Antique Japanese pair of lively koma inu (temple fudog guardians), carved of keyaki (elm) wood, left hand creature has mouth open showing teeth and has a curly mane, right hand creature with toothy grin and wavey mane, wonderful detail carving, fain remnants of pigment (mouth, eyes, and whiskers), Momoyama Period. Size of each: 17 1/2" high x 18" deep.

item #765625

Charming antique Japanese tea kettle (tetsubin), made of cast iron with scene of mountain village and bridge in relief on either side of the kettle, signature chop on back near handle, handle and lid are made of bronze, underside of lid is signed with 4 characters, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 8 1/2" high (with handle) x 7 1/4" wide (with spout).

item #763175

Japanese carved ranma with design of carp jumping through waves, great detail and lovely movement, carved of hardwood with black lacquered wood frames. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 13 1/2" high x 72 1/2" long x 1 1/2" deep.

item #760406

Antique Japanese shop sign (kanban) advertising tabi socks, made of wood with black and gold lacquer, carved characters, figure in center of lucky god, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 18" high x 41" wide x 2" deep.

item #757325

Beautiful Japanese Art Deco Period lacquer box with stylized design of wheat, wonderfully bold and unusual , brown, rust, and gold lacquer on beige ground, inlaid with mother of pearl, black lacquer on back and interior, silver rims, unusual angled corners, with signed kiri tomobako, early Showa Period (c. 1930's). Size: 13 7/8" long x 9 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" deep.

item #754320

Beautiful Japanese Deco Period bronze vase, raised stylized motif on front and back, wonderful deep reddish patina, signed on bottom, Taisho/Showa Period (early 20th century). Size: 6 3/4" high x 6" wide.

item #752875

Antique Japanese small knife with handle, blade with 7 incised characters, handle is made of bronze with gold inlaid design of kendo, Edo Period. Size: 8 3/8" long

item #752873

Japanese writing brush in ornate case, case is made of copper with black lacquer and inlaid all over in an ornate pattern with tiny pieces of gold and shell, design of chrysanthemum on hinged ink well cover, 2 sided brush made of ivory hidden in stem, large shell inlaid cartouch on bottom, beautiful and delicate. Size: 6 3/4" high x 1 1/4" wide

item #752868

Antique Japanese bronze figure of a puppy with front paws on ball with long tassle, very sweet, ball, tassle and puppy all separate pieces, late Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed: Kosan Size: 6" high x 12" wide x 4 1/4"deep.

item #752778

Wonderful antique Japanese bronze figure of a puppy sitting with his paw on a drum, very sweet and playful with lovely detail. Signed by artist. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 4 3/8" high.

item #750700