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Other Japanese Items On Sale

Here we will have Japanese items on sale other than garments.  Some of them are items I will be discontinuing, and some will simply be overstocks reduced to thin a category.  They will be in excellent condition, with any exceptions noted in the descriptions.

Shikishi On Sale

Most Shikishi are the same size, which is approximately 10 3/4" x 9 1/2".  Note will be made of any that are not in that measurement. They are hand painted in a variety of techniques and mediums, and are almost all on a stiff cardboard like paperboard with gold edging.  Also offered are the Kirikomi, which are the same size as standard shikishi, but will have items shaped from fabric or other items that are skillfully attached to the board. Some are photographed using a back screen scroll made for the purpose of holding the interchangeable paintings, and of course the back screen scroll is not included with your purchase but are offered separately.

Scroll For Shikishi, Black Kimono Silk.

Here is a back screen made for us by one of my boys in Japan.  I have no idea what he has used for the roller/weight at the bottom, but whatever it is, it works.  He has used black silk from what was most likely a tomesode, and also some blue patterned silk from another garment.  Oddly, he has sewn the hem at the top facing front instead of back; a simple enough matter to fix if it troubles you.  It is 58" x 13 1/4".  SALE $25.00

Traditional Back Screen For Shikishi & Kirikomi.

This is what you expect to see in scrolls for shikishi or kirikomi, and I am sure this one is brand new.  It is silk and paper, and the roller is bone color plastic of some sort.  It measures 53" x 12 3/4". SALE $45.00

Kirikomi On Black Ground, Auspicious Things.

This is one of the rarer ones on a black ground.  Crane and pine are considered very auspicious, as is the bamboo in the lower right corner.  Pristine condition. SALE $15.00

Shikishi, Daisies in Golden Circle.

The metallic finish of this one shows up so much better in person.  The flowers are well detailed, and the whole is nicely balanced.  Excellent condition.  SALE $10.00

Shikishi, Yellow Mum.

A single bloom expresses many possibilities in this painting.  The deep green leaves shade to a lighter green, and on close observation, the stem is carefully tied to the stake with pieces of white fabric; an unusually detailed addition.  Some very faint noruki is present.  SALE $10.00

Sumi Shikishi, Fisherman on Bridge.

What a quiet and calming piece this is.  The vague suggestion of mountains in the background give depth to the scene in the foreground, which is of a fisherman, complete with pole and creel, crossing a footbridge over the water, as the tree watches in silence.  Slightly thinner paperboard than usual, with noticeable noruki consistent with aging. SALE $10.00

Pair of Shikishi in Wrapper.

These two pieces came to me together in this wrapper, so that is how I will present them to you.  They display well together, and the simplicity of the almost-metallic gold circle with kanji is a nice balance to the pink lily.  Unlike the pink lily picture, there is virtually no noruki on the picture of the golden sphere. SALE $20.00

Pair of Shikishi; Kanji & Ornament of Deer.

The kanji, as usual, is completely beyond my comprehension, but it is somehow calming to look at, so that is all to the good.  The other shikishi is beautiful too, in a completely different way.  The gold sphere is the backdrop for what can only be a hanging ornament of a pair of deer, even though the deer are blue.  Very clever set, in great condition.  SALE $20.00

Kirikomi, Good Luck Dolls.

The faces and hair are painted on the white fabric of the heads, while the garments are carefully folded and stitched kimono fabric with woven patterns.  The gold paint adds balance and additional depth to this dimensional artwork.  SALE $18.00

Kirokomi, Japanese Hand Drum.

This is especially nice, with the tasseled cord tied in a good luck knot.  The drum itself is fashioned of woven kimono fabric layered for dimension.  There are five little brown ovals, but your guess is as good as mine in respects to what they may represent.    SALE $18.00

Kirikomi, Dancing With Fan.

The background for this one is pale gold with a satiny glow.  The fan is painted paperboard, while the rest of the figure is fabric padded for depth.  The garment worn by the figure is woven pattern kimono fabric.  Excellent condition. 

SALE $18.00

Kirikomi, Fruit On Tree Branch.

I am assuming pomegranates here, but if I wrong it would not be the first time.  The red fabric is padded and then painted with the black details.  One of the more amazing aspects of this one is the fact that the branches are not Sumi paint, which they appear to be at first, but rather they are also padded fabric carefully painted with black details on grey.  There is some slight creasing at the upper left corner, but nothing distracting.  SALE $15.00

Kirikomi, Gosho Baby on Black.

I think this may be my personal favorite of this current group; the Gosho Baby carrying a sprig of flowers over his shoulder.  The sprig of flowers is from a silk arrangement, and the hair is carefully tied and then lacquered, so I can't tell for certain whether it is hair or something else that was used for it.  The detail painting is especially good, and includes fingers, fingernails, toes, and details for his left knee and ankle too.  The black matte background sets this one apart a bit, also.   SALE $18.00

SOLD Set of 3 Narrow Shikishi, All Kanji.

The bottom one of these three pieces is a bit wider, being 3" instead of the usual 2 5/8".  I have no idea what the kanji says, but suffice it to say that it would be something encouraging and uplifting; you can literally feel it when you have them in the room with you.  Good condition, with some noruki, and  creases in the first item shown.  SALE $12.00

Shikishi, Fish & River Pebbles.

The noruki present very little distraction on this piece; they almost appear to be an original part of the painting.  Here, the two sleek fish idle in the current of a river, searching the pebbles for a missed bit of lunch.  This one is actually extremely well done in a very subtle way. SALE $12.00

Shikishi, Sumi & Water Color Dolls.

Represented here are the dolls that bring luck to children on their special days.  Sumi painting is my favorite medium for these works, and also for scrolls; it combines minimalism with the ability to say an awful lot in black and white.  SALE $8.00

Shikishi, Fall Landscape in Water Colors.

Fall is in the air with this landscape.  It appears to be early afternoon, and all is at peace in this painting, as will be any room it hangs in.  The noruki do not distract the eye, and are a natural part of the aging process of this sort of paper.  SALE $8.00

Shikishi, Pink & Blue Flowers.

Kanji in what is most likely a poem balances the pink and blue flowers on this very nice condition shikishi.  There is no noruki, only some very faint and small moisture marks along the bottom edge of the painting, and a small dent in the surface of the paper.  SALE $12.00

Vintage Japanese Shikishi, Blowfish?

Here is something I feel that I should recognize, yet I can't quite put name to it.  I keep thinking Lionfish or Blowfish.  This piece is the normal size, but is on much thinner and much darker stock.  It is somewhat soft at the corners, and lacks the gold edging.  The color o the stock in reality is a dark tan or light brown, and the Sumi painting remains stark and minimal.  This is a personal favorite of mine for its differences.  SALE $8.00

Vintage Japanese Shikishi, Set of Four.

Here we have a set of four shikishi.  When they are presented to me as groups, I like to keep them AS groups, in case there is some significance to them being together.  Here we have the turnip and mouse, the goldfish and the moore, the orchid, and the grapes and whatever that other fruit is!    The simplistic designs are soothing to the eye, and the combination of color and simple ink & brush gives them just enough life to convey what they will in form and meaning.  Ready for framing or just as they are. SALE $25.00

Vintage Japanese Shikishi Pair, Hydrangea & Morning Glory.

Here we have a set of two florals on dark cream mat board.  The hydrangea is elegant and the morning glory is beautiful for it's simplistic representation.  SALE $15.00

Vintage Japanese Shikishi Pair, Lily & Poem.

Here we have a poem and a lily.  The lily is on light blue mat while the poem is on the traditional off white mat.  The poem is brush and ink, while the lily is watercolor. SALE $15.00

Vintage Japanese Shikishi, Sunflower.

Here we have another original work; this time a sunflower.  I am given to understand that this painting won a prize in an exhibition in 1982 in Kyouga Japan.  A beautiful, soothing painting.  SALE $12.00

Vintage Japanese Shikishi, Hand Drum & Rising Sun.

These two shikishi are sand pictures.  One of the rising sun, which is much smaller than is usual, and the other is the hand drum, which is the normal size.  Very nice condition, the colors are strong and vibrant, and this pair would be wonderful in your home.  SALE $12.00

Incense Burners On Sale

Incense Burner, Buddha.

Here is a clever little burner that I believe is brass, but it could be base metal flashed with brass.  The Zippo lighter shows you that it is a mid-size piece, just about as wide as it is tall.  The only marking is "MADE IN JAPAN" at the baseline on the back of the burner.  We have Buddha  with a child, and he is holding a palmetto fan.  As you can see, the incense goes in the covered box between Buddha's feet.  I don't think this one has ever been used. SALE $15.00

SOLD Incense Burner, Brass 3 Leg Pedestal Type.

This is a finely detailed small brass incense burner formed of brass with a 3-legged base.  As you can tell by comparison to the standard Zippo lighter in the picture with it, it is not large, and it has a pleasingly delicate structure.  Enough patina to attest to it's age, but not enough to obscure the detailing on the brass.  A lovely piece for your collection. SALE $25.00

Brass Elephant Incense Burner.

Here we have a vintage brass incense burner in an elephant motif. The trunk is up, for the superstitious among you, and he is very nicely detailed. I am not sure of the age; it says only 'MADE IN JAPAN' on the bottom. It stands about 4 1/4" tall when assembled, and the smoke vents are in his mouth and on top of his head. SALE $15.00

Brass Incense Burner, Chinese Lion.

Here is a Shishi, or Foo Dog incense burner of vintage brass. He is beautifully detailed, and the draw vents are in the base with the smoke vent on top of his head. This one says 'MADE IN JAPAN' on the bottom, along with a symbol that looks like a set of pilot's wings overlaid with a globe that contains the letters W and O. I have no idea what that means, but I thought that perhaps you would. Assembled, he stands about 3 1/2 tall".  SALE $15.00

Scrolls On Sale

SOLD East/West Scroll, Spaegers on Cherry Tree.

This scroll mounts east/west rather than hanging vertically.  It is the only one I have seen where the surface of the rice paper painting has been lacquered.  It is mounted on rich, blue/green silk on paper, and measures 29 1/2" x 74". SALE $35.00

Birds And Pomegranates Scroll.  

The scroll is not fuzzy, only the pictures.  This is beautiful, with the creamy yellow silk balancing the strength of the colors on this one.  It is a fairly standard size, being 22" x 76".  The colors and balance of this make it suitable for any room in a better home.   SALE $35.00

Indigo Noren.

Noren are approximately 3' wide by just under 5' long, and are split up the middle.  It is completely hemmed on all edges, and there is a sleeve at the top for a curtain rod if you wish to display it that way.  Closer pictures of the pattern are available by email if you wish. Indigo dyed cotton in the shibori technique.  SALE $35.00