Late Meiji to early Taisho (1920s) Japanese Kutani porcelain obidome (sash ornament) with enamel decoration of various flowers. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Nice design, good quality painting with gold and other enamels, bar on the back for an obi cord, pleasant patina. Marked on the back bar with 2 characters reading KUTANI. Length 1.7 inches.
This really pretty pink Homespun aka Fine Rib depression glass Sugar Bowl was made by Jeannette Glass from 1938 to 1940. This Sugar Bowl measures 3 1/8 inches high X 3 1/2 inches in diameter at the top. It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
Chirimen (crepe) silk kimono imprinted with Okinawa bingata design of irregular bands of flowers and plants of the seasons, in roundels, on waves, on vines etc. The outlines and basic forms are in brown, ochre and brown-red, while the flowers and leaves are colored in the red, yellow, green, and purple. Along the bottom is a band of stylized waves in red and brown.
On the inside white silk or rayon lining in top half...
Han-juban (short under kimono) made of plain weave silk and beni-itajime (clamp-board dye) with hand painted Yuzen design. The red dye is chemical which was practiced from Meiji period (late 19th century), after beni-itajime with beni(safflower), practiced in Kyoto in Edo period. The last image is beni-itajime with Yuzen dye. The lining is cotton. In excellent condition...
This is a really pretty Floragold Louisa 10 Ounce, no band at top, Water Tumbler made by Jeannette Glass in the 1950s. This Tumbler is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Floragold available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.
A silk fukuro obi sash. In jacquard weave with 2 hues of gold-thread and red, green, yellow and brown silk. Clematis meandering upwards against a yellow-golden background, partially obscured by copper-golden stylized flower shapes.
The back of the obi is plain cream-colored silk, as is about 1.5 meters on the front, which would be invisible when wrapped around the body. The last 16.5 inches of the obi seamlessly fit onto the rest of the design.
Japan, Showa era, ca...
1930's Chinese Famille Jaune Yellow Ground Relief Porcelain Bowl on Wood Carved Stand Marked
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide measured without stand. It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) measured with stand. It is 3.8 Lb.
It has skip glazes, firing cracks, minor rubbing of paint, stains at the inside, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pottery incense burner of raccoon dog with such a kindly face, Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan, approx. H 14.5 x 13.5 x 13cm (5.70 x 5.31 x 5.11in). In well-used condition for long years as seen sooted inner part.
Five small chips at upper lid as is...
An old Japanese temple lantern made entirely of bronze. Sacred jewel called Hoju is represented in the finial. Hinged door allows access to the interior.
Early Showa period (1930s) Japanese kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) of turned wood, top and bottom are lacquered with concentric circles of different colors. Elegant object in Japanese taste with overwhelming simplicity, two parts fit perfectly, beautiful surfaces, in excellent condition. Diameter 1.9 inches.
Vintage Japanese wooden okimono carved in a shape of a doll of Zen Patriarch Daruma enveloped in his monastic robe. Good size and unusually fat sculpture carved out of chosen matsu (Korean pine wood), its face done in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school with clever use of wood colors and structure to add to the charm of the piece. Excellent sense of volume, pupils are inlaid with metal, beautiful patina. Signed on the back with 2 characters that can be read as KOKUEI...
Description 張大千 仿莫高窟307洞唐人普賢菩薩像 設色紙本立軸 款識:戊子四月初十日敦煌莫高窟三百零七洞唐人画普賢菩薩 張大千敬艁。 鈐印:張爰之印、大千。 藏印一方。鑑古齋鑑藏印一方,
Buddha Riding a White Elephant, after a Tang Dynasty Mural in Cave 397 of Mogao Grottos, Dunhuang/
Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)
Color on Paper Inscribed and signed with an two artist seals...
A silk fukuro obi sash. On a background of woven gold-thread and cream-colored silk is a repeating diamond-shaped pattern of stylized flowers and feathers in gold-thread brocade and brightly colored silk (orange, yellow, green, blue, red and white).
Woven-in manufacture mark turned inside and obscured by the seam.
Japan, Showa era, ca. 1960s-1990s
L 169 x W 11.75 in. (ca...
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with milky white body and multicolor brocade pattern. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece, in perfect condition. Height 0.68 inches.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with black body and of numerous white flowers and beautiful ribbed leaves. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece - see finely textured petals and yellow centers of the flowers and fine structures of the leaves, in perfect condition. Height 0.6 inches.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with numerous cherry flowers and a crescent moon, silver foil flakes background. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece - see finely textured petals, in perfect condition. Height 0.64 inches.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead with cherry red body and 2 clusters of white flowers and beautiful ribbed leaves. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece - see finely textured petals and yellow centers of the flowers and fine structures of the leaves, in perfect condition. Height 0.65 inches.
Japanese glass ojime in a form of tombodama bead of flattened ball shape with inlays of a butterfly and cherry flowers. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Superbly made piece, in perfect condition. Diameter 0.78 inches.