Rare and sumptuous pair of kakemono -e " Kakuriki no zu " dedicated to the Shinto worship. such paintings on paper, technique and Sumi-e watercolor and outputs were  More »

Rare and sumptuous pair of kakemono -e " Kakuriki no zu " dedicated to the Shinto worship. such paintings on paper, technique and Sumi-e watercolor and outputs were presented on rare occasions. Here are presented Izanagi and Izanami, the male and female principles, the founders of Japan eternal. Masatsune signed and dated. In 1916. Zodiac Year of the Dragon, stamp artist Kakuriki is a term used for the Sumo wrestlers paints come with their original box which is also a beautiful patina of age. superb editing and excellent condition. tips lacquered bamboo dimensions : élélment male length : 193 cm Width : 29.5 cm feminine element length : 193 cm Width : 29.5cm   « Less

Olisbos Japan 19th century. scale tortoise Superb Kabutogata in scale of tortoise Beautiful returned, large smoothness of the details and very beautiful state for this  More »

Olisbos Japan 19th century. scale tortoise Superb Kabutogata in scale of tortoise Beautiful returned, large smoothness of the details and very beautiful state for this rare part. Wears of seniority, a very small crack Length: 16.3 cm Superb harigata, olisbos used by the Japanese women for their personal pleasure. Splendid deep and glossed patina. The object is bored at its end to be able to be attached to the size for plays saphic   « Less

Shunga. This painting is made after a print by Shugenobu, a real rarity and a must illustrated in Evans (1975 : Pl.6.112) Erotic gouache. Japan late Edo. 19th century  More »

Shunga. This painting is made after a print by Shugenobu, a real rarity and a must illustrated in Evans (1975 : Pl.6.112) Erotic gouache. Japan late Edo. 19th century Pretty erotic gouache, of a young fisherwoman is Awabi surprised by a young man very beautiful colors. excellent condition Framed under glass Overall dimensions 38.0 x 28.0 cm Interior : 26.5 x 17.5 cm   « Less

CDGC Made in Japan Pat. No. 492647 Pair of Framed Ceramic / Porcelain Tiles, beautifully hand decorated, quality Imports, painted stunning with colors, outdoor scene,  More »

CDGC Made in Japan Pat. No. 492647 Pair of Framed Ceramic / Porcelain Tiles, beautifully hand decorated, quality Imports, painted stunning with colors, outdoor scene, mountains, flowers, cottages. Excellent aged, stress frames, with label, patent no. & etched signature of Artist. 19" h. x 4" w. x 1" d. They are fabulous!   « Less

Asian Cloisonne Brass Bud vase, incredible enamel work, geometric, floral ornamentation. excellent, 5.5" x 3" x 1.5", solid blue base, marked. spectacular wiring and colors!

Asian Cloisonne Brass Bud vase, incredible enamel work, geometric, floral ornamentation. excellent, 5.5" x 3" x 1.5", solid blue base, marked. spectacular wiring and colors!   « Less

A very fine early 1900s lacquer offering bowl, or hsun-ok, from the Shan people in Burma. 15"d x 16"h

A very fine early 1900s lacquer offering bowl, or hsun-ok, from the Shan people in Burma. 15"d x 16"h   « Less

Asuka Japanese Shinto Stone beautiful natural stone phallus shaped Totem stone probably taken from the region where the Asuka Nimasu sanctuary which holds a large  More »

Asuka Japanese Shinto Stone beautiful natural stone phallus shaped Totem stone probably taken from the region where the Asuka Nimasu sanctuary which holds a large collection of phallic stones. With a stand Height of stone 24.5 cm x 16 cm Height with base 27 cm Size of base 13.5 x 13.5 x 3 cm Excellent condition and patina of time Edo Japan   « Less

Maneki Neko iron phallus Edo Japan Rare iron representation of a phallic Maneki Neko Superb model in the Shinto tradition The piece is doubly gendered, masculine and  More »

Maneki Neko iron phallus Edo Japan Rare iron representation of a phallic Maneki Neko Superb model in the Shinto tradition The piece is doubly gendered, masculine and feminine reminder effigies Okame Beautiful patina and beautiful condition The back of the piece is planned to incorporate a ball of incense Wear of age Japan Edo period, 18th century Height: 9.5 cm "The festival Kanamara Matsuri (or"iron penis festival ") is held annually the first Sunday in April in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. This Shinto festival, dedicated to fertility, a central representation for the penis. It is found everywhere and in different forms, such as statues in processions, but also in the pictures and decorations that adorn the city. An old Japanese legend tells of a demon with sharp teeth had one day hidden in the vagina of a girl, and had successively castrated two young men during their wedding night. Then a blacksmith fashioned an iron phallus to break the teeth of the devil, and the subject became a holy relic. An annual festival celebrating Shinto fertility was subsequently organized around this relic. The Kanamara Matsuri has the main sanctuary of the Kanayama, in Kawasaki City, whose center is a blacksmith with an anvil and a forge fire. Formerly it was often frequented by prostitutes who came to pray for protection against venereal diseases. According to historical records, the Maneki-Neko became popular in the second part of the Edo Era Only during the Meiji era that is most frequently appeared in publications and in commercial establishments. One explanation of this democratization is in the sex industry. Indeed, with the closure of Japan to the world, the merchant class to markedly improve his social status. The rising standard of living has led some of the appearance of pleasure district, for a class easier, and marked proliferation of brothels. It was then common to find in it plateaus "good luck" which were displayed many "lucky" in the form of male sexual organ. That's when Japan was keen to re-open on the world and become a modern power on the international level, the authorities saw it lucky with a jaundiced eye. Not wanting to give a negative image of Japan, the Meiji government then banned the production, sale, and display of lucky talisman with phallic effigy, in 1872. This coincides with the democratization of Maneki Neko, which then tend to spread."   « Less

Shiva Lingam. Bronze. Khmer 15th century Superb bronze representation of a Siva lingam Beautiful deep red patina. Slight marking due to age and very good condition.  More »

Shiva Lingam. Bronze. Khmer 15th century Superb bronze representation of a Siva lingam Beautiful deep red patina. Slight marking due to age and very good condition. Length: 8.5 inches Height : 6.5 cm Width : 6.5 cm   « Less

A beautiful woman doctor ivory Beautiful patina and great workmanship. An attitude rare and full of eroticism. Very good condition China 18th century Length : 16  More »

A beautiful woman doctor ivory Beautiful patina and great workmanship. An attitude rare and full of eroticism. Very good condition China 18th century Length : 16 cm   « Less