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EXCEPTIONAL LARGE 19th c. JAPANESE BAMBOO FIGURAL CARVING
FISHERMAN/FISHERBOYS
Carved in the round, the old man is cradling a large Fish as he leans over a huge fish basket that was skillfully carved and pierced with two Fisherboys, one with a fish, the other with a basket. The reverse shows the his hat which is nicely carved in a large chrysanthemum pattern, along with a large bamboo pipe tucked under his belt and a basket hanging from it. Unsigned.
Condition: One very small section of the large bamboo basket missing at the top and can be seen in the photos; the topknot of the Fisherman has flattened somewhat with age; some separation of wood towards the bottom of the back of his robe due to age.
Height: 19 1/2 in.
Width: 8 in. at the widest point
Item #: MT-J061
PRICE: $ 285.00
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Black Lacquer Tobakobon
Late Meiji Period
The rectangular box with arched sides, decorated at the sides and ends in copper and gold hiramakie with grasses, leaves, and flowers on a roiro (mirror-black) ground, the deep interior lacquered in heavy nashiji and fitted with a white Hirado porcelain Hi-ire (ceramic holder) receptacle for charcoal and ash. Signed in sosho (running script). The piece of slender bamboo used as a refuse- Signed; the whole raised on bracket feet. Condition: Very good, with some minor chips to the lacquer that would be commensurate with age and use.
Length: 10 1/8 in.
Box Height: 4 in.
Width: 6 1/2 in.
Item #: MT-J0782
PRICE: $ 250.00
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JAPANESE MINGEI (FOLK ART) SEAL INRO
Late Meiji Period
Miniature Black Lacquered Wood 'Single-case' Mingei Seal Inro - Undecorated and unsigned- the top opening to give access to the seal. Condition: Very good.
Height: 1 3/8 in.
Width: 1 in.
Item #: MT-J0279
PRICE: $ 99.00
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IVORY STUDY OF A RAT AND OCTOPUS
Mid 20th c.
Nice Ivory Netsuke of an Octopus and a Rat - the octopus shown with it's tentacles folded under the body forming a compact position, while the rodent sprawled over its body, appears to be gnawing at it. Nicely detailed and stained for effect. and strung on a cord for wearing around the neck. Unsigned. Condition: Excellent
Length: 2 in.
Height.: 3/4 in.
Item #: MT-J077
PRICE: $225.00
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TAKASAGO - JO AND UBA
Large Japanese Scroll , Meiji Period - JO AND UBA - Shown as an old and wrinkled couple that haunts the pine trees in Takasago, gathering needles. Jo depicted with a rake and Uba, with a broom of twigs; the couple symbolizing 'Marital Love and Fidelity'; shown standing next to a Crane, representing long life ( Crane lives 1000 years); painted in soft colors on paper, mounted on paper, with bone scroll ends. Signed (Unread), one seal of the Artist. Condition: Very good, with some wrinkling and a few very minor pinholes and soil that would be commensurate with age.
Length: 81 in.
Width: 25 in.
Item: MT-J0799
PRICE: $ 245.00
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