19th Century Hand Painted Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger. Japanese Imari was made in the kilns of Arita Japan and exported throughout the world. Multi colored with floral motif as centerpiece. Rays of gold gilt and also a calligraphy mark on reverse. 12" diameter and in excellent condition.
Ivory netsuke of group of seals, one with shishi as grip. On reverse is shape of half pumpkin. All carved with archaic characters including Shozan and Ju. Unsigned. Circa 1850 C.E.
Ivory okimono of Japanese god of happiness, wealth, and longevity from the Edo Period, circa 1860s. Pleasing facial features, elongated forehead, long whiskers, and shortened legs. 1 3/4" high.
Edo Period, Circa 1865, Japanese Bronze/Copper Flashed Figural Inkwell of a male sitting on one leg. Straining facial expression as he holds large Japanese bell. Upturned the bell is lidded inkwell with original 19th Century glass to hold ink. In excellent condition. 3" high.
Three Japanese Edo Period (Circa 1860 C.E.) Ivory Netsuke heads from the Noh Theater. Each incised with various characters of the theater and signed on reverse by artist. Netsuke #1. Hannya, the female Demon. The expression of this mask is a fusion of jealousy, grudge, sorrow, and grief of women. It has a demonic appearance with two horns, knitting her brows and stiffening her cheeks. Netsuke #2. Enmei-Kaja the Old Man Mask. He is the son of Chichi-no-jô. The mask has a sunny face that looks as ...click for details
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Urns or Vases, ca. 1890. Gold in color with figural motif and lids with a foo dog on top. 14 1/2" high. Some minor repair to both lids, but in overall very good condition.
