Mingei Arts

Created in the form of a pomegranate with an applied branch, the smooth interior with the convex simulated pomegranate seeds, contrast to the textured exterior finish. This Tsubame copperware bowl is in a rich copper tone with a black lacquer wash, making this piece an exceptional example of the arts and crafts movement in Japan. [...]

This is a beautiful and intricately woven copper box with removable cover (the entire piece is woven from top to bottom). It is from the Meiji period and is in exceptional condition. The rounded rectangular box has a kiri wood interior lining. Our understanding is that this piece was typically used for incense and cigarettes, [...]

This Japanese bronze Usabata has a beautiful and natural rich dark brown patina and is from the Showa period. The piece is in excellent and original condition. Objects of this type were first discovered by Westerners during international expositions. The entire piece is bronze, and has a raised village and mountain landscape motif in the [...]

This is a wonderful example of the finest of Japanese late 18th century metalwork, in the form of a kanemono, or clasp, with its original copper back plate. The composition of the piece incorporates gold highlights on a darker black metal base illustrating a Sumo accepting his award in the standard squat, (shagamu), position with [...]

This is an exquisite example of the finest of Japanese 19th century metalwork, in the form of a kanemono, or clasp with its original silver back plate. The high-relief repousse depicts a dragon in silver and a tiger in gold, magnificent in its composition and detail, down to the minute working of the dragon’s scales [...]

Shown are two beautifully proportioned Turquoise Chinese Cloisonne’ vases, ca. 1900. One sees fine wire cloison work finished in a turquoise blue enamel. The enamel ground is profusely decorated with an overall ornate fish scale pattern. No stamp or marks. Dimensions: 4-1/4” dia. (shoulder) x 9-1/4”h. Additional Information— Among the wide variety of artistic expressions [...]

Shown is a wonderful small box in a fish scale pattern, enameled in black. It has an interesting motif in the center of the hinged lid. The box is raised on four round ball feet in bronze with an interior and bottom of turquoise enamel. The box is in very good condition with no repairs, [...]

Daruma-zō is a generic term for Daruma statues or sculpture as shown in this Daruma Riding a Deer. This is a heavy Bronze piece (Weight: 3 lbs.), with beautiful detailing on Daruma’s robe and the body of the deer. The piece is in excellent condition, naturally patinated, no dings, no scratches or no breaks. The [...]