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Item Ships From: Asia
Japanese Green Blue Gold Porcelain Vase by Master , 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese gilded and dimpled porcelain vase decorated with auspicious "ran" or orchid in green, blue and iron-red, by highly respected master porcelain artist i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary White Blue Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique Japanese contemporry decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and beautiful shades of blue on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Japanese Red Black Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary gilded and intricately hand painted porcelain vase, a signed masterpiece by widely respected master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita region of sout...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Japanese Contemporary Gold Red Purple Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary dimpled signed decorative porcelain vase, a stunning piece gilded and hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. The arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Japanese White Red Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase hand painted in red, white and green on a beautifully shaped body, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcela...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Green Black Gold Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exqusite Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in vivid green, red and deep blue on an ovoid porcelain body in a stunningly beautiful shape, a signed work by highly acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita tradition and the recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. His profile is available upon request.
It depicts a whimsical interpretation of a cherry tree with its graceful trunk in beautiful deep blue and its hanging branches stretching across the whole body of this stunningly shaped vase, and blossoms in deep blue, red and purple hanging...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Porcelain Charger in Gold Red Blue by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Gilded and dimpled Japanese decorative porcelain charger intricately hand painted, showcasing a dramatic breathtaking phoenix in deep blue extending its beautiful long wings to cover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Porcelain Vase in Gold Red Blue by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Gilded and dimpled Japanese decorative porcelain vase intricately hand painted, showcasing a dramatic breathtaking phoenix in deep blue extending its beautiful long wings to wrap the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Peach White Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary gilded decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in vivid peach and white on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed work by highly acclaimed awa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese ontemporary White Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional gilded large contemporary Japanese Porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted on a stunning ovoid shape body, depicting plum blossoms in red and mediev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Small Qingbai Pear-Shaped Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)
Located in seoul, KR
This exquisite piece is a Qingbai ware from the Song to Yuan dynasty, and it appears to be an excavated artifact given its earthy encrustations, suggesting it has rested in the groun...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Black Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum quality contemporary Japanese hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in a stunningly shape in black and brown, a masterpiece by a highly respected master porcelai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan
Weight: 26.65 grams
Dimension: 9.0x 1.3x 1.0 Cm
Origin: Paprok mi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Large Pink Green Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional very large contemporary Japanese decorative vase, intricately hand painted in blue, green and pink on fine Arita porcelain body in an attractive rotund shape, a signed ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Red Gold Platinum Porcelain Charger by Contemporay Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain charger entitled "sunset". It features a dramatic sunset scene with a striking hawk in extremely detailed platinum and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Green Blue Red Deep Charger by Japanese Duo Master Artists
Located in Takarazuka, JP
This unique deep charger/centrepiece showcases a dramatic scene of Tawaraya Sotatsu's influential "Wind God and Thunder God" that is considered a Japanese...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gilded Japanese Red Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional large Japanese porcelain vase uniquely gilded in platinum inside, and hand-painted intricately hand painted in red on outside...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Contemporary Red Green Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Elegant gilded contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain lidded jar, hand painted in green and red with generous gold details, showcasing scalopped floral panels surrounded by a flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Stem Cup and Stand, Song Dynasty(960~1279)
Located in seoul, KR
Five-lobed cup, featuring a delicate rim, is supported by a short, gently spreading foot. The accompanying stand rises elegantly from a broad base to a plate with an elevated, foliat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Contemporary Brown Blue Red Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary highly collectible large hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, an exhibition masterpiece titled "Dawn" by master porcelain artist from the Arita-Imari region ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
VIntage kimono textile art " Geometry ~ Chrysanthemums ~" by ikasu White Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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This work is inspired by traditional Japanese natural symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
It is elegantly framed with...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in blue, red and purple on a stunning turquoise background in a beautiful round shape, the signed masterpiece by widely acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita style. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. His profile is available upon request.
Phoenix has since ancient times been called the “king of birds” in China. Phoenix or 'Ho-ho" is a mythical bird in Japan called King of Birds. It is believed to be a messenger of goodwill that comes to earth and represents sun, fire, fidelity and justice. It is condidered a symbol for the imperial household, specifically the empress.This exceptional intricately hand painted large porcelain vase showcases a bold blue Phoenix...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
38.50 Carat Elegant Tourmaline Flower Shape Carving From Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
38.50 carat elegant tourmaline flower shape carving from Madagascar Africa
Weight: 38.50 Carats
Dimension: 2.3 x 2.1 x 0.8 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red & Green
Shape: Carving
Qualit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Japanese Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in vivid red, green and deep blue on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed work by widely respected Japanese master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita tradition and the recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition.
The petals flying in the wind say that the brief flower-viewing period is soon coming to an end, and are a reminder of how precious and short life is.
“Fired-on gold,” this artist’s signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as 5-10 firings. This artist's profile is available upon request.
This piece depicts a whimsical interpretation of a cherry tree with its graceful trunk in beautiful deep blue and its hanging branches stretching across the whole body of this stunningly shaped vase, and blossoms in deep blue, red and purple hanging...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Red Brown Hand-Glazed Porcelainn Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing museum-quality hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase, an award-winning exhibition masterpiece by a master artist of the Arita-Imari region of Japan. The artist is a maste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Platinum
$10,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Pink Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional very large signed contemporary Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in blue and pink on an elegantly shaped porcelain body against a stunning platinum background, a signed masterpiece by widely acclaimed Japanese master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita tradition. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request.
This graceful massive vase depicts elegant Japanese toad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Platinum
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Japanese Gold Red Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing large contemporary Japanese hand painted decorative porcelain vase, an exclusive signature masterpiece in gold, blue, green and red by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita region of Japan and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional application of gold and platinum on porcelain. This unique vase in brilliant gold, red, green and blue features the highly auspicious Acala "immovable," seen as a fierce protective Buddhist deity particularly in Shingon traditions of Japan where he is known as Fudo Myo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Large Contemporary Japanese Whit Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand painted in underglazed blue on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, a signed piece by widely respecte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$2,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Blue Black Cream Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in black and the artist's signature purple on a beautifully shaped trapezoid porcelain body. It is the signe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage obi textile art " Broken Vase ~ kintsugi ~" by ikasu Black Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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This textile artwork uses a vintage obi dated around 1980ies, with a feather motif, and arranges it so that it looks like a vase.
Antique obi, just as it is a broken vase, is united back again with black obijime - a string used to tie up obi when it’s worn. Framed in kiritansu (antique chest) paulownia wood.
It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.
I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors
Feathers hold various meanings and symbolism in Japanese traditional culture, often reflecting themes of spirituality, symbolism, and folklore. Here are some of the meanings associated with feathers in Japanese tradition:
・Divine Protection: Feathers are often seen as symbols of divine protection and spiritual guidance. Feathers, especially those from birds, are considered to be imbued with the protective energy, offering spiritual guardianship and safeguarding against negative forces.
・Connection to the Spirit World: Feathers are sometimes associated with the spirit world and the realm of the divine. In folklore and mythology, feathers are depicted as messengers between the earthly realm and the celestial realms.
・Symbol of Beauty and Elegance: Feathers are admired for their natural beauty, grace, and elegance. In traditional Japanese arts such as Noh theater, Kabuki, and dance performances like Kagura, actors and performers often use feathered costumes or accessories to enhance their appearance and convey a sense of refinement and sophistication.
・Sign of Good Luck and Prosperity: In Japanese folklore, certain birds like cranes and pheasants are considered symbols of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity. Feathers from these birds are often depicted in art and craftwork as auspicious symbols believed to bring blessings and positive energy to the bearer.
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Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos.
Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments.
During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Platinum Brown Contemporary Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary hand-glazed signed decorative porcelain vase in a stunning black/brown color and zirconium that creates the mesmerizing luster, an award-winning e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Platinum
$10,500 Sale Price
30% Off
White Ware with two dragons, Yuan Dynasty, 13-14th century
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is made from a type of low-fired, porous clay and features a crackled glaze. It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Blue Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional contemporary Japanese museum-quality porcelain raised deep charger/centerpiece, hand-painted in vivid green and yellow, in a stunning Pentagon shape. It showcases a uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum-quality Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in blue, red and yellow on a stunningly shaped ovoid body, a signed m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Three Small White-glazed Circular Boxes and Coveres, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, C
Located in seoul, KR
Three White glazed boxes from the Qing dynasty Vung Tau cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amste...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Natural 44.30 Carat Bi Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Bi-Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 44.30 Carat
DIMENSION: 3.6 x 1.4 x 0.9 Cm
ORIGIN: Afghanistan
COLOR: Mint Green And Green...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Amber-Glazed Pottery Figure Of Sacred Bull
Located in seoul, KR
Naturalistically modelled, standing on a rectangular base with head facing forward and short tail curled to one side, incised details and covered overall in a rich chestnut glaze sav...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Contemporary Green Red Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum-quality contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately gilded and hand-painted in stunning shades of red and green on a stunningly shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Japanese Antique Oak Bench Sofa, 1930s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique bench sofa crafted from oak and dating from the 1930s–1940s.
The frame has matured into a calm, deep brown tone, beautifully complemented by the light-colored upho...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Guardian Official Pottery Figure
Located in seoul, KR
This figure appears to be a terracotta statuette, possibly representing a court official or a deity given the distinct headgear which could signify a rank or divine attribute. The style of the figurine, with its facial features and remnants of paint, suggests it could be a part of funerary art, which was common in Chinese culture during these periods.
Date : Northern Wei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary large decorative deep porcelain charger, dramatically hand-painted on the finest quality porcelain, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Vase Green Blue Platinum by Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, platinum-gilded and hand-painted porcelain vase in a stunning cylinder shape and signed by highly acclaimed award-winning m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Platinum
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Chicken-head celadon is among the most distinct and emblematic piece from the dynamic yet innovative era spanning from the Han (206 BC - AD 220) to the Tang (618-907) dynasties. Thei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Sancai-Glazed Pottery Tripod Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The globular body is supported on three claw feet and is covered in a splashed-glaze of amber, green and cream color, which stops short of the unglazed base.
Date : Tang Dynasty(61...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. The carving showcas...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Celestial being(Apsara) Stone Statue, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This statue appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement. The apsara is captured in a dynamic pose, perhaps once part of a larger tableau, playing a flute-like instrument. The facial features are serene yet expressive, with faint traces of pigmentation hinting at the sculpture's original polychromy. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition.
Date : Northern Wei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Japanese Antique Cedar Storage Cabinet, 1920s–1940s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from solid cedar, dating from the 1920s–1940s.
This two-piece cabinet has a rugged, utilitarian presence, with a surface shaped by decades ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage kimono textile art " Marble Story ~ Healing ~" by ikasu Grey Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
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This work uses a vintage kimono fabric with marble pattern, that makes it look like a real piece of marble.
The line in the middle symbolizes “kintsugi” - concept of wabi-sabi, which values imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of aging.
It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.
I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors
Kintsugi (金継ぎ), which translates to "golden joinery" or "golden repair," is a traditional Japanese art form of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. I used this tecnique here to "repair" antique kimono by transforming it into art work. Beyond its literal meaning of mending broken ceramics, kintsugi carries profound philosophical and cultural significance in Japanese tradition:
・Embracing Imperfection: Kintsugi celebrates imperfection and impermanence. Rather than disguising or concealing flaws, it highlights them, treating the breakage as part of the object's history. This philosophy encourages acceptance of imperfection as an essential aspect of life, beauty, and human experience.
・Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic: Kintsugi embodies the principles of wabi-sabi, an aesthetic worldview centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Wabi-sabi values simplicity, authenticity, and the beauty of things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Kintsugi exemplifies these principles by turning what might be considered flaws into features that enhance the object's beauty and character.
・Resilience and Transformation: The act of repairing broken things with precious metals symbolizes resilience and transformation. Instead of discarding or replacing the broken object, kintsugi honors its history and transforms it into something new and valuable. This reflects broader philosophical themes of overcoming adversity, finding beauty in imperfection, and embracing change.
・Honoring the Past: Kintsugi preserves and honors the history of the object. Rather than erasing or ignoring its past, it acknowledges and celebrates it. This aspect of kintsugi can be seen as a metaphor for honoring our own personal histories, including the challenges and setbacks we have faced, and recognizing how they have shaped us into who we are today.
・Spiritual and Philosophical Symbolism: Kintsugi has spiritual and philosophical implications, reflecting concepts such as the interconnectedness of all things, the cycle of life and death, and the pursuit of harmony and balance. The process of repairing broken objects with precious metals is seen as a metaphor for spiritual growth, enlightenment, and the journey towards wholeness.
Overall, kintsugi represents not only a practical technique for repairing ceramics but also a profound philosophical and cultural perspective on life, beauty, and the human experience. It embodies values such as resilience, acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing imperfection.
<< Characteristics of the fabric
This vintage textile is hand-painted with a traditional painting technique where the colors are added on wet surface, which creates an effect of marble.
<< About the frame
Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos.
Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments.
During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an attractive antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era. This stand has been used in Japan to display Bonsai.
The surface is finished with lacquer.
It is made with a particularly rare burl grain, and the patterns created by the natural burl that occurs during the tree's growth process give it a sense of vitality that cannot be expressed artificially. This unique beauty is highly valued in furniture and crafts.
This display stand can be used not only as a decorative stand, flower stand, or Bonsai stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand-Crafted Shantung Silk Textile with Stunning Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful hand-crafted shantung silk textile from Malaysia with stunning detailing and shades. Shantung silk is a medium-weight, plain-weave silk fabric which is woven from irregul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Hand-Crafted Silk Textile with Stunning Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful hand-crafted silk textile from Malaysia with stunning detailing and shades. A wonderful decorative object to bring warmth and color to any space. This textile was hand-cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Hand-Crafted Silk Textile with Stunning Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful hand-crafted silk Textile from Malaysia with Stunning Detailing and shades. A wonderful decorative object to bring warmth and color to any space. This textile was hand-cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Rare Lion Figurine Pillow, Tang Dynasty(618-907)
Located in seoul, KR
To meet overseas demand, shapes of Changsha wares were also greatly influenced by exotic elements from beyond China. For example, lion-shaped artifacts were found, as were a number o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
An extraordinary George III thief
s tool
Located in Chonburi, TH
In the shadows of the 18th century, when intrigue and subterfuge thrived, a remarkable artifact emerged as a testament to the ingenuity of the era's skilled craftsmen. Behold the ext...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
$596 Sale Price
43% Off
Green-glazed model of a shrine, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
It has a pyramidal roof topped with a finial, ornamental ridges, and faux doors and windows that are characteristic of Chinese sacred architecture of the period.
Period : Han Dynast...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
18.01 Gram Stunning Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen from Kunar Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 18.01 grams
DIMENSION: 2.4 x 2.1 x 2.0 Cm
ORIGIN : Kunar Afghanistan
TREATMENT: Non...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vintage kimono textile art " Turquoise Forest ~ Strength ~ " by ikasu Blue Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Fabrics featuring iconic Japanese plants like chrysanthemum, maple, and bamboo were gathered from various long underwear and kimono pieces to create a set of canvases (diameter 30, 25 and 20cm) showcasing exquisite gradations.
The top canvas, in pristine white, originates from long under-kimono, while the middle and bottom canvases are skillfully upcycled from kimono fabrics.
<< Period / Story
The long under-kimono and kimono fabrics used in these canvases were originally crafted and worn during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors
The pattern on the top canvas features a chrysanthemum, an auspicious emblem symbolizing longevity. It is affectionately referred to as the "raccoon dog chrysanthemum" due to the large, overlapping petals resembling the fur of a muzina, a creature similar to a raccoon dog or badger. This motif is highly popular in various plant-inspired designs and frequently seen in Edo komon, katazome, and jimon textiles.
The top canvas naga-juban under-kimono, being entirely white and devoid of any additional dyes, suggests its use as formal wear. Its pristine white hue accentuates the silk's luster when exposed to light and highlights the beauty of the woven patterns.
The fabric used here is rinzu, a type of fabric thinner than crepe de chine, characterized by its soft, smooth texture and subtle sheen. This particular lintel distinguishes itself with the way its ground pattern emerges and also incorporates a woven chrysanthemum pattern.
The central canvas showcases a maple tree, symbolizing longevity, which changes its colors with the seasons, bringing joy and happiness to people's lives.
The bamboo featured on the lower canvas has been regarded as a symbol of good fortune since ancient times, given its straight and vigorous growth, along with the Chinese legend that a phoenix consumes its fruit. It embodies concepts such as "immortality," "longevity," and "strength" because it remains green even in winter. The hollow stem also signifies "innocence," suggesting that there are no hidden agendas.
All three canvases are adorned with ground patterns that, when viewed from a distance, appear as modern works of art, yet upon closer inspection, they reveal a distinct Japanese ambiance.
<< Characteristics of the fabric
All three canvases are made of fabrics with jimon. The unique and high level of Japanese weaving...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Two Green glazed Figures Holding Pitchpork
Located in seoul, KR
Han dynasty pottery tomb figure, modelled standing holding a Pitchpork in front of his body, covered in a turquoise-green glaze. These two pieces are believed to have been produced i...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,970 / set
Passing Boats And Figure Teabowl And Saucer C 1725, Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands by or on a bridge, the rim with stone or flower pattern, the reverse glazed cafe-a...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antiques Iron lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
Iron Andon Lantern
Material: Iron
Size: φ560×360mm 1.5kg
Old iron andon
It is a kind of standing lantern with washi paper pasted on the inside and lit with oil as a light source
A f...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
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