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Kunisada Kabuki Scene from Koharu no Mitsugumi Sakazuki
Antique Japanese woodblock print in triptych by the artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) depicting a scene from the Kabuki play "Koharu no Mitsugumi Sakazuki". Here, the outlaw murdurer, Shirai Gonpachi (left) is challenged by the famous otokodate (dashing hero), Banzui Chobei (center and with his traditional brown and white plaid fabric).
Kunisada was born to a family that owned a ferry boat service allowing him the time and money to devote to art. At an early age, he impressed the... Click for details
Kunisada was born to a family that owned a ferry boat service allowing him the time and money to devote to art. At an early age, he impressed the... Click for details
item #1493586
Japanese Antique Screen with Pheasant
Antique Japanese small two-panel screen painting. A beautifully painted image of a pheasant in mid flight. A quiet body of water is lightly suggested below. On the right side of the composition is a blossoming tree with white flowers and new leaves. Painted in ink and light colors on paper. Mounted with brackets for hanging on the wall.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 24 1/2" high x 56 1/2" long
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 24 1/2" high x 56 1/2" long
item #1493580
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kotansu Aka Matsu Meiji
An antique Japanese Tansu chest made entirely of Red Pine (Aka Matsu) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Four drawers of varying sizes allow for efficient and practical storage with minimal space wasted. The chest is quite heavy for its small size.
Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide by 23 1/2" High by 12 1/8" Deep
Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide by 23 1/2" High by 12 1/8" Deep
item #1493522
$850.00
Antique Japanese Iron Lantern
Antique Japanese iron lantern, 6 sides and 3 feet, cast with beautiful ornate open lattice work on all sides. Great outdoor original with nice details.
Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 15 1/2" high to hanging loop by 12" diameter at widest points.
Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 15 1/2" high to hanging loop by 12" diameter at widest points.
item #1493517
$850.00
Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Funa Dansu Keyaki Edo
An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Funa Dansu (captain's chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute interior handles and Warabite carrying handle. Made to be sturdy and heavy to withstand the rigors of the sea. Used as a ship safe where valuables and important documents were stored.
Edo Era (1800-1850)
15 1/2" Wide by 17 1/2" High by 18 3/4" Deep
Edo Era (1800-1850)
15 1/2" Wide by 17 1/2" High by 18 3/4" Deep
item #1493512
$3,950.00
Kunisada Kabuki Scene from Izayoi Seishin
Antique Japanese woodblock print by the artist, Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) depicting a scene from a Kabuki play titled "Izayoi Seishin". This is the extortion scene where the character, Seikichi (aka Seishin), seen here in traveler's hat, sends his wife, Osayo to ask the lady Ofuji (Shobei nyobo O-fuji) for money. Osayo was once a high ranking courtesan. She is depicted here with her hat pushed back over her shoulders and a comb loose in her hair.
Kunisada was born to a family that... Click for details
Kunisada was born to a family that... Click for details
item #1493332
Japanese Antique Scroll Painting of a Falcon
Antique Japanese scroll painting of a hunting falcon sitting on a perch, tethered with a red cord and tassel. Regal with long talons and fluffed white breast feathers. Painted in mineral colors on silk. Signed and sealed by the artist, Baikaken Kо̄ei. One the back of the scroll is written: 楳花軒筆鷹図 Falcon painting by Baikaken.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Scroll size: 69 1/2" high x 18 3/4" wide (20 3/4" wide including rollers). Artwork size: ... Click for details
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: Scroll size: 69 1/2" high x 18 3/4" wide (20 3/4" wide including rollers). Artwork size: ... Click for details
item #1493327
Antique Japanese Bizen Ware Large Plate
Japanese antique large ceramic Bizen ware platter. Round in form with wide, flared rim. Unusually beautiful charcoal ash marks acquired during the firing process. Comes with a signed tomobako.
Bizen ware pottery is made of the reddish brown clay with high iron content that is found in the area around the village of Imbe in what was Bizen province (now Okayama prefecture).
Dimensions: 17 1/2" wide x 4" high
Bizen ware pottery is made of the reddish brown clay with high iron content that is found in the area around the village of Imbe in what was Bizen province (now Okayama prefecture).
Dimensions: 17 1/2" wide x 4" high
item #1493325
Japanese Antique Ikebana Basket
Antique Japanese ikebana basket for flower arranging. Made of split bamboo woven in a wild cocoon shaped form. Oval form with round mouth.
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 6 1/4" wide
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 6 1/4" wide
item #1493270
$575.00
Japanese Antique Cloisonne Vase with Butterflies
Antique Japanese cloisonne vase with butterflies and peony flowers. The flowers are light pink and white and they appear to be bending in a light breeze. Butterflies of various colors on a peach color ground. The narrow neck of the vase is decorated with a pattern of scrolling vines on a deep red ground.
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 4 3/4" wide
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 4 3/4" wide
item #1493267
$1,850.00
