All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #834643
(stock #L004)
Japanese Art Site
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Antique Japanese Linen Banner Commemorating the pivotal Kawanakajima War of the Sengoku Period, a period rich in samurai history. War ships are depicted bearing the crests of the Takeda, Maeda, and Kato clans. A vibrant and powerful piece of Japanese history. 70.5 x 30.5 inches, 179 x 77.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #834633
(stock #L003)
Japanese Art Site
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Yukimi Gata Toro (Lantern for Snow Viewing) that was used in the winter. Iron and Sheet Metal with a very rare Double Roof design. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the serious collector. 12.5 inches (32cm) high x 10.25 inches (26cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #834614
(stock #L002)
Japanese Art Site
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Yukumi Gata Toro (Lantern for View of Floating) that was used near water. Iron and Sheet Metal with a very rare Double Roof design. The door panels are in the shape of bamboo trees, the ancient Japanese symbol of resilience. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the serious collector. 15 inches (38cm) high x 10.25 inches (26cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #834597
(stock #L001)
Japanese Art Site
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Rokkaku Roukaku Sansui (Fine Hexagonal High Building) Japanese Garden Hanging Lantern of Iron and Sheet Metal with a lovely Cicada on the roof hoop, symbolizing Summer and the brevity of life, reminding the garden stroller to cherish each moment. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the collector of exceptional pieces. 14 inches (35.5cm) high x 11 inches (28cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1900
item #833548
(stock #R96)
Japanese Art Site
$2,450.00
$2,450.00
19th Century Japanese Cloisonné dish featuring a bijin (beautiful young girl) holding irises and rendered in the style of Ukiyo-e. This unusual work of art displays stunning colors with rich royal foil background and aspects of foil throughout. It is of the highest quality, with multicolored flowers and foliage. This exceptional Cloisonné is a gorgeous addition for the finest collection. 7.5 inches (19cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1837 VR
item #833544
(stock #R269)
Japanese Art Site
$12,250.00
$12,250.00
Early 19th Century Edo Period Standing Gosho Ningyo with fine Mizuhiki ribbons painted hair. There are several forms of Mizuhiki, including one used to tie the hair of samurai. This fine ningyo has a round, well executed face with a charming expression, and is covered overall in a fine white gofun with painted features, sexed, and dressed in red chirimen silk crepe. Gosho-ningyô (Palace Dolls) are one of the most distinctive forms of Japanese doll. They were given as gifts within the imperial family. This chubby boy is in a playful pose holding cherry blossoms made of silk and paper. 13 inches (33cm) high x 10 inches (25.5cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1800
item #833514
(stock #R270)
Japanese Art Site
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
Rare 18th Century Edo Period Japanese Hai Hai Gosho Ningyô. This extremely rare form of Japanese Doll is one of the most sought after of Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll). It has a wonderful classic painted face. They were presented to Royalty and upper class at the
birth of a baby, and placed in the baby's chamber to protect from and absorb
bad spirits. It is covered with many layers of Gofun (Oyster Shell Lacquer)
over papier mache. The hair is made of silk. This amazing form is wearing a
brocade bib and matching hat, and is holding a Din Din toy. 13 inches (33cm) long, 7 inches (18cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1700
item #833475
(stock #R271)
Japanese Art Site
$13,400.00
$13,400.00
An Extraordinary and Scarce, Museum Quality Find. Early 16th Century Muromachi Period Saga Ningyo of the Goddess Kannon, in a rare and elegant standing form. Carved entirely of wood, her costume is built up with
pigments in a technique called 'moriage'. Her gorgeous robes are decorated with
foliate scroll slightly raised in relief. This rarest of all Ningyo forms
almost never comes up for sale and are never seen except in museums
or important private collections. Saga Ningyo are considered the "holy
grail" of Ningyo. This fine and exceedingly rare example is one the first produced in the 16th Century. 5 inches (13cm) high (figure only, not including base). Base: 3.25 inches (8cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #833466
(stock #R276)
Japanese Art Site
$900.00
$900.00
A small, arresting late 19th Century Japanese bronze sculpture of Yamauba, breast feeding Kintaro. The
mythology is Kintaro was left is the forest by his father to save him from
his enemies. He was found by Yamauba, the forest goddess, who nursed him to grow
to become the Hercules of Japan. This charming bronze has wonderful detail. 4 inches (10cm) high x 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR
item #833462
(stock #R267)
Japanese Art Site
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Extraordinary Japanese Antique Bronze Vessel featuring very high relief of a Hawk, a pair of Shishi, and foliage in a classic form. Strong, naturally rendered images with a
rich patina and finely rendered detail. Original gold patina. A fine addition for bronze fanciers. Edo Period, early 19th Century. 11.5 inches (29cm) high x 28 inches (71cm) circumference.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #833438
(stock #R259)
Japanese Art Site
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Late 19th Century Japanese signed Noh theater Mask of Okame, the Goddess
of Mirth, a very popular image in Japanese culture. A beautiful example of
this type of mask done by a master carver, using Cypress wood (Hinoki) and
many layers of Gofun, crushed oyster shell lacquer. A very charming and well
rendered image. 8.25 inches (21cm) high x 5.25 inches (13.5) wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #833422
(stock #R275)
Japanese Art Site
$9,500.00
$9,500.00
A spectacular 19th Century Japanese Bronze Horse, with a wonderful dark caramel brown
patina, featuring a classic Japanese wave design in the mane and tail. This
important bronze is a masterpiece of the finest quality. 21 inches (53.5cm) wide x 18 inches (46cm) high.
Japanese Art Site
$6500.00
$6500.00
An extremely rare late Edo Period (circa 1860) Japanese albumin hand tinted photograph of a young foreigner dressed in a samurai's clothes. The art of portrait photography was brought to Japan in the late Edo Period by European photographers who first introduced photography to the
Japanese. Westerners were fascinated by Japanese style and culture. They
dressed up as Samurai and Geisha to pose for a photographic portrait. This
early piece is a rare find for the photography collector. It is of artistic and historic importance. Image size: 41 x 18 inches, 104 x 46 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1900
item #818906
(stock #R226)
Japanese Art Site
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Stunning Meiji Period Midnight Blue Cloisonne Vase in inverted pear shape with lavender and white wisteria design on a midnight-blue ground. Height: 11.5 inches, 29 cm; Circumference: 15 inches, 38 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900
item #818868
(stock #R225)
Japanese Art Site
$2,800.00
$2,800.00
A beautiful Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, the foremost artist of the 'Golden Age' of Satsuma during the Meiji Period.
In ovoid form with gorgeous relief butterfly and flower designs and a central band with floral rosettes on black. Kinkozan mark on base. Height: 12.5 inches, 31.5 cm; Circumference: 25 inches, 63.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Baskets : Pre 1900
item #802564
(stock #R224)
Japanese Art Site
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This stunning masterpiece of extraordinary design is an exceedingly rare Edo Period Botankago (Peony Basket) Ikebana Basket for the Tea Ceremony, with original signed box. One of the rarest and most important baskets to come up for sale. Black with a very large handle that separates into five pieces for portability, a fine complex weave and intricate crayfish motif. A rare and important find for the serious Japanese basket connoisseur. 22.5h x 19.25w inches, 57h x 49w cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900
item #802202
(stock #M0001)
Japanese Art Site
$500.00
$500.00
A spectacular Meiji Period Satsuma vase by Kinzan I. In 2001, the Kinzan kiln was designated a National treasure by the Japanese government. The Kinzan kiln pioneered and developed unique gilding techniques, such as underglaze gold leaf. This rare vase is a wonderful example of Kinzan's mastery. Height: 10.5 inches (27cm), circumference: 21.75 inches ((55cm).
Japanese Art Site
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18th Century Edo Period Saga Ningyo of a young boy holding a rooster in one hand and a scepter in the
other. His head bobs while his tongue goes in and out. Carved entirely of wood, his robes are built up with pigments in a technique called 'moriage'. He has a gorgeous blue outer robe decorated with foliate scroll
slightly raised in relief. His inner robes are brown with shaped roundels of
geometric patterns and cloud shapes. This rarest of all Ningyo forms almost
never comes up for sale and are almost never seen except in museums or
important private collections. Saga Ningyo are considered the
"holy grail" of Ningyo. They were first produced in the early 17th Century. 10.75 inches (27cm) tall. Fine condition with original box and documents.