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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Vintage Traditional Hijiori Kokeshi by Suzuki SeiichiVintage Traditional Hijiori Kokeshi by Suzuki Seiichi
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: “Tai  | Desire” by Miyajima, MuhitsuVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: “Tai  | Desire” by Miyajima, Muhitsu
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Saeko | Serene Young Girl” by Ryoichi, FunayamaVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Saeko | Serene Young Girl” by Ryoichi, Funayama
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Oshinobi dochu | Traveling Incognito” by Ryoichi, FunayamaVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Oshinobi dochu | Traveling Incognito” by Ryoichi, Funayama
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 Transitional Kokeshi entitled:  “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, TakaoVintage Sosaku Transitional Kokeshi entitled:  “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, Takao
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, TakaoVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, Takao
A Basketmaker in Rural Japan by Louise Allison Cort and Nakamura Kenji
Tsutsugaki Textiles | Japanese Textiles Series by Kyotoshoin Volume 14
Hin: The Quiet Beauty of Japanese Bamboo Art | Robert T. Coffland & Donald Doe
Country Textiles of Japan: The Art of Tsutsugaki | Reiko Mochinaga Brandon
A Sprinkling of Gold: The Lacquer Box Collection of Elaine Ehrenkranz
View of the Pinnacle: Japanese Lacquer Writing Boxes | Stephen Little and Edmund J. Lewis
Antique Japanese Nabeshima-yaki Celadon Porcelain Pottery Toad With BabyAntique Japanese Nabeshima-yaki Celadon Porcelain Pottery Toad With Baby
Traditional Takasago Kokeshi by Kei (Hideo) | The Takasago Couple (Jou and Uba)Traditional Takasago Kokeshi by Kei (Hideo) | The Takasago Couple (Jou and Uba)
Vintage Japanese Traditional Narugo Nemariko by Okazaki YasuoVintage Japanese Traditional Narugo Nemariko by Okazaki Yasuo
Vintage Japanese Traditional Tougatta Ejiko Kokeshi, Entitled: Koma Kodoma by Sato, MasahiroVintage Japanese Traditional Tougatta Ejiko Kokeshi, Entitled: Koma Kodoma by Sato, Masahiro
Vintage Traditional Tsuchiyu Sugegasa Kokeshi by Watanabe, SadaoVintage Traditional Tsuchiyu Sugegasa Kokeshi by Watanabe, Sadao
Vintage Traditional Tsuchiyu Sugegasa Kokeshi by Watanabe, SadaoVintage Traditional Tsuchiyu Sugegasa Kokeshi by Watanabe, Sadao
Vintage Traditional Yajirou Sugegasa Kokeshi by Niiyama, HisashiVintage Traditional Yajirou Sugegasa Kokeshi by Niiyama, Hisashi
Vintage Traditional Yajirou Kokeshi by Endo TsutumoVintage Traditional Yajirou Kokeshi by Endo Tsutumo
Vintage Traditional Yajirou Kokeshi by Niiyama, FukuoVintage Traditional Yajirou Kokeshi by Niiyama, Fukuo
Vintage Traditional Rainbow Tougatta-Kei Kokeshi by Hiroi, MasaakiVintage Traditional Rainbow Tougatta-Kei Kokeshi by Hiroi, Masaaki
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Kantsbaki (Winter Camelia), by Takaizawa, Kazuo
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Dojo (Young Lady), by Tanaka, HarumasaVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Dojo (Young Lady), by Tanaka, Harumasa
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Hoshu “Treasure World”, by Yusa, FukujuVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Hoshu “Treasure World”, by Yusa, Fukuju
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Set Entitled: Kurōbāgāru no Mittsu-ri no Shimai, (Clover Girls) by Watanabe, MasaoVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Set Entitled: Kurōbāgāru no Mittsu-ri no Shimai, (Clover Girls) by Watanabe, Masao
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Bairin, (Plum Grove) by Miyajima, MuhitsuVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Bairin, (Plum Grove) by Miyajima, Muhitsu
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled Black Peony, (Kuro Botan) by Kanazawa, TokushieVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled Black Peony, (Kuro Botan) by Kanazawa, Tokushie
Japanese Modern Creative "Brush Kokeshi" by Shido ShouzanJapanese Modern Creative "Brush Kokeshi" by Shido Shouzan
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Autumn Leaves by Tamura NoboruVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Autumn Leaves by Tamura Noboru
Vintage, Rare Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Kagamijishi | Japanese Kabuki - Renjishi Lion Dancer Kokeshi by Miyashita, HajimeVintage, Rare Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Kagamijishi | Japanese Kabuki - Renjishi Lion Dancer Kokeshi by Miyashita, Hajime
Vintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Kokeshi of Trappist Nuns | Monastery & Convent Hakodate, Hokkaido Carving by Nemoto MoguraVintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Kokeshi of Trappist Nuns | Monastery & Convent Hakodate, Hokkaido Carving by Nemoto Mogura
Vintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Kokeshi of Trappist Nuns | Monastery & Convent Hakodate, Hokkaido Carving by Nemoto MoguraVintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Kokeshi of Trappist Nuns | Monastery & Convent Hakodate, Hokkaido Carving by Nemoto Mogura
Vintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Kokeshi of Trappist Nuns | Monastery & Convent Hakodate, Hokkaido Carving by Nemoto MoguraVintage Japanese Lathe-Turned Kokeshi of Trappist Nuns | Monastery & Convent Hakodate, Hokkaido Carving by Nemoto Mogura
Vintage Japanese Mino/Oribe Yakimono Bowl | Vintage Japanese Tea Kaiseki Mukozuke Serving PieceVintage Japanese Mino/Oribe Yakimono Bowl | Vintage Japanese Tea Kaiseki Mukozuke Serving Piece
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Chigo Zakura, (Cherry Blossom Child), by Masao WatanabeVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Chigo Zakura, (Cherry Blossom Child), by Masao Watanabe
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Kagamijishi  by Miyashita, Hajime | Japanese Kabuki - Renjishi Lion Dancer KokeshiVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: Kagamijishi  by Miyashita, Hajime | Japanese Kabuki - Renjishi Lion Dancer Kokeshi
Vintage Japanese Set of Three Upside Down Sakadachi Koma |  Wood Hand Spun TwirlersVintage Japanese Set of Three Upside Down Sakadachi Koma |  Wood Hand Spun Twirlers
Vintage Japanese Wood Six Sided Dice Spinner with Pips | Vintage Gambling Koma
Vintage Japanese Temawashi Koma |  Wood Spinning TopVintage Japanese Temawashi Koma |  Wood Spinning Top
Vintage Japanese Zuguri Spinning Koma | Daruma Sakadachi Top by Katakura FamilyVintage Japanese Zuguri Spinning Koma | Daruma Sakadachi Top by Katakura Family
Vintage Japanese Zuguri Spinning Koma | Kijigangu Sakadachi Top by Katakura FamilyKoma in the Snow
Vintage Japanese Daruma Gambling Game and Container for Koma Spinning TopVintage Japanese Daruma Gambling Game and Container for Koma Spinning Top
Vintage Japanese Yajirou Daruma Gambling Game and Container for Koma Spinning TopVintage Japanese Yajirou Daruma Gambling Game and Container for Koma Spinning Top
Japanese Traditional Tougatta Kokeshi Koma | Kokeshi KijiganguJapanese Traditional Tougatta Kokeshi Koma | Kokeshi Kijigangu
Japanese Folk Toy Wooden Fighting Top | Ibo Wart Koma by Taniguchi KisaburoJapanese Folk Toy Wooden Fighting Top | Ibo Wart Koma by Taniguchi Kisaburo
Japanese Wood Top Container Folk Toy with Spinning Top Cover and Miniature KomaJapanese Wood Top Container Folk Toy with Spinning Top Cover and Miniature Koma
Rare Traditional Yajirou Okkake Koma, (Chasing Spinning Top) by Sato HideyukiRare Traditional Yajirou Okkake Koma, (Chasing Spinning Top) by Sato Hideyuki
Rare Tougatta Kokeshi Baby in Bath by Mamoru, Fumio | Traditional Tsuta Family Kokeshi KijiganguRare Tougatta Kokeshi Baby in Bath by Mamoru, Fumio | Traditional Tsuta Family Kokeshi Kijigangu