Hotei
Crow on Cherry Branch
Date: 1920s.
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 15.25 x 6.75 inches.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Excellent.
Pair Japanese Kutani Porcelain Scroll Weights, Fuchin, hanging on the both ends of bottom bar attached to the Scroll when you hanging Scroll, 1 3/4" high, 1 1/2" wide, 9 1/2" high for maximum heights, with goldish yellow Tassels, signed "Kutani" in red on the the bottom, condition is good.
The size of Tea Cup : 3 1/2" D x 2 3/8" H
This is lovely fine quality 5 pcs Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Cup Set by artist name "Shoka" with Tomobako, wooden box. Each Cup has the design of Karako, Chinese Boys with pine tree, flower and butterfly which is famous subject. It is done with hand painted with some Inban work on motif design in detail works. Each cup bottom has the artist name on bottom cup. This is finely made cups...
A wonderful contemporary furniture piece in a Chinese altar table style, made by a highly regarded local craftsman. The underside has the RE Studio brand mark to show it is a special, original made piece. Made of black walnut with smooth natural finish, with special decorative elements such as lighter "ash" hardwood "keys", and "butterflies" on the inner leg to hold the natural fissures of the wood. Skillfully made with mortis and tenon joinery.
Size: 60" L x 10" W x 36" H
Large Artist's Proof of Munjado Calligraphy by the Famous Kim Ki Chang aka Unbo (1913 - 2001). Despite being deaf, Unbo was one of Korea's most beloved 20th Century artists. His works are now sought by museums and collectors internationally. This is the original signed AP (Artist's Proof) of this large lithograph, where Unbo gives us a most creative rendering with anthropomorphic figures in the ancient style of figurative munjado calligraphy. 38.5 x 28.5 inches, 98 x 72.5 cm.
A classic mid-century porcelain water jug advertising Ricard anisette. In the south of France, tradition dictates that a pitcher of water should be served alongside anise-flavored aperitifs to dilute the drink. Makers such as Ricard and Pernod provided advertising pitchers to local bars and cafes to increase their sales. The squared-off shape is less common than the traditional globe-shaped pitcher, and only became popular after World War II...
Trunk box made of wicker, bamboo and leather. It has washi (Japanese handmade paper) lining with kanji letters. It has black leather for reinforcement. In good condition but has some wear in the leather. It is tight when the lid is put on the box, so better to use separately. The first half of the 20th century. 44cm x 31cm x 24cm
子供用靴下 / TRADITIONAL CHILDREN'S SOCKS
Embroidered with thin quilt and attached with pom-pom at toes, as the traditional Korean children's costume for Happy 1st birthday celebration, early-mid 20th century, approx. W 10-10.5 x L 17cm (3.93-4.13 x 6.69in) each.
Stained due to aging as is. Acrylic frame is not attached...
Chinese porcelain and wood screen panel. Carved wood frame set with three painted porcelain panels of landscape scenes. Middle screen with calligraphy and seal marks. Brass hanging loop.
Size : 15" wide x 48" high
Condition: Light overall wear
Age: Republic
This Ghurra which imitates a chain is carved from a single piece of wood so without any gluing. The top shows 2 two protectors sitting back to back like Janus H 6 cm. This work testifies to a great mastery of wood carving and also to a deep respect for churning work. H 23 cm
More information on local origin on request
A large papier mache lacquered plaque or tray made for export or sale to foreigners during the early 20th Century. This raised relief design incorporating the "Satsuma cross" motif is very common on low grade tea and coffee sets made in vast quantities for export during the 1920s and 1930s. It is unusual to see this brocade style pattern depicted in this medium. Condition - good...
Rose Crest is was produced by Fenton from 1944 to 1947. It was originally made as an exclusive for Weil Freeman Company in 1944, but when they didn't renew the contract, Fenton added it to their regular line and continued production until 1947. Offered here is the 7 inch basket in excellent condition. See my other listings for more in this pattern, as well as other Fenton Crest colors.
Cambridge black and crystal tea cup from the 1930's. 3 matching cups (crystal) and saucers (black) are available. All in mint condition.
清乾隆皇帝 自撰七言對聨 金彩龍紋水墨紙本 钤印二方包括乾隆帝書法璽:乾隆宸翰、惟精惟一。“惟精惟一”语出《尚书•大禹谟》:“人心惟危,道心惟微,惟精惟一,允执厥中。此璽与“乾隆宸翰”相配,钤诸御筆書畫之上。Hanging Scroll of Couplets in Standard Script / Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796) of Qing Dynasty 68 1/2 X 17 3/4 inches 174 X 45.1 cm Ink on Golden-DragonPatterned Paper,with two royal seals of th...
Eight(8) English Copeland Spode Imari design New Stone Dessert plates(8" diameter), plus three(3) Tea Cups, and three(3) saucers, total 14 pieces, with design of Imari and fluted rim. The condition is good.
One of Fenton earliest molds, Waterlillies and Cattails with a marigold carnival finish on clear glass. Produced in 1908. Tumblers are 4" tall. Two are available and are in mint condition.
Five Sake Cups by the ;legendary Okabe Mineo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Seto-Te Hai. The cups hav a very intimate feel, tiny, just enough room for a shot, each in a different style of Mino ware: Shino, E- Shino, Ki-Seto, Nezumi Shino, and Ao-Oribe. Each cup is 4.5 cm (1-3/4 inches) diameter and all are in excellent condition. It even includes the artists biography from the time, still early in his career, likely 1950s...
Beautiful cased vase by Pallme-Konig und Habel, showing their excellent use of the casing technique! The vase is four layers of glass; orange, white, clear, then the decorative layer of textured red glass. The vase was then covered with irregular applied trailed decoration in black, which has been worked into the surface. The entire surface has been strongly iridized. The first photograph (white background) best shows the true color of the piece and the intensity of color...