DESCRIPTION: A lovely graduated set of Japanese Kutani porcelain bowls, each delicately hand painted with three overlapping rectangular frames which reveal landscape, garden and interior scenes, highlighted with raised gilt decoration. Each bowl is signed on the base, Kutani Sei. The mark and style of this set dates it to the end of Meiji period (1868-1912), from around 1910-20. All bowls are in excellent condition, no chips or restorations. DIMENSIONS: All three bowls nest neatly. Largest B... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A tall Japanese Satsuma vase with rounded shoulders and wide mouth featuring officials and dignitaries in elaborate brocade robes with boy attendants. The faces are finely painted and there is a good bit of raised gilt decoration. Dating to the mid to early 20th C., the vase is unsigned with slight rubbing to the silver gilt around the rim, but otherwise excellent condition. DIMENSIONS: 12 ½” high (31.7 cm) x 6 ½” wide (16.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: An unusual netsuke featuring an abalone shell crafted from wavy burl wood with an ivory lobster perched on top. The lobster’s curled antennas are made of metal, and on the underside of the shell a signature is etched into the wood. Early 20th century in very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 1 ¾” long (4.5 cm).

DESCRIPTION: Japanese ivory ojime, in ball form with intricate pierced flower petal design, mounted with gold fittings to serve as a cuff link or button. Meji Period, 19th C., excellent condition with aged patina. DIMENSIONS: 3/4” diameter (2 cm).

DESCRIPTION: Impressive Edo Period (c. 1800- 1886) Japanese samurai doll, or musha ningyo, made for display on Boy’s Day which is celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. This seated samurai has wonderful detailing in the cotton and silk brocade costume, and is rendered in full armor with yoroi and kabuto. The samurai has a beautifully expressive gofun face, and accessories include a quiver with four arrows. CONDITION: Some wear and fading to fabric in places. DIMENSIONS: 18 ½” high (47 cm) x ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: An outstanding manji netsuke of squared shape, finely carved on both sides with cavorting shi shi (foo, or lion dogs) amid blooming peonies with a lightly textured background. This netsuke has been lacquered in the negoro technique, using a bright iron-red lacquer over black, resulting in a truly beautiful effect that highlights the skilled carving work of great detail and animation. An ivory cotter pin secures the netsuke to the silk cord. Meiji Period, from a private collection... Click for details