Antique Japanese Scholars Gourd Flask in Box
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Pre 1920 item# 963810 (stock# MOR2749)
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A large gourd in the shape of a stone bound by silk chord and enclosed in a period custom made wooden box; the shape reminiscent of the stone used to block a garden path in the tea ceremony. A dark wooden bung shaped like clouds of smoke ries from the top, cinched tightly by the silk chord. Gourds were traditionally used to carry water, and have long had an association with both Zen and the literati movements. It is 5 inches (12.5 cm) diameter and in excellent condtion. This is from a collec ...click for details
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Antique Japanese Inzai Kanshi Lacquer Stamp Set
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Pre 1920 item# 963809 (stock# MOR2748)
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A set of three uncarved solid lacquer stamps dating from the early 20th century enclosed in a period wooden box from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on. The stamps are cur from solid blocks of layered lacquer, ground and polished. They are roughly 2-1/2 inches (6 cm) long) and in new condition. The box is roughly 5 x 2-1/2 x 3 inches (12 x 6 x 8 cm). To have a set like this made today would be in the thousands of dollars.
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Antique Japanese Brass Sencha Tea Scoop,
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Pre 1900 item# 963807 (stock# MOR2747)
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A brass tea scoop dating from the later Edo period etched on the outer surface with flowers, and originaly lined with applied gold. The gold has largely worn away, leaving a shadow of color on the edges and center. Gold was originally used on tea utensils as it was believed that if it came in contact with poison the gold would change color, thus saving the participants from danger. This scoop is roughly 6-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches (16 x 6 cm) and is in fine condition. This is from a collection of s ...click for details
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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Stand, Tigers
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Pre 1900 item# 957929 (stock# TCR2740)
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Four grinning tigers support the flat body of this porcelain stand covered in white with lapping blue chevrons circling the sides. The tigers stand in the style of the Manjirushi, symbol of eternity. I have never seen another piece like it. The stand is roughly 8-1/2 inches (21.5 cm) square, 4 inches (10 cm) tall, dating from the 19th century. Two of the beasts have lost an ear, and there is a crack in the neck of a third. Considering the intricacy and age I woud say that it is in remarkabl ...click for details
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Archaic Chinese Stone Spear Head
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Pre AD 1000 item# 957923 (stock# MOR2739)
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A Chinese stone-age spear head measuring 8 inches (20 cm) long enclosed in a wooden box titled Archaic Chinese Spear Head. There is a fine repair where the blade was broken at an angle. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movemen ...click for details
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Archaic Japanese Stone Age Knife
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Pre 1920 item# 957922 (stock# MOR2738)
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The broken blade of a stone age knife excavated in Japan is contained in this antique custom silk lined wooden box dated 1922. The three shards total 9-1/2 inches (14.5 cm) in length, from the base of the haft to near the tip. The box is titled Stone Age Japanese Knife, and contains a long inscription within. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on. Unearthed in J ...click for details
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Antique Edo p. Ryukyu Pottery Shrine
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Pre 1900 item# 957910 (stock# MOR2737)
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A very rare mustard yellow pottery shrine from the southern Japanese Island Kingdom of Okinawa (Ryukyu) dating from the Edo era. The piece is 6 by 7 by 9 inches (15 x 18 x 23 cm). There is a chip in the finial, and chips to four of the roof suppots. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on.
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Antique Japanese Ryukyu Yaki Dragon Vase
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Pre 1940 item# 957908 (stock# TCR2736)
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Early 20th century Kaki otoshi and carved pottery vase with a dragon soaring through clouds, reaching for the elusive pearl of Buddhist wisdom, signed on the base with a kiln mark from the southern Island Kingdom of Ryukyu (Okinawa). It is 8-1/2 inches (22 cm) tall, 8 inches (20 cm) diameter and in fine condition. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on.
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Antique Japanese Kyogen Mask
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Pre 1900 item# 957760 (stock# MOR2735)
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A fierce, Middle-Edo Period Kyogen Mask with brass ringed eyes enclosed in an antique black lacquered wooden box. The front is covered in burnished white gofun, with painted beard and moustache. The back is raw, age blackened wood. It is roughly 8-1/2 inches (21.5 cm) tall. There are some stable cracks in the gofun not at all surprising for the age, otherwise in fine condition..
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