Japanese antique Oribe ware fan shaped dish. Standing on 3 little round feet. The dish, made to look like a partially folded fan, is decorated with vibrant green glaze. Bands of stylized wave motif are painted in brown overglaze.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 11 1/2" long x 1 3/4" high x 6" wide

Antique Japanese Boxwood Buddhas Hand Netsuke. Hand carved with great detail. No losses, original condition. Tie loop carved through on stem of the citron.
In Japan, this citron is known as “bushukan” and is a popular gift to a household at New Year's as it symbolizes good fortune.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

: Dimensions: 2 1/3" long x 7/8"

Japanese Daruma C. 1900's Match Fire Starter Container. Made of brash with charming hinged head to open up the compartment. Original and complete. Hand worn finish.
Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck. Many people see it as a talisman for warding off evil and ushering in good fortune.

Age: Early 20th Century C. 1900's

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Antique Japanese hand carved boxwood netsuke. Carefully carved, no losses of a pair of fudogs one large with the baby resting upon the back legs and looking up contemplatively. In Japanese mythology, foo dogs, also known as komainu or shishi, are lion-like creatures that represent protection, prosperity, and success.

The ornately carved toggles were once an integral part of Japanese fashion.
Like all art objects of great worth, netsuke distill the essence of a specific time... Click for details

Small Japanese bronze traveling censer with loop hold. Hinged lid. Complete and original.

Age: 1920's

Dimensions: 1 3/4" wide x 1" high

Small antique Japanese boxwood vessel in the carved in the shape of a fine tea kettle with detailed pine carved all around. Fudog heads are carved for a handle on each side. The fitted cap twist into place. Loop hole on bottom for a tie string to be brought through.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 1 1/2" diameter x 1 " high

Kiseruzutsu or External Pipe Holder of Snake and Monkey. Snake coiled on tree branch hissing at approaching monkey. Snake with inset ebony eyes. Mounted on iron base. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Size: 7.5”H x 1.5”W, 8.16 Height on stand.

Antique Kiseruzutsu of whimsical fish pipe case in stag antler, signed on body with leather tobacco pouch. Pouch has its draw string held with ‘scales’ in horn. The kiseru pipe to be held externally with holes on body of fish. Whimsically Case mounted on iron base. Provenance: Prominent Washington collection. Age: Meiji Period, (1868-1912) Size: fish 8” Long, pouch 4.5”Wide, stand overall height 8.5”.

Antique Kiseruzutsu or Pipe Case with Cover of Samurai and Snake Antique Kiseruzutsu or Pipe Case with Cover, samurai with pole approaching snake in tree branch, top of village scene. The cord attachment in the form of a vine, its branch functioning as the himotoshi. Case mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Prominent Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, (1868-1912) Size: 8.25” High 1.5" Wide, stand overall height 9.5”

Antique Kiseruzutsu Pipe Case of Warrior Monk carved with stag antler. Mystical warrior conjuring with scroll gripped in mouth. Skin of stag antler on side, visible. Lovely light creme coloration to Stag antler. The cord attachment in the form of a vine, its branch functioning as the himotoshi. Case mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Prominent Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, c1868-1912) Size: 7.5” High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 8.5”