Noragi Denim Daruma

English Plate signed Mason's Patent Ironstone China 'Japan' Pattern 2150. 8.8 inches.

Print Toyohara Chikanobu Japan Woodcut 1880

An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.

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...

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 ...

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Blue Plate with Three Sake Bottles, Ca. 1850 PERIOD Edo Period ((1603-1868) – Mid-19...

Japanese Noh Theater Ko-Omote Mask, Early 20th Century DIMENSIONS: Height: 8.5 inches Width: 4.5 inches Depth: 3 inches ABOUT A finely carved and painted Ko-Omote mask used in trad...

Pair of metal and enamel plaques with bamboo frame. France, late 19th century. Japonisme style. Each plaque dimensions: 5 cm depth x 68 cm width x 93 cm height.

This is a pair of Japanese hand painted MCI Porcelain wall plates. They are octagonal shaped and painted in blue, red and pink colors in a white b...

French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940. Martres Tolosane. Japonisme style.