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Satsuma Vase with Geishas and Warriors - c. 1900's, Japan

$1,800 USDSatsuma Vase with Geishas and Warriors - c. 1900's, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Extraordinary Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase decorated with geishas and warriors figures. It is painted in shades of red, black and gold and decorated with an unusual draping around the top. Warrior figure decoration was incorporated to Satsuma ware in the late Edo period (1850-1860). The unglazed rim is also characteristic of this period. It is marked on the underside in red characters as shown. Comes with a carved wood base. In good condition with wear to paint and imperfections. Additional ...
Ivory Netsuke of Man with Sack - c. 19th Century, Japan

$195 USDIvory Netsuke of Man with Sack - c. 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Carved ivory Netsuke of a man with a sack. In very good condition as shown. Measurements: 2" tall approximately.
Embroidered Roosters Signed Tapestry / Wall Hanging Textile- c. 1900's, Japan

$750 USDEmbroidered Roosters Signed Tapestry / Wall Hanging Textile- c. 1900's, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Elaborate, old Japanese embroidered tapestry / wall-hanging on burgundy silk with tan border. It depicts two roosters about to fight surrounded by trees in bloom. Signed in orange on lower right. See attached photos of details to appreciate its fine quality workmanship. Fragile fabric with wear and discoloration as shown. Measurement: 6.5 ft. tall by 4.8 ft. wide (198 cm x146 cm) approximately.
Japanese Framed Embroidery of Torii Gate - c. 1900, Japan

$175 USDJapanese Framed Embroidery of Torii Gate - c. 1900, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Beautiful Japanese framed embroidered picture of Torii Gate and scenery. Comes in its original wood frame. In very good condition as shown. Measurements: 10" by 13"
Blue and White Tea Ceremony Ceramic Imari Plate  - c. 1900's, Japan

$175 USDBlue and White Tea Ceremony Ceramic Imari Plate - c. 1900's, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Charming blue and white Imari plate decorated with a family group preparing to drink tea. It is marked on the underside with an incised mark (possibly Dai Nippon [Great Japan]). Measurements: 8.5" diameter.
Satsuma Pair of Plates w/ Birds, Flowers and Butterflies- c. 1900's, Japan

$240 USDSatsuma Pair of Plates w/ Birds, Flowers and Butterflies- c. 1900's, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Beautiful pair of Satsuma plates with detailed decoration in shades of gold depicting birds, flowers and butterflies. They are marked on the underside with a gold on black cross in a circle (mon) and a Japanese character mark, possibly the artist's signature. Crackle is characteristic of Satsuma wares and part of their design. Measurements: 6.1" (15.5 cm) approximately. Weight: each plate weighs 0.4 lbs (200 grams).
Ivory Netsuke of a Monkey - c. 19th Century, Japan

$250 USDIvory Netsuke of a Monkey - c. 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Carved ivory Netsuke of a monkey or saru in Japanese. In Japan monkeys are considered "expellers of demons." In very good condition as shown. Measurements: 2" tall approximately.
Satsuma Plate - 19th Century, Japan

$180 USDSatsuma Plate - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Satsuma plate decorated with figures of elders in shades of orange, gold and black. marked on the underside with characters. In very good condition with crackle typical of Satsuma and some wear to paint as shown. Measurements: 8.25" diameter approximately.
Satsuma Vase in High Relief - c. 20th Century, Japan

$245 USDSatsuma Vase in High Relief - c. 20th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Extraordinary Satsuma pottery vase with decoration in high relief and elephant head shaped handles. Each side is decorated with a center panel, one depicting the ocean and the other land with a three-dimensional figure in each. It is marked on the underside with red characters. We have seen a vase in the same style but different colors signed by a highly regarded artist named Chin Ju Kan, who worked under the art name "Gyokuzan" (c. 1868-69). In very good used condition with minor imperfections ...
Red and Black Lacquer Netsuke Mask - 19th Century, Japan

$750 USDRed and Black Lacquer Netsuke Mask - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Red and black lacquer Netsuke mask. Cord threads through orifices in the reverse side of the Netsuke and can be removed if desired. In very good condition as shown. Measurements: 1.5" by 1.25" approximately.
Formal Maru Obi Sash / Belt for Kimono - c. 1900's, Japan

$450 USDFormal Maru Obi Sash / Belt for Kimono - c. 1900's, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Beautiful formal Maru Obi sash / belt for Kimono fully embroidered in shades of red, yellow, orange and green. Maru Obi is the most formal type of Obi usually reserved for weddings and special occasions. In good used condition, opened for display with center crease and minor signs of wear as shown. Please ask questions, request additional photos and shipping costs before buying. Measurements: 115.4" by 24.6" open (2.93 mts. by 62.5 cm) approximately.
Two Samurai Sword Practice Woodblock Print - 19th Century, Japan

$245 USDTwo Samurai Sword Practice Woodblock Print - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Interesting Japanese woodblock print depicting two samurai engaged in sword (katana) practice with wood swords made for that purpose (known as Bokken). Elegant restrained color palette of black, white, grey, blue and beige. Measurements: 14.4" by 9.8" (36.5 cm by 25 cm) approximately).
Japanese Vase Bronze, Gold & Silver Inlays - 19th Century, Japan

$795 USDJapanese Vase Bronze, Gold & Silver Inlays - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Exceptional Japanese bronze urn / vase with gold and silver inlays, green-brown mottled old patina, finely rendered flower and bird motif, and two side handles. Unmarked at the base, possibly from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). In very good condition as shown. Measurements: Height: 6"; Width: 4". Weight: 2 lbs. 4 ounces.
Imari Plate decorated with Lions - c. early 1900's, Japan

$245 USDImari Plate decorated with Lions - c. early 1900's, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Beautiful Imari cabinet plate decorated with lions in shades of red, blue, green and gold. Imari refers to Japanese pottery exported from the port of Imari, Japan. In the 17th Century, Dutch traders brought Imari pottery to the West where it was imitated by porcelain manufacturers such as Delft and Meissen. It is decorated on the back with the typical Japanese Imari blue border and is marked on the underside with a mark that appears to be from the Taisho (1913-1926) period. It does not say ...
1700's Japanese Plate with "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi" Mark - c. 18th Century

$499 USD1700's Japanese Plate with "Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi" Mark - c. 18th Century

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Japanese porcelain plate circa mid-18th century marked with a copy of the Chinese Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark. It is decorated with lotus flower shapes in different shades of blue, white, red and gold. Delicate design and unusual details including a red "xoxoxo" border painted on base rim. The porcelain is translucent when held against the light. In very good condition with wear to gold and minor glace chips on border, possibly made by hanging wire. Please ask questions, request additional ...
Cylindrical Censer (Koro) with Mosaic Design - Japan

$750 USDCylindrical Censer (Koro) with Mosaic Design - Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Fine cylindrical three-feet censer (koro) with cut metal dome lid, apparently bronze. It is decorated with raised enamel in a mosaic pattern in shades of red, blue, turquoise and gold over a white background reminiscent of Islamic design. In very good condition with wear to paint and minor imperfections as shown. Measurements: 3" (7.5 cm) tall including lid, 2.25" (5.7 cm) tall without lid, 2.6" (6.7 cm) diameter.
Japanese Kabuki Woodblock Print by Kunisada I - 1857, Japan

$235 USDJapanese Kabuki Woodblock Print by Kunisada I - 1857, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Japanese Kabuki woodblock print signed "Toyokuni ga" (the signature of Kunisada I). Utagawa Kunisada (1786 - 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, was the most successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. This print shows a scene from the Kabuki play "Ami moyo toro no kiku kiri" performed at the Ichimura theatre. It portrays actors (from left) Ichikawa Kodanji IV and Nakamura Kozo I as Kozaru Shichinosuke and Tsubone Joro Oko respectively. The print's publisher is ...
Toyohara Kunichika Kabuki Tryptich Woodblock Print - 19th Century, Japan

$450 USDToyohara Kunichika Kabuki Tryptich Woodblock Print - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Vibrant color woodblock print tryptich depicting Kabuki theatre actors by Ukiyo-e master Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900). Kunichika is known for his prints of Kabuki actor ("yakusha-e") and beautiful women ("bijinga"). All three panels are signed as shown. Measurements: each panel is 14" tall by 9.6" wide (35.5 cm by 24.4 cm)
Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi Ohatsu - 19th Century, Japan

$300 USDJapanese Edo Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi Ohatsu - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Charming Japanese Edo Period woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). It illustrates a scene from the 1783 Kabuki play Kagami-yama (also known as Onna Chûshingura) based on a true story of loyalty and revenge in a Samurai household. This print depicts the loyal lady-in-waiting Ohatsu hiding behind a screen. The artist known as Utagawa Kuniyoshi was born in Edo (Tokyo) the son of a silk dyer and was named at birth Yoshisaburô. His teacher Utagawa Toyokuni later gave Yoshisaburô the name ...
Japanese Woodblock Print No. 46 "Obon Moon Festival" by Yoshitoshi - 19th Century, J

$450 USDJapanese Woodblock Print No. 46 "Obon Moon Festival" by Yoshitoshi - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's woodblock print entitled "Obon Moon Festival" (Bon no tsuki) depicting villagers dancing in the moonlight during the annual summer festival which honors the spirits of departed ancestors. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) is one of Japan's last great woodblock artist of the Ukiyo-e tradition. His series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" is considered his greatest work. "Obon Moon Festival" is No. 46 in this series. This composition shows several innovations, ...
Memorial Portrait Woodblock Print or Shini-e (a) - 19th Century, Japan

$195 USDMemorial Portrait Woodblock Print or Shini-e (a) - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Memorial portrait (or shini-e) woodblock print of a seated young man surrounded by Buddhist ritual objects including burning incense and a rosary. Most memorial prints commemorate the death of an actor, artist or musician. The young man portrayed in this print may have been a poet as he is shown here holding a sheet of paper on one hand and a paintbrush on the other while a box of writing instruments lies by his side. He is dressed in a light blue robe called shini sôzoku ("death dress"). His ...
Memorial Portrait Woodblock Print or Shini-e (c) - 19th Century, Japan

$175 USDMemorial Portrait Woodblock Print or Shini-e (c) - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Memorial portrait (or shini-e) woodblock print of a seated older man holding a rosary in front of a small table holding a lighted incense burner. Most memorial prints commemorate the death of an actor, artist or musician and where made to be distributed to admirers. He is dressed in a light blue robe called shini sôzoku ("death dress"). The inscription above the figure usually includes a farewell poem, the date of death and the names of the deceased (most recent stage name, Buddhist posthumous ...
Memorial Portrait Woodblock Print or Shini-e (b) - 19th Century, Japan

$195 USDMemorial Portrait Woodblock Print or Shini-e (b) - 19th Century, Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Memorial portrait (or shini-e) woodblock print of a seated older man holding a rosary. Most memorial prints commemorate the death of an actor, artist or musician and where made to be distributed to admirers. He is dressed in a light blue robe called shini sôzoku ("death dress"). The inscription above the figure usually includes a farewell poem, the date of death and the names of the deceased (most recent stage name, Buddhist posthumous name and sometimes a poetic name). Memorial prints such as ...
Sumo Wrestlers Color Woodblock Print - Japan

$145 USDSumo Wrestlers Color Woodblock Print - Japan

Antiques:Orientalia:Japan
Japanese woodblock print depicting three sumo wrestlers in robes. The signature on the lower right, according to Ukiyo-e Signatures (page 48), belongs to Shunsho Katsukawa an 18th Century Japanese artist known for his actor portraits and fine depictions of sumo wrestlers. This print has three sets of characters on the upper half, possibly identifying each of men portrayed. On the bottom it has a character on the left and the Shunsho Katsukawa signature on the right. On the reverse it has a seal, ...
 
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