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I would like to apologize to all, we have been working on the Tohoku relief effort and have not been focused 100 percent on web sales. Many emails and packages have been delayed, we are doing our best to manage both. Your patience and understanding through the crisis have been sincerely appreciated. November 22 2011 Robert is in the earthquake/tsunami affected region and will be only sporadically available to answer emails through December 3rd. Your patience is appreciated. For more on their activities see http://www.idrojapan.org

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.

Taisho Lacquer Suzuri Bako Writing Box, Tonami Sosai I Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1920   item# 1101493 (stock# MOR3008)  click for details The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 1,850.00  A lacquer box dating circa 1920 by Tonami Sosai enclosed in the original wooden box titled Kuranosuke Maki-e Suzuribako and signed Tonami Sosai-zo. On the elegant black surface is a simple image of the blindfolded Oishi Kuranosuke at play in the pleasure quarters of Kyoto. Performed in low-raised Maki-e,a silver paper ribbon binds his hair and gold blindsfolds him, he is clothed in a black robe with gold and silver under garments. A beautiful example of the chic simplicity and elegance of the ...click for details

Edo P. Japanese Buddhist Lacquer Box, Manjirushi Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1900   item# 1068402 (stock# MLR2930)  click for details The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 3,200.00  Manjirushi, symbols of infinity, decorate the dark outside while the Buddhist triad reside resplendent in gold within this fine lacquer box dating from the later Edo period enclosed in a quality kiri-wood box. The enigmatic symbols are formed of lead, mother of pearl, applied silver and gold lacquer. Of course when viewing such a box one must toss aside pre-concieved notions of the bastardization of the symbol, and remember it is one of the oldest and most prolific symbols of Buddhism througho ...click for details

Edo p. Japanese Suzuri Bako, Moon and Grass Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1900   item# 1066603 (stock# MOR2924)  click for details The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 5,800.00  The full moon rises from among the dried rush blowing and bent on the lid of this Edo period Suzuri Bako writing box, dominating the dark sky. The moon is a solid plate of lead, with gold lacquer takamaki-e creating the grasses. Inside the box is a stand of pines in various grades of lacquer, mother of pearl inlay and lead with a golden stream intimated below with wavering lines. The box is 25 x 23.5 x 5.5 cm (10 x 9 x 2 inches) and comes enclosed in an antique kiri-wood box. A rare and high ...click for details

Antique Japanese Set of Lacquer Cups, 36 Poets Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1900   item# 1066344 (stock# MOR2923)  click for details The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 1,480.00  A set of six sake cups each unique, enclosed in a black lacquered wooden box in the shape of a hand bound poetry book entitled Rokukasen (Rokkasen), The Six Poets, dating from the 19th century. Each cup takes on a different color, and each is decorated with a seasonal connotation and poetry both inside and out, with the writers name written to one side. All siz cups sit in their own compartment inside the book-box, which bears a title tab outside in silver buffed down as if t were worn paper. ...click for details

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