Basket for backpack made of strips of mountain cherry bark. It has cotton print and check lining (upper part only) and silk belt. Outer side is in good condition but the other side has breaks and loose parts. The first half of the 20th century. W:36cm, L:32cm, H:7cm

TABI PATTERNS

53 pieces + small fragmental pieces (like photo#3) set of ‘tabi’ (Japanese socks) patterns made of reused old paper as the professional craftsman's tool, early 20th century, Large: 29cm (11.41in), Small: 15.5cm (6.10in)...

OKEGATA

Various patterns of wooden rulers for measuring various parts of side face of wooden bucket or barrel so-called ‘Okegata’ (also called ‘Shojiki’, which means ‘Honesty’) as Japanese craftsman’s tool, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...

COCOON BAG

Bag made of washi Japanese paper used to contain silkworm cocoon balls so-called Mayubukuro, Showa period, 1940s, Japan, approx. 145 x 80cm (57.08 x 31.49in)


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THREE BLUE EMPTY BOTTLES

Aesthetic glass texture with impurities. Unintentional, distorted, and incomplete, as it is. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. 16.3 x 6.8 x 4.5cm (6.41 x 2.67 x 1.77in). In such natural condition as is, with coincidental dents due to uneven old manufacturing process in which look like cracks...

KARUTA

Old Japanese card game called ‘karuta’ (ref...

THE MAN OF ALL MEN

Unique and scarce Japanese folk ceramic toy in kimono with such full of humour, attached with the set of a "pedestal" (lacquerer's spatula) and a celluloid sea bream. Showa period, Pre-1950s. Man: approx. H 9 x W 10 x D 5cm (3.54 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Spatula: approx. L 17cm (6.69in), Sea bream: approx...

A tiny handbag handmade of bamboo strips. It is all handmade of bamboo, such as body, handles and clasp. Generally in good condition but has two tiny holes in the corners in the bottom. The first half of the 20th century. W:17cm, H:13cm, D:9cm

Candle stand made of wood and bamboo. The wick and the saucer are made of copper. In excellent condition except for a hairline in the bamboo, but no problem for use. The first half of the 20th century. H:39cm Diameter of the bottom:18cm

IBO

Quite a simple and very rare type of 'Mi' (Winnowing basket as a traditional Japanese farm tool) locally called 'Ibo' (or 'Sade mi') in Aizu region of Northern part of Japan made of only wild vine and straw string. Early-mid 20th century. approx. 60 x 48 x 4 cm (23.62 x 18.89 x 1.57in)...

Striking Japanese sweets shop sign with the kanji 'ame' sweets and the name of the store ' Koko Ame Ya' written on the bottom in stylized kanji. Koko means 'with the intention of doing good for all'. 16" tall by 13" wide. great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Rare Ca. 1950 pair of Japanese bronze goldfish each with water spouts. Excellent condition. Lovely blue green patina from years of being outside in a garden. Larger goldfish: 30cm long x 17cm tall x 14cm wide; smaller goldfish: 26cm long x 14cm tall x 12cm tall. Ask for shipping quote.

SETTING

Old Japanese tool for setting a saw, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, 22 x 47 x 5cm (8.66 x 18.50 x 1.96in). The condition is as is as seen.


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FACE OF MONSTER

Face part of the wooden monster doll with such eye flipping mechanism actually used for ‘Ningyo Joruri’ (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunraku) as the traditional Japanese puppet theatre, circa early 20th century, L 20 x W 13 x D 5 cm (7.87 x 5.11 x 1.96in). Aged deterioration as is as seen...

DOLL MOLD

Wood carving mold on both sides, pre-1950, Japan, 13 x 8 x 2 cm (5.11 x 3.14 x 0.78in)


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Japanese Red Lacquer on Wood large Sake Barrel with stopper, Ca. 1940, 20" high to the top of the 2 side handles, 19" diameter top rim, top has cover with black Mon design with hole and stopper, all one piece of wood include high 2 handles on the side, wrapped around with red lacquered heavy twisted Bamboo ropes. Japanese Kanji character written under the top cover...

A folding pillow made of wood used on travel. It has two cushions made of cotton velour. Women had a largely fixed hair with wearing kimono, so this kind was used. It has carved letters "Beppu" and the scenery, so that it was made or sold there. Beppu is famous for onen, hot spa, located in Oita prefecture in Kyushu. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. L:21.5cm, W:5.8cm (folded)

Two(2) Japanese Lacquer on Wood Miniature Boxes for Hina Dolls, 1930-1940, 2" high, 2 3/4" wide, 2" deep, storing Hina Doll's Kimonos and other clothing material, with floral and vine lacquer decoration on Wood. The condition is good.