Japanese Decorative Art

Applause Plate is an original decorative porcelain plate realized by Erté (after) in 1985. Very rare plate realized in bone China, depicting a ballerina in hues of yellow and red....

C-plate, the alphabet is a beautiful color ceramic plate realized after Erté in 1986, as the back of each plate reports. This plate reproduces the original painting representing t...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Rubato This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of cont...

The pair of panels are done in a fine gold lacquer with bone, mother of pearl & abalone shell inlays and where made in the mid 19th century. Most likely from a cabinet and retaining ...

Japanese Meiji Period Ukyoi-style Cloisonné Plate Depicting a Bijin with Irises, Ca. 1890 PERIOD Meiji Period: 1868-1912 DIMENSIONS Diameter: 9.75 inches Depth: 0.5 inches ABOUT ...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, coll...

Japanese Edo Period Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man, ca. 1820 Edo Period (1603-1868) DIMENSIONS: Length: 15” (with beard) Length: 8” (without beard) Height: 4” Width: 5.5” ABOUT A Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Ko-jo Mask of an Old Man refers to a traditional theatrical or ceremonial mask crafted during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). Here's a breakdown of what this object typically represents and why it's significant: The term "Ko-jo" (or Kojo) roughly translates to "old man" or "aged person" in Japanese. A Ko-jo mask often portrays the face of an elderly man, typically with exaggerated age features: deep wrinkles, sagging skin, a long nose, bushy eyebrows, and sometimes a beard. These masks are usually used in Noh, Kyogen, or folk performances, and occasionally in Shinto rituals. In Noh theater, masks are used to express character types, moods, and spiritual roles. The Ko-jo mask might represent a wise elder, a spirit of age and wisdom, or even a deity. In Kyogen, which is the comedic counterpart to Noh, old-man masks are used more playfully, often satirizing elderly characters in lighthearted scenes. The Ko-jo mask may also symbolize ancestral reverence or longevity, tying it to folk beliefs and ritual performances. Edo period masks...

This captivating lithograph poster is an artwork for the 1974 Tokyo exhibition, titled "American Trotting Horses, No. 1," created by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The image is part of the Currier and Ives Suite, a collection of six lithographs published by Phyllis Lucas in 1971. The poster features Dali's interpretation of John Murphy, a celebrated harness jockey, driving the famous pair of champion racers Edward and Swiveller at the Gentleman's Driving Park in Morrisania, NY, in 1882. Dali's distinctive artistic style infuses the scene with a surreal and dreamlike quality, capturing the essence of the dynamic sport of trotting horses. A facsimile of the original Currier and Ives...

Asian men and women printed on cloth, Circa 1950´s. Beautiful original frame with small crack as shown. Sold as is.

This exquisite Meiji period Japanese blue and white porcelain charger, measuring 73 cm in diameter, showcases the artistry o...

Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...

A very good quality late 19th century Japanese Imari charger, having a blue ground with classical motif decoration, inset hand painted panels depicting mythical dragons and birds, gi...

Pair of very early temple calligraphy panels. A pair of Edo period (17th century) carved wood panels that used to hang outside a temple. One plaque has evidence of a seal in the uppe...

Large Japanese Imari porcelain charger, depicting classical motif decoration, with a blue ground and four red panels with scholars, children and mythical creatures. Batch 82 N/H

A fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Porcelain Fukagawa chargers. Each depicting wonderfully Grass and Reed decoration, bordered by Classical Japanese motif decor...

A beautiful and most decorative pair of Japanese 19th century Imari porcelain plates. Each circular plate displays striking finely detailed scro...

A Superb Large Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Charger, Circa 1890 This large scale Japanese porcelain charger is finely hand-painted in rich c...