Posted in Asian art, tagged antique, Antiques, bangasa, Japan, japanese, paper umbrella, parasol, umbrella, wagasa on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This old Japanese umbrella is made from a heavy rice paper hand painted with peacocks and flowers. It has a bamboo handle and a metal cap on top. For being over 100 years old this “wagasa” is in good condition.
Wagasa – Traditional Japanese Umbrellas
Since its introduction to Japan over 1000 years ago, the Japanese [...]
Posted in porcelain, tagged antique, Antiques, art decó, Japan, japanese, porcelain, Taisho, teapot on August 20, 2008 | 4 Comments »
This is an art deco teapot made in Kyoto, Japan with banded decoration. In the bottom has a red stamped mark: “IDEAL IRON STONE CHINA SK KYOTO TOKICO.”
Date c. 1925, Taisho period (1).
(1) Taisho (1912–26) Period in Japanese history corresponding to the reign of the Taisho emperor, Yoshihito (1879–1926). During this period the art [...]
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