Asian Antique and Vintage Fork Art ©

Vintage Asian Folk Art

Mingeiarts represents all the major areas of Asian Folk Arts including our specialization in Japanese Kokeshi, all illustrating the life of Asian peoples. The objects here largely dating from 1800 to the 1940s were all purchased over a thirty-year period of preserving folk art, and sharing our knowledge of the subject, and its historical significance.

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Rare Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Rabbit FigurineRare Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Rabbit Figurine
Japanese Seto-ware Hare Stoneware Figure by Fumio KoyamaJapanese Seto-ware Hare Stoneware Figure by Fumio Koyama
Vintage Traditional Tsugaru Ohwani Kokeshi entitled: “Rabbit Pounding Mochi on the Moon”  by Mamiya, MasaoVintage Traditional Tsugaru Ohwani Kokeshi entitled: “Rabbit Pounding Mochi on the Moon”  by Mamiya, Masao
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Kantsubaki | Camellia Girl” by Takamizawa, Kazuo
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Kantsubaki | Camellia Girl” by Takamizawa, Kazuo
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akai take | Red Bamboo” by Sato Kouson (a.k.a. Komura)Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akai take | Red Bamboo” by Sato Kouson (a.k.a. Komura)
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Siblings by Ishihara Hideo "Aka Warabe | Red Kid; (Kuro Kami | Black Hair”Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Siblings by Ishihara Hideo "Aka Warabe | Red Kid; (Kuro Kami | Black Hair”
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hi no hikari | Light of Fire” by Shido, ShouzanVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hi no hikari | Light of Fire” by Shido, Shouzan
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Nōbururedi | Noble Lady” by Shouzan, ShidoVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Nōbururedi | Noble Lady” by Shouzan, Shido
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi “Tsukikage | Spirit of the Take” by Sato SuigaiVintage Sosaku Kokeshi “Tsukikage | Spirit of the Take” by Sato Suigai
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hatsune | A Lady” by Shouzan, ShidoVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hatsune | A Lady” by Shouzan, Shido
Vintage Traditional Japanese Daruma Wooden Wall PlaqueVintage Traditional Japanese Daruma Wooden Wall Plaque
Japanese Meiji Square Gold Maki-e Sake Casket | Ceremonial TokkuriJapanese Meiji Square Gold Maki-e Sake Casket | Ceremonial Tokkuri
Japanese Antique Black Rosewood Writing Paper and Chop/Seal Organizer Box | Wood and Lacquer CraftJapanese Antique Black Rosewood Writing Paper and Chop/Seal Organizer Box | Wood and Lacquer Craft
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Tsuki | Moon” by by Kato, HiroshiVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Tsuki | Moon” by by Kato, Hiroshi
Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Shīzun-chū no josei | Seasons” by Kato, HiroshiSosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Shīzun-chū no josei | Seasons” by Kato, Hiroshi
Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Koraku |Happiness” by Kiyohara, TakaoSosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Koraku |Happiness” by Kiyohara, Takao
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Sansa Shigure | Winter Drizzle” by Takahashi, TatsruVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Sansa Shigure | Winter Drizzle” by Takahashi, Tatsru
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Mebae | Flower Bud” by Watanabe, Masao
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Shoshinsha no sori ~yo | Novice Monk” by Katase, Kaihei | 1921-2015Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Shoshinsha no sori ~yo | Novice Monk” by Katase, Kaihei | 1921-2015
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Shuen | Past” by Katase, KaiheiVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Shuen | Past” by Katase, Kaihei
Antique Japanese Natural Organic Wood Burl Ikebana Container | Incense KoroAntique Japanese Natural Organic Wood Burl Ikebana Container | Incense Koro
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Okame Sake Cup (Guinomi) entitled: “Much Good Fortune”Vintage Japanese Porcelain Okame Sake Cup (Guinomi) entitled: “Much Good Fortune”
Chinese Vintage Carved Agate Fish Snuff Bottle | Fish, Frog and Flower DesignChinese Vintage Carved Agate Fish Snuff Bottle | Fish, Frog and Flower Design
Japanese Antique Ivory Brooch of Jurojin with Longevity Peach | SignedJapanese Antique Ivory Brooch of Jurojin with Longevity Peach | Signed
Japanese Meiji Era Daruma Okimono / Boxwood Netsuke: Shinbutsu Awakening Daruma Figures | Rare ItemsJapanese Meiji Era Daruma Okimono / Boxwood Netsuke: Shinbutsu Awakening Daruma Figures | Rare Items
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akaume | Red Plum” by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akaume | Red Plum” by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
Vintage Minomushi Cape Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: "Yukiguni no Warabe | Children of the Snow Country” by Shouzan, Shido | 1932-1995Vintage Minomushi Cape Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: "Yukiguni no Warabe | Children of the Snow Country” by Shouzan, Shido | 1932-1995
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akikaze | Autumn Wind” by Sato, Suigai (1920-)Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Akikaze | Autumn Wind” by Sato, Suigai (1920-)
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hatsu Hana | First Flower” by Watanabe, Masao | 1917-2007Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hatsu Hana | First Flower” by Watanabe, Masao | 1917-2007
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Baien / Ume to shijo | Plum Blossom”  by Takahashi, Hashime | 1918-2002
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume Goromo | Plum Kimono” by Takahashi, HashimeVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Ume Goromo | Plum Kimono” by Takahashi, Hashime
Vintage Japanese Hijiori Himi-Daruma Wood Figure | Sato, Junosuke | Female Daruma DollVintage Japanese Hijiori Himi-Daruma Wood Figure | Sato, Junosuke | Female Daruma Doll
Vintage Japanese Tsuchiyu Himi-Daruma Wood Figure | Takahashi, Toru | Female Daruma DollVintage Japanese Tsuchiyu Himi-Daruma Wood Figure | Takahashi, Toru | Female Daruma Doll
Vintage Japanese Miniature Daruma Daishi Figures and Hime-Daruma Bell by HashiyamaVintage Japanese Miniature Daruma Daishi Figures and Hime-Daruma Bell by Hashiyama
Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll: Takasago Hinode Sunrise | ‘Auspicious Kakejiku’Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll: Takasago Hinode Sunrise | ‘Auspicious Kakejiku’
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hajirai | Shyness” by Murakami, Ken-ichiVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Hajirai | Shyness” by Murakami, Ken-ichi
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Doll entitled: “Wa | Harmony” by Murakami, Ken-ichiVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Doll entitled: “Wa | Harmony” by Murakami, Ken-ichi
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Kurumi no’nanoko | Walnut Girl” by Sekiguchi, ToshioVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Kurumi no’nanoko | Walnut Girl” by Sekiguchi, Toshio
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: urumi no shōnen | Walnut Boy” by Sekiguchi, ToshioVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: urumi no shōnen | Walnut Boy” by Sekiguchi, Toshio
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Kita no on’nanoko | Northern Girl” by Shouzan, ShidoVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Kita no on’nanoko | Northern Girl” by Shouzan, Shido
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Banshu | Late Autumn” by Watanabe, MasaoVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Banshu | Late Autumn” by Watanabe, Masao
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Incense Box with Butterfly Motif Lid
Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist FUMIBAKO (Document Box) with Gold Maki-e Design | Meiji PeriodAntique Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist FUMIBAKO (Document Box) with Gold Maki-e Design | Meiji Period
Vintage Traditional Yajirou JIngasa Kokeshi by Hoshi HiroakiVintage Traditional Yajirou JIngasa Kokeshi by Hoshi Hiroaki
Vintage Traditional Kokeshi | Merchant with Hat by Fumio SatoVintage Traditional Kokeshi | Merchant with Hat by Fumio Sato
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Michi noku | Snow Country” by Aida, SeihouVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Michi noku | Snow Country” by Aida, Seihou
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Ohara Shosuke by Kikuchi, Shukou | 1950-Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Ohara Shosuke by Kikuchi, Shukou | 1950-