Galen Lowe Antiques

GANDHARAN LION

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:19:27 e

A small Gandharan schist stone sculpture of an infant and a lion. The sculpture depicts a seated lion viewed from the front being embraced by an infant. The reverse with a small square hole where the sculpture was originally attached to a larger sculpture or architectural element. The Hellenistic influence on the Gandharan culture of modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan perhaps indicating that this is a charming reference to Hercules' struggle with the Nemean lion, the first of the Twelve Labors of Hercules. With wear and abrasion from age. 2nd-3rd Century 3-3/4" tall

HOJUNOTAMA SCROLL

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 2:01:34 e

Tall narrow painting on patterned textile of scattered hoju no tama, or jewels of wish fulfillment. The hoju no tama is an auspicious Buddhist symbol, which is thought to bring enlightenment and rid one of all earthly desires, thereby satisfy all ones wishes. Meiji Period (1868-1912)

NECKLACE BOX

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:16:55 e

Chinese lacquered wood necklace box with very rare marble lacquer finish. With some shrinkage and minor damage from age and use. circa 18th century � early 19th century 7 ½� diameter x 1 ¾� high

SAKE EWER

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:16:02 e

Japanese sake ewer in the form of an elaborate horned sake keg. The tapered body of the ewer with ribbed decoration of alternating colors of lacquer. The projecting �horns� and cross handle concealing a hidden spout. Meiji Period (1868-1912) 15-1/4"

DOG BOX

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:15:08 e

Japanese small lacquered wood box with lacquer painting of three puppies (koinu). The red corners of the black lacquered box giving the type of box its name; sumiaka (�red cornered�). The painting depicts two puppies at play, chewing on a whisk brush, while an additional puppy sleeps. Momoyama Period � early Edo Period, 17th century 4� high x 4 ¼� wide x 5 ¼� deep

SUDARE KOBAKO

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:13:39 e

A small Japanese storage box with sudare, reed blind, design. The intricately inlaid mother of pearl (raden) overlaid with scattered hollyhock (hiiragi) leaves. The interior with a series of small drawers for the storage of personal items. Early Edo Period (1600-1868), 17th century 9-1/4" long x 5-1/4" high x 5-1/4" wide

KOREAN POT

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:11:23 e

Korean stoneware pot of globular form with large flaring neck. The pot with "fire color" and heavy natural ash glaze depositing during the firing of the kiln. The ash glaze depositing on the shoulder of the pot and forming drips down the side of the body. The neck with two decorative bands decorated with subtle combed wave decoration. With chip to rim. Old Silla Period, circa 1500 12" tall

COMB

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:06:37 e

KHMER TWEEZERS

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:05:03 e

A pair of bronze Khmer tweezers of simple, beautiful form. The tweezers consisting of two wide tines surmounted by a finial. With fine patina and color. 5" long

IBAN SHUTTLES

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:03:25 e

A pair of Iban weaving shuttles decorated with intricate floral geometric designs. The Ibans are a branch of the Dayak peoples of Borneo.The Iban population is concentrated in Sarawak, Brunei, in the West Kalimantan region of Indonesia. Early 20th century 18 ½� & 29� high on contemporary metal stands.

TREEN BOXES

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:57:22 e

A pair of unusual Chinese turned wood finial-shaped containers. The hardwood containers with screw tops which have narrow necks perhaps to allow them to be secured with a cord to one's belt. Early 20th century 2-1/2" high

FOOT SWEET MOLD

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:54:34 e

From early times in Japan there has been a tradition of taking the impression of a child�s foot around their first birthday and keeping the impression as an omamori, or charm, to safeguard the child as they grow older. While early Jomon Period (4,000-400 BC) impressions were done on clay tablets, which would later be hung, this example is for making a sweet to mark the child's first birthday. 20th century 10-1/4" tall x 5-1/2" wide x 1-3/4" thick with cover

RABBIT SNAP LINE

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:50:12 e

Japanese wood carpenter snap line (sumitsubo) in the form of a rabbit. The snap line with a wheel to spool the snap line string. The wheel with a winding knob in the form of a hyotan, double gourd, a popular symbol of fecundity. The line would have emerged from the wheel through a round reservoir, which held an ink soaked fiber, and then out the rabbit�s mouth. The rabbit is a symbol of good fortune and fecundity, but it is more commonly is thought of as a symbol of longevity for its association with the moon. It is thought that a white rabbit resides on the moon making mochi, glutinous rice cakes, which can grant immortality. 19th century 6-1/2" long

BEAM ENDS

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:49:00 e

A pair of Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood decorative beam ends (kibana). The unusual beam ends with intricate carved key fret (sayagata) pattern. The tongues of the beam ends with a temple attribution and commemoration placed at the time of de-consecration of the building. Late Edo Period (1600-1868) 25" long x 9" at widest x 4-1/2" deep

FOX MASK MOLD

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:47:25 e

Wood pattern for making papier mâché fox masks. The fox (kitsune) is the guardian spirit of the rice fields and herald-messenger (misaki) to the Shinto rice god, Inari Myôjin. In popular fables the fox also commonly appears as a trickster able to assume human form. Papier mâché masks are popular items at shrines during festivals and market days. 19th century

WORKERS STATION

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:46:19 e
Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood worker�s block. The natural edged block with recessed dimples formed for repeated hammering. These dimples possibly indicating the blocks use by a metalworker for pounding thin sheets of silver or other metal, or by a leatherworker, as a similar dimple can be found on traditional cobbler�s work blocks. With iron staples of the side of the block. Early 20th century 15" x 12" x 5-1/2"

TEA CHEST

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:44:34 e
Japanese traveling tea box (tabidansu) crafted of warmly patinated keyaki (zelkova) wood. The cube shaped box hinging at the center, and opening to reveal numerous shelves. With iron hardware including top hirute-shaped lift handle and front lockplate. The box with an attached pin to open the front lock, where the lock button is now lost. 19th century 13" high x 11-1/4" wide x 11-1/2" deep

ROOT & ROCK KANNON

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:42:38 e
Japanese shizen moku sculpture, an organic and augmented sculptural form composed of a root burl encasing a stone depicting a standing Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Fine polish and patina in excellent condition. Meiji Period (1868-1912) 12" tall

IRON ANDON

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:37:16 e
A very unusual Japanese iron andon lantern. The iron lantern of unusual geometric form (cuboctahedron) consisting of six squares and eight triangles. The lantern with hinged overhead handle for suspension, short feet allowing it to be placed on the floor, and a tab so that it can be suspended from a wall. Edo Period (1600-1868) 11-1/2" high (14-1/2" high to top of handle)

IRON TOMYODAI

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:33:09 e
Japanese forged iron votive candle stand tomyodai. The tomyodai in the form of a hoju no tama, or "jewel of wish fulfillment". The hoju no tama is an auspicious Buddhist symbol which thought to bring enlightenment and rid one of all earthly desires, thereby satisfy all ones wishes. The tomyodai with twelve rings for oil dishes and a large ring and pricket for a candle at the top. With large rectangular wood base. 19th century 40" high x 25" wide

TRENCH ART VASE

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:27:43 e
Very unusual Japanese "trench" art flower vase (hanaire) made from an artillery shell. The top of the "vase" altered to make a square opening and then carefully compressed to fold and alter the rim, giving a slightly Art Nouveau feel. The base of the shell with stamped numbers perhaps designating the type and caliber of the shell. Mid 20th century 11-1/4" high x 5" wide at base

HANGING LANTERN

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:26:04 e
A massive Japanese hanging copper lantern with partial gilt leaf. The hexagonal lantern with overall openwork pattern of the seven autumn grasses and flowers (aki nanakusa). The seven autumn grasses (and flowers) include: kuzu (arrowroot or pueraria), kikyô (bellflower), hagi (bush clover), susuki (pampas grass), obana (flowering eulalia), nadeshiko (wild pink), and ominaeshi (patinia). With minor wear and damage from age. Edo Period (1600-1868) Lantern 17-1/4" high to top of finial, 20" high to top of suspension ring. The hexagonal roof of the lantern 20" wide, 23" wide on the diagonal, i.e. corner to corner.

IRON NYOI

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:24:50 e
A Japanese nyoi scepter of iron. A Japanese iron nyoi scepter. Nyoi, associated with the Daoist Immortals as well as symbols of Buddhist authority are used as contemplative objects in sencha, the Chinese inspired steeped tea ceremony. The nyoi is adopted from the Chinese Daoist ruyi scepter, an auspicious object signifying good luck and longevity. The word ruyi being a rebus for �as you wish�. The head of the scepter is a stylized reishi fungus (Chinese: lingzhi) of immortality. The fungus�s auspicious symbolism adopted from the Chinese where the fungus is a rebus for �may you live long and all your wishes come true�. With a hole where a decorative cord was originally attached. Late Edo Period, 18th-early 19th century 15-3/4" long

INCENSE CLOCK

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:22:12 e
Chinese paktong incense clock. The cube-like clock with three stacked tiers and intricately pierced lid. The uppermost tier with pierced incense pattern, and tapper with handle, used to layout a path of incense, which would burn at a prescribed rate marking the passage of time. Paktong is also referred to as nickel silver comprised of a mixture of copper, nickel and zinc. 19th century 3-1/2" tall x 3" square

SHINTO FAN

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:21:08 e
A Japanese iron Shinto standard in the form of a battle fan (gumbai). The front of the fan with a pair of doves above two raised three-character legends reading Hachimangu (八幡宮) and Kasuga-sha (春日社) (�shrine of the deity Tenjin within the Kasuga shrine complex�). Tenjin, the deified spirit of the Heian period scholar- politician Sugawara Michizane, is the patron god of scholars, students and study. The reverse with a cloud above a stylized constellation and a large handle along the center rib. On contemporary metal stand. Late Edo Period (1600-1868) 22� tall

BRONZE VASE

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:18:49 e
A finely crafted Japanese bronze vase of crisp, geometric design. The vase loosely based on the Chinese garlic bulb vase form. The vase with square rimmed mouth, narrow neck with decorative band flaring to a sharpened edged hipped body. The vase resting on a square raised foot. Late Edo Period (1600-1868) 10-1/2" tall

SEAWEED COLLECTOR

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:17:47 e
Japanese forged iron seaweed collector. The swirling spiral head of spikes originally attached to the end of a wood pole. The pole would be used from a boat by putting the head of the collector into a stand of seaweed. The pole would then be twisted and pulled out. Early 20th century 15" long x 16" diameter

MANEKI NEKO

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:39:03 e
Japanese granite beckoning cat (maneki neko). The maneki neko, or beckoning cat, is a popular mascot to many traditional stores and families in Japan; it�s raised paw beckoning in good fortune and prosperity. The maneki neko has a short bobbed tail, as is customary with the indigenous Japanese cat. The fable of the maneki neko, or beckoning cat, tells of a shop owner who down on his luck and due to a lack of business is faced with the prospect of having to close his small family business. On the eve of his last planned day of business the depressed shop owner sat eating a meager dinner of rice and a bit of fish, when a cat wandered in through his open front door. Taking pity on a fellow creature down on its luck the shop owner shares his meal with the cat, who after finishing his portion wanders off. The next morning the shop owner is determined to put a brave face on his situation and opens the store as usual despite the fact he has little hope of selling anything. Much to the shop owner�s surprise customers begin to come into his store and before long he has had his best day of business ever. At the end of the very busy day, saved from the brink of disaster, the shop owner goes out in front of his store to see what could possibly be different or account for his sudden turn of fortune; and sitting by the shop�s door is the cat beckoning customers into the store with an upturned paw. With wear and abrasion from age and exposure. Edo Period (1600-1868) 9-1/2" high

ROOT KANNON

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:37:33 e
Japanese shizen moku sculpture, an organic and augmented sculptural form composed of a root burl encasing a stone depicting a standing Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Fine polish and patina in excellent condition. Meiji Period (1868-1912) 12" tall

FOX MASK

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:23:09 e
Japanese carved wood mask of a fox for Kyogen performances. The mask with a very long snout and finely painted hair. With accompanying box. Meiji Period (1868-1912)

BUTSUZO SCULPTURE

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:21:35 e
Japanese gilt wood sculpture of Kokuzo Bosatsu, Bodhisattva of wisdom and memory. A bodhisattva is a divine entity who has delayed becoming a Buddha to aid those in pain and suffering. Kokuzo Bosatsu depicted with an intricate gilt crown and jewelry and sitting cross legged on a fine lotus shaped base. He holds a chiken sword in one hand and a hojunotama jewel in the other. The chiken, or sword of wisdom, is thought to be able to "cut" through the ignorance that prevented enlightenment. The hojunotama, or "jewel of wish fulfillment", is an auspicious Buddhist symbol. The hojunotama is thought to bring enlightenment and rid one of all earthly desires, thereby satisfy all ones wishes. Edo Period (1600-1868) 13" tall

MAJAPAHIT HEAD

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:20:24 e
Small Javanese Majapahat clay head. The Majapahat was an Indianized kingdom based in eastern Java from 1293 to around 1500. Majapahit kingdom 14th century Head 2-1/2" tall, 5-1/2" tall on contemporary metal stand.

EBISU SCULPTURE

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:18:27 e
A very fine mingei folk sculpture of Ebisu, God of good fortune. Ebisu, who is also the god of honest dealings and patron of fisherman, sits on a rocky outcropping in a relaxed pose with an auspicious tai (sea bream) fish under his left arm. The tai is always served at weddings, new years and celebrations and is considered auspicious because its name tai, is contained in the word omedetai, congratulations. The fish also turns red when cooked, a color which is one of celebration and good luck. Edo Period (1600-1868), 18th century-early 19th century 7" high

CURTAIN SCREEN

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:14:34 e
A Japanese six panel screen (rokkyoku byobu) with the very unusual design of a jinmaku (陣幕), or textile camp enclosure. During outdoor festivals, military encampments, and picnics long fence like banners are often placed outdoors to define the space, act as a backdrop and give a sense of enclosure. Generally of simple design consisting of plain alternating bands of color or of solid color with family crests, this screen depicts a very unusual jinmaku each panel of a different color and pattern. Edo Period (1600-1868) 66" high (5'-6") x 136-1/2" wide (11' - 4-1/2")

MOSQUITO NET SCROLL

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:12:59 e
A Japanese painting on paper of a mosquito net, accompanied by a poem, attributed to Utagawa Kunisada (1786 - 1865). The painting depicts a portion of a tall flowing mosquito net, supported from one corner by a decorative rope, and surrounded by mosquitoes. Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, was one of the most popular, prolific and financially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. With a poem in running script reading; Akatsuki no Tori no ne yorimo Hitori neno Kaya no uchikoso Kanashi karikere Sleeping alone Inside the mosquito net Is lonelier than the Call of the bird at dawn Mid 19th century

KAMADA BOSAI CALLIGRAPHY

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:05:58 e
Japanese calligraphy on a fan by Kameda Bosai (1752-1826). A noted painter and author from Edo (Tokyo) with a very distinctive and dramatic calligraphic script. His calligraphic style known for its drunken style, a long standing tradition beginning with early Chinese poets and calligraphers. The fan calligraphy removed from the fan and mounted as a scroll. Edo Period, early 19th century

FOX SCROLL

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:04:22 e
A Japanese ink on paper painting of a fox standing below a full moon. Mounted as a scroll. With creasing and wear from age and use. 19th century

SNAKE SCEPTER

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:28:01 e
African Toussian iron serpent-like object of authority. From the Burkina Faso the snake is of cultural importance and a figure in many myths and fables. This form is rumored to have been influenced by European military beignets, which the Africans were exposed to during European expansion in Africa. Late 19th century 34½" high on metal stand

SNAKE NECKLACE

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:25:39 e
Philippine necklace made of snake vertebrae. Early 20th century 8' diameter

DAI

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:18:35 e
Japanese sugi (cryptomeria) wood display stand (dai). The roughly rectangular stand with dramatic grain from wear and use before use as a stand. Although its original use is unknown it was possibly a work board, as can be seen by an attached wood slat on one side, the slab was later adopted to be used as a display stand on which a large ceramic jar or other object would be placed. Edo Period (1600-1868) 25 ½� x 19 ½� x 2� thick

DECOY BOX

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:46:48 e
Canadian painted hunter's decoy storage box with several canvas decoys inside. The cream painted box with a boldly painted Candain goose on one side. First half of the 20th century 31-1/2" x 20-1/2" x 6" thick

NAGA EARRINGS

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:38:26 e
Two Naga crystal tribal earrings of geometric form. The rectangular earrings with slit and central hole. The earrings are used by woman either as earrings or draped over the ear on a cord. Although occasionally worn by other Naga tribal groups this type of earring is traditionally made and worn by the Tangkhul Naga group. Nagaland on the Indian-Burma border. With chip to one earring, picture on the left, as well as general wear from use and age. On metal stands. Early 20th century Taller earring on stand 5"

NEPALESE MASK

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:30:04 e
Nepalese Middle Hills tribal mask, probably by the Magar people of the northwest portion of Nepal. With extended oval overall form and simple geometric shaped facial features; round eyes and square mouth with vertical bars. With contemporary metal stand. 19th century 11" tall, 15" on stand

KOREAN BOX

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:07:50 e
Korean soft wood, possibly so namu pine wood, box of unusual design. The box with four larger sliding doors surrounding a center "secret" door. The "secret" door accessed by opening the one of the adjoining larger sliding doors. Late 19th - early 20th century 3¾" high x 10¼" square

DECOY BOX

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:59:47 e

NOREN

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:49:07 e
Japanese indigo dyed noren shop curtain. A four panel curtain which originally hung in a large entrance allowing the breeze to enter the building while allowing some privacy for the building from the street. The blue indigo noren with paste resist (tsutsugaki) designs of a central paulownia (kiri) leaf mon crest, below which are two jumping carp amongst waves. The carp is a symbol of fulfillment or attainment of one's aspirations or long sought goals. Based on the legend that dragons are transformed carps that have overcome the dangers of the nearly impassable Lung Men Rapids. Meiji Period (1868-1912) ONLY HALF OF THE NOREN APPEARS IN THE IMAGE ABOVE

MEISEN

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:45:40 e
Japanese silk kimono with dramatic diagonal meisen design. The diagonal bands of gradated red and black executed in an ikat-like technique referred to as meisen in which the warp and weft threads are resist dyed before weaving generally using stencils. Meisen was a labor saving technique which in combination with machine spun silk, recent freedoms of class limited clothing restrictions, and western influence brought a whole new range of designs and affordable kimono to an increasing middle class of the early 20th century. This kimono represents a particularly bold example of the meisen technique. Early 20th century 60" high x 50" wide

WHITE LEATHER HAORI

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:20:06 e
Japanese white deer skin leather haori, short overcoat, for a samurai. The back of the overcoat with a dramatic Sawada family crest of six circles, in black surrounded with gold couched thread, above an appliqué crow (karasu) depicted in flight. Each sleeve of the haori with a band of white damask silk with an interlocking key fret (rinzu). The front of the overcoat with a deep iridescent blue-purple lapel with a damask pattern of chrysanthemum arabesque. Fastened in the front with a pair of strips. With a hole through the back of the jacket, and wear from use and age. 19th century 42" high x 52 ¼" wide

SAO KYOGEN ROBE

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:18:49 e
Japanese large long sleeved garment (sao) for use in Kyogen theater. The bold stylized design of Gojyo Bridge of Kyoto, in natural color against the deep green ground. Finer lines and details of the bridge in yellow on the natural color. With staining and minor damage. Meiji Period (1868-1912) 29" high x 76" wide ONLY HALF OF THE SAO APPEARS IN THE IMAGE ABOVE

LEATHER HAORI

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:18:07 e
Japanese leather haori overcoat. Leather is rarely used in Japanese garments but when it is it is traditionally associated with a samurai rank overcoats. Often thought of as a fire commander�s overcoat, in contrast to the sashiko stitched cotton jackets worn by the regular firefighters. Although the commander would not enter the burning building a leather coat would provide protection against falling embers as well making him easily identifiable. The jacket with smoked resist designs including a central character reading "dai" ("great") within a rectangle, above a band of stylized characters. The interior with unusual plaid pattern and braided rope. Late Edo,19th century 36" high x 51½� wide

MIZUGOROMO

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:16:45 e
Japanese mizugoromo Noh theater outer robe of diaphanous weave. The yore-type mizugoromo over-garment with water-like texture created by altering the simple weave of the garment by randomly displacing the weft. Mizugoromo which can come in many forms do not generally come with this water-like texture, but instead generally represent a type of over-garment worn by all types of characters including, young and old male and female monks, traveling priests and laymen. Yore-type mizugoromo on the other hand are much less commonly found as the simple watery weave in conjunction with un-dyed and undecorated surface is meant to conjure feelings of loneliness and mystery. With wear and minor staining from use and age. 19th century 40 ½" high x 58 ¼" wide

AINU ROBE

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 2:14:23 e
Japanese Ainu robe of the attus type, consisting of a bark fiber robe decorated with traditional kirifuse appliqué. Attus are made from the bast fibers of a Japanese elm tree that is native to Hokkaido. First the tree is cut down and the bark is removed. The fibers, taken from the inner layers of the bark, are soaked in water to soften, bleached in the sun, and then split into fine, fibrous strands. The strands are joined together into thread and this thread is woven into cloth. The finished product is a thick, stiff cloth of a brownish color, like the bark fibers This cloth is then sewn into an attus. The appliqué is applied around the various opening to the robe and was thought to protect the wearer from evil spriits. Meiji Period (1868-1912)

DRAGONFLY KIMONO

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 3:55:18 e
Japanese silk kimono with dragonfly (tombo) design. The kimono with black and red (akatomobo) dragonflies against a misty ground. The kimono further decorated with bands of gold and silver thread supplementary weft. Although the alternate name of katsu mushi, or "victory insect" made dragonflies popular amongst the military class, the common sight of dragonfly darting above rice fields has made it a symbol of the fall. With some staining. Early 20th century 58" high x 46" wide

KABU PAINTING

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 3:36:11 e
Japanese painting on paper of a radish (kabu) attributed to Jakuchu (1716-1800). Jakuchu often depicted vegetables in his sumi-e ink paintings, and the radish in particular is quite auspicious as the word kabu is a homonym for the word "stock" and is commonly associated with the expression "kabu ga agaru" or "my stock is going up". With old restorations. 18th century

AMIDA BUDDHA

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 3:35:46 e
Japanese painting of the descent of Amida Buddha with his two attending bodhisattvas (Raigo). A polychrome and gilt painting on silk of Amida Buddha and two attendants descending to earth. Amida Buddha, Lord of the Western Paradise, floats in the center of the painting on a cloud base with radiating rays of golden light emanating from Amida�s aureole. Amida is accompanied in his descent to gather the faithful with two bodhisattvas, Kannon Bosatsu, Bodhisattva of Compassion, and Dai Seishi Bosatsu, Bodhisattva of Strength and Vigor. Amida the focus of Jodo or Pure Land sect of Buddhism focuses on the compassion of Amida who does not wait for the faithful in paradise but descends with his attendant to receive the faithful as depicted in this image. With extensive wear and damage from use and age. See a similar example in the Mary Burke Collection. Late Kamakura Period (1185-1333) � Nanbokucho Period (1333-1392) Image 32" x 14½" Scroll 60" high x 23" wide including jiku roller

INK

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 3:31:12 e

CHOBA DANSU

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 3:16:41 e
Unusual Japanese two sectional shop chest (choba dansu). The upper section of the sugi (cryptomeria) wood chest with a pair of sliding doors. The doors opening to reveal a shelf and small drawers to the right. The lower section with a pair of hinged doors. The doors opening to reveal numerous drawers of various sizes, each drawer with fine square iron drawer pulls (kakute). The numerous drawers would have held paperwork and office supplies for an office. Late Edo Period (1600-1868), 19th century 39" high x 41-3/4" wide x 18-1/2" deep

KOMA INU

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:08:53 e
A pair of Japanese carved wood koma inu, protective lion dogs, or "Korean Dogs" which would have been guardians of a shrine. The well carved koma inu sitting on their haunches with slightly turned heads. The right figure with his mouth slightly open, the left with its mouth closed, mouthing the phrase A-Un. A-Un is a Sanskrit term adopted by Buddhism, which refers to the all encompassing nature and knowledge of Buddha and of Yin-Yang opposition and interdependence. A-un represents a Japanese transliteration from the Sanskrit alphabet of A and Om the first and last letters of the Sanskrit alphabet. The two letters encapsulate the entire alphabet. The sounds were thought to be all encompassing and together symbolize the start and end of all things. Two figures in such mutual inter-dependence were thought to form a perfect union of cooperation and synergism. With worm damage. Fumigated. Muromachi Period (1393-1573) Each 15 ¼" high

ROOT AND ROCK NYOI

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:53:54 e
A Japanese nyoi scepter formed from a root which has incorporated several stones. Nyoi, associated with the Daoist Immortals as well as symbols of Buddhist authority are used as contemplative objects in sencha, the Chinese inspired steeped tea ceremony. The nyoi is adopted from the Chinese Daoist ruyi scepter, an auspicious object signifying good luck and longevity. The word ruyi being a rebus for "as you wish". The head of the scepter is a stylized reishi fungus (Chinese: lingzhi) of immortality. The fungus's auspicious symbolism adopted from the Chinese where the fungus is a rebus for "may you live long and all your wishes come true". Edo Period, 18th-early 19th century 12" long

BAMBOO RHIZHOME NYOI

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:50:35 e
A Japanese nyoi scepter formed from a knurled bamboo rhizome. The wildly winding and branched scepter with warm patinated color which has been lacquered for protection and to enhance the color. Nyoi, associated with the Daoist Immortals as well as symbols of Buddhist authority are used as contemplative objects in sencha, the Chinese inspired steeped tea ceremony. The nyoi is adopted from the Chinese Daoist ruyi scepter, an auspicious object signifying good luck and longevity. The wordruyi being a rebus for "as you wish". The head of the scepter is a stylized reishi fungus (Chinese: lingzhi) of immortality. The fungus's auspicious symbolism adopted from the Chinese where the fungus is a rebus for "may you live long and all your wishes come true". On contemporary metal stand. Edo Period, 18th century 17 ½" long

SWEET MOLD

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:32:00 e
A Japanese carved wood fish shaped sweet mold (kashigata). The extremely large mold carved in the shape of the auspicious tai, or sea bream. The tai is traditionally eaten at weddings, New Years or anytime of celebration. The name tai, closely resembling the word omedetai, congratulations. The fish also turns red when cooked, a color which is one of celebration and good luck. These amazingly large molds were used for making huge decorative sweets of anko, sweet bean paste, to be served at the same sort of celebrations as the real fish. Early 20th century 43 ¼� long x 21� wide x 4 ½� thick

KOREAN HINGED BOX

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:11:50 e
A small Korean box of drawers, of unusual form, perhaps intended as an object for a scholar's table or as a man's incidental box (pit-chop). The small so namu (pine) wood box, hinged at its center and held closed by a clasp, opens to reveal two small drawers in each half. The box with an overall deep semi-translucent red lacquer finish and copper fittings, including corner guards, round lock plate and bale-shaped handles. With age cracks and minor wear. 19th century 5" high x 10" wide x 5¼" deep when closed.

MONKEY MASK MOLD

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:08:45 e
Japanese wood pattern for making papier mâché monkey masks. The monkey (saru) is often associated with longevity from a popular Chinese fable in which Sun Wu Kong, the monkey king, steals a peach of immortality. The Queen Mother Of The West once every 1,000 years has a Peach Banquet in which she invites the immortals to her garden parties to celebrate the ripening of the peaches. The monkey king snuck into the party and stole a peach and upon eating it became immortal. Papier mâché masks are popular at shrines during festivals and market days. 19th century 9½" high

JIZAI HOOK

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:49:14 e
Japanese jizai hearth hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm. The hook was used to suspend a kettle over the irori, or interior sunken hearth. The Ebisu type, or "J" form hook with faceted edges and two projecting pegs from which it would have been suspended from the ceiling. Unlike most �J� form Ebisu hooks, this example unusually wide and particularly dramatic sculptural form. The crotch of the hook with several heavy grooves from wear of the kettle rope. With patination and encrustation from the smoke and heat of the hearth fire. 19th century 18 ¾� high x 18 ¾� wide x 7 ¾� deep

CARP YOKOGI

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:43:01 e
Japanese iron friction lock, yokogi crafted of keyaki (zelkova) wood, from an adjustable pot hook assembly jizaikage, in the shape of a carp. By adjusting the amount of rod which passed through the hole in the back of the carp, one could adjust the height of the hook above the irori, or sunken hearth fire. The carp is a symbol of fulfillment or attainment of one's aspirations or long sought goals. Based on the legend that dragons are transformed carps that have overcome the dangers of the nearly impassable Lung Men Rapids. On contemporary metal stand. Late Edo Period 18th-19th century 16" long x 10¼" high on stand

OTHER WOOD

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:12:17 e

MINGEI

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:11:45 e

BOXES

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:11:32 e

WOOD & ROOT

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:08:14 e

INCENSE BURNER

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:53:42 e
Japanese bronze incense burner of bowl form with flaring foot. The sides of the burner with decorative lion heads. Edo Period (1600-1868) 4" high x 6-1/4" wide at lion heads.

PAIR OF TOPS

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:41:39 e
Two Japanese lacquered wood spinning tops, koma. One black lacquer top with red banding and subtle scattered plum blossom design on underside. The second red-orange colored top with removable lid revealing a smaller concealed small top inside. Unlike the rest of the world where tops are usually only considered a children�s toy, tops in Japan evolved into an elevated art form made by highly regarded craftsman and often intended for adult amusement. Tops are particularly closely associated with the Japanese News Year, where these finely crafted and lacquered tops are spun as part of the festivities on this most important holiday of the year. The top is association with the New Year perhaps due to its spinning movement resemblance to the cycle of the year and "turning" of the New Year. On contemporary metal stands. With wear from use and age and old repairs to cracks. Late 19th century Larger black top 8-1/4" high x 5" diameter

LOW DESK

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:41:11 e
A low Japanese writing desk (fumi tsukue) of black lacquer with fine gilt painted design of pine (matsu) and plum (ume). The table supported on flaring legs with horizontal braces. The plum (ume) is a symbol of courage, since it blooms in the midst of winter, and along with the pine (matsu), symbol of longevity and strength, are two of the Three Friends of Winter (sochikubai). The underside of the table decorated with fine vine arabesque (karakusa). With wear and damage from use and age. Circa 1600, Momoyama Period - early Edo Period 11" high x 37" long x 15 ¾" wide

RECLINING BUDDHA

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:32:12 e
Rare gilt wood sculpture of the reclining Buddha. The pose represents Buddha entering Nirvana. He rests on his right side, the right hand supporting his head, his feet joined and his left hand resting on his side. The gold leaf heavily worn revealing the black lacquer underneath. Although this ga-zo pose (Sanskrit: Parinirvanasana) is quite popular as large sculptures in SE Asia and India it rarely appears in Japan. The figure with kiri (paulownia) wood fitted box. The box inscribed "Shaka nehan mokuzo", or "Wood sculpture of Buddha reaching Nirvana". With minor repair to feet. Early Edo Period (1600-1868) 6 ¾" long

TRIBAL & NON ASIAN

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:18:11 e

BAMBOO INKSTONE BOX

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:24:03 e
A Japanese ink stone box, suzuri bako, in the form of a section of bamboo. The box covered in woven blond bamboo. The box with interior compartment for an ink stone and drawer in the lower section for a brush and ink. With storage box. Meiji Period (1868-1912) 3-1/4" high x 10-3/4" long x 4" wide

MELON TRAY

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:12:39 e
Japanese dry lacquer (kanshitsu) melon motif dish by noted Kyoto area lacquer worker Ota Katei (1886-1961). The dish with original paulownia (kiri) wood box (tomobako). The dry lacquer technique uses hemp cloth as a support for liquid lacquer, in place for the more traditional wood base. The motif is a naturalistic portrayal of round striped melons with their leaves (mokko). Design continues on bottom of dish along with the artist�s signature. 20th Century 1" high x 9¾" diameter

LACQUER WORKERS BOX

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:06:09 e
Japanese lacquer worker�s worktable and storage box. The box with a removable tray top, both sides of which is covered with lacquer drippings of various colors. Lacquer is a refined sap from the urushi tree (Rhus verniciflua) related to the sumac tree. When being applied to a work it is a viscous oily liquid, which often drips on the craftsman's work surface, building up over the years. The box dated Meiji Period 23rd year (1890), 3rd month, eighth day. Meiji Period (1868-1912) dated 23rd year (1890) 18½" long x 12½" deep x 4¾" high as a box

LACQUER WORKERS BOWL

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:05:47 e
Japanese lacquer worker's mixing bowl. The large wood bowl was used by a lacquer worker in the mixing of pigments and lacquer before applying it to the craftsman's articles. Lacquer is the refined sap from the urushi tree (Rhus verniciflua) related to the sumac tree. When being applied to a work it is a viscous oily liquid before drying to its hard shiny finish. The bowl with a well polished central well, worn from years of mixing, surrounded by layers of various colored lacquers left from numerous batches of lacquer. 19th century 4-3/4" high x 11" diameter

OCTAGONAL TRAY

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:46:29 e
A small Japanese Negoro lacquer octagonal tray. The small tray with red Negoro of fine color and wear surrounded by angled sides of inlaid mother of pearl (raden). Negoro refers to 12th-17th century utilitarian lacquer ware of red lacquer over a base of black lacquer. Named for the Negoro temple complex and headquarters of Buddhist Shingi Shingon Sect in Wakayama Prefecture where the lacquer was produced for everyday use at the temple. It flourished under Ashikaga patronage during the Muromachi Period and existed for 300 years until Shogun Hideyoshi destroyed the temple complex due to the uprising of its warrior-monks. With kiri (paulownia) wood accompanying box. Early-mid Edo Period (1600-1868) 10 ½� wide

NEGORO OFFERING BOX

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:42:20 e
Extremely rare negoro lacquer votive offering box (kumotsu bako). Negoro refers to 12th-17th century utilitarian lacquer ware of red lacquer over a base of black lacquer. Named for the Negoro temple complex and headquarters of Buddhist Shingi Shingon Sect in Wakayama Prefecture where the lacquer was produced for everyday use at the temple. It flourished under Ashikaga patronage during the Muromachi Period and existed for 300 years until Shogun Hideyoshi destroyed the temple complex due to the uprising of its warrior-monks. Late Muromachi Period (1392-1568), circa 1500 10" high x 27" wide x 12-1/2" deep A similar example is found in the Kitamura Bijitsukan Museum of Kyoto, which is pictured in: Negoro, Kawada Sadamu, Kyoto: Shikosha, 1985. p.67 Another example originally from the Manno Museum of Osaka is found in: Buddhism, Koichi Yanagi, New York. 2001. #13

ROUND NEGORO FOOT TRAY

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:37:50 e
Japanese negoro round tray on raised foot, koban. Negoro refers to 12th-17th century utilitarian lacquer ware of red lacquer over a base of black lacquer. Named for the Negoro temple complex and headquarters of Buddhist Shingi Shingon Sect in Wakayama Prefecture where the lacquer was produced for everyday use at the temple. It flourished under Ashikaga patronage during the Muromachi Period and existed for 300 years until Shogun Hideyoshi destroyed the temple complex due to the uprising of its warrior-monks. Early Edo Period (1600-1868), 17th century 4� high x 16¼� diameter Similar examples are found in Negoro, Kawada Sadamu, Kyoto: Shikosha, 1985.

NEGORO TRAY

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:33:45 e
Japanese square negoro lacquer tray (obon) of orishi-type with clipped sumikiri corners. The orishi-type tray, or literally "kneeling" tray, was used as an individual place setting tray at the service of meals. The negoro tray with fine color, patina, and wear from years of use and handling. Of well seasoned hinoki (cryptomeria) wood. The red lacquer at the center of the tray entirely worn away from abrasion of ceramics used in meals and from cleaning. Negoro refers sturdy utilitarian lacquer ware objects of red over a base of black lacquer produced at the Negoro temple complex. With metal wall stand. Edo Period 17th-18th century 1½" high x 14¼" deep x 14 ½" wide For similar examples see; Negoro, Kawada Sadamu, Kyoto: Shikosha, 1985

SCULPTURE

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:50:30 e

LACQUER OBJECTS

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:47:03 e

LACQUER WORKERS OBJECTS

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:46:16 e

NEGORO

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:45:19 e

LACQUER

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Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:44:12 e

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Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:39:16 e

CELADON PLATE

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:05:13 e
Chinese Longquan celadon plate with Japanese gold lacquer repairs. The porcelain plate with rounded rim, narrow rim and fluted sides. The well of the plate with a carved round flower and leaf medallion. With raised foot. With gilt lacquer repair at the points where the plate broke or cracked. Ming Dynasty 1368-1643 2-1/2" high x 10-3/4" diameter

AFRICAN SNAKE FORM

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:52:25 e
African Toussian iron serpent-like object of authority. From the Burkina Faso the snake is of cultural importance and a figure in many myths and fables. This form is rumored to have been influenced by European military beignets, which the Africans were exposed to during European expansion in Africa. Late 19th century 32½" high on metal stand

SAO KYOGEN ROBE

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:48:34 e
Japanese large long sleeved garment (sao) for use in Kyogen theater. The bold stylized design of Gojyo Bridge of Kyoto, in natural color against the deep green ground. Finer lines and details of the bridge in yellow on the natural color. With staining and minor damage. Meiji Period (1868-1912) 29" high x 76" wide

MIZUGOROMO

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:47:59 e
Japanese mizugoromo Noh theater outer robe of diaphanous weave. The yore-type mizugoromo over-garment with water-like texture created by altering the simple weave of the garment by randomly displacing the weft. Mizugoromo which can come in many forms do not generally come with this water-like texture, but instead generally represent a type of over-garment worn by all types of characters including, young and old male and female monks, traveling priests and laymen. Yore-type mizugoromo on the other hand are much less commonly found as the simple watery weave in conjunction with un-dyed and undecorated surface is meant to conjure feelings of loneliness and mystery. With wear and minor staining from use and age. 19th century 40 ½" high x 58 ¼" wide

LEATHER HAORI

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:47:30 e
Japanese leather haori overcoat. Leather is rarely used in Japanese garments but when it is it is traditionally associated with a samurai rank overcoats. Often thought of as a fire commander�s overcoat, in contrast to the sashiko stitched cotton jackets worn by the regular firefighters. Although the commander would not enter the burning building a leather coat would provide protection against falling embers as well making him easily identifiable. The jacket with smoked resist designs including a central character reading "dai" ("great") within a rectangle, above a band of stylized characters. The interior with unusual plaid pattern and braided rope. Late Edo,19th century 36" high x 51½� wide

AINU ROBE

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:46:50 e
Japanese Ainu robe of the attus type, consisting of a bark fiber robe decorated with traditional kirifuse appliqué. Attus are made from the bast fibers of a Japanese elm tree that is native to Hokkaido. First the tree is cut down and the bark is removed. The fibers, taken from the inner layers of the bark, are soaked in water to soften, bleached in the sun, and then split into fine, fibrous strands. The strands are joined together into thread and this thread is woven into cloth. The finished product is a thick, stiff cloth of a brownish color, like the bark fibers This cloth is then sewn into an attus. The appliqué is applied around the various opening to the robe and was thought to protect the wearer from evil spriits. Meiji Period (1868-1912)

WHITE LEATHER OVERCOAT

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:45:38 e
Japanese white deer skin leather haori, short overcoat, for a samurai. The back of the overcoat with a dramatic Sawada family crest of six circles, in black surrounded with gold couched thread, above an appliqué crow (karasu) depicted in flight. Each sleeve of the haori with a band of white damask silk with an interlocking swastika key fret (rinzu). The front of the overcoat with a deep iridescent blue-purple lapel with a damask pattern of chrysanthemum arabesque. Fastened in the front with a pair of strips. With a hole through the back of the jacket, and wear from use and age. 19th century 42" high x 52 ¼" wide

NEPALESE MASK

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:29:43 e
Nepalese Middle Hills tribal mask, probably by the Magar people of the northwest portion of Nepal. With extended oval overall form and simple geometric shaped facial features; round eyes and square mouth with vertical bars. With contemporary metal stand. 19th century 11" high, 15-1/4" on metal stand

BEAR FUR SPEARHEAD COVERS

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:50:00 e
Japanese spearhead cover (yarizaya) of bear fur over wood. Spearheads served the dual purpose of protecting the blade of the spear, as well as acting as a standard to announce the identity of the samurai and his troops. With minor losses and damage from age. Edo Period (1600-1868) From the Ide Masano Collection. See the book Edo no yarizaya, Ide, Masano, Ribun Shuppan Publishing, Tokyo, 1996 With simple dramatic water drop-like form with gilt lacquer base collar. 12 ½" high, 16" high on stand BE33 With simple dramatic flaring conical form with gilt lacquer base collar. 11" high, 14 ½" high on stand BE32 With simple dramatic cylindrical form with gilt lacquer base collar. 13" high, 15 ½" high on stand BE31

SHAGREEN EYEGLASS CASE

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:45:28 e

MISCELLANEOUS

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:42:56 e

PHILIPPINE BETEL NUT BOX

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:39:24 e

WIRE & GEAR MODEL OVAL

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:27:19 e
A German mathematical model in which four small balls trace out the path of an oval as well three bisecting lines. When the small hand crank is turned the balls precisely trace the outlines of the oval and bisecting lines. With an attached plaque of the the manufacturer reading; "R[einhold] Brendel, Bismarck-Allee 53. Grunewald-Berlin". 19th century 11-1/2" across

WIRE & GEAR MODEL TRIFOIL

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:23:47 e
A German mathematical model in which two small balls trace out the path of two epicycloids. A epicycloid is a plane curve produced by tracing the path of a chosen point of a circle � called epicycle � which rolls without slipping around a fixed circle. It is a particular kind of roulette. When the small hand crank is turned the balls precisely trace the outlines of the epicycloids. With an attached plaque of the the manufacturer reading; "R[einhold] Brendel, Bismarck-Allee 53. Grunewald-Berlin". 19th century 13-1/2" across

VOTIVE SWORD

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:47:58 e
An unusual Japanese gilt bronze Shinto votive ornament. This sword-like object would have been donated by a parishioner to a shrine as a votive offering. The form is thought to attract the attention of the gods as well as to recall some of the protective aspects of the sword. In Buddhism, and Shintoism by syncretization, the sword is an attribute that implies protection for the faithful, while at the same time vanquishing evil and bad luck. In the hands, and as an attribute to, Manjusuri (Bodhisattva of wisdom), it was thought to be able to "cut" through the ignorance that prevented enlightenment. Meiji Period (1868-1912) 18" high x 10" wide

IRON INK STONE

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:25:18 e
Extremely rare and unusual Korean cast iron ink stone for grinding ink by a calligrapher or painter. The ink stone with small ink reservoir and starburst like crest for resting brushes against. The sides with Buddhist swastika designs. Circa 18th century 4½" high at starburst x 6" long x 3½" wide

TEST1

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:25:03 e

PERCUSSION PENDULUM

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:46:18 e
Percussion pendulum apparatus manufactured by the Austrian scientific instrument and demonstration model maker Carl Winter. The oak wood model, with seven oak wood balls suspended on strings, is designed to show the conservation of momentum and transmission of impulses, and shock related phenomena. Carl Winter was active in Vienna during the mid-nineteenth century. Mid to late 19th century Similar examples can be found in many European scientific museums, a similar example can be found in Florence Scientific Museum catalog Catalogue of Mechanical Instruments, Museo di Storia della Sciennza, Paolo Brenni Giunti, Firenze, 1986. 25" tall

PAPER GEOMETRIC SOLIDS

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:44:33 e
A group of European scientific paper demonstration model. The gilt paper demonstration model for the explanation of geometric solids on a brass stand. Late 19th - early 20th century Adjustable tallest approx. 17" high

MOLECULAR MODEL

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:42:57 e
English scientific demonstration model of fluorspar (CaF2). Molecular models were typically used in upper educational institutions to help students visualize various molecules. Early 20th century 6-1/2"

CONICAL GLASS CONDENSER

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:41:16 e
English scientific instrument with conical glass prism of unknown use. 20th century Adjustable 10"-13-1/2" high

NAGA GLASS EARRINGS

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:35:51 e

SIMPLE STRING MODEL

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:34:19 e
A European mathematical demonstrational variable string model representing a one sheet hyperboloid. The rod with attached strings able to be turned at various angles changing the line of strings from a simple two dimensional plane to a one sheet hyperboloid. Models of this type were often produced for demonstrational purposes for college mathematical departments. For similar examples see; Mathematical Models, Gerd Fischer, Akademie-Vertag, Berlin 1986 Early 20th century 15" high

STRING MODEL WITH BOX

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:30:13 e
A European mathematical demonstrational string model representing a variable hyperbolic paraboloid. The strings woven between two brass oval rings, the upper ring able to rotate to various angles and supported on a crossbar and two end columns. The apparatus resting on a wood box which conceals the counterweights holding down the strings. Models of this type were often produced for demonstrational purposes for college mathematical departments. For similar examples see; Mathematical Models, Gerd Fischer, Akademie-Vertag, Berlin 1986 Early 20th century 16" high x 14" wide x 8" deep

SCIENCE

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:13:00 e

WATER FLOWER BASIN

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:58:54 e
Japanese shallow bronze flower vessel of irregular form. The basin with a removable water pattern openwork cover to stabilize flower stems. The stylized flowing water pattern with scattered water plant leaves on which rests two small frogs. The vessel resting on slightly recessed water pattern feet. Meiji Period (1868-1912)

ARCHASTIC VASE

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:54:39 e
Japanese archaistic bronze vase of tall slender form. The square mouth vase based on an ancient Chinese (gu) form. The narrow waist with small raised band and archaic decoration. With areas of gilding. 19th century 11� high

CAST IRON VASE

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:51:43 e
Japanese cast iron flower vessel (hanaire). The original origin and use of the vessel is unknown but it was later adapted to be used as a hanaire flower vessel for use in the tea ceremony. The iron vessel with three silver staple repairs at the neck. With inner and black lacquer outer accompanying boxes (tomobako). Vessel adapted as a flower vessel possibly during the 19th-early 20th century 10-1/2" high

NEW AQUISITIONS

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CLAY & STONE

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OTHER

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TEXTILE

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METAL

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CONTACT

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:00:08 e

NEWS

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:59:57 e

SHOWS

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:59:34 e
Here are the upcoming shows in which I participate. I hope you can come to one near you. Please contact me should you have any questions. SAN FRANCISCO The San Franciso Arts of Pacific Asia Show February 6th-8th, 2009 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA SAN FRANCISCO The San Francisco Tribal & Textile Arts Show February 13th-15th, 2009 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA NEW YORK The New York Arts of Pacific Asia Show March 12th-15th, 2009 GRAMERCY PARK ARMORY, New York, NY LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Antiques Show April, 2009 The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA NEW YORK The New York International Tribal & Textile Arts Show May, 2009 GRAMERCY PARK ARMORY, New York, NY