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Japanese Antiques
![Shibata ZESHIN (1907-91): Mallard: Artist: Shibata ZESHIN (1907-91) Title: Mallard Date: 1880s (this impression) Size/Format: chuban yoko-e (c. 7"x10") Condition: Very good impression and color, faint paper toning, else in very good co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Tokuriki: Yasaka Pagoda: Artist: Tomikichirô TOKURIKI (1902-1999) Subject: Yasaka Pagoda Series: Kyoraku Sanjû Dai (Thirty Views of Kyoto) Publisher: Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi Signature: Tomi Date: 1936 Format: shikishi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370032_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Koji Ikuta (B. - 1953): Mirror 3: Artist/Title: Koji Ikuta (B. - 1953): Mirror 3 Date: 2005 Medium: Mezzotint Print Edition: Limited edition #33/95 Size/Format: The print image measures 4 1/2 X 8 inches plus margins Condition: The pri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370028_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Signed Myochin Dragonfly Samurai Armor: Signed Muneko Myochin samurai armor with painted dragonfly on dou (cuirass) and wonderful dragonfly maedate (front helmet decoration). The dragonfly, or AKITSU in Japanese, is a national symbol in Jap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718809777)
![Beautiful Pair of Large Old Paris Hand Painted Vases with Birds: Beautiful Pair or Large Old Paris Hand Painted Vases with Birds. This is a beautiful pair of handled vases each with a different depiction of little brown and white birds. Bright aqua blue with silver](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/173744040_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
![Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Moon at Magome, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Moon at Magome, 20th C, Woodblock Print, inscribed lower left, stamped lower right, signed and stamped in plate low](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Akio Tanaka (Japan,1915-1981) oil painting: ARTIST: Akio Tanaka (Japanese, 1915 - 1981) TITLE: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1961 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. A](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5934/327562/176450523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714033757)
![Yukio Imamura (Japan,b 1935) acrylic painting: ARTIST: Yukio Imamura (Japanese, born 1935) NAME: Zenon Vol 9833 YEAR: 1998 MEDIUM: acrylic on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Small paint loss by the lower edge. No visible inpaint under](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5934/325439/175162722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712359089)
![Antique Japanese Wakizashi Samurai Sword: Wakizashi sword possibly Meiji period. Lacquered saya with gold over bronze hardware. Shark skin Tsuka, not wrapped. Nice unsigned blade with wavy Hamon. Measures 23" overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718746582)
![Kaou Saito (B. - 1931): Shigamoto: Artist/Title: Kaou Saito (B. - 1931): Shigamoto Medium: Mezzotint Print Edition: Limited Edition #24/85 Size/Format: The print image measures 6 1/2 X 7 1/4 inches plus margins Condition: The print is](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370030_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Nisaburo: Chushojima Area in Kyoto: Artist: Ito NISABUR0 (1910-1988) Subject: Chushojima area in Kyoto Publisher: Uchida Signature: Nisaburô Date: 1950s Format: dai-ôban, 29.5 x 44.7 Condition: Fine impression, color and condi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370026_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Original Woodblock Print "Genji-E" By Toyokuni III: Original vintage Japanese woodblock (1786-1865)"Genji-E" by Toyokuni III Approximate image size: 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in Vintage- good condition. Please check photos for item's condition. If you have an spe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370040_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Long WW2 Japanese Sadahiro Katana: Long Gendaito blade 66.7cm (26.26 inches) signed Itami Sadahiro. The term Gendaito refers to Japanese swords produced from 1876 to 1945. Blade offers a very decent polish and a nice Hamon that runs al](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255815_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Kawase Hasui, Hachinohe Fukakuho, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Hachinohe Fukakuho, Woodblock Print, 20th Century, with inscriptions along right edge and lower left, stamped in pl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Japanese Samurai Long Red Shrimp Wakizashi Mumei: Outstanding Japanese Samurai Wakizashi sword with rare Shrimp or lobster tail red koshirae in excellent condition. The blade is 53.7cm or 21.14 inches, offers a very decent polish and very interesting](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Estate Lot of 8 Chinese Japanese Carvings; Meerschaum Pipe; Nodders: Estate Lot of 8 Chinese Japanese Carvings; Meerschaum Pipe; Nodders. 1- This is the end of a Meerschaum Pipe depicting a carving of 2 horses. It measures 2.25" x 1.5". (only the head of the pipe is li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/177306568_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716986129)
![Lot of 13 Japanese / Chinese Carved Figurines: Lot of 13 Japanese / Chinese Carved Figurines. This is nice lot of carved Oriental figures with detailed marking and several signed with artist signature. They range in size from 1.25" to 2.5". There](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/176708672_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714400431)
![Kawase Hasui, Yumoto Spa, Nikko, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Yumoto Spa, Nikko, 20th C, Woodblock Print, inscription along left edge, stamped lower right, signed and stamped in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394380_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Harada Kokyo: Battle at Sea, Russo-Japanese War: Artist: Harada KOKYO Subject: Battle at Sea Series: Sino-Japanese War Publisher: Kôkyô Signature: Kiyochika with seal Date: 1904 Format: ôban, 36.8 x 24.8 cm Condition: Fine impression,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370042_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Let Me Whisper: Artist/Title: Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Let Me Whisper Date: 2016 Medium: Woodblock Print Edition: Limited Edition #78/200 Size/Format: The print image measures 4 3/4 X 4 3/4 inches plus margins Condi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370020_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Tokuriki: Odawara Castle: Artist: Tomikichirô TOKURIKI (1902-1999) Subject: #35. Odawara Castle Series: Seichi Shiseki Meisho (Famous, Sacred and Historical Places) Publisher: Uchida Bijutsu shoshi Signature: Tomikichir&#](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370016_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Koto Blade Signed DAIWA DAIJO KUNIMICHI. Fabulous: Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword, Koto Blade Signed DAIWA DAIJO KUNIMICHI. Fabulous Horimono of an Ancient Soldier. Very Fine Gold Inlaid Mounts & Fine Lacquer Work to Saya. An Exceptiona](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425145_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Japanese Edo Steel Katana w/ Gilt Menuki: East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. 1600 to 1610 CE. A stunning steel katana of lengthy, unsigned (o-suriage) form featuring a shinogi-cukuri blade profile and an attractive gunome-choji temper pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719246469)
![Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), Kozu Shrine, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Kozu Shrine, View from Takatsu in Osaka, Woodblock Print, c 1924, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, inscribed al](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394326_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Momonari Kabuto Helmet: Antique Japanese Samurai Momonari (peach-shaped) type samurai kabuto with mountain maedate. Beautiful with or without the maedate. In very good condition for age. Helmet measures 13 inches W x 13 deep](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255812_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Taisho Large Cloisonne Jardiniere Stand: Japanese antique Taisho period large cloisonne jardiniere cache pot with matching plant stand pedestal, of blackened bronze with multi colour cloisonne pattern, impressed on base of jardiniere Made in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255822_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui Bell Tower: Japanese Woodblock Print Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957) Titled Bell Tower in Okayama. Measures 14 inches H x 9.25 W within matting, frame measures 19.75 x 13.75 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Toshi YOSHIDA (1911-95): Monument Valley: Artist: Toshi YOSHIDA (1911-95) Title: Monument Valley Publisher: self-published Date: 1971 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: dai oban (14 3/8 x 21 1/2 in.) Description: Pencil signature. Condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Autumn In Hakone Museum: Artist/Title: Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995): Autumn In Hakone Museum Medium: Woodblock Print Size/Format: The print image measures 8 7/8 X 14 7/8 inches plus margins Condition: The print is in excellent](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Kabuto Man: Artist/Title: Kunio Kaneko (B. - 1949): Kabuto Man Date: 2023 Medium: Woodblock Print Edition: Limited Edition #5/222 Size/Format: The print imagemeasures 4 X 6 7/8 inches plus margins Condition: The](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370034_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Vintage Pair of Speakers and Record Player, Coral BX-50 and Splendor NJ--811: Vintage pair of speakers together with a record player. The speakers are by Coral model BX-50 the record player is Splendor model NJ-811. Measurements: Speakers: 15 inches wide x 11.75 inches deep x 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/329394/179413112_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721429)
![Very Fine Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with Beautiful Horimono Dragon on 27 3/4: Very Fine Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with Beautiful Horimono Dragon on 27 3/4" Nagasa Blade, Signed FUYUHIRO 1751. Very Nice FOO Dogs Mounts and Awesome Samurai Face Koshira. Gold Gilt Kogai with F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425132_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Exceptionally Rare 15th-16th C. Japanese Samurai KAWARI KABUTO, BAT Form Iron Helmet. Highly: Exceptionally Rare 15th-16th C. Japanese Samurai KAWARI KABUTO, BAT Form Iron Helmet. Highly Attractive and unique Koto era Example. Regular Adult Size. ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425101_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Katanakake Sword Rack: Antique Japanese swordrack or Katanakake made out of wood, Japanese lacquer and raden or mother of pearl representing a landscape. 26 inches H x 10 deep x 7 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255813_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Antique Japanese Tobacco Pouch Manju Netsuke: Antique Japanese Dragon Tobacco Pouch / Money Purse With Mixed Metal Bronze Gold Manju Netsuke depicting a warrior defeating a dragon and Silver Dragon Clasp. Small silver box hanging from strap. 5.25](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Antique Japanese Signed Wakizashi Samurai Blade: Antique Japanese Signed Wakizashi Samurai Blade. Tang is signed, some chips to blade, measures 20 inches, with tang measures 24 inches L. 1 inch W blade.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255795_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Yoshisuke Funasaka (B. - 1935): Spring: Artist/Title: Yoshisuke Funasaka (B. - 1935): Spring Date: 1973 Medium: Woodblock Print Edition: H.C. 3/30 (Hors Commerce) Size/Format: The print image measures 16 1/2 X 20 3/4 inches plus margins Con](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370046_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Masao Ebina: Genji Monogatari, Ch. 54, Yume no Ukihashi: Artist: Masao EBINA (act. 1950s) Subject: Ch. 54 Yume no Ukihashi Series: Genji Monogatari Publisher: Yamada Shoin Seal: Masao Date: 1953 Format: ôban, 31.9 x 22.5 cm Condition: Fine impression,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370051_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Toyohara CHIKANOBU (1838-1912): Beauty of the Meiji era: Artist: Toyohara CHIKANOBU (1838-1912) Title: Beauty of the Meiji era Series: Mirror of Ages ('Jidai kagami') Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi Date: 1897 Medium: Woodblock print Size/Format: oban tate-e (c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370036_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
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![Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/179220002_1_x.jpg)
Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27
DALLAS — Heritage Auctions is selling the Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints on Thursday, June 27. Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, Connecticut and New York City collected across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass. However, her primary passion was for ukiyo-e, the Japanese artform that has captivated Western eyes […]
![Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176976035_1_x.jpg)
Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a 320-lot sale titled Gilded Enamel: Cloisonne Art, Vases, & More. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale highlights all spotlight examples from Japan, including those dating to the Meiji period. First among them […]
![Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/174401771_1_x.jpg)
Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, April 10, launching at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale of Japanese Woodblock Prints, featuring 87 lots of works from Tokuriki, Masao Ebina, the Utagawa School, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. First among the highlights is Bakufu Ohno’s (1888-1976) 1950 print […]
![Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/621.png)
Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions marked a major milestone of its own with its New Years Antique Toy Extravaganza on January 13, selling nearly $1.3 million across 723 lots and notching its first million-plus toy sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. “In our ten-year history we’ve had other million-dollar-plus auctions, but this was our […]