This is a Japanese antique tsutsugaki big furoshiki indigo dye cotton.
The traditional and very auspicious design of bamboo, plum, and scales is very beautiful and impressive.There are 5 pieces of cloth sewn together.
Natural indigo dyed hand spun cotton.
Recommended for wall decorations and bedspreads.
There are light stains due to aging and two small repair marks.
Age::1800-1868
Size::Length 157 cm (61.8inch) / Width 161 cm (63.3inch)
Width: 4 cm (2.6 in)
Height: 1.9 cm (0.6 in)
Japanese wooden manju netsuke of a phoenix, the backside carved into a woven chained effect; good condition
Height: 4.7 cm (1.9 in)
Width: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Depth: 4.4 cm (1.8 in)
Fine wooden netsuke of a man sitting with a turtle between his feet; he is busy tying up the animal; quality carving throughout; good condition
Height: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Depth: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Finely carved deer antler netsuke of Hotei with, typically, his large bag draped over his shoulder; white metal has been inlaid into the top section of the piece, possibly silver; good condition
Height: 3.5 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.7 cm (1.6 in)
Fine wooden netsuke carved by Gyokkei; a stone lifter, masseur or a man attempting to lift his distended scrotum?; a tumour is also present on the back of his head; the poor fellow also has a wall-eye; signed on an inlaid tablet; good condition
This is Japanese antique noragi katazome indigo-dyed cotton noragi from the Meiji era.(1868-1911)
There is a thin dirt, but is not outstanding. The cuffs have minor damage.
It is a very beautiful indigo dyed cotton.
Size:: Length 58cm (22.8") Back Width 62cm (24.4").
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese lacquered kushi (hair comb) with gold lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration of flowers and fans, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some losses to lacquer and inlays as seen on photos. Length 4 inches. Part of East Coast Japanese hair items collection.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a Manchurian crane in flight, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some losses and insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.92 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of flowers and leaves, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.8 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese lacquered kushi (hair comb) with painted and inlaid decoration of a magpie among various flowers, design continuing on both side. Beautiful work in Japanese taste, in great vintage condition. Length 3.8 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with gold lacquer and mother of pearl decoration of buds and leaves, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, excellent work in Japanese taste, signed MITSUSADA on the front, some insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.34 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with carved lacquer decoration of continuous flower pattern. Very well made, wonderful work in Japanese taste, some insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.38 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a vine with buds and flowers and mother-of-pearl inlays, design continuing on both sides. Signed IKKO on the front. Very well made, wonderful work in Japanese taste, in great condition without any losses. Length 3.3 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a butterfly by a blooming peony, design continuing on both sides. Signed KOICHI on the front. Very well made, wonderful work in Japanese taste, in great condition without any losses. Length 3.5 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with carved and gold lacquered decoration of flowers with shoots and leaves with fine tiny green mother-of pears pieces, design continuing on both sides. Signed GYOKUZAN on the front. Superbly made, crisp carving, excellent lacquering, wonderful work in Japanese taste, in great condition (tiny bit of insect damage on the teeth as seen on Enlargement 6). Length 3.3 inches...
Antique Japanese gold lacquer inro with a scene of a waterfall on one side and a sage on the other. The water crashes around rocks where chrysanthemums blossom. On the reverse, a sage sits among the flowers at the base of the falls. The inro case has 4 compartments with interiors covered in a dense nashiji lacquer. The ojime is made of red lacquer and is carved with a dragon. The netsuke is made of boxwood and carved in the shape of a seed pod...
This is a tsutsugaki yuzen dye silk children's kimono from the Edo period.(1800-1867)
The design of beautiful cherry blossom trees and herds of horses is gorgeous, elegant and lively.
It can be seen that the influence of samurai culture remains strong.
There is a light stain, but it is not noticeable. No damage.
It is an item that can be recommended for collection.
Size Length 103cm
Cuff to cuff, across the back: 87cm
This is Japanese Antique Indigo dye shirushi Hanten coat Maiji. It is thick indigo dye cotton. The lining is very good katazome.It is a hand-spun cotton that is very soft to the touch. It is indigo of nature. It is an impressive motif. There is a little stain. However, there is no damage. The family crest on the back is patchwork.It is very good. Please enjoy putting on the shirushi hanten coat. size:length 88cm (34.6inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back: 117cm ( 46.1inch)