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Pair Japanese Bronze Vases for Ikebana, Mixed Metal Inlay - JM8X91
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00
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Glorious pair Japanese bronze vases with copper, silver and gold inlay, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Delicately rendered bamboo motif with birds in flight. Lovely, slender form wonderful for dramatic ikebana display. Signed and stamped. Very good condition with minor distress commensurate with age and use. Dimensions: 6” x 2.5”.
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Japanese Seto Ceramic Plate, Horse Eye - JM8X910
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Fine Japanese Seto ceramic umanome or horse eye plate, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Often found in museum collections, a wonderful example of Mingei folk pottery. Heavy, rustic feel with iron brown underglaze. Unglazed, raised footrim. Appealing size, very good condition. Dimensions: 10.5”.
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Japanese Bronze Wall Pocket Ikebana Okimono - JM8X911
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $476.00
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Whimsical Japanese bronze ikebana pocket vase okimono, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Excellent detail in finely rendered traditional aubergine or eggplant motif. Dynamic metal work, lovely composition and craftsmanship. A striking example in very good condition with minor, inconspicuous repair at top. Dimensions: 8” x 4.5”.
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Japanese Suzuribako, Handcarved Writing Box - JM8X912
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Our Price: $3,995.00
Sale Price: $3,196.00
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Extraordinary Japanese handcarved hardwood suzuri-bako writing box, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Striking, deeply carved rendering of Japanese myth on richly grained ground. Inside is a well-worn suzuri inkstone with rare inset suiteki (water dropper) as well as calligraphy brush. Obviously a well-loved and utilized piece! Very good condition, lid does not fit precisely. Dimensions: 2.25” x 11” x 7.75”.
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Japanese Arita Ceramic Sake Jug or Ikebana Vase - JM8X913
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Our Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $636.00
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Massive Japanese blue-and-white Arita ceramic sake flask or ikebana vase, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Characteristic cobalt blue glaze. Décor exhibits skilled effortlessness in rustic charm. Beautiful example of folk craft or Mingei representing a combination of beauty and utility. Very good condition. Dimensions: 19” x 12”.
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Japanese Imari Porcelain, Blue-and-White Charger - JM8X914
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Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $556.00
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Stunning 19th-century handpainted Japanese blue-and-white Imari porcelain charger, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Gorgeous rendering of pair of koi amid lush stand of irises beneath single bird in flight. Dramatically nuanced and shaded. A fantastic addition to any Imari collection or as an eye-catching individual display piece. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15” x 2”.
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Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Ikebana Vase - JM8X915
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $476.00
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Fabulous Japanese Shigaraki ikebana vase, early-mid 20th century. A fine example of the famous pottery crafted at Shigaraki, one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, near Kyoto. Shigaraki dates to the medieval period, and from the 17th century has producing stunning glazed pottery of this type for functional use. Rich light and dark brown contrasts on rough, textured surface with ishihaze or stone burst accents. A fabulous display item or for use with dramatic ikebana display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” x 13”.
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Japanese Bronze Vase, Dragon Motif - JM8X916
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Our Price: $1,895.00
Sale Price: $1,516.00
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Stunning Japanese bronze vase featuring dramatic coiling dragon in high relief, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Extraordinary quality, imaginative composition, exquisite rendering. Minute detailing even to scales and claws. Signed Ryuho. Highly refined piece would complement any collection of menuki, tsuba, armor or teaware. Dimensions: 12” x 7”.
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Japanese Lacquer Inro, Samurai Carrying Case - JM8X92
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Our Price: $2,995.00
Sale Price: $2,396.00
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Remarkable Japanese black-and-gold lacquer inro, Meiji period, 1868-1912. Splendid detailing and stunning craftsmanship. Lush gold on gold-speckled black lacquer for an elegant, refined effect. Beautifully rendered motif of campfire gathering beneath maple tree. Reverse shows solitary rake in autumn setting. The inro, a small set of decorative lacquered containers traditionally used to carry pills, ink, seals and other necessities, was worn at the belt of the traditional Japanese costume. Signed Matsu Shige Sai. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2.75” x 3.25”.
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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Tada Mark - JM8X93
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Our Price: $1,895.00
Sale Price: $1,516.00
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Lovely Japanese cloisonne vase with Tada mark, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Delicate rendering with beautiful teal blue cartouche featuring bird in blossoming cherry tree and, on the reverse, irises beneath birds in flight against gray ground. Excellent display item or platform for subtle ikebana presentation. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 4”.
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Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase, Golden Age - JM8X94
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Our Price: $1,095.00
Sale Price: $876.00
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Delicate Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Stunning rendering of blossoming wisteria against midnight blue ground. Ideal display item or platform for captivating ikebana presentation. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 2”.
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Japanese Tea Kettle, Arari (Hail) Hobnail Tetsubin - JM8X95
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Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $556.00
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Fabulous Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Exceptional arari (hail) hobnail design with dramatic raised finish. Wonderful aged patina. Fine workmanship and composition. Bronze lid with signature on underside. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9” high w/handle, 4.5” w/out, 7.5” diameter.
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Rare Pair Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Ceramic Vases - JM8X96
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Our Price: $5,995.00
Sale Price: $4,796.00
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Magnificent pair Japanese Satsuma Kyo-yaki ceramic vases with Kinkozan mark, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Stunning workmanship features raised (moriage) birds, flowers and dramatic lotus leaves. Vivid and varied colors. Exceptionally rare to find a matching pair! Price shown is for both, but may be sold separately. Very good condition with minor, inconspicuous loss on one leaf. Dimensions: 10” x 8”; 9” x 8”.
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Japanese Tea Kettle, Large Iron Tetsubin - JM8X97
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Our Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $796.00
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Exquisite, large Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Scalloped shoulder, ferocious tiger on one side, evocative landscape motif on the other. Bronze lid with signature on underside. Wonderful aged patina. Exceptional workmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11.5” high w/handle, 7” w/out, 8.5” diameter.
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Japanese Sake Flask, Ceramic Tokkuri - JM8X98
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Our Price: $245.00
Sale Price: $196.00
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Excellent Japanese ceramic sake bottle or tokkuri, early 20th century. Dramatic calligraphy gives name or location of sake shop. Enchanting rustic feel and appearance. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11” x 5”.
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Japanese Ceramic Sake Flask or Tokkuri - JM8X99
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Our Price: $245.00
Sale Price: $196.00
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Great Japanese Tamba style ceramic sake bottle or tokkuri, early 20th century. The Tamba kiln near Kyoto is famous for glazed earthen- or stoneware sake bottles. Dramatic calligraphy gives name or location of sake shop. Rich rust-colored glaze adds to enchanting rustic feel and appearance. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13” x 7”.
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Japanese Bronze Vase, Champleve Enamel - JK8S201
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Our Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,596.00
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Large and striking Japanese bronze and champleve enamel vase, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Dramatic rendering of mythical phoenix motif against teal-blue ground. Vivid colors, exceptional artisanship. Ideal display item for focal point in home or office or platform for dramatic ikebana presentation. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” x 8”.
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Japanese Screen Painting, Byobu - Lotus Motif - JK8S2013
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Our Price: $5,495.00
Sale Price: $4,396.00
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Remarkable, old Japanese one-panel screen or byobu, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. From a Buddhist monastery in Japan. n exceptional rending of lotus flowers. Extensive use of gold and subtle, colored pigment show lotus leaves (Buddhist symbol of purity) rising from the water. Silver clouds line the top. Black lacquer frame. Exceptional composition exuding grace and tranquility. Good condition with some distress commensurate with age and use. Dimensions: 68” x 38”.
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Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase for Floral Display - JK8S202
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Our Price: $3,295.00
Sale Price: $2,636.00
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Fabulous Japanese bronze vase for ikebana floral display in the form of an undulating pottery cylinder like bizen-yaki, early 20th century. Sleek, finely rendered form, rich dark patina. Artist stamp on underside. Rare design, fine craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13” x 4”.
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Japanese Vase, Hand-Hammered Bronze for Ikebana - JK8S204
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Sweet Japanese bronze hand-hammered bronze vase, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely bulb form. Wonderful workmanship with highly detailed, incised floral motif. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” x 5”.
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Japanese Ikebana Vase, Kiri Wood with Lacquer - JK8S206
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Elegant Japanese ikebana vase used in tea ceremony for subtle flower arrangement, early 20th century. Rich, smoothly carved natural kiri (paulownia) wood. Beautiful curved shape and charming lacquer bamboo motif. Useful copper insert. Ideal for orchid plants or dramatic flower display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 12” x 5”.
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Japanese Imari Porcelain Palace Vase, Koransha Mark - JK8S208
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Our Price: $2,295.00
Sale Price: $1,836.00
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Unusually fine Japanese handpainted Imari porcelain baluster form palace vase, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Rich and nuanced blue-and-white with color accents. Vivid and eye-catching motif of samurai and geisha in embroidered robes. Remarkable detail in traditional Imari palette and stunning form, a wonder for the collector of decorative Imari. Koransha studio mark on underside. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15” x 5.5”.
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Japanese Kettle and Brazier, Iron Furogama - JJ8O11
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Our Price: $495.00
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Exceptional Japanese furo-gama, cast-iron kettle and brazier for the tea ceremony, early 20th century. Elegant design with fabulous orange peel texture. Bronze lid with persimmon form knob. Tripod iron base and ring handles. Very good condition. Dimensions: 14” x 13” (36 x 33 cm).
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Japanese Display Stand, Natural Wood Form - JJ8O12
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Our Price: $249.00
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Wonderful Japanese keyaki (zelcova) wood display stand, early to mid-20th century. Richly grained wood, dramatic natural form. Marvelous for tea ceremony use, or for home shrine, ikebana or doll display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2” x 16” x 15” (5 x 41 x 38 cm).
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Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Rare White with Gold Maki-e - JI8S2620
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Our Price: $4,995.00
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Glorious Japanese lacquer natsume for the tea ceremony by master lacquer artist Shunsai, contemporary. Exceptional motif includes tools of the gods and mythical symbols in finely rendered, richly applied gold maki-e lacquer against white ground. Beautifully conceived and skillfully crafted. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” x 2.75” (8 x 8 cm).
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Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Rimpa-Style Maki-e Incense Box - JI8S2621
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Our Price: $2,295.00
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Inspired Japanese lacquer kogo or incense storage box, contemporary. Subtely rendered uchiwa gata autumn flower motif in Rimpa style. Enchanting fan shape with gold maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay. Exceptionally well conceived and detailed by renowned lacquer artist Shunsai. Traditionally for tea ceremony use. . Very good condition. Dimensions: 2.5” x 2” x .5” (6 x 5 x .25 cm).
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Japanese Kanban Shop Sign for Tea Room - JJ8S301
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Our Price: $395.00
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Subtle Japanese wood kanban shop sign for tea room, 20th century. Dramatic calligraphy on single plank of wood. Inscribed on reverse given as a wedding gift. A wonderful find for the Mingei collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 14” x 36” (36 x 92 cm).
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Japanese Stone Basin, Tsukubai for Tea Ceremony - JK8S302
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Our Price: $1,495.00
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Stunning handcrafted Japanese stone garden basin or tsukubai., Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautifully rendered in deep form. Stone basins traditionally were placed in ancient Japanese shrine, temple and tea gardens or entrances. Visitors used these to wash before entering for the purpose of humbling and purification. A fabulous piece! Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” high, 19” diameter (20 x 49 cm).
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Japanese Stone Guardian, Wrestling Frogs - JK8S303
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Our Price: $3,995.00
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Rare and enchanting Japanese stone guardians in the shape of sumo-wrestling frogs for garden, courtyard or interior display, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Charming form with great animation and imagination. Rustic, textured granite. Naturally worn and weathered. Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” x 12” x 8” (26 x 31 x 20 cm).
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Large Japanese Ceramic Pot, Tokoname Pottery - JC8S2646
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Our Price: $2,295.00
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Magnificent Japanese Tokoname ware ceramic pot or jar, late Edo period, c. 1868-1912. The Tokoname kiln originally produced ware for religious purposes. This example would traditionally have been used for storing Buddhist sutras. Bronze-colored glaze, powerful form, rough, rustic impression. Very good condition. Dimensions: 23” x 20” (58.5 x 51 cm).
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