https://www.antiques.com/ https://www.antiques.com//images/antiques_logo.jpg https://www.antiques.com/ https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078959/Antique-Compassion-Goddess-Meditation-Screen-Kinugawa-Masayoshi The inscription on the back reads: inori (meditation) by kinugawa masayoshi (born 1912 in higemi, hyogo) of the bijyutsuin inyuu art organization. Japanese two panel screen painting of kannon bodhisattva, the goddess of compassion and mercy. The painting is a masterpiece, using the technique whereby minerals and semi-precious stones are ground into the paint, creating the most spectacular effects. Also, gold and black lacquer add highlights. This marvelous piece will stand out in any environment. 74h x 68w inches, 188h x 172.5w cm.

Item Price : $20000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078960/Antique-Stunning--Very-Fine-Meiji-Period-Snow-Cranes-Screen Japanese two panel screen of snow cranes on a willow tree. This great masterpiece is one of the most amazing screen paintings we have seen. Each snow crane is painted with its own personality and attitude, using the finest pigments and gofun (oyster shell lacquer). All of the elements of this painting are just magical. Brocade borders in a black lacquered frame make this two panel screen complete this work of art. 66 inches (167.5 cm)w x 62 inches (157.5 cm)h. Excellent condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Item Price : $17500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078963/Antique-Very-Rare-Pair-Goddess-Plates-by-Satsuma-Master-Ryozan- A very important find and a great day for the serious satsuma collector who acquires this exceedingly rare pair of plates of breathtaking beauty, detail and color by the renowned satsuma master, ryozan, depicting the two goddesses of the seven lucky gods, benzai-ten and kichijo-ten (kichijo-ten sometimes replaces fukurokuju in portrayals of the seven lucky gods). These goddesses of good luck, happiness, and learning are patrons of geisha and artists and are venerated by speculators, entrepreneurs and tradesmen who pray for luck in business and love. This is a one-of-a-kind portrayal and format by ryozan, one of the foremost satsuma artists of 19th century japan. 9 inches, 23 cm. Excellent condition.

Item Price : $16900.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078965/Antique-Japanese-Antique-Screen--Owl-in-Bamboo-Forest-by-Kouro Japanese late meiji period two panel owl screen featuring a solitary owl perched on a wind blown bamboo, entwined by vines with clusters of red berries. Signed by kouro. Nihonga school - ink and color on paper painting in tarashikomi, a technique that achieves shading through pooling successive layers of partially dried pigment. 68.5 inches (174 cm)h x 67 inches (170 cm)w. Very good condition. Minor repairs. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Item Price : $15400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078967/Antique-Early-and-Fine-Example-of-Kintaro--Boys---Day-Doll A one of a kind, very large early example of this musha-ningyo (boys' day figure). This legendary figure first appeared for boys day in the late 19th century. He is the japanese equivalent to hercules. He is always shown with a ruddy complexion, as seen in japanese woodblock prints, scrolls and screens. He is a magnificent sculpture, iki and gosho in style. He holds an axe and wears a sumptuous embroidery brocade featuring a mythical turtle. 19th century (circa 1880). 29 inches (74cm) height.

Item Price : $13750.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078971/Antique-Muromachi-Period-Ningyo--Museum-Quality-and-Very-Rare An extraordinary and scarce, museum quality find. Early 16th century muromachi period saga ningyo of the goddess kannon, in a rare and elegant standing form. Carved entirely of wood, her costume is built up with pigments in a technique called 'moriage'. Her gorgeous robes are decorated with foliate scroll slightly raised in relief. This rarest of all ningyo forms almost never comes up for sale and are never seen except in museums or important private collections. Saga ningyo are considered the "holy grail" of ningyo. This fine and exceedingly rare example is one the first produced in the 16th century. 5 inches (13cm) high (figure only, not including base). Base: 3.25 inches (8cm) wide.

Item Price : $13400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078973/Antique-Fine-Japanese-Palace-Doll--Gosho-Ningyo early 19th century edo period standing gosho ningyo with fine mizuhiki ribbons painted hair. There are several forms of mizuhiki, including one used to tie the hair of samurai. This fine ningyo has a round, well executed face with a charming expression, and is covered overall in a fine white gofun with painted features, sexed, and dressed in red chirimen silk crepe. Gosho-ningyô (palace dolls) are one of the most distinctive forms of japanese doll. They were given as gifts within the imperial family. This chubby boy is in a playful pose holding cherry blossoms made of silk and paper. 13 inches (33cm) high x 10 inches (25.5cm) wide.

Item Price : $12250.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078975/Antique-19th-Century-Japanese-Rimpa-Style-Nature-Screen 19th century japanese rimpa style nature screen

Item Price : $12000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078978/Antique-Rare-Large-Pair-of-Japanese-Imari-Vases-as-Lamps Exceedingly rare and very large japanese meiji period imari porcelain vases adapted as lamps. These great vases are one of a kind, not to be seen or found again. Gorgeous, rich, colorful glazes featuring flowers and birds with a charming fence design, all featured on a translucent white glaze. Height: 41 inches, 104 cm.

Item Price : $11900.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078987/Antique-Exquisite-Pair-of-Museum-Quality-Japanese-Cricket-Cages Pair of important 18th century edo period cricket cages of museum quality, made for upper class or royalty. They are exceptional in every way. The bamboo bars and mother of pearl inlay are of the finest japanese craftsmanship, as are the wisteria wood cases and red lacquered feet. Work like this is extremely rare and highly treasured in japan. This is a unique opportunity to own an extraordinary work of japanese art. 9 inches (23cm) tall x 8.25 inches (21cm) wide x 5.75 inches (14.5cm) deep. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the metropolitan museum and japan society.

Item Price : $11500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078990/Antique-Very-Fine-and-Rare-Edo-Period-Usobuki-Kyogen-Mask- Very fine and rare edo period usobuki kyogen mask in pristine condition. You'll never see a better usobuki mask. This one is even better than the widely-published example in the kyoto national museum. 8h x 5.5w inches, 20.5h x 14w cm.

Item Price : $15000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1078996/Antique-Fine-and-Rare-18th-Century-Japanese-Noh-Theater-Robe A important rare 18th century noh theater robe. This extraordinary silk embroidered example of a summer production noh robe has a design of wisteria, fans and ropes, and exquisitely captures the art of noh. 63.5 inches (161.5cm) height x 52 inches (132 cm) width. Excellent condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Item Price : $9500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079000/Antique-Finest-Example-of-Highly-Sought-After-Palace-Baby-Doll Japanese hai hai gosho ningyô. This extremely rare form of japanese doll is one of the most sought after of gosho (palace doll). They were presented to royalty and upper class at the birth of a baby, and placed in the baby's chamber to protect from and absorb bad spirits. This is a very large example of this type of gosho. It is covered with many layers of gofun (oyster shell lacquer) over papier mache. The hair is made entirely of silk. This most adorable baby is wearing a brocade bib and sits on a cushion while holding a din din (toy). Late meiji period (circa 1850-1868). 8.5 inches (21.5cm) high x 15.75 inches (40cm) long. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the metropolitan museum and japan society.

Item Price : $8700.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079002/Antique-Musha-Ningyo-of-Shoki-the-Demon-Queller-and-Oni-Demon Pair of carved wooden koma inu temple dog figures, each seated in the traditional posture. These are a very rare find from the early heain period, and could be even earlier, possibly nara period. The wood is aged to a beautiful patina. There are not many works of art of the period that come up for sale. There has been some conservation and restoration to stabilize these fantastic and rare pieces. 18.75 and 17.5 inches (47.5 and 44.5 cm) h, 13 and 12 inches (33 and 30.5 cm) w, 10 and 9 inches (25.5 and 23 cm) d.

Item Price : $8400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079005/Antique-Edo-Period-Isho-Ningyo-Pulling-a-Wagon-with-a-Crane Extremely rare edo period isho ningyo pulling a wagon with a crane. Early 18th century ningyo like this very rarely come up for sale. This isho ningyo is special, as it resembles a karakui (mechanical) ningyo. This important ningyo has a classic face with painted features, sumptuous embroidered textiles, and is pulling a cart that has a crane inside. It stands on a lacquered base. A similar example is in the homa museum in japan. 14.5h x 9.5w inches, 37h x 24w cm.

Item Price : $7300.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079007/Antique-Gosho-Ningyo-Warrior-by-the-10th-Generation-Rozon Japanese gosho ningyô with samurai attire, signed by the 10th generation ningyo artist rozon. This master work is the results of ten generations and three centuries of ningyo artists. Unfortunately, it seems it is the end of the line for this studio. The children are not interested in continuing, which we think is sad. This gosho is one of the most amazing examples of 20th century japanese art. It features so many wonderful examples of great japanese art forms. The face is just beautiful with inset eyes and fine gofun finish. 25h x 19w inches, 63.5h x 48w cm.

Item Price : $7300.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079009/Antique-Set-of-Edo-Period-Emperor-and-Empress-Dolls Edo period kokin-bina style of empress & emperor. Minor wear, fading to textile, otherwise fine condition. A classic, very early example of a dairi-bina imperial couple for the hina-matsuri girl's day celebration. Emperor and empress (seated atop a woven ungenberi fronted dais. They are a very fine early example. The emperor is wearing a lacquered court cap and tail, holding a shaku scepter, the me-bina lady is wearing a spectacular crown, and has a fabulous painted fan. All formal court attire. Their presence evokes the period with their gorgeous faces and sumptuous brocade and accessories. They are a masterpiece of the art of ningyo. 19h x 35.5w, 48h x 90w cm.

Item Price : $7300.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079011/Antique--Rare-Edo-Period-Tea-Ceremony-Peony-Basket-with-Box This stunning masterpiece of extraordinary design is an exceedingly rare edo period botankago (peony basket) ikebana basket for the tea ceremony, with original signed box. One of the rarest and most important baskets to come up for sale. Black with a very large handle that separates into five pieces for portability, a fine complex weave and intricate crayfish motif. A rare and important find for the serious japanese basket connoisseur. 22.5h x 19.25w inches, 57h x 49w cm.

Item Price : $7250.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079012/Antique--Rare-and-Spectacular-Pair-of-18th-Century-Samurai-Dolls Extremely rare 18th century edo period (circa 1780) musha ningyô (japanese boys day figures) representing the famed brave warrior, kato kiyomasa (1562-1611), who accompanied hideyoshi on his campaign against korea. He is gloriously represented here, along with his attendant holding a banner of a buddhist prayer, in this spectacular ningyô. Kato is wearing sumptuous brocades, a black velvet trim robe with gold trim and is holding a spear with a sword at his side. He is seated on a military camp stool. Large figure: 14 inches (35.5 cm); small figure: 9.5 inches (24 cm), banner 18 inches (46 cm). From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the metropolitan museum and japan society.

Item Price : $7150.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079013/Antique-Late-Edo-Period-Three-Piece-Musha-Ningyo-Samurai-Set- A rare musha ningyo three piece set featuring ojin, kato kiyomasa and attendant, from the late edo period of the 19th century. It is very unusual to find a set like this in a complete state with all its accessories and original display stand. They all have great faces and sumptuous brocades. The way they work together is very special. Overall height with stand is 17 inches (43cm). Excellent condition.

Item Price : $6900.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079014/Antique-Early-19th-C--Four-Panel-Screen-Painting-of-Court-Scene Japanese edo period four panel screen painting of a court scene. This elegant image is finely painted with floating gold leaf clouds, pine and willow trees, and brings the viewer into the intimacy of the court chamber. The figures are wonderfully animated with expressive faces. 100.5 x 36 inches, 255 x 91.5 cm.

Item Price : $6500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079015/Antique-16th-Centruy-Daimyo-Fans--Lacquer-and-Mother-of-Pearl Pair of 16th century japanese daimyo ceremonial fans (gumpi) of carved wood, negaro vermillion lacquered, and raden work inlaid mother of pearl. These incredibly rare master works would embrace any important collections of the period. Very rare works of art from the samurai world. We are amazed by the beauty and artistic presence of them. They were also used in daimyo processions all through the edo period. 19 inches, 48 cm.

Item Price : $6500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079016/Antique-Large-Rare-Albumin-Photo-of-a-Young-Foreigner-ca-1860 An extremely rare late edo period (circa 1860) japanese albumin hand tinted photograph of a young foreigner dressed in a samurai's clothes. The art of portrait photography was brought to japan in the late edo period by european photographers who first introduced photography to the japanese. Westerners were fascinated by japanese style and culture. They dressed up as samurai and geisha to pose for a photographic portrait. This early piece is a rare find for the photography collector. It is of artistic and historic importance. Image size: 41 x 18 inches, 104 x 46 cm.

Item Price : $6500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079017/Antique-Fine-18th-Cty--Silver-Leaf-Japanese-Screen-of-a-Phoenix Early 18th century japanese two panel screen painting featuring a spectacular phoenix. Exquisitely painted with silver leaf on paper. Original brocade borders. Screens this early are very rare, and screens of these proportions are rarely seen. 28 inches (71 cm)w x 24 inches 61 cm)h. Good condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Item Price : $6200.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079018/Antique-Japanese-Bunraku-Puppet-of-a-Sambaso-Dancer Fine late 19th century bunraku puppet of a sambaso dancer. This rare bunraku puppet is operated by three puppet masters, who make it come to life to present a magical theatrical experience. He is carved of wood and covered with gofun. He wears a beautiful robin egg blue and saffron orange robes. His head is adorned with a silver and black hat featuring a rising sun. He is holding bells and a fan. 24.5 inches, 62cm.

Item Price : $6200.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079019/Antique-Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune-Musha-Ningyo-in-Court-Attire- Musha ningyo of minamoto no yoshitsune dressed for the imperial court. He is wearing a fantastic brocade robe and a spectacular court hat. This wonderful rare example of high quality has a great presence, sumptuous brocades, gold lacquered armor, and many other fine details. His face is gorgeously and masterfully carved with finely burnished gofun (white clam shell lacquer). An extraordinary example. Height: 22.5 inches, 57 cm.

Item Price : $6100.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079020/Antique-Stunning-Meiji-Period-Midnight-Blue-Cloisonne-Vase Stunning meiji period midnight blue cloisonne vase in inverted pear shape with lavender and white wisteria design on a midnight-blue ground. Height: 11.5 inches, 29 cm; circumference: 15 inches, 38 cm.

Item Price : CONTACT DEALER

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079021/Antique-Spectacular-Satsuma-Vase-by-Kinzan-I--Meiji-Period A spectacular meiji period satsuma vase by kinzan i. In 2001, the kinzan kiln was designated a national treasure by the japanese government. The kinzan kiln pioneered and developed unique gilding techniques, such as underglaze gold leaf. This rare vase is a wonderful example of kinzan's mastery. Height: 10.5 inches (27cm), circumference: 21.75 inches ((55cm).

Item Price : $950.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079022/Antique-Meiji-Period-Hai-Hai-Ningyo--Japanese-Crawling-Doll- 19th century meiji period japanese hai hai ningyô lying on a beautiful shibori silk pillow. The hai hai is the rarest of the gosho form. They are presented in the upper class as a birth presentation gift to protect against bad spirits. This charming example has a chomusubi (gift ribbon) on his head. 7.5 inches (19cm) long x 4 inches (10cm) high. Excellent condition.

Item Price : $1350.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079023/Antique-Beautiful-Meiji-Period-Fireflies-Black-Lacquered-Box 19th century meiji period japanese black lacquered box with river, bamboo, flowers, and fireflies. A gem of high quality with gorgeous fine details. 9.25 x 6.75 x 1.5 inches, 23.5 x 17 x 4 cm. Excellent condition.

Item Price : $2200.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079024/Antique-Meiji-Period-Maneki-Neko--Japanese-Beckoning-Cat Early meiji maneki neko (beckoning cat), believed to bring wealth and good luck, from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of asian art. The fur is white with random black and orange patches. This tri-coloring is considered especially lucky. This belief may be related to the rarity of this coloring in the japanese bobtail cats, after which the maneki neko is modeled. This coloring is called mi-ke in japanese, meaning three-fur. 10 inches, 25.5 cm tall.

Item Price : $1000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079025/Antique-19th-Cent--Haribako--Meiji-Period-Japanese-Sewing-Chest The two fine and old haribako (japanese sewing box) that we offer here on our site are likely the oldest ones you will see offered for sale. They come from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of asian art. This lovely chest of paulownia and pine has the original hardware, original ruler, and original pincushion. 18.5h x 9d x 7.5w inches, 47h x 23d x 19w cm. Very good condition.

Item Price : $500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079026/Antique-Meiji-Period-Haribako--19th-Cent--Japanese-Sewing-Chest The two fine and old haribako (japanese sewing box) that we offer here on our site are likely the oldest ones you will see offered for sale. They come from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of asian art. This lovely chest of paulownia and pine has the original hardware, original ruler, and original pincushion. 20h x 9.5d x 8.25w inches, 50.5h x 24d x 21w cm. Very good condition.

Item Price : $500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079027/Antique-Beautiful-Meiji-Period-Japanese-Empress-Girls-Day-Doll Early meiji period (circa 1880) japanese empress hina ningyô (girls day doll) she really has quite a regal presence. She wears wears the many layered kimono of royalty, featuring elaborate embroidery. She has a beautifully carved face, covered with gofun (oyster shell lacquer). Her fantastic crown is something special. 11.5 inches (29 cm) high and 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the metropolitan museum and japan society.

Item Price : $1320.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079030/Antique-Very-Rare-19thC--Japanese-Woven-Bamboo-Tea-Ceremony-Box An unusual and important early 19th century edo period woven bamboo tea ceremony box. This unique work of art is the only one we have seen like this. Expertly woven bamboo accented with a large bamboo handle. A rare find for the serious japanese basket collector. Wonderful color and patina. You are not likely to see another on the art market. 17.5 inches (44.5 cm)h x 12 inches (30.5 cm)w x 10 inches (20.5 cm)d. Excellent condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Item Price : $5400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079035/Antique-Unique-Pair-Japanese-Painted-Chinese-Pig-Skin-Trunks- A most unique pair of chinese pig skin trunks, obviously painted by a japanese screen artist who made these wonderful decorative, rare creations. Featuring a marvelous crane and flowers of wonderful magical colors. Late 19th to early 20th century. 22w x 9.5h x 13.5d inches, 56 x 24 x 34 cm.

Item Price : $5400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079037/Antique-Fine-Quality-Japanese-Boys-Day-Horse-Doll- Japanese boys day horse. This white horse is of the highest quality and artistry. Carved of palomar wood and lacquered 30 to 40 times with gofun (oyster shell lacquer) to create a naturalistic effect. It is completed with the most fabulous trappings, a fine saddle, bells, and a ponga buddhist symbol on his back. Presented on a lacquered stand with fine gold. The high quality makes it most likely that this fine piece was made for the daimyo class, and may have been presented to a shrine. Height: 16 inches, 41 cm.

Item Price : $5350.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079041/Antique-Rozashi-Technique-Embroidered-Panel-of-Asakusa-Temple Japanese needle work rozashi technique embroidery of the interior of asakusa temple. Rozashi is embroidery using silk canvas and silk thread. A picture is created and outlined on the canvas and comes alive with the thread and stitching. The difference between rozashi and other forms of embroidery is the use of the silk canvas called "ro". The "ro" is a special, uniquely woven fabric. Common embroidery stitching technique utilizes threading through holes but rozashi stitching must always be straight and can never be diagonal. This is an amazing masterwork, inspired by an eisho narazaki (1864-1936) wood block print. Frame: 22 x 17 inches, 56 x 43 cm; embroidered panel: 17.5 x 12.75 inches, 44.5 x 32.5 cm.

Item Price : $5100.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079047/Antique-17th-Cty--Ema-from-the-Tensho-Shrine-Dated-Oct--7--1695 Very fine and beautifully rendered hono ema from the tensho shrine, dated october 7, 1695. The inscription reads mikawa province (modern day eastern aichi prefecture), tomifuku-gun ('county'), oshiro mountain. While the wealthy would often give a horse as a gift to a shinto shrine, the common person would give a hono ema (literally 'gift horse picture'). These plaques are then left hanging up at the shrine for the gods to see. This is a rare and museum quality work of japanese folk art from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of asian art. 23.5 x 16.5 inches, 60 x 42 cm.

Item Price : $5000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079050/Antique-Pair-of-Table-Top-Gold-Leaf-Japanese-Screen-Paintings An exceptional pair of small japanese six panel gold leaf screens that were part of a girl's day hina display. They depict imperial children playing in a beautiful setting. Wonderfully detailed paintings and a fresh image of childhood. They are in near mint condition, unusual for their age. 31w x 13 h inches, 78.5w x 33h cm.

Item Price : $4750.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079052/Antique--Late-18th-Century-Japanese-Samurai-Yoshitsune-Doll Late 18th century musha ningyo of minamoto no yoshitsune. This wonderful early example of high quality has a great presence, sumptuous brocades, gold lacquered armor, a spectacular helmet, and many other fine details. His face is gorgeously and masterfully carved with finely burnished gofun. An extraordinary example. Figure height: 15.75 inches, 40 cm. Overall dimensions: 20 x 20 inches, 51 x 51 cm. Excellent condition.

Item Price : $4700.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079055/Antique--Very-Fine-Edo-Period-Tobacco-Box--Pipe-and-Holder-w-Box Very fine and rare edo period sagemono tobacco pipe set from the collection of a renowned author on and collector of asian art. Kiserutsuzu (pipe holder) of boxwood in the form of ashinaga, an exquisitely carved elongated standing figure; kiseru (pipe) of bamboo, steel and copper; tonkotsu (tobacco box) of boxwood and teak in the form of daruma with a large movable head and open mouth clasping an ojime (sliding button) of ivory in the form of a skull. Original box. Probably the finest pipe set you will see offered for sale. Holder: 8.25 inches, 21 cm; pipe: 7.75 inches, 19.75 cm long; tobacco box: 4.75h x 3.25w inches, 12h x 8.25w cm. Excellent condition. Compare to the similar piece in the netsuke collection of the peabody essex museum, page 146, and we're sure you'll agree that this one is much finer than even that fine piece from one of the foremost collections.

Item Price : $4500.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079057/Antique-Rare-Edo-Period-Musha-Ningyo-of-Minamoto-no-Yoshitsune Late edo period musha ningyo of minamoto no yoshitsune. This wonderful example of high quality has an extraordinary presence, sumptuous brocades, gold lacquered armor, a spectacular helmet, and many other fine details. His face is gorgeously and masterfully carved with finely burnished gofun. Figure height: 20 inches (51cm), with arrows: 25 inches (63.5 cm). Excellent condition

Item Price : $4400.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079058/Antique-19th-C--Black-and-Gold-Flower-and-Foliage-Lacquer-Box 19th century meiji period black and gold lacquer box. Features a stunning design of wonderful lacquer techniques. Though large it is very delicate in its presentation of leaves, flowers and branches. 13.75w x 11d x 6h inches, 35w x 28d x 15h cm.

Item Price : $4300.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079061/Antique-Rare-18th-Century-Japanese-Crawling-Baby-Palace-Doll Rare 18th century edo period japanese hai hai gosho ningyô. This extremely rare form of japanese doll is one of the most sought after of gosho ningyo (palace doll). It has a wonderful classic painted face. They were presented to royalty and upper class at the birth of a baby, and placed in the baby's chamber to protect from and absorb bad spirits. It is covered with many layers of gofun (oyster shell lacquer) over papier mache. The hair is made of silk. This amazing form is wearing a brocade bib and matching hat, and is holding a din din toy. 13 inches (33cm) long, 7 inches (18cm) wide.

Item Price : $4000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079063/Antique-Maquette-of-Yasuhide-Kobashi-Lincoln-Center-Sculpture Maquette (scale model) of faun sculpture by yasuhide kobashi (born 1931), commissioned by lincoln kirstein for the lincoln center for the performing arts in its opening years. Purchased directly from the artist at the time the sculpture was first displayed in lincoln center in the 1960s. Signed on the bottom of the mount. Kobashi's works are in the permanent collections of many major museums, including the cleveland museum of art, the metropolitan museum, the new york public library, the weisman art museum, and the neuberger museum of art. In 1965 along with jackson burke, he designed the space for the display of the burke collection, one of the greatest collections of asian art in the west.

Item Price : $4000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079064/Antique-Landscape-Oil-Painting-by-Ryonosuke-Fukui--1962 Landscape oil painting by ryonosuke fukui (1923-1986), purchased directly from the artist in japan in 1962. Excellent condition. 16.5 x 13 inches, 42 x 33 cm.

Item Price : $4000.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079066/Antique-The-God-of-Wealth-and-The-God-of-Wisdom-in-a-Sumo-Match Early 19th century edo period japanese takeda isho ningyo pair representing daikoku, the god of wealth and fukurokuju, the god of knowledge in a sumo match. Wonderfully rendered ningyo in a rare and unique pose. Symbolic parody of wisdom over money. Subjects of sumo are very sought after in japan. A great find for ningyo and sumo collectors. Overall dimensions: 12 x 11 x 9.5 inches, 30.5 x 28 x 24 cm. Excellent condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Item Price : $3950.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079068/Antique-Late-Edo-Period-Takeda-Ningyo-of-Benkie-and-Yoshitsune Late edo period takeda ningyô of kabuki actor dolls portraying benkie and yoshitune. It is rare to find this type in such fine condition. This wonderfully mesmerizing work of art is so striking in its posing and expression, positioned on a lacquered and wood platform. A fascinating find for the japanese theater enthusiast. 14h x 23w inches, 35.5h x 58.5w cm.

Item Price : $3950.00

]]> https://www.antiques.com/classified/1079070/Antique-Rare-Edo-Period-Ningyo-of-the-Empress-Warrior-Jingu A wonderful and rare late edo period musha ningyo (warrior doll or boy's day doll) of a seated empress warrior jingu. She has an unusual and striking presence. She is seated (most are standing), and she has all her accessories, wearing sumptuous silk brocade textiles. She has a beautifully carved face and hands of varnished gofun. 20 inches (51cm) high and 16 inches (40.5 cm) wide.

Item Price : $3900.00

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