Art Gallery
A small gallery of the Japanese fine art and antiques previously sold to customers. Click on video to view and each item for more details.
Framed Woodblock Print
A custom fitted wood frame modern Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) by the famous artist Hiratsuka Unichi (平塚 運一). He lived from 1895-1997 CE. He was one of the prominent leaders of the (sōsaku hanga 創作版画) creative prints movement in 20th century Japan. He worked only in a black and white format after World War II.
Copper-Silver Alloy (shibuichi) Sword Handguard with Extensive Gold Inlays
This is a handguard (tsuba) is made of the finest copper-silver alloy (shibuichi). It was made to fit a Japanese long sword (katana). The openwork design is of finely decorated hand drum ringed by six flowers with the very fine details of pine trees in mist inlaid in gold. The composition and workmanship are all characteristic of goldsmiths (kinkō) employed by the lord of Kaga Province. The handguard likely dates from the mid to late Edo Period circa the 18th to mid-19th centuries.
Traditional Japnese Tea Bowl
Ceramic Plate
This is a large antique ceramic plate with the designs of two dragons coming out of clouds.
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