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”

Antique Kiseruzutsu of a Cockfight with Case and Cover tube. Lovely light creme coloration to Stag antler. Beautifully carved scene of Man holding a game fan above two fighting cockerels. The cord attachment in the form of clouds, its inset functioning as the himotoshi. Case mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Prominent Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, c1868-1912) Size: 9.16" High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 9"

Antique Kiseruzutsu or Pipe Case of peony and fu dogs finely carved of stag antler, good darkened patination, Case slightly curved with design of a pair of fu dogs cavorting amoungst pine and waterfall 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, c1868-1912) Size: 8.25" High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 9"

Japanese Antique Deer Antler Parasol Handle of Bat and Frog charmingly carved as a dome top. Bat wings covering resting on the top of tree trunk with a climbing frog below. Provenance: Washington collection. Age: Meiji Period, c1868-1912, Size: 7" High 1.25" Wide, stand overall height 7.75"

Antique Kiseruzutsu of Pipe Case of charming study of three children cavorting to music, drum, horn and cymbals at top, nice patination and attractive textured surface of deer antler on back. The cord attachment in the form of a horn, its neck functioning as the himotoshi. Case mounted vertically on iron base. Provenance: Washington collection. Age Meiji Period, c1868-1912) Size: 8" High 1.5" Wide, stand overall height 8.75"

A vintage Japanese iron lantern depicting an outdoor teahouse. Spring loaded door and built-in votive candle holder.

Age: Mid Century

Dimensions: 8 1/4" Square by 9 1/4" High excluding hanging loop.