
(stock #ICHI 1951)
This is one of the most unusual Satsuma vases we have ever had in the collection. Instead of the usual light tan crackle glaze ground, this vase has a very smooth soft olive green glaze on the entire outer surface. Only the bottom of the vase has the typical tan crackle Satsuma glaze.
On the lower, wider section there is a low relief dragon in gold lacquer executed in very fine detail...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1910
item #1200051
(stock #ICHI 4)
This very fine detailed ivory carving is a scene depicting a group of three men near a temple that is surrounded with thick foliage and palm fronds. The scene is contained in a border with curves and edges. The piece of ivory is mounted in a wooden frame and on a background of green velvet type material.
The framed piece measures 4 ¾” high by 4 7/8” wide – the carved ivory scene measures 2 ½”’ high by 2” wide...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1910
item #1198660
(stock #ICHI 1570)
This suerb painting is a handpainted reproduction in sumi ink of a painting by a famous Japanese artist who lived in mid 18th century, Hara Zaichu - (see footnote).
The painting is executed on three joined sections of rice paper and is nicely framed. with a wooden frame that has gold highlights and has black mat. The framed painting measures 36"by 16 1/2" - the painting itself measures 17 3/4"by 14 1/2". It is in excellent condition with a few small spots of foxing...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #1198257
(stock #ICHI 2334)
This is a handsome late Meiji kogo made of Nuri-Guri lacquer. It measures 2 7/8" in diameter and is 3/4"thick. The top is relatively flat with only a very slight domed shape. We can count at least ten layers of alternating black and red lacquer on the piece. We date it to the mid Meiji period, circa 1880-1895. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks...
This is a great image by Yoshitoshi from his most famous series of prints, the “One Hundred Aspects of the Moon” (1885–1892). It is titled “The Moon at Shinobugaoka” and is dated to 1889 – published by Akeyama Buemon. The colors are quite vibrant and the registration is of the finest...
This print depicting the warrior Sakanoe no Tamuramaro who died in 811 after a glorious career on the battlefield. He was honored as the Shinto god Tamura Myojin, or "Bright God Tamura", associated with Kiyomizu Temple on Mount Otowa. This print, which illustrates a scene from a Noh play entitled Tamura, shows the ghost of a young Tamura sweeping cherry petals on the grounds of the temple.
This is a great ghost image from the 100 Moon series. This beautiful Yoshitoshi print is printed ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #1196112
(stock #ICHI 2459)
This is a very handsome Chinese rock crystal carved brush rest carved as a mountain group. The piece dates from the Qing dynasty, circa 18th-19th century. It is mounted in a custom carved hardwood stand. The stand measures 3 1/4"long by 1"wide by 1/2" thick. The rock crystal mountain range measures 2 3/4"long by 1 1/4"high by 1/2"thick at the thickest part. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or other problems.
A very similar rock crystal brush washers only 1/2"longer w...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1194947
(stock #ICHI 1746)
This is the finest bronze Daruma that we have ever had in the collection. It shows Daruma seated on a craggy rock and holding a traditional horsehair whisk in his left hand. Every detail of the bronze is of the finest quality - the expression on his face - the meticulously carved eyebrows and whiskers - the flowing robe - all the way down to the toenail and fingernails - all are executed with excellent real-life details.
The bronze measures 9 3/4"high by 8 "wide by 5 1/4"deep and is in...