The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures
As many may know we at The Kura have been heavily involved in the relief effort in Tohoku following the 2011, March 11 Earthquake and Tsunami which killed at least 26,000 people, and left hundreds of thousands homeless. During this last year we have neglected the website, and inconvenienced many with delays in service. Please know it was not without good reason, and your patience and understanding through this difficult time for Japan has been very much appreciated. For more on our efforts please see http://www.idrojapan.org
After this first year anniversary we are now looking forward to getting back to the business of collection building, and look forward to working with you again in 2012. Sincerely: Robert Mangold Owner, The Kura - Director, International Disaster Relief Organization Japan
Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.



All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1203085 (stock #TCR4280)
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Sale Pending
A large Kamahen vase covered with Namako glaze by Miyagawa Kozan enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The color is spectacular, pale blues and whites viewed through a cascade of red. The vase is 12-1/2 inches (31 cm) tall, 7-1/2 inches (19 cm) diameter and in fine condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1202905 (stock #TCR4278)
The Kura
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An unusual and large celadon incense burner in the shape of a boat by Teishitsu Gigei-in Ito Tozan I dating from the opening years of the 20th century enclosed in the original signed wooden box. On the bow a sage sits, staring up at the moon in complete serenity. The thatched roof is removable so that the burning incense may be inserted. The boat is 11-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 4 inches (29 x 11.5 x 11 cm) and is in excellent condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Wood : Pre 1920 item #1202900 (stock #MOR4275)
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1,300.00
A set of ranma transoms carved from slabs of keyaki hardwood enclosed in black lacquer frames depicting the very unusual scene of wild horses at play. Each measures 37 x 138 cm (14-1/2 by 54-1/2 inches) and both are in fine condition. Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately for these.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1920 item #1202899 (stock #MOR4274)
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A very rare set of atsubori ranma transoms carved from slabs of hardwood enclosed in black lacquer frames depicting the Samurai going to battle. Each measures 39.5 x 186 cm (15-1/2 by 73-1/4 inches) and both are in fine condition. Very often Ranma depict seasonal objects or birds, flowers and trees, but rarely do you find warriors setting off to war. In the Atsubori style, it is taken from a plank 1 inche (2.5 cm) thick...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1920 item #1202124 (stock #MOR4270)
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3,800.00
First we hear the clang of the hammer striking the bell, then the steadily approaching clop of his wooden shoes before the horrifying creature dressed in the robes of an itinerant priest appears; a ledger in one hand noting our sins. Hanging from a chord around his shoulders is an umbrella, testifying to his constant state of movement. A spectacular carving of an Oni-no-Nenbutsu praying Demon taken from burled cedar...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1920 item #1200676 (stock #TCR4263)
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white lines defining this tea bowl defy the superlative rendition of a bird snapping up an insect from a hibiscus by Ogata Gekko within. The bowl is 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) diameter, 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall and in fine condition. It comes wrapped in a silk bag and enclosed in a superb kiri-wood box.
Ogata Gekko (1859-1920) of Edo (now Tokyo) was born the son of merchant Nakagami Seijiro and was heir to a small fortune...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1900 item #1200281 (stock #MOR4260)
The Kura
$450.00
An Edo era cloisonné Kogo incense case enclosed in an antique wooden box. This was likely made in China for the Japanese market, and is of the Kara-mono style of cloisonné. On top it bears a symbol of Yin and Yang, known as a domo-e in Japanese. The piece is 1-1/2 inches (3.5 cm) diameter and in fine condition. The box is titled Chinese Cloisonne Kogo.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1200280 (stock #MOR4259)
The Kura
$380.00
Three positive molds used in the casting of bronze Buddhist images. The pieces would be used to create the breakable molds in which the images would be cast. They vary in height from 11 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) and date from the traditional manufacturing techniques lost long before the 2nd world war. They make for a very decorative group.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1199350 (stock #ANR4258)
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2,500.00
A 3/4 size six panel screen featuring fans dancing on gold dating from the Bakumatsu Era, end of the Edo to early Meiji period (mid to later 19th century). Numerous scenes of birds, figures and animals, both seen and imagined, vie for presence with historical figures and poetic whims. It is 54 x 109 inches (136.5 x 277 cm); perfect for wall hanging, with a number of old repairs testifying to age...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1199348 (stock #TCR4257)
The Kura
$550.00
Here is a lovely earthen Sake cup engraved with poetry describing a butterfly by the Nun Otagaki Rengetsu. The grass-script lines flow hither and yon on the surface, fluttering like the flight of the creature described. Ukarekita KayanoTsuyuni…Fluttering merrily and sleeping in the dew in a field of flowers; In whose dream is this butterfly? It is 2-1/2 inches (6.5 cm) diameter enclosed in a modern kiri-wood box. There are hairline cracks as visible in the photo...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1900 item #1198463 (stock #TCR4256)
The Kura
$400.00
A Nishimachi Buddhist Altar vase covered in earthy glaze with a draping of Agano green dating from the later Edo period. It is 8-1/4 x 7-1/4 inches (22 x 18.5 cm). There is a small repair to the rim visible in the close-up photo
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Stoneware : Pre 1920 item #1198462 (stock #TCR4041)
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A deep men-tori Tsutsu Chawan of pale millet glaze tinged with lustrous silver dating from the Meiji period (19th century) and enclosed in a much worn kiri-wood box signed Rakuzan. It is haunting, like a ghost passing through the shadows of the tea room. There is an impressed seal beside the foot and the box is titled Koetsu-utsushi chawan and signed Rakuzan-zo with a gourd shaped stamp reading Rakuzan...