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, japanese, Mori-machi, Moriyama, pottery on October 15, 2008 | 4 Comments »
This is a very pretty round serving bowl that is divided into three semi-circular sections. It is decorated in art deco style. Signed with the Moriyama Mori-Machi logo and imprinted with the words “Hand Painted Japan” on the bottom. This pattern is dated from the 1920’s. It measures approx. 10″ in diameter.
Moriyama Mori-Machi Pottery
Moriyama [...]
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 [...]
Posted in porcelain, tagged antique, Antiques, art decó, japanese, Nippon, porcelain on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a beautiful hand painted cup and saucer set by Nippon. There are gilded moriage decorations and beading on both pieces.
Style: Art Deco – Unmarked
Age: C late 19th – early 20th century
Nippon Porcelain
Nippon is not the name of the manufacturer as many think, but rather the country of origin. Today, Nippon items are among [...]
Posted in porcelain, tagged antique, Antiques, japanese, marks, porcelain, vintage on May 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Mark is for Suzuki Company, a distributor which had pieces made with its mark for sale and distribution (20th century).
Souvenir Dealers:
KOBE:
Porcelain & Laquer: Chujyo Shoten; Harishin; Koshiishi Shoten; Miyazaki Shoten; K. Nikko; Ogurusu & Co.; Suzuki & Co.; Taniguchi & Co.; William Rae; Gengan Yamamoto; Yamato Bros. & Co.; K. Yoshida & co.
JAPANSE MARKINGS:
Arita, [...]
Posted in Art, tagged antique, Antiques, dragon, japanese, ronin, Samurai on April 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Seven Samurai” or “Shichinin no samurai” Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Posted in porcelain, tagged Antiques, vintage, Kutani, japanese on March 5, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Kutani porcelain was made in Japan after the mid-seventeenth century. Most of the pieces found today are nineteenth-century. Collectors often use the term Kutani to refer to just the later, colorful pieces decorated with red, gold, and black pictures of warriors, animals, and birds.
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