{"title":"JAPANESE DECORATIVE ARTS","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e🏯 Adopt a piece of Japan into your home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover our \u003cstrong\u003eManeki neko\u003c\/strong\u003e , these\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003elucky Japanese cat figurines\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ehand-carved\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewooden Noh masks\u003c\/strong\u003e , or our \u003cstrong\u003elacquer boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eantique combs from the Edo period\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e. Not forgetting the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese ceramic tokkuri\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, authentic sake jars, they make very beautiful vases! Our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese art objects\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ebring a touch of soul and refinement to your interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eEach object is unique, a testament to the past. Don't let your find slip away.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maneki-neko-tirelire-vintage-showa-ceramique-17cm","title":"Vintage Maneki Neko – Ceramic – Showa Period – 17 cm","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maneki Neko \/ Decorative Piggy Bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Showa (~1950)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Tōkyō Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good general condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eCharming ceramic \u003cstrong data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"638\"\u003eManeki Neko\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1950s (Showa era). It raises its left paw to invite luck and prosperity, true to Japanese tradition. Its gentle expression and delicate finish make it a beautiful decorative piece, both retro and symbolic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lovely small retro decorative piece from 1950s Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473741680979,"sku":"DM01","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/maneki_neko_showa_ceramique.png?v=1751215857"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-tirelire-vintage-showa-ceramique-19cm","title":"Vintage Maneki Neko – Ceramic – Showa Period – 19 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdorable ceramic \u003cstrong data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"603\"\u003emaneki neko\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1950s, Showa period. This lucky cat raises its left paw to attract good luck and prosperity. It is decorated with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"760\"\u003egold sequined bib\u003c\/strong\u003e and was originally used as a money box - the \u003cstrong data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"831\"\u003estopper under the base is missing\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e 📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e : Maneki Neko \/ Decorative Piggy Bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Showa (~1950)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e : 19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : gold sequined bib ✨\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Good overall condition, light age-related wear. Plastic closure tip of the piggy bank missing under the buttocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 🦝 \u003cstrong\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e : a great retro decorative piece from 1950s Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473802432851,"sku":"DM02","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/maneki_neko_showa.png?v=1740561128"},{"product_id":"tokkuri-vintage-japon-amano-hatta","title":"Vintage ceramic Tokkuri - Showa era","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"755\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eAntique vintage Japanese ceramic sake jar (tokkuri)\u003c\/strong\u003e from a Showa-era brewery. Once used to fill your sake carafe directly at the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"755\" class=\"\"\u003e It bears the inscription\u003cstrong\u003e天野 (\"Amano\"),\u003c\/strong\u003e which could be the name of an ancient sake – \u003cem data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"349\"\u003ethe Celestial Fields\u003c\/em\u003e – and the mention\u003cstrong\u003e八太店 (Hatta store)\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Showa (probably mid-20th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e : Height 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : good general condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1342\" class=\"\"\u003e 🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnificent vintage decorative object. Perfect as a decorative object steeped in history, can also be used as a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e♡ Tôma's favorite ♡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473823207763,"sku":"DT01","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/tokkuri-vintage-japon-kanji-magasin-hatta-face1.png?v=1744096440"},{"product_id":"masque-no-ko-omote-hinoki","title":"Vintage Tokkuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e Antique vintage ceramic tokkuri sake jar. Used in the past to fill your sake carafe directly at the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eInscription of the sake shop name and address on the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Condition: good general condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Our opinion: magnificent vintage decorative object, can be used as a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e♡ Tôma's favorite ♡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Size: 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Weight: 1.2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Product reference: DT01\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652494004563,"sku":"DN01","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/masque-no-ko-omote-face-eclairage-haut.jpg?v=1743062770"},{"product_id":"masque-japonais-shikami-ceramique-no","title":"Vintage Tokkuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e Antique vintage ceramic tokkuri sake jar. Used in the past to fill your sake carafe directly at the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eInscription of the sake shop name and address on the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Condition: good general condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Our opinion: magnificent vintage decorative object, can be used as a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e♡ Tôma's favorite ♡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Size: 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Weight: 1.2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Product reference: DT01\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50653959291219,"sku":"DN04","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/masque-shikami-japonais-face.jpg?v=1742999945"},{"product_id":"boite-laque-wajima-oiseaux-erables-vintage","title":"Japanese Wajima lacquer box – Bird and maple tree decoration – Showa period","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eFrom the \u003cstrong data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eWajima\u003c\/strong\u003e region of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"405\"\u003eNoto\u003c\/strong\u003e Peninsula, this black urushi lacquer box is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eiconic example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e . Produced by \u003cstrong data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"543\"\u003eKozaki Shikki-ten (子崎漆器店)\u003c\/strong\u003e , a specialist workshop in Wajima, it illustrates the delicacy of \u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"651\"\u003eWajima-nuri\u003c\/strong\u003e art, renowned for its strength and deep luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e Its decoration represents a pair of birds nesting on branches of Japanese maples ( \u003cem data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"800\"\u003emomiji\u003c\/em\u003e ), a classic motif of Japanese seasonal symbolism. This design is made in \u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"895\"\u003emaki-e (蒔絵).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eThe box is made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003esolid wood\u003c\/strong\u003e (mentioned 本堅地 on the certificate), and its surface is coated with successive layers of urushi lacquer, then polished by hand. It retains its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eoriginal wrapping paper\u003c\/strong\u003e , bearing a stamped seal with the address of the Kozaki workshop, its period telephone number (669!), and the words\u003cstrong data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e輪島塗正産 – Wajima-nuri genuine product\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"926\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Showa (circa 60s-70s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e : Urushi lacquer \/ maki-e (gold and colored decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eArtisan \/ Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e : 子崎漆器店 ( \u003cem data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003eKozaki Shikki-ten\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eMotifs\u003c\/strong\u003e : Birds and Japanese maples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lacquered wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e : Complete box with its lid, its main compartment, and a removable interior tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very good vintage condition, some discreet marks visible on the top (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : Original paper stamp included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50655854920019,"sku":"T07","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-laque-wajima-oiseaux-erables-fermee.jpg?v=1743015473"},{"product_id":"kushi-kogai-showa-motif-kiku","title":"Kushi \u0026 Kogai Set – Tortoiseshell Style, 菊 (Kiku) Motif – Shōwa Period","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003e📅\u003cstrong\u003e Era\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003eShōwa (1926–1989)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003e🧵 \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Synthetic resin (tortoiseshell imitation) \u0026amp; 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The ends of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eKogai\u003c\/strong\u003e are decorated with matching floral motifs, in perfect harmony with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"938\"\u003eA rare piece, a testament to the feminine aesthetic of the Shōwa era, ideal for display or to wear with a vintage or modern \u003cstrong data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003ehaori\u003c\/strong\u003e made by Atelier Kogedo!\u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"219\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eAt KOGEDO, we love this \u003cstrong data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"291\"\u003eKushi \u0026amp; Kogai\u003c\/strong\u003e set because it combines \u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"322\"\u003etraditional elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"353\"\u003emodern consciousness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"392\"\u003etortoiseshell imitation resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, it replicates the aesthetic of tortoiseshell accessories – \u003cstrong data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"500\"\u003ewithout using the material itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a \u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"557\"\u003erespectful and ethical choice\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐢❌.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"590\"\u003eWorn in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"610\"\u003emodern or low bun\u003c\/strong\u003e, the comb can become a \u003cstrong data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"664\"\u003ehair jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a \u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"717\"\u003echic Japanese\u003c\/strong\u003e touch to a contemporary outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50673810014547,"sku":"DK03","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kogedo-kushi-kogai-showa-motif-kiku-ensemble.jpg?v=1743617384"},{"product_id":"kushi-kanzashi-japonais-bois-laque-rouge-motifs-traditionnels","title":"Kushi \u0026amp; Kanzashi Set – Red lacquered wood, traditional Japanese motifs – Shōwa period","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e Elegant Japanese period set\u003cstrong\u003e昭和 ( \u003cem data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/strong\u003e consisting of a traditional comb\u003cstrong data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"514\"\u003e櫛 (Kushi)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a matching round hairpin\u003cstrong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e簪 (Kanzashi)\u003c\/strong\u003e , made of bright red lacquered wood \u003cstrong\u003e(urushi-nuri 漆塗り)\u003c\/strong\u003e and hand-decorated with gilt \u003cstrong data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"672\"\u003emaki-e 蒔絵\u003c\/strong\u003epatterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eThe comb features a rich composition evoking classical elegance:\u003cstrong data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"765\"\u003e菊 (kiku)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the imperial chrysanthemum, symbol of longevity –,\u003cstrong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"830\"\u003e梅 (ume)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the plum blossom heralding spring –, and a\u003cstrong data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"900\"\u003e御所車 (gosho-guruma)\u003c\/strong\u003e , a ceremonial chariot used at the imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"982\"\u003emaru-gata\u003c\/strong\u003e (round) pin is decorated with a large orange, gold and green \u003cstrong data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003ekiku\u003c\/strong\u003e , enhanced with finely painted foliage.\u003cbr data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003e On the reverse, a delicate motif of\u003cstrong data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e竹 (take)\u003c\/strong\u003e , bamboo, a symbol of strength and flexibility, discreetly completes the ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e Features :\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e📅 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003cem data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/em\u003e ( 1926–1989) – estimated 1950s–70s\u003cbr data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e 🧵 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red lacquered wood ( \u003cstrong data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003eurushi\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003cbr data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003e 🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1524\"\u003eReasons\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003cbr data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003e(kiku)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Chrysanthemum, imperial emblem\u003cbr data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003e(ume)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Plum blossom, renewal\u003cbr data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1632\"\u003e •\u003cstrong data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003e御所車 (gosho-guruma)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Noble ceremonial chariot\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1687\"\u003e(take)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bamboo, strength and luck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003e 📏 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1732\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003cbr data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1748\"\u003e • \u003cem data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003eKushi\u003c\/em\u003e comb: 9.5 × 5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003e • Kanzashi: diameter 3.5 cm – length 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003e📸 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vintage, good overall condition. Note: a small snag on the tip of the pin head (round) has removed 4mm of lacquer (visible in the last photo). Does not detract from the overall charm of this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003e 🦝 Our opinion:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003e At \u003cstrong data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003eKOGEDO\u003c\/strong\u003e , we particularly love this set for its balance between brilliance and restraint. The traditional floral decorations, combined with the glossy red lacquer, make it a jewel in its own right. A refined piece, to collect, display, or wear with a vintage \u003cstrong data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1297\"\u003ehaori\u003c\/strong\u003e —or a contemporary creation from \u003cstrong\u003eAtelier Kogedo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect MIX \u0026amp; MATCH with our \u003ca title=\"haori akane tsuru mix \u0026amp; match with red kushi kanzashi\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/products\/haori-akane-tsuru-by-kogedo-latelier-grues-vagues-au-crepuscule\"\u003eAkane Tsuru haori by KOGEDO l'Atelier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50709257683283,"sku":"DK05","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kushi-kanzashi-bois-laque-rouge-face.jpg?v=1743617646"},{"product_id":"tokkuri-ceramique-showa-kanji-ougi-eventail","title":"Vintage Tokkuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e Antique vintage ceramic tokkuri sake jar. Used in the past to fill your sake carafe directly at the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eInscription of the sake shop name and address on the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Condition: good general condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Our opinion: magnificent vintage decorative object, can be used as a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e♡ Tôma's favorite ♡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Size: 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Weight: 1.2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Product reference: DT01\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50737579491667,"sku":"DT03","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/tokkuri-japonaise-kanji-sake-showa-face.jpg?v=1744027539"},{"product_id":"boite-japonaise-a-trois-compartiments-en-laque-urushi-decor-prunier-ume-taisho-showa","title":"Japanese Wajima lacquer box – Bird and maple tree decoration – Showa period","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eFrom the \u003cstrong data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eWajima\u003c\/strong\u003e region of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"405\"\u003eNoto\u003c\/strong\u003e Peninsula, this black urushi lacquer box is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eiconic example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e . Produced by \u003cstrong data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"543\"\u003eKozaki Shikki-ten (子崎漆器店)\u003c\/strong\u003e , a specialist workshop in Wajima, it illustrates the delicacy of \u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"651\"\u003eWajima-nuri\u003c\/strong\u003e art, renowned for its strength and deep luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e Its decoration represents a pair of birds nesting on branches of Japanese maples ( \u003cem data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"800\"\u003emomiji\u003c\/em\u003e ), a classic motif of Japanese seasonal symbolism. This design is made in \u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"895\"\u003emaki-e (蒔絵).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eThe box is made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003esolid wood\u003c\/strong\u003e (mentioned 本堅地 on the certificate), and its surface is coated with successive layers of urushi lacquer, then polished by hand. It retains its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eoriginal wrapping paper\u003c\/strong\u003e , bearing a stamped seal with the address of the Kozaki workshop, its period telephone number (669!), and the words\u003cstrong data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e輪島塗正産 – Wajima-nuri genuine product\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"926\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Showa (circa 60s-70s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e : Urushi lacquer \/ maki-e (gold and colored decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eArtisan \/ Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e : 子崎漆器店 ( \u003cem data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003eKozaki Shikki-ten\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eMotifs\u003c\/strong\u003e : Birds and Japanese maples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lacquered wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e : Complete box with its lid, its main compartment, and a removable interior tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very good vintage condition, some discreet marks visible on the top (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : Original paper stamp included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176647393619,"sku":"T08","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-laque-japonaise-urushi-ancienne.jpg?v=1749746971"},{"product_id":"masque-hyottoko-bois-theatre-kyogen","title":"Japanese Hyottoko carved wood mask – Kyōgen theater","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Japanese mask – Kyōgen theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hyottoko (ひょっとこ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid wood, probably \u003cem data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003ekusunoki\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese camphor wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 × 16 × 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 496 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Tokyo Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa era (1926–1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good condition; beautiful patina, intact fastenings, slight visible signs of age, this mask appears to have been carefully preserved, without losing its character as a living object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original cord and metal fasteners on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThis traditional Japanese mask depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eHyottoko (ひょっとこ)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a comical character with a distorted face, blowing strangely through his mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eIt is hand-carved from solid wood, probably \u003cem data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"352\"\u003ekusunoki\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese camphor wood), a prized material for sculpture. Every feature of his face — his round eyes, pursed mouth, prominent cheekbones — attests to true craftsmanship. The quality of the carving, the polished wood, and the rich grain make it a piece of great finesse. The back of the mask shows a rough but neat finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eHyottoko is a figure from Japanese folklore: he embodies a fire blower, with a distorted mouth, sometimes associated with good luck or the spirit of the domestic fire. But his presence is not limited to popular dances or rural festivals. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eKyōgen theater\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional Japanese comic art performed alternately with Noh, Hyottoko comes to life as a burlesque, naive, exaggeratedly expressive character. This mask precisely evokes this theatrical use, with controlled and deliberately grotesque expressiveness, faithful to the aesthetic of Kyōgen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eAlso present in pop culture, Hyottoko was recently honored in the Demon Slayer manga and anime, where blacksmiths wear masks of this type!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eA piece as expressive as it is warm, at the crossroads of theater and Japanese popular art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eWe really like Hyottoko's comic expression, and it's quite rare to find a Hyottoko mask carved from wood rather than made of papier-mâché. It's not just a folk object: it's a fragment of theater, an ancestral comic figure frozen in wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51241808527699,"sku":"DN02","price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/masque-hyottoko-bois-face-fond-blanc-face.jpg?v=1750589062"},{"product_id":"tokkuri-vintage-ceramique-ishikawa-saketen-showa","title":"Vintage Japanese Ceramic Tokkuri 26cm – Konomura \u0026 Ishikawa Saketen – Showa Era","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"736\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"770\" data-start=\"739\"\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"775\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa (probably mid-20th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"831\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"831\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"928\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition (some signs of wear on the base, see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Nara prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eThis ceramic tokkuri comes from a small shop or local brewery from the Shōwa period, as indicated by the hand-painted inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eOne can read \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e古野村\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eKonomura\u003c\/em\u003e) – an evocative place name, \"the village of ancient plains,\" suggesting a rural, simple origin rooted in deep Japan. It also bears the inscription \u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e石川酒店\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eIshikawa Saketen\u003c\/em\u003e) likely referring to the sake shop that used this jar to serve its customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eThe calligraphy, sometimes clear, sometimes cursive, reflects an expressive artisanal gesture, typical of the utilitarian yet elegant objects of the Shōwa era. This type of vessel, sometimes called \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"854\"\u003ebinbō tokkuri\u003c\/strong\u003e – literally \u003cem data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"890\"\u003epoor man's tokkuri\u003c\/em\u003e – was commonly used in shops to transport sake in bulk, often poured directly into the customer's carafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eMore than a simple container, this jar carries with it a fragment of popular history, that of a Japan still artisanal, warm, made of small shops and local sakes with a strong identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eA superb decorative object, typical of Japanese folk art. Perfect as a vintage decorative item imbued with history, or to be repurposed as a vase with a wabi-sabi touch. Ideal for lovers of ancient Japan and traditional sake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51295154274643,"sku":"DT07","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/tokkuri-vintage-ishikawa-saketen-calligraphie-showa.jpg?v=1751215032"},{"product_id":"masque-no-japonais-doji-tsuji-koseki","title":"Japanese Nō mask Dōji (童子) in lacquered wood – signed Tsuji Kōseki – traditional theater – Shōwa period","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Japanese mask – Nô theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dōji (童子)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1961\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsuji Kōseki (辻晃石)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1987\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-carved natural Hinoki wood, traditional polychrome with lacquered finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 × 14 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003eEstimated Period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2276\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition; crack on the forehead, nose wear, signs of age (visible in photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2355\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2294\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed kiribako box, original silk pouch (worn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2370\" data-start=\"2358\"\u003eAttachment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cord and side holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2415\" data-start=\"2402\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Engraved on the back of the mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"152\"\u003eThis traditional Japanese mask represents \u003cstrong data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"235\"\u003eDōji (童子) \"child\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Nô theater character embodying innocence, wisdom, and spiritual purity in the guise of a young boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"376\"\u003eWork of master artisan Tsuji Kōseki (辻晃石)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eIt was \u003cstrong data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"434\"\u003ehand-carved by master men-ushi (Nô mask artisan) Tsuji Kōseki\u003c\/strong\u003e, an artisan renowned for his mastery of classic Nô techniques. Active during the Shōwa era, he left behind a body of work marked by refinement: his masks, carved from natural wood and decorated according to traditional methods (\u003cem data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"724\"\u003egofun\u003c\/em\u003e, mineral pigments), feature a \u003cstrong data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"768\"\u003ediscreet lacquered finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives depth and brilliance to the polychromy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eTheatrical expression and spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"848\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eDōji\u003c\/strong\u003e mask offers a \u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"924\"\u003esoft, subtly melancholic expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slightly drooping eyes, a fine mouth, and delicately carved reliefs. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1069\"\u003ehair painted on the forehead\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003eslight deliberate asymmetry\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect the aesthetic sensibility of Nô. The inside of the mask is raw and carefully polished, bearing the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eartisan's engraved signature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eThe character of Dōji in Nô\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003eIn Nô theater, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eDōji\u003c\/strong\u003e represents \u003cstrong data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003ecelestial children\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1415\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003eyoung monks\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003emystical beings\u003c\/strong\u003e. This character acts as a bridge between the visible and invisible, between the human and the divine, expressing grace, purity, and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003eOriginal accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003e💼 The mask is accompanied by its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003esigned kiribako wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1730\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003eoriginal silk pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e (showing some signs of wear), precious witnesses to its authenticity and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"2506\" data-start=\"2475\"\u003etrue theater mask\u003c\/strong\u003e, made by a confirmed artisan, and not a mere decorative reproduction. The emotion of the face, the delicacy of the wood, the spiritual significance of the Dōji character: everything here breathes respect for Japanese tradition. \u003cstrong data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2723\"\u003eWith its signed kiribako box and silk pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a rare set, rich in history, ideal for collectors or enlightened enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51315921879379,"sku":"DN05","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/masque-no-japonais-doji-kogedo-coussin-couvercle.jpg?v=1751465269"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-vintage-scene-porte-bonheur-en-ceramique-epoque-showa","title":"Vintage Maneki Neko – Ceramic – Showa Period – 17 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"629\"\u003e Charming ceramic \u003cstrong data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"638\"\u003emaneki neko\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1950s (Showa era). It raises its left paw to invite luck and prosperity, faithful to Japanese tradition. Its gentle expression and delicate finish make it a beautiful decorative piece, both retro and symbolic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003e 📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e : Maneki Neko \/ Decorative Piggy Bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Showa (~1950)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1205\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e : 17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : good general condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e 🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e : A pretty little retro decorative piece from 1950s Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51447783260499,"sku":"DM05","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/maneki-neko-ceramique-vintage-kogedo-sur-obi.jpg?v=1753189407"},{"product_id":"ensemble-kushi-kogai-bois-noir-laque-motifs-fleuris-kiku-nacres-epoque-showa","title":"Kushi \u0026 Kogai Set – Black lacquered wood, mother-of-pearl chrysanthemum (kiku) floral motifs – Shōwa period","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e📅 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa (1926–1989) – estimated 1950s–70s\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e🧵 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black lacquered wood (urushi 漆), mother-of-pearl inlay (螺鈿 raden)\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eMotifs\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e菊 (kiku) – Chrysanthemum, longevity and nobility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eStylized ornamental flowers (iridescent blue, pink, green mother-of-pearl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eSinuous curves evoking water or wind, fluidity and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eKushi comb: 10 x 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eKogai pin: 16 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, unearthed in Hyōgo Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e📸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage, good overall condition. Some micro-traces of use and slight imperfections in the inlay visible in the photos, without impacting the overall aesthetic. Complete set, rare in this double-sided configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eElegant Japanese Shōwa-era set\u003c\/strong\u003e consisting of a traditional comb 櫛 (Kushi) and a matching hair pin 笄 (Kogai), made of black lacquered wood (urushi-nuri 漆塗り) and finely decorated with mother-of-pearl floral motifs in blue, green, pink, and ivory hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data=\"763\"\u003eThe floral composition, delicately inlaid on both sides, evokes the stylized efflorescence of 菊 (kiku), the imperial emblem, and other ornamental flowers cherished in Japanese decorative art. The iridescent reflections of the mother-of-pearl create a subtle play of light on the deep black lacquer background, bringing each motif to life and making each color burst when exposed to outdoor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data=\"1065\"\u003eThe comb is decorated front and back with floral arabesques and sinuous curves, while the Kogai pin's stem features continuous floral decoration, visible from both front and back – a precious detail that reveals the artisanal care put into this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eKOGEDO\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are particularly fond of this set for its refinement and the harmony of its colors. The raden inlay, a traditional Japanese mother-of-pearl inlay technique, gives this object a soft and precious light. To collect, offer, or wear with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kimono\"\u003evintage kimono\u003c\/a\u003e – or for a refined contrast, with a contemporary creation by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/atelier-haori-modernes\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eKogedo l’Atelier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453051404627,"sku":"DK02","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/peigne-epingle-japonaise-kushi-kogai-epoque-showa-kogedo.jpg?v=1753191022"},{"product_id":"boite-japonaise-en-laque-aizu-decor-imperial-de-chrysanthemes-epoque-showa","title":"Japanese Wajima lacquer box – Bird and maple tree decoration – Showa period","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eFrom the \u003cstrong data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eWajima\u003c\/strong\u003e region of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"405\"\u003eNoto\u003c\/strong\u003e Peninsula, this black urushi lacquer box is an \u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eiconic example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e . Produced by \u003cstrong data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"543\"\u003eKozaki Shikki-ten (子崎漆器店)\u003c\/strong\u003e , a specialist workshop in Wajima, it illustrates the delicacy of \u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"651\"\u003eWajima-nuri\u003c\/strong\u003e art, renowned for its strength and deep luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e Its decoration represents a pair of birds nesting on branches of Japanese maples ( \u003cem data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"800\"\u003emomiji\u003c\/em\u003e ), a classic motif of Japanese seasonal symbolism. This design is made in \u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"895\"\u003emaki-e (蒔絵).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eThe box is made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003esolid wood\u003c\/strong\u003e (mentioned 本堅地 on the certificate), and its surface is coated with successive layers of urushi lacquer, then polished by hand. It retains its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eoriginal wrapping paper\u003c\/strong\u003e , bearing a stamped seal with the address of the Kozaki workshop, its period telephone number (669!), and the words\u003cstrong data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e輪島塗正産 – Wajima-nuri genuine product\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"926\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e : Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Showa (circa 60s-70s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e : Urushi lacquer \/ maki-e (gold and colored decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eArtisan \/ Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e : 子崎漆器店 ( \u003cem data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003eKozaki Shikki-ten\u003c\/em\u003e )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eMotifs\u003c\/strong\u003e : Birds and Japanese maples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e : Lacquered wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e : Complete box with its lid, its main compartment, and a removable interior tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very good vintage condition, some discreet marks visible on the top (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eCertificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : Original paper stamp included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453342908755,"sku":"TL19","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-laque-japonaise-urushi-kikumon-profil.jpg?v=1753193457"},{"product_id":"ensemble-kushi-kogai-bois-noir-laque-motifs-plumes-de-phenix-et-kiku-nacres-epoque-edo","title":"Kushi \u0026 Kogai set – Black lacquered wood, gilded phoenix feather and mother-of-pearl kiku motifs – Edo period","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"1345\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📅 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1360\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 江戸 (Edo, 1603–1868)\u003cbr data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e🧵 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black lacquered wood (漆, urushi), \u003cspan\u003egold motifs (\u003c\/span\u003emaki-e 蒔絵), mother-of-pearl inlays (螺鈿 raden)\u003cbr data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003eDecorative motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003e・\u003cstrong data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003eChrysanthemums \u003c\/strong\u003e菊 (kiku) – longevity, nobility\u003cbr data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003e・\u003cstrong data-end=\"1586\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003eStylized flowers, golden foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e・\u003cstrong data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003ePhoenix and stylized pine cones\u003c\/strong\u003e – renewal, constancy, nature\u003cbr data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1658\"\u003e・\u003cstrong data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eDouble-sided decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Kushi and Kogai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003eKushi comb: approximately 10 x 5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003eKogai hairpin: approximately 16.5 cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox: 20 cm x 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplendid antique set from the Edo period\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably 19th century. It consists of a Japanese Kushi comb and its matching Kogai hairpin. \u003cstrong\u003eMade of black lacquered wood \u003c\/strong\u003e(urushi-nuri 漆塗り)\u003cstrong\u003e and decorated with gold motifs \u003c\/strong\u003e(maki-e 蒔絵)\u003cstrong\u003e and mother-of-pearl inlays \u003c\/strong\u003e(螺鈿 raden), this set embodies the ultimate refinement of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"601\"\u003eThe richness of the ornamentation reveals \u003cstrong data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"643\"\u003echrysanthemum flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e (菊, kiku), emblems of longevity, accompanied by \u003cstrong data-end=\"785\" data-start=\"720\"\u003egolden foliage, phoenix feathers, and stylized pine cones (in relief)\u003c\/strong\u003e, evoking nature and constancy. The whole is enhanced by subtle iridescent mother-of-pearl highlights with \u003cstrong data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"908\"\u003egreen, blue, ivory, and pink\u003c\/strong\u003e hues, creating a delicate contrast with the deep black background of the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1011\"\u003eEach piece is finely decorated \u003cstrong data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"1045\"\u003eon both sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, demonstrating the meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional care given to this object intended for women of high society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e💡 Sold in its red silk-lined case, enhancing its prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003e📸 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eAntique,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eexcellent state of preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e. No major gaps or structural defects. The inlays are almost intact, which is rare for a piece of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1820\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003erare and precious set is a true time capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through its refined execution and symbolic richness, it evokes the feminine grace of ancient Japan. At KOGEDO, we are touched by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2276\"\u003equiet strength\u003c\/strong\u003e emanating from these objects: between discreet luxury and living memory. \u003cstrong\u003eTo collect, display, or pair with a contemporary silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e for a decidedly poetic look. Wear it with class on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kimono\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage kimono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or for a refined contrast, with a contemporary creation by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/atelier-haori-modernes\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003eKogedo l'Atelier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572650049875,"sku":"DK01","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kogedo-kushi-kogai-edo-boite-soie-ensemble-complet.jpg?v=1754474258"},{"product_id":"tokkuri-ceramique-kutani-heian-gosho-guruma-showa","title":"Antique Japanese Kutani Tokkuri 15cm – Heian plum blossom \u0026 imperial cart decoration – Showa period","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1445\"\u003eFeatures \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1445\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa (probably mid-20th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Kutani region (Ishikawa), discovered in Tokyo Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Glazed crackled ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gosho-guruma, plum tree, Heian nobles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Height 14 cm – Base diameter 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 275 ml (approximately 1.5 go)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 205 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good vintage condition, visible and even crazing, no chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eThis crackled glazed ceramic sake carafe is a typical piece of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"387\"\u003eKutani-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e style, recognizable by its vibrant palette, clean lines, and refined decorative scenes. It depicts a \u003cstrong data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"512\"\u003egosho-guruma\u003c\/strong\u003e (Japanese imperial carriage), surrounded by \u003cstrong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"569\"\u003eflowering plum branches\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"609\"\u003ecourt nobles\u003c\/strong\u003e in traditional attire from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"657\"\u003eHeian era\u003c\/strong\u003e (794-1185), a flourishing period for Japanese arts, poetry, and court life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eIts glaze features \u003cstrong data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"784\"\u003ebeautiful natural crackling\u003c\/strong\u003e (kan'nyū 貫入), formed over time, which adds \u003cstrong data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"874\"\u003evisual depth\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-end=\"927\" data-start=\"905\"\u003ewarm patina\u003c\/strong\u003e to the object. These details reveal the passage of years, testifying to respectful use and carefully preserved craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eOn the underside, the piece bears the red mark \u003cstrong data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003eKutani 九谷\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating its origin and its connection to an ancient ceramic tradition, emblematic of the Ishikawa region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e: A tokkuri that is both \u003cstrong data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003edecorative and rich in history.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its patina and decoration make it a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003ebeautiful object\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be used as a sake carafe or as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2005\"\u003erefined decorative element\u003c\/strong\u003e on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51644112699731,"sku":"DT06","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/tokkuri-kutani-gosho-guruma-nobles-heian-face.jpg?v=1755514928"},{"product_id":"masque-no-japonais-ko-omote-bois-keigo-showa","title":"Japanese Nô mask Ko Omote (小面) in wood – signed Keigo (圭冶) – traditional theater – Shōwa period","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e📏 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"335\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Japanese mask – Noh theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ko-omote (小面)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Attributed to Keigo (圭冶)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-carved wood, traditional polychromy with matte gofun (nama gofun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 × 12 × 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 218 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, found in Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa Era (1926–1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition; cracks visible under the chin and slight wear on the top of the hair (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eAttachment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Braided cord and side perforations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Engraved inside the mask (圭冶 – Keigo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e👩 The Ko-omote character: idealized youth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eThe character of \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eKo-omote\u003c\/strong\u003e (小面), literally \"young female face,\" is one of the most iconic masks of Noh theater. It represents a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eyoung noblewoman\u003c\/strong\u003e of pure, gentle, and discreet beauty. Its expression is designed to embody \u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eyouthful grace, restraint, modesty\u003c\/strong\u003e, but also a form of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003epoetic melancholy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eIn the Noh tradition, Ko-omote is often used to embody young female spirits, princesses, or deceased lovers, expressing ephemerality and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eRealism and refinement of Keigo's work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eThis mask signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eKeigo (圭冶)\u003c\/strong\u003e is carved with great finesse, in accordance with the tradition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003emen-ushi\u003c\/strong\u003e (Noh mask carvers). It showcases a particularly remarkable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003esurface treatment: a matte, lightly polished gofun (生胡粉 \/ nama gofun)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a subtle and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003egrainy\u003c\/strong\u003e texture, surprisingly evoking the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003ereal texture of human skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike glossy lacquer masks, this one \u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003egently captures light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eGofun\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional mixture of \u003cstrong data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eoyster shell powder and animal glue\u003c\/strong\u003e, gives the surface a \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"232\"\u003ematte, slightly grainy appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, subtly imitating the \u003cstrong data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"295\"\u003enatural texture of human skin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eThe shade is not pure white but a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003every soft cream beige\u003c\/strong\u003e, nuanced and organic, contributing to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003edisturbing realism of the face\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e🔍 Flaws and authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eOld cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e are visible \u003cstrong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eunder the chin in the coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, without weakening the wood structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eSome \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003ewear of the black pigment\u003c\/strong\u003e is present on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003etop of the painted hairstyle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eNo visible signs of wear on the face.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eKo-omote mask signed Keigo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003etrue work of art\u003c\/strong\u003e, a far cry from standard decorative objects. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003ematte gofun\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003esubtle palette\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eboth lively and gentle expression\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a beautiful example of authentic Shōwa era Japanese Noh craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003ePerfect for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003ecollector\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eJapanese theater enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003ephotographer\/artist\u003c\/strong\u003e in search of realistic expressiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eFind this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026 Art Objects collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761768726867,"sku":"DN03","price":399.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/masque-no-ko-omote-keigo-vue-trois-quart-droit-kogedo.jpg?v=1756741435"},{"product_id":"natsume-japonais-laque-noire-paulownia-chrysantheme","title":"Black lacquer Natsume tea caddy – Paulownia (桐 kiri) and chrysanthemum (菊 kiku) design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe natsume is a small, luxurious tea caddy traditionally used to present matcha in the tea ceremony (\u003cspan\u003e茶の湯) in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"388\"\u003e📐Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, unearthed in Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003cbr data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Between the Shōwa period (昭和) and the modern era\u003cbr data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight wood (most likely Paulownia), glossy black lacquer finish\u003cbr data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red Paulownia (桐 kiri) and golden chrysanthemums (菊 kiku), stencil-applied decoration with painted highlights in slight relief on some motifs\u003cbr data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ø ~7 cm; H (with lid) ~7 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 46g\u003cbr data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent condition – no scratches, chips, or defects. Perfect interior, smooth and shiny surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e 🍵 \u003cstrong data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"837\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"902\"\u003enatsume (棗)\u003c\/strong\u003e in black lacquer embodies discreet elegance and harmonious forms. Designed to hold \u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003ematcha (抹茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e — powdered green tea — it combines \u003cstrong data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003efunctionality and decorative beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eIts refined decoration highlights two flowers deeply rooted in Japanese culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003epaulownia (桐 kiri)\u003c\/strong\u003e, here stylized as bold red leaves, is an ancient symbol of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1332\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003enobility and benevolent power\u003c\/strong\u003e. Long used by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eimperial family\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was later adopted by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eToyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic figure in the unification of Japan in the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003eAlongside it, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003echrysanthemum (菊 kiku)\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted in delicate gold, evokes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1757\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003elongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003einner calm \u003c\/strong\u003eand has been associated with the Emperor of Japan for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2096\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003eThe lid, adorned with green kiri leaves and small white kiku, completes the ensemble in a subtle balance of forms and symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003eThe decoration combines a regular application of large motifs with \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"944\"\u003epainted highlights on certain details \u003c\/strong\u003ethat have a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eslight relief perceptible to the touch\u003c\/strong\u003e. This mixed technique, common in Japan in the mid-20th century, combines graphic precision and decorative finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2264\" data-start=\"2235\"\u003e🧽 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003eHand wash in lukewarm water, without aggressive detergents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eUse a soft sponge, without scratchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2422\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003eWipe immediately with a soft, dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2425\"\u003eDo not soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2452\"\u003eDo not use in a dishwasher or microwave\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e🦝 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003ee love\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003eWe love this natsume for the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003edepth of its lacquered black\u003c\/strong\u003e, a discreet mirror that subtly reflects light. We adore the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2769\" data-start=\"2720\"\u003enobility of its motifs — kiri (桐) and kiku (菊)\u003c\/strong\u003e — which alone tell part of Japan's history, between imperial power, aesthetic refinement, and spiritual symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eor Explore the entire world of tea in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquers, porcelains and much more\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\"\u003e\"Tableware\" collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938916630867,"sku":"T14","price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/natsume-laque-noire-accessoire-matcha-artisanat-japonais.jpg?v=1758447446"},{"product_id":"boite-laque-japonaise-nuee-grues-makie-nashiji","title":"Japanese black lacquer box – Flock of cranes 鶴 Tsuru in maki-e and nashiji","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e📐Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, unearthed in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heisei Era (1990s–2000s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light wood, glossy black urushi lacquer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eDecorative Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eMaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e – gold powder application on wet lacquer for the large cranes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eNashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e – very fine gold flakes for the small cranes in the background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two large golden cranes and a flight of stylized small cranes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e L ~24cm; W ~18cm; H ~2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – a few discreet, almost imperceptible signs of wear, glossy and uniform surface, impeccable interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e📮 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eThis Japanese black lacquer wooden box was made for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eNTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's largest telecommunications companies. Intended to accompany the sending of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eformal telegrams\u003c\/strong\u003e — for weddings, congratulations, condolences, or other important moments — it embodies a Japanese tradition where the written message is transmitted with solemnity and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eThe decoration is executed using two major techniques of Japanese lacquerware:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003emaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adorns the two large cranes here: this method consists of sprinkling \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003egold powder\u003c\/strong\u003e onto still-wet lacquer to create a brilliant and precise design. This refinement can be seen in the detailed feathers and golden nuances of the plumage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003enashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e, literally \"pear skin,\" is manifested in the flight of small stylized cranes. This technique creates a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003ediffuse shimmering effect\u003c\/strong\u003e using tiny gold particles scattered in the lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eIn Japanese symbolism, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003ecrane (鶴 tsuru)\u003c\/strong\u003e is associated with longevity, fidelity, and peace. It is often depicted in pairs, embodying an unbreakable and happy bond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eThis box can now hold your own memories: letters, cards, jewelry, or small personal treasures. Or simply be admired for what it is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e🦝\u003c\/strong\u003e We love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003eWe love the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003emarriage of maki-e and nashiji\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two emblematic techniques of Japanese lacquerware.\u003cbr data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eWe also love its old-school history from the NTT telecom company. It makes you want to send letters! \u003cbr data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51940298391891,"sku":"T16","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-laque-japonaise-grues-ntt-fermee.jpg?v=1758460513"},{"product_id":"kobako-zohiko-kyoto-fleurs-des-quatre-saisons","title":"Kobako (small box) in Japanese lacquer – “Flowers of the Four Seasons” in gold and silver – Heian Zohiko Kyoto (late Meiji–Taishō, c.1910–1925)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"773\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"803\"\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 小箱 (\u003cem data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eKobako\u003c\/em\u003e) – small decorative box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"866\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, Kyoto, discovered in Kyoto Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eHeian Zohiko (平安象彦)\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1661\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"964\"\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"985\"\u003eLate Meiji to early Taishō (around 1910–1925)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lightweight black urushi lacquer wood \u003cstrong data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eroiro-nuri (黒色漆塗)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eDecorative techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eHiramaki-e (平蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e: flat gold and silver application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eGin-nuri (銀塗り)\u003c\/strong\u003e: silver outline in lacquer with silver powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1345\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003eNashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e: sparkling background in gold and silver powder and flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eRoiro-nuri (黒色漆塗)\u003c\/strong\u003e: deep black finish polished with charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"723\"\u003eTakamaki-e (高蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e – slight relief on peonies for a subtle sculpted effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eShiki sōka-zu\u003c\/em\u003e (四季草花図) – Flowers and grasses of the four seasons:\u003cbr data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003epeonies, chrysanthemums, bellflowers (\u003cem data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003ekikyō\u003c\/em\u003e), autumn grasses and yellow umbelliferous flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silver lacquer (\u003cem data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003egin-nuri\u003c\/em\u003e) adorned with a golden stream motif (mizu-e 水絵)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gold seal \u003cstrong data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e象彦 (Zohiko)\u003c\/strong\u003e under the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: L ~17 cm; W ~ 9.5 cm; H ~5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eVery good overall condition for its age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1854\"\u003eSome \u003cstrong data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003emilky veils\u003c\/strong\u003e in places on the black, typical of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003enatural aging of old roiro-nuri\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2020\"\u003eConsistent patina and well-preserved shiny surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003e📖 Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2311\" data-start=\"2099\"\u003eThis black urushi lacquer \u003cstrong data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003ekobako\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"2139\"\u003eroiro-nuri\u003c\/em\u003e) is a signed work from the very prestigious \u003cstrong data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003eHeian Zohiko (Kyōto)\u003c\/strong\u003e house, datable to the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2260\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003eearly 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the transition between the Meiji and Taishō eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2670\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-end=\"2353\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003egold and silver maki-e\u003c\/strong\u003e decoration depicts the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2369\"\u003eflowers and grasses of the four seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003eshiki sōka-zu\u003c\/em\u003e — an emblematic theme of Japanese sensibility. One can recognize \u003cstrong data-end=\"2525\" data-start=\"2499\"\u003esilver chrysanthemums\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003egolden peonies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2574\" data-start=\"2554\"\u003ekikyō bellflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and elegant \u003cstrong data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003eautumn grasses\u003c\/strong\u003e swaying in a deep black lacquer space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2960\" data-start=\"2672\"\u003eThe edges are enhanced with a fine \u003cstrong data-end=\"2737\" data-start=\"2708\"\u003esilver lacquer (gin-nuri)\u003c\/strong\u003e which highlights the silhouette of the lid, while the interior, in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2823\" data-start=\"2806\"\u003epatinated silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, reveals a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2835\"\u003egolden stream motif (mizu-e 水絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e of rare delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3226\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003eSlightly softened by time, the black lacquer presents in places a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3047\" data-start=\"3022\"\u003enatural milky veil\u003c\/strong\u003e characteristic of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3095\" data-start=\"3058\"\u003eaging of old urushi\u003c\/strong\u003e, without altering the beauty of the surface or the refinement of the decoration. This subtle patina is an authentic testament to its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3402\" data-start=\"3228\"\u003eA typical work of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3260\" data-start=\"3251\"\u003eKyōto\u003c\/strong\u003e style of the Taishō era, this box embodies the transition between the decorative opulence of Meiji and the refined elegance of nascent Japanese modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly love \u003cstrong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003ethe exceptional technicality of this work\u003c\/strong\u003e and the slight relief of the peonies in takamaki-e, the rendering is sublime! An exceptional piece estimated from the early 20th century!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lacquer box brings together everything we adore about KOGEDO:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea piece with a hundred-year history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea house established in the Edo period and still active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe pinnacle of Japanese artisanal craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand Kyoto!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca title=\"Collection KOGEDO Japanese art and decoration objects: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003eJapanese Art \u0026amp; Decoration Objects collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52067734290771,"sku":"T17","price":490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-japonaise-maki-e-zohiko-ouverte-couvercle-decale.jpg?v=1759850031"},{"product_id":"natsume-laque-noire-montagnes-dorees-makie-nashiji-shintani-urushiho","title":"Black lacquer Natsume tea caddy – Golden mountains in maki-e and nashiji lacquer – Shintani Urushiho","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe natsume is a luxurious small tea caddy traditionally used to present matcha in the Japanese tea ceremony (\u003cspan\u003e茶の湯).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan – Ishikawa Prefecture, Yamanaka-shikki (山中塗) style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eEstimated Era\u003c\/strong\u003e: Modern era, in the tradition of the Shōwa period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Finely turned wood, urushi lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep black lacquer, solid black interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eTechniques\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maki-e (蒔絵) and Nashiji (梨地)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eMotif\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stylized mountain range evoking Mount Fuji, in the spirit of Nihonga (日本画) landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ø 6.7 cm × H 6.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 52 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed 新谷清 (Shintani Kiyoshi), artist name 漆峯 (Urushiho)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Tomobako wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent condition, micro-chip on the back rim of the lid (see photos), original signed box (共箱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e🍵 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003enatsume\u003c\/strong\u003e is a luxurious piece of great mastery, both discreet and poetic.\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eOn a black lacquer base, the artisan has traced, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003egolden maki-e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a landscape of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003efloating mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e that seem to dissolve in the light. Nothing anecdotal here: the gesture is pure, the composition measured, almost meditative.\u003cbr data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eThese golden reliefs invite us to imagine the silhouette of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eMount Fuji.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003enashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e work, literally \"pear skin,\" enriches the material with a sublime shimmer.\u003cbr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eThis technique consists of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003esprinkling fine gold particles between several layers of lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a soft, grainy sparkle that seems to come from within the object rather than its surface.\u003cbr data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eUnder light, the natsume reveals changing, almost living reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eThe whole evokes the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003elandscapes of Nihonga (日本画)\u003c\/strong\u003e — these Japanese paintings where nature is not copied but suggested.\u003cbr data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eThe sobriety of the black contrasts and highlights the gold dust, creating a unique mountainous atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003eSigned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eShintani Urushiho (新谷清 漆峯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a master lacquerer from the Ishikawa region, trained in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eYamanaka-shikki\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition, this natsume bears witness to a craftsmanship passed down and perfected over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e🧽 Care instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eClean gently by hand, without detergent or abrasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eDry immediately with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eAvoid prolonged immersion and direct heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eStore in a dry place, away from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e🦝 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003ee love\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003eintensity of the lacquered black\u003c\/strong\u003e that contrasts with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2617\"\u003egolden mountains. The nashi-ji technique\u003c\/strong\u003e is always sublime and perfectly mastered here. A luxurious natsume of great finesse with its original tomobako box that will delight connoisseurs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003eOther unique objects await you in the \u003ca title=\"Selection of ancient and contemporary Japanese art objects, combining beauty of gesture and timeless elegance. KOGEDO Collection.\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eJapanese Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003eor Discover the entire world of tea in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain and much more\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\"\u003e“Tableware” collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52144958669139,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/presentation-natsume-mont-fuji-et-boite-signature-japon.jpg?v=1777038240"},{"product_id":"masque-no-japonais-hannya-ceramique-showa","title":"Japanese ceramic Hannya (般若) Noh mask – female demon – Shōwa period","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Japanese mask – Noh theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hannya (般若)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unsigned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-painted ceramic, vintage patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 × 13.5 × 7.5 cm (with horns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 380 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, discovered in Hiroshima prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eEstimated era\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good overall condition; visible patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e👹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eThe character of Hannya: jealousy transformed into a demon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eHannya (般若) is one of the most powerful and emblematic masks of Noh theater. It embodies a woman consumed by such violent jealousy that she transforms into a demon. This character symbolizes both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003epain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003edisfiguring rage\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003edeep sadness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eThe horns, sharp teeth, wide golden eyes, and an expression that is both hateful and suffering convey a tormented soul, still haunted by love. Hannya is not merely an evil creature: she is a tragic figure, condemned to struggle between humanity and monstrosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eIn Noh, she often appears in plays where feminine passions — amorous, jealous, or desperate — lead to metamorphosis. Her complexity makes her a mask that is as feared as it is respected, with immense expressive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eThis ceramic mask, although unsigned, is of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eexcellent craftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its patina is superb and brings it to life. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eHannya\u003c\/strong\u003e is probably the most emblematic character of Noh theater and we love this beautiful version!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eAlso discover\u003c\/strong\u003e: other traditional masks and unique pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"Collection of traditional Japanese art objects – Noh masks, sculptures, ancient crafts\"\u003e“Japanese Art Objects” collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"283\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, where each object tells a story and bears the imprint of artisanal skill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52204980765011,"sku":"DN07","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/masque-japonais-no-ceramique-authentique.jpg?v=1761329457"},{"product_id":"masque-no-japonais-susanoo-ceramique-kutani-matsuda-sokawa","title":"Japanese Nô mask Susanoo no Mikoto (須佐之男命) in Kutani ceramic – signed 松田蘇川 (Matsuda Sokawa)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"545\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-end=\"568\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Japanese mask – Noh theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Susanoo no Mikoto (須佐之男命)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"677\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 松田蘇川 (Matsuda Sokawa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"717\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kutani-yaki (九谷焼) glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 × 16 × 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"808\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 1.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan – Found in Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"915\"\u003eEstimated Era\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa or early Heisei (1970-2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent condition; iridescent glaze intact, details well preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eAttachment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick braided cords, in perfect condition (purple \u0026amp; gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Painted inscription inside the mask: 九谷蘇川\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003e🌀 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003eSusanoo: Impetuous and Protective God\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eSusanoo no Mikoto (須佐之男命) is one of the greatest figures in the Japanese Shinto pantheon. Brother of Amaterasu, goddess of the sun, he is the Okami (god) of storms, raging seas, but also an avenging hero who slays the Yamata no Orochi serpent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eIn Noh theater, his character embodies \u003cstrong data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003edivine fury\u003c\/strong\u003e, raw, virile energy, but also the ability to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003econquer chaos\u003c\/strong\u003e. This mask, with its tense and determined expression, powerful features, and semi-open mouth, conveys a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003evibrant presence\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the boundary between the supernatural and the human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e🧑🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e松田蘇川 (Matsuda Sokawa):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2250\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003eMatsuda Sokawa is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003erenowned Kutani ceramic artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work can be found regularly on various ceramic pieces. Here, he signs a powerful mask, vigorously modeled, true to the aesthetic of men-ushi (Noh mask sculptors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003eThe significant weight of the piece and the quality of finish confirm a demanding artistic production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2508\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2511\"\u003eKutani-yaki (九谷焼): A Ceramic of Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2793\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003eThis mask was made according to the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2616\" data-start=\"2606\"\u003eKutani\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition, a famous ceramic school in Japan. The surface of the mask features a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2736\" data-start=\"2688\"\u003edeep brown glaze with iridescent reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of certain modern Kutani finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3023\" data-start=\"2795\"\u003eThe gilding around the eyes and teeth, the enameled black whiskers, and the richness of the textures reflect a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2958\" data-start=\"2912\"\u003edecorative mastery typical of Kutani-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e, while remaining subservient to the dramatic intensity of the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3062\" data-start=\"3030\"\u003e🔍 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3060\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003eFlaws and Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3098\" data-start=\"3065\"\u003eNo chips or cracks detected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3126\" data-start=\"3101\"\u003eIridescent enamel intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3180\" data-start=\"3129\"\u003eArtisan's signature clearly legible inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3259\" data-start=\"3183\"\u003eAttachment cords in perfect condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3283\" data-start=\"3266\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3283\" data-start=\"3269\"\u003eOur Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3518\" data-start=\"3285\"\u003eSusanoo is one of the most mythical gods in Japanese Shintoism. We love his expression, his pom-poms, and his iridescent reflections! He is magnificent and of impeccable quality!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2344\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔎 Discover \u003c\/b\u003eother traditional masks and unique treasures in our \u003ca title=\"Collection of traditional Japanese art objects – Noh masks, sculptures, ancient crafts\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\"Japanese Art Objects\" collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"244\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 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data-start=\"547\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e📅 \u003cstrong data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 昭和 (\u003cem data-end=\"600\" data-start=\"593\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/em\u003e, 1926–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"616\"\u003e🧵 \u003cstrong data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celluloid or cellulose resin (imitation tortoiseshell \u003cem data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"682\"\u003ebekko\u003c\/em\u003e) and central wooden pin (for the \u003cem data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eKogai\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"737\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 鶴 (\u003cem data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eTsuru\u003c\/em\u003e – cranes) and 菊 (\u003cem data-end=\"785\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eKiku\u003c\/em\u003e – chrysanthemums), symbols of longevity, fidelity, and imperial beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e💠 \u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eDecorative technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely applied \u003cem data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"911\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e gilding and colored lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"973\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eComb \u003cem data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eKushi\u003c\/em\u003e: 10 × 5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003ePin \u003cem data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eKogai\u003c\/em\u003e: 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan – found in an antique market in Hyōgo Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1248\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eElegant Japanese set from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1311\"\u003eShōwa era\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of a traditional comb \u003cstrong data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003e櫛 (\u003cem data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eKushi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e and its matching pin \u003cstrong data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003e笄 (\u003cem data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003eKogai\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1418\"\u003eMade of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003eimitation tortoiseshell resin (\u003cem data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003ebekko\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this duo features delicate \u003cstrong data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003ecrane and chrysanthemum motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted in golden and silver \u003cstrong data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1553\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a translucent amber background reminiscent of the natural shades of real tortoiseshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003eKushi comb\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals refined decoration: two cranes with outstretched wings among stylized flowers, symbolizing prosperity and timeless beauty.\u003cbr data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1823\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1853\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eends of the Kogai\u003c\/strong\u003e harmoniously feature the same motifs, creating a perfect visual balance between the two pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003erare and poetic piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, a testament to the feminine refinement of the Shōwa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003eMade of \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eimitation tortoiseshell resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reproduces the aesthetic of tortoiseshell accessories – \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"531\"\u003ewithout using the material itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"583\"\u003erespectful and ethical\u003c\/strong\u003e choice 🐢❌\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003ePerfect for a refined hairstyle or as a gift. Pairs very well with a \u003ca title=\"Kimono and haori anciens de la collection KOGEDO\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kimono\"\u003evintage kimono\u003c\/a\u003e – or with a contemporary creation by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/atelier-haori-modernes\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003eKogedo l’Atelier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52277502738771,"sku":"DK04","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/set-kushi-kogai-japonais-imitation-bekko-maki-e-grues-showa.jpg?v=1762158668"},{"product_id":"tsuba-edo-shoami-wakizashi-vagues-bateau","title":"Iron wakizashi tsuba 鍔 of mokko-gata form – wave and boat motif – Shoami School, Edo Period (1800–1860)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 鍔 (Tsuba) – Japanese sword guard\u003cbr data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wakizashi Tsuba (脇差)\u003cbr data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, late Edo period\u003cbr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eProbable School:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoami (正阿弥) – late workshop\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1800–1860\u003cbr data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded Mokkō-gata (木瓜形)\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrought iron (鉄地), natural old patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eDecorative Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eKebori (毛彫)\u003c\/strong\u003e: fine hand engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eTen-zōgan (点象嵌)\u003c\/strong\u003e: small circular inlays in copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJibori (地彫り) engraved background\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fine point, producing a decorative texture characteristic of late Shoami tsuba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eMaritime motif\u003c\/strong\u003e composed of:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003estylized waves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eengraved boats\u003c\/strong\u003e in the center of the scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003edots evoking foam or rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eHeight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e68 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eWidth: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e64 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eThickness: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e88 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eVery good overall condition for a late Edo period piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eHomogeneous, stable and deep patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eConsistent wear around the nakago-ana, proof of an ancient mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eIntact decoration, fine and legible engravings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eNo cracks or active corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003ePresentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eThis wrought iron tsuba, probably from a Shoami workshop of the late Edo period (1800–1860), elegantly illustrates late Japanese aesthetic sensibility. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003emokkō-gata\u003c\/strong\u003e shape is soft and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eThe decoration is remarkable:\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003estylized waves\u003c\/strong\u003e run along the entire border, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003esmall, finely engraved boats\u003c\/strong\u003e appear to move with the sea. The ten-zōgan inlays provide subtle glints, evoking sea foam or raindrops. This maritime scene, classic in Japanese art, symbolizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eprotection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003ejourney\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eresilience\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the warrior's soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eThe ensemble recalls the style of ukiyo-e prints and creates a subtle yet asserted echo of the visual power of Hokusai's \u003cstrong data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eThe Great Wave off Kanagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eThe gentle wear around the nakago-ana attests to an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eoriginal mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming that this is not a decorative piece, but an authentic sword element worn by a samurai of the late Edo era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eWe love\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"215\"\u003epurity of the decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: fine waves, a small engraved boat, and this movement that recalls the fluid lines of ukiyo-e and Hokusai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eA simple, beautiful tsuba, with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eelegant maritime motif\u003c\/strong\u003e that immediately catches the eye.\u003cbr data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eA little piece of Edo with real style—just as we love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover\u003c\/b\u003e other unique treasures in our \u003ca title=\"Collection of traditional Japanese art objects – Noh masks, sculptures, ancient craftsmanship\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\"Japanese Art Objects\" collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"244\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, each object embodies a fragment of history and the craftsman's touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527400943955,"sku":"DINT01","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kogedo-tsuba-shoami-edo-wakizashi-motif-vagues-bateau.webp?v=1764860106"},{"product_id":"eventail-uchiwa-japonais-illustration-des-annees-1950","title":"Japanese Uchiwa Fan - 1950s illustration","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"215\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"240\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"240\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa era (probably 1950s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"292\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uchiwa (rigid Japanese fan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"339\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5 cm high × 22.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"398\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed paper and wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition, with a small visible chip at the top (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan - discovered in Hiroshima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eA lovely testimony to post-war Japan, this advertising fan depicts a radiant young woman in light hiking attire, a drink flask hanging from her shoulder, and white lilies in the background. An emblematic image of the Japanese modern dream, optimistic, energetic, and very representative of the 1950s aesthetic.\u003cbr data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eThe back of the fan features an advertisement for a traditional clothing store located in Hiroshima Prefecture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e暑中お伺い\u003cbr data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003e呉服店\u003cbr data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003e下山呉服店\u003cbr data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e碑原町清原\u003cbr data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003e電孫五六番\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eOur summer greetings – Shimoyama Traditional Clothing Store – located in Kiyohara, Hihara-chō, telephone no. 56\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e🦝\u003cstrong data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eA beautiful and charming object, at the crossroads of folk art and the retro advertising typical of 1950s Japan that we love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eDo you like Japanese decor? Then come and discover our entire \u003ca title=\"collection d'objets d'art et de décoration chez KOGEDO. Pièces uniques\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003eKOGEDO decoration and art objects collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52532508852563,"sku":"EV06","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/uchiwa-publicitaire-showa-japon-annees-1950-kogedo-face.webp?v=1765004154"},{"product_id":"maneki-neko-vintage-patte-droite-levee-marteau-du-bonheur-epoque-showa-17cm","title":"Vintage Maneki Neko - Right paw raised and hammer of happiness – Showa era – 17cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maneki Neko \/ Decorative piggy bank\u003cbr data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003cbr data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Shōwa era (~1970–1980)\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 cm height\u003cbr data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 311 g\u003cbr data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Fukuoka Prefecture\u003cbr data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"698\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition, well-preserved colors, notable patina, small chip on the inside of the money slot, minor wear on the collar visible in photos, tape under the base to close the piggy bank, no cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eThis Japanese ceramic maneki neko is a popular piece from the late Shōwa era, recognizable by its simple and warm style. It raises its \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eright paw\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional gesture associated with attracting wealth and financial prosperity. In its other paw, it holds a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003ewish-granting hammer (uchide no kozuchi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of Daikokuten: it is supposed to grant wishes and multiply possessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eOn its belly, the large golden plaque bears the inscription \u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e千万両 (senman-ryō)\u003c\/strong\u003e, literally \"ten million ryō,\" a classic formula invoking great abundance. Its eyes adorned with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003erhinestones\u003c\/strong\u003e give the figurine a brilliant expression typical of popular productions from the 1970s–1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eSymbolism of the details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eRaised right paw:\u003c\/strong\u003e attracts money and prosperity.\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eWish-granting hammer:\u003c\/strong\u003e wealth, achievement, wishes fulfilled.\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003ePlaque 千万両:\u003c\/strong\u003e exceptional wealth, wish for financial success.\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eRed collar and bell:\u003c\/strong\u003e protection against evil spirits.\u003cbr data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eRhinestones in the eyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigilance and expressive charm characteristic of Shōwa maneki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e🔁 At the back, a slot allows it to be used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003epiggy bank\u003c\/strong\u003e, recalling its original role: to keep and attract fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eIts eyes hypnotize us and shine like a real cat's, and with its kozuchi hammer, it has what it takes to attract good luck and a little money along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52539739668819,"sku":"DM09","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/maneki-neko-ceramique-vintage-chat-japonais-porte-bonheur-marteau.webp?v=1765008525"},{"product_id":"daruma-vintage-japonais-tirelire-ceramique-rouge-showa","title":"Vintage Japanese Daruma – Lucky Piggy Bank – Red Ceramic – Shōwa Era – 13 cm","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daruma \/ Decorative Piggy Bank\u003cbr data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003cbr data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"390\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era (approx. 1960s–1970s)\u003cbr data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 cm height × 11.5 cm width\u003cbr data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Fukuoka Prefecture\u003cbr data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. Beautiful signs of age, well-preserved colors. Presence of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"638\"\u003esmall superficial crack at the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no structural weakness, visible in the photo. Normal signs of time, consistent with the age of the piece. Small adhesive tape under the base to cover the coin slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"797\"\u003evintage Japanese ceramic daruma\u003c\/strong\u003e is an emblematic piece of popular art from the Shōwa era. Recognizable by its rounded shape and its intentionally intense expression, it embodies \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eperseverance, determination, and inner strength\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally, the daruma is inspired by \u003cstrong data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"211\"\u003eBodhidharma (Daruma in Japanese)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Indian Buddhist monk considered the founder of Zen. According to legend, he meditated facing a wall for nine years without interruption, to the point of \u003cstrong data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"410\"\u003elosing the use of his arms and legs\u003c\/strong\u003e. From this story comes the characteristic shape of the daruma, intentionally rounded and limbless, a symbol of \u003cstrong data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"570\"\u003eabsolute perseverance, discipline, and resilience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eAt the back, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eslot allows it to be used as a piggy bank\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its dual role: a ritual object and an everyday companion, charged with looking after projects... and savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eA daruma just the way we like them at KOGEDO: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003esimple, expressive, and full of meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its patina tells a true story, and its small discreet crack gives it even more character. A beautiful piece for those who move forward with conviction... and a little luck in their pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba, and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba, and much more!\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52595627622739,"sku":"DM08","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/daruma-japonais-vintage-tirelire-ceramique-face.webp?v=1765873677"},{"product_id":"boite-en-laque-japonaise-noire-couple-grues-pin-maki-e-interieur-nashiji","title":"Black Japanese lacquer box – Crane couple 鶴 Tsuru and Pine in maki-e – nashiji interior","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"318\"\u003e📐Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"344\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, discovered in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heisei era (1990s–2000s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight wood, glossy black urushi lacquer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eDecorative techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eMaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e – gold powder application on fresh lacquer for the cranes and pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eNashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e – shimmering effect with fine gold particles inside the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"705\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two large golden cranes in flight and stylized pine branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e L ~24cm; W ~18cm; H ~2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"850\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – some discreet, almost imperceptible signs of use, shiny and even surface, impeccable interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"979\"\u003e📮 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eThis Japanese black lacquered wooden box was made for \u003cstrong data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"287\"\u003eNTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's largest telecommunications companies. Originally intended to accompany formal telegrams — for weddings, congratulations, condolences, or other important occasions — it embodies a tradition where written messages are conveyed with solemnity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eThe decoration is executed using traditional Japanese lacquer techniques. \u003cstrong data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eMaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e here adorns two large golden cranes, \u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"760\"\u003etsuru (鶴)\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose finely worked plumage stands out brilliantly against the depth of the black lacquer. In Japanese symbolism, cranes depicted in pairs embody fidelity, lasting union, and the wish for a long shared life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"873\"\u003estylized pine branch\u003c\/strong\u003e structures the composition, a symbol of longevity and constancy in Japanese iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eInside, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003enashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e finish creates a discreet golden sparkle, revealing the attention to the most invisible details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eToday, this box can hold your own memories — letters, cards, jewelry or small treasures — or simply be admired for what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e🦝\u003c\/strong\u003e We love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003eWe love the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3247\" data-start=\"3204\"\u003ecombination of maki-e and nashiji\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two emblematic techniques of Japanese lacquer.\u003cbr data-end=\"3070\" data-start=\"3067\"\u003eWe also love its old-school history with the telecom company NTT. It makes you want to send letters! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO Japanese art objects and decoration collection: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO Japanese art objects and decoration collection: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52596174684499,"sku":"T15","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-laquee-japonaise-urushi-grues-tsuru-avec-couvercle.webp?v=1765885281"},{"product_id":"hagoita-japonaise-soie-oshi-e-sakura-femme-showa","title":"Decorative Japanese hagoita – Silk textile art – Oshi-e technique – Sakura motif – Shōwa period – 55 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e📐 Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative Hagoita 羽子板 \/ Japanese wall hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oshi-e 押絵 (textile relief decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, silk textiles, decorative cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young woman in kimono, sakura flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated late Shōwa era, 80s-90s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55 cm in height, 21 cm in maximum width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition. The silk textiles are very well preserved, with bright colors and beautiful relief.\u003cbr data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\"\u003ePresence of a\u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e slight crack in the corner of the wooden support on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible in the photos, with a small repainted wood chip, without affecting the solidity or the general aesthetic once the piece is displayed. \u003cstrong\u003eSmall snag on the velvet handle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"726\"\u003edecorative Japanese hagoita\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable piece of \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"783\"\u003etraditional textile art\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eoshi-e\u003c\/strong\u003e technique. The female figure, dressed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"882\"\u003esilk 絹\u003c\/strong\u003e kimono, is brought to life in relief through meticulous layering and padding of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eThe floral motifs represent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003esakura 桜\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan's iconic cherry blossoms. The harmony of colors – deep reds, delicate pinks, and golds – gives the whole an elegant and expressive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eDesigned as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003edecorative wall object\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hagoita embodies the Japanese aesthetic of the Shōwa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eWhat is a hagoita?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eOriginally, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003ehagoita 羽子板\u003c\/strong\u003e was a wooden racket used for a traditional Japanese New Year's game. Very early on, some hagoita became \u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003epurely decorative\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered as good luck charms and displayed in Japanese homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eOver time, they transformed into true artistic mediums, adorned with female figures, kabuki actors, or symbolic scenes, and became particularly fashionable decorative objects for the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eThe oshi-e technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eoshi-e 押絵\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese decorative technique consisting of creating \u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003etextile relief\u003c\/strong\u003e images using fabrics – often silk – wadding, and rigid supports. The Hagoita is made using this oshi-e technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eA piece as we like them at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eKOGEDO\u003c\/strong\u003e: expressive, refined, and profoundly Japanese. The quality of the silks, the sakura motif, and the subtle relief make it a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003epowerful decorative object\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of transforming a living room. A beautiful example of ancient Japanese textile art, both decorative and rich in symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"Collection KOGEDO objets d'arts japonais et de décoration japonaise : laques, masques nô, tsuba et bien plus encore !\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"Collection KOGEDO objets d'arts japonais et de décoration japonaise : laques, masques nô, tsuba et bien plus encore!\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52617894330707,"sku":"OK05","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/hagoita-japonaise-decorative-textile-soie-art-traditionnel.webp?v=1766046248"},{"product_id":"hagoita-japonaise-soie-oshi-e-kabuki-samourai-ume-showa","title":"Decorative Japanese Hagoita – Silk Textile Art – Oshi-e Technique – Kabuki Samurai – Shōwa Period – 60 cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative Hagoita 羽子板 \/ Japanese wall art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oshi-e 押絵 (textile relief decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, silk textiles, decorative cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"647\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabuki actor in a samurai role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eBack decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ume 梅 plum blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"749\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated late Shōwa era, 1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 cm (23.6 in) high, maximum width approximately 20 cm (7.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition. The silk textiles are very well preserved, with rich colors and marked relief. No major marks, wood in good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003edecorative Japanese hagoita\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003ekabuki actor in a samurai role\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic figure of Japanese theater. Made using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eoshi-e 押絵\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, it combines meticulous textile layering with a strong relief effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003esilk 絹\u003c\/strong\u003e textiles, with their rich and contrasting patterns, form the actor's beautiful kimono. The face, with its stylized features and intense expression, directly evokes the dramatic aesthetic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003ekabuki\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing tension, bravery, and nobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eOn the back, the painted decoration depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eume 梅 plum blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, often associated with the end of winter and courage in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eWhat is a hagoita?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eOriginally, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003ehagoita 羽子板\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wooden racket used for a traditional Japanese New Year's game. Very early on, some hagoita became \u003cstrong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003epurely decorative\u003c\/strong\u003e, given as good luck charms and displayed in homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eOver time, they transformed into true artistic supports, adorned with female figures, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003ekabuki actors\u003c\/strong\u003e, or symbolic scenes, and became emblematic decorative objects of traditional Japan, especially for \u003cstrong\u003eNew Year's\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eThe oshi-e technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eoshi-e 押絵\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese decorative technique consisting of creating \u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003etextile relief\u003c\/strong\u003e images, using fabrics—often silk—wadding, and rigid supports. The Hagoita is made using this oshi-e technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003eA very beautiful Hagoita, we love the blue colors of the Kabuki actor's kimono playing a samurai! The plum blossoms painted around the actor and on the back are very elegant. A very beautiful object to magnify your decor and add a touch of Japan, especially for New Year's!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and decoration: lacquerware, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and decoration: lacquerware, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52618898637139,"sku":"OK04","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/hagoita-japonaise-decorative-acteur-kabuki-textile.webp?v=1766056472"},{"product_id":"natsume-temari-hinomaru-okamoto-yosai-laque-wajima-japonaise","title":"Wajima Lacquer Natsume – Sun Ball Temari – maki-e – Okamoto Yōsai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natsume is a small, luxurious tea caddy traditionally used to present matcha in the Japanese tea ceremony (\u003cspan\u003e茶の湯).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan – Wajima-nuri tradition, unearthed in Hiroshima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eEstimated period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shōwa Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Finely turned wood, urushi lacquer, and gold powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep red lacquer, plain red interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eTechniques\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: Temari Hinomaru (geometric sun disk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ø approx. 7 cm × H approx. 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed 岡本陽斎 (Okamoto Yōsai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eBox\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original signed Tomobako (共箱) 「手まり 日の丸 棗　陽斎」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent condition, no notable defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍵 Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eThis natsume is a refined and luminous piece, emblematic of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship.\u003cbr data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eperfectly spherical shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003etemari 手まり\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, refers to traditional Japanese balls given to children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eHinomaru 日の丸\u003c\/strong\u003e decoration, literally \"sun disk\", is presented here as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eradiant geometric pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawn with great precision in \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"988\"\u003egolden maki-e 蒔絵\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eThe deep colors — lacquered red, dark green, blue, orange, and gold — create a dynamic and perfectly mastered visual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eThe whole piece is based on a rigorous, almost architectural, geometric composition, where each ray and decorative band is balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eThis natsume is signed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eOkamoto Yōsai (岡本陽斎)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lacquer artist born in Kyōto\u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e in 1932 who later worked in the great tradition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eWajima-nuri 輪島塗.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yōsai is renowned for his meticulous forms, precise decorations, and respect for the aesthetic codes of chanoyu. The presence of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eoriginal tomobako wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e, bearing his name, attests to the authenticity and quality of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2725\" data-start=\"2698\"\u003e🧽 Care instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2789\" data-start=\"2729\"\u003eClean gently by hand, without detergent or abrasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2792\"\u003eDry immediately with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2889\" data-start=\"2833\"\u003eAvoid prolonged immersion and direct heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2947\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003eStore in a dry place, away from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eWe love its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal round \"temari\" shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, the precision of its \u003cstrong\u003egeometric maki-e patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its \u003cstrong\u003evibrant colors\u003c\/strong\u003e. An example of high-quality manual craftsmanship by a renowned artist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eOther unique items await you in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"Selection of ancient and contemporary Japanese art objects, combining beauty of gesture and timeless elegance. KOGEDO Collection.\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eJapanese Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eor Discover the whole world of tea in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\" title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antiques: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain and much more\"\u003e“Tableware” collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52639042175315,"sku":"T18","price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/natsume-temari-signe-okamoto-yosai-tomobako.webp?v=1766410960"},{"product_id":"tokkuri-japonaise-yakishime-ceramique-sake-wabi-sabi-11cm","title":"Old Japanese Tokkuri – Yakishime – 11 cm – Bizen inspiration – Shōwa period","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century (probably second half)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese grog clay ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakishime 焼締め, wood-fired kiln (穴窯 \u003cem data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eanagama\u003c\/em\u003e or 登り窯 \u003cem data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"514\"\u003enoborigama\u003c\/em\u003e), unglazed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokkuri 徳利, sake carafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 11 cm – Widest diameter 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"652\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 180 ml (≈ 1 合 \u003cem data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"682\"\u003ego\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 280 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition, naturally irregular surface, no cracks or chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kanji \u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e永\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eEi\u003c\/em\u003e) engraved under the base, potter or kiln signature (unidentified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eJapanese yakishime (焼締め) tokkuri\u003c\/strong\u003e is a utilitarian piece from the tradition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eunglazed Japanese ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003emushōyū 無釉\u003c\/em\u003e), where earth and fire alone create the aesthetic. Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003egrog clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was fired for a long time in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003ewood-fired kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eanagama\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003enoborigama\u003c\/em\u003e), allowing subtle areas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003enatural vitrification\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eshizen-yū\u003c\/em\u003e 自然釉) to appear. It is freely inspired by the \u003cstrong\u003eShigaraki\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBizen\u003c\/strong\u003e styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eThe surface presents a mineral and granular texture, animated by nuances of deep brown and ash tones, direct witnesses of the fire's passage. The throwing marks remain visible and give the whole a sober presence, rooted in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003emingei 民藝\u003c\/strong\u003e spirit, where the object is primarily designed for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eUnderneath the base, the piece bears the kanji \u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e永 (\u003cem data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eEi\u003c\/em\u003e, “eternity”)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eworkshop mark\u003c\/strong\u003e or a symbolic sign, without documented attribution to an identified potter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eWe love the\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e density of the grog clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, palpable to the touch, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eyakishime (焼締め) firing\u003c\/strong\u003e which reveals deep nuances, without any artifice. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"527\"\u003ekanji 永 (\u003cem data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eEi\u003c\/em\u003e) engraved under the base\u003c\/strong\u003e, discreet but full of meaning, brings an almost meditative dimension to the object. A typically Japanese tokkuri, unpretentious but designed to accompany sake through time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52693378892115,"sku":"DT10","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/tokkuri-japonaise-yakishime-ceramique-artisanale-sake-wabi-sabi.webp?v=1767179091"},{"product_id":"boite-laque-japonaise-ajisai-maki-e-nashiji-showa","title":"Black Japanese lacquer box – Hydrangea (Ajisai) in maki-e – nashiji interior","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"228\" data-start=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture.\u003cbr data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era (circa 1950–1970)\u003cbr data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid molded resin support, finished in genuine Japanese black lacquer (本塗 – hon-nuri) with original label.\u003cbr data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eDecorative Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"444\"\u003eMaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e – gold powder painted decoration\u003cbr data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"490\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"495\"\u003eTaka-maki-e (高蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e – maki-e in slight relief visible on the flowers and foliage\u003cbr data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"578\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eNashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e – speckled gold effect inside the box\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"650\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangea ajisai (紫陽花) branches, blue and pink flowers, green and gold foliage\u003cbr data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"742\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter 18.5 cm; Height 7 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 635 g\u003cbr data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – shiny and uniform surface, well-preserved decoration, luminous nashiji interior; slight signs of use, especially on the bottom of the box, but no actual scratches or chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eThis Japanese black lacquer box is a fine example of decorative production from the Shōwa era, a period when traditional lacquer techniques adapted to more modern resin supports, designed to last and accompany daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eThe decoration depicts ajisai (紫陽花) hydrangeas, emblematic flowers of early Japanese summer and the rainy season. A symbol of delicacy, transition, and ephemeral beauty, the ajisai here is treated with finesse using the maki-e (蒔絵) technique, enhanced with areas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003etaka-maki-e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the lacquer gains thickness and relief, especially on the flowers and some leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eThe colored pigments blend with gold powder, offering a subtle contrast against the depth of the brilliant black lacquer. Inside, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003enashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e finish diffuses a discreet golden shimmer, revealing particular care given to details, even those invisible once the box is closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003eBoth decorative and functional, this box can hold jewelry, small objects, precious papers, or simply be displayed as an ancient, refined, and timeless Japanese art object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2417\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003eWe love the poetic softness of the ajisai motif, very representative of Japanese sensibility.\u003cbr data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2245\"\u003eWe also love the contrast between the raised maki-e and the nashiji interior. Its generous size is great for storing many treasures!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eFind this piece alongside other treasures in our collection \u003ca title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52753424253267,"sku":"T35","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-laque-japonaise-ouverte-nashiji-maki-e.jpg?v=1768036859"},{"product_id":"eventail-japonais-sensu-rouge-blanc-or-kamon","title":"Japanese Folding Fan Sensu 扇子 – Red, white \u0026 gold – Gold kamon patterns","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"298\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated late Shōwa or early Heisei era (90s-2000s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensu 扇子 (Japanese folding fan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 cm long when closed × 51 cm span when open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorated cardboard and black lacquered wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and white gradient, gold patterns, stylized kamon 家紋\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, discovered in Yamaguchi Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eJapanese folding fan (\u003cem data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"698\"\u003esensu 扇子\u003c\/em\u003e) made of cardboard, decorated with a red and white gradient, enhanced with gilding and several stylized \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"804\"\u003ekamon 家紋\u003c\/strong\u003e emblems.\u003cbr data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eThe frame is made of black lacquered wood, simple and well-finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eThis type of fan is traditionally used as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eaccessory in Japanese arts\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"996\"\u003ekabuki 歌舞伎\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003enihon buyō 日本舞踊\u003c\/strong\u003e or during performances and ceremonies.\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eToday, it can also be appreciated as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003edecorative object\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its strong graphic design and classic red and gold colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eA beautiful and very stylish traditional Japanese fan with lovely gold kamon patterns, typical of the items we love to find in Japan!\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eWorks very well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003ewall decor\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply placed on a bookshelf, to add an authentic Japanese touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eDo you like Japanese decor? Then come and discover our entire \u003ca title=\"collection d'objets d'art et de décoration chez KOGEDO. Pièces uniques\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003eKOGEDO decoration and art objects collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52897854521683,"sku":"EV02","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/sensu-japonais-traditionnel-rouge-or-kamon.jpg?v=1769539671"},{"product_id":"masque-no-japonais-koshi-jo-nomen-bois-signe","title":"Japanese Nō mask of an old man, Kōshi-jō (小牛尉), in wood – signed – traditional theatre – Shōwa period","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e📏 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Japanese mask – Noh theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kōshi-jō \/ Ko-jō (小牛尉)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jō-men (尉面): old man mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"1011\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal engraved inside the mask, unidentified artisan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved natural wood, traditional polychrome with matte finish, beard and hair made of natural horsehair. \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side holes with textile cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 21 × 15 × 10 cm, \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 243g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era (1950–1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition; patina of time and slight signs of wear visible in the photos, no cracks, no cracked paint, or other defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe character of Kōshi-jō in Noh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eThis traditional Japanese mask represents \u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eKōshi-jō (小牛尉)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eKo-jō\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Noh theater character belonging to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eJō-men\u003c\/strong\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eIn Noh theater, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eKōshi-jō\u003c\/strong\u003e mask is used to portray old men who are actually \u003cstrong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003emanifestations of deities\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in plays known as \u003cem data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003ewaki-nō\u003c\/em\u003e such as \u003cem data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eTakasago\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eYōrō\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eThese characters symbolize wisdom, longevity, and natural order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarving and Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eThis mask features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003econtained and dignified expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of Kōshi-jō: half-closed eyes, finely carved wrinkles, soberly painted mustache, and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eimplanted natural horsehair beard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eThe slightly open mouth, revealing only the upper teeth, is typical of this type of mask. Depending on the tilt and light, the face seems to oscillate between severity and benevolence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eThe interior of the mask is rough and hand-worked, revealing the wood's patina and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eengraved seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sign of Japanese workshop craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003etrue, ancient, and authentic Noh theater mask\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a modern decorative production.\u003cbr data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eThe high-quality carving makes its expression extremely realistic, and the natural patina makes the face even more lifelike, impressive! \u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eIt's a collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for Japanese art enthusiasts or discerning collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our collection \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52903442383187,"sku":"DN12","price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/masque-no-japonais-koushi-jo-vue-face-artisanat-traditionnel.jpg?v=1769609821"},{"product_id":"boite-laque-japonaise-nashiji-kogo-showa","title":"Small Japanese red lacquer box – Kogo incense box – Nashiji and black interior","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"325\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture.\u003cbr data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"347\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa Era (circa 1950–1970)\u003cbr data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded base covered with genuine Japanese lacquer (\u003cem data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eurushi\u003c\/em\u003e), deep reddish-brown finish\u003cbr data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eDecorative Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"535\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"537\"\u003eNashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e – fine gold particles scattered in the lacquer, visible over the entire surface\u003cbr data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"674\" data-start=\"646\"\u003eInterior Inscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e竹園山 徳應閣 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eChikuen-zan – Tokuō-kaku \u003c\/em\u003e\"Bamboo Garden Mountain – Pavilion of Virtuous Response\"\u003cbr data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eOriginal Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incense box 香合 (\u003cem data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"834\"\u003ekōgō\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"844\"\u003ePossible Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e jewelry box, small objects, everyday treasures\u003cbr data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"919\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter 7.5 cm; Height 3 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"969\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 g\u003cbr data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – bright and even lacquer, fine and luminous nashiji; light signs of age visible only on the base and interior, no chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eThis small round Japanese lacquer box is a beautiful example of the refined craftsmanship of the Shōwa era, a period during which traditional \u003cem data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003eurushi\u003c\/em\u003e lacquer techniques continued to be passed down while adapting to everyday objects, simple and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eThe surface is entirely decorated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003enashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique consisting of sprinkling fine gold particles into the still-wet lacquer, creating a subtle and deep shimmer. The warm and delicate reddish-brown hue gently catches the light and highlights the perfect roundness of its form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eInside the lid is a golden inscription mentioning \u003cstrong data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003e竹園山 徳應閣\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eChikuen-zan – Tokuō-kaku\u003c\/em\u003e), literally \"Bamboo Garden Mountain – Pavilion of Virtuous Response.\" This type of inscription is generally associated with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2035\"\u003eBuddhist temple or an affiliated pavilion\u003c\/strong\u003e, suggesting its use or distribution in a religious or commemorative context. Originally, this box was most likely intended to hold incense, in the form of a \u003cem data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"2285\"\u003ekōgō\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003eToday, it is perfectly suited for contemporary use: a jewelry box, a case for small precious objects, or a simple decorative item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2616\" data-start=\"2603\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 We love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2963\" data-start=\"2618\"\u003eWe love the history of this box connected to the world of Japanese temples, which makes us imagine a Buddhist monk handling it in his temple!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Nō masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026 Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\" title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and Japanese decoration: lacquers, Nō masks, tsuba and much more!\"\u003e collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52981601763667,"sku":"T36","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-encens-bijoux-japonaise-laque-nashiji-ouverte.jpg?v=1770627664"},{"product_id":"oshi-e-kabuki-acteur-tableau-japonais-aoki","title":"Japanese Oshi-e Textile Art Silk Panel – Kabuki Actor – Shōwa Period signed Aoki","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"201\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oshi-e 押絵 painting \/ decorative Japanese textile art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"278\" data-start=\"265\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oshi-e 押絵 (textile relief decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"382\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold rigid cardboard, textiles (silk), fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"470\"\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabuki actor with long white hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 青木 (Aoki) on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"561\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated late Shōwa era, around 1970–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 27.5 cm × 24.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"857\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"666\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. The textiles are well-preserved with beautiful colors and a very present relief. The cardboard is slightly warped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"879\"\u003eThis Japanese \u003cstrong data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eoshi-e 押絵\u003c\/strong\u003e painting depicts a \u003cstrong data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"940\"\u003ekabuki theater\u003c\/strong\u003e actor, recognizable by his expressive makeup and long white hair, typical of certain dramatic roles in the kabuki repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eThe composition plays on a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003emarked textile relief\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving depth and presence to the work. The actor's costume consists of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003erichly decorated textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e, mixing geometric patterns and colorful brocades. The contrasts between the reds, gold, and blues recall the exuberance of the costumes worn on stage in kabuki theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003eThe white hair, made with long, light fibers, adds movement to the whole and enhances the spectacular aspect of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003eOn the back of the painting is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eJapanese signature 青木 (Aoki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably that of the craftsman or workshop that made this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe oshi-e technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003eOshi-e 押絵\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese craft technique that involves creating \u003cstrong data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003erelief images from textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Elements are cut from fabric—often silk—then lightly padded before being attached to a rigid support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003eThis method allows playing with volumes, textures, and colors, giving the depicted figures a very particular presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2423\" data-start=\"2166\"\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eShōwa\u003c\/strong\u003e period, this decorative technique was widely used to represent \u003cstrong data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2266\"\u003eemblematic figures of Japanese culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, notably kabuki actors, traditional beauties, or scenes inspired by Japanese folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2459\"\u003ekabuki oshi-e\u003c\/strong\u003e; we particularly like the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2662\"\u003ecolorful brocades of the costume\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of kabuki theater's spectacular aesthetic, as well as the intense expression of the face and the Kumadori makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2948\" data-start=\"2796\"\u003eAn original Japanese decorative item, perfect for bringing \u003cstrong data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2856\"\u003ea touch of traditional Japanese art and kabuki theater\u003c\/strong\u003e to an interior decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2373\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eDiscover this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca title=\"KOGEDO Japanese art and decorative objects collection: lacquerware, Noh masks, tsuba, and much more!\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"KOGEDO Japanese art and decorative objects collection: lacquerware, Noh masks, tsuba, and much more!\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53162820731219,"sku":"OK03","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/tableau-kabuki-oshie-art-japonais-vintage-decoration-murale.jpg?v=1772618840"},{"product_id":"natsume-laque-rouge-motif-de-paulownia-chrysanthemes-kindai-maki-e","title":"Red lacquer natsume – Paulownia \u0026 chrysanthemum duo","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"3\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003enatsume\u003c\/b\u003e (棗) is a traditional tea caddy used to present \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"77\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/i\u003e (powdered green tea) during the tea ceremony (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"134\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eChanoyu 茶の湯\u003c\/i\u003e). This model stands out for its vibrant red luster and highly symbolic iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan, discovered in Yamaguchi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eEstimated era:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid to late Shōwa era (c. 1960-1990).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Turned wood (very light), natural lacquer (\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"65\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eUrushi\u003c\/b\u003e) finish, red on the outside and glossy black on the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eDecoration technique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"21\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eKindai Maki-e: (modern maki-e)\u003c\/i\u003e. Mixed technique combining the precision of silk screen tracing with traditional sprinkling of raised metallic powders (gold and silver). The leaf veins show a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"184\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eslight relief\u003c\/b\u003e, a sign of careful finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Ø ~6.5 cm; H (with lid) ~6.5 cm. Classic \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"65\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eRikyū-gata\u003c\/i\u003e shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 59 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eVery good vintage condition. Very glossy lacquer, small scratch on the golden chrysanthemum (see photo). The fit between the body and the lid is very precise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis natsume embodies prestige and refinement. Its red lacquer coat (\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"74\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eShu-nuri\u003c\/b\u003e) serves as a setting for a decoration combining two major emblems of Japanese culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eThe Paulownia (桐 Kiri):\u003c\/b\u003e A symbol of nobility and government, it is represented here with silver and gold reflections. Its stylized leaves evoke benevolent power and rebirth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eThe Chrysanthemum (菊 Kiku):\u003c\/b\u003e The seal of the imperial family, it symbolizes longevity and perfection. Painted with a satin-finish gold powder, it brings a discreet light to the whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe technical work of kindai maki-e is particularly interesting: using a silk screen to apply a base of gold, silver, or \"loaded\" lacquer with micro-gold powders (giving this subtle brown\/bronze background from certain angles), enhanced with raised details that catch the light. The black lacquer interior offers a striking contrast when the lid is removed to place the green tea inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere, no industrial printing\u003c\/strong\u003e: the relief of the veins is palpable under the finger, confirming a Kindai Maki-e work made with real metallic powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧽 Care instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eClean with lukewarm water without aggressive detergent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eUse only a very soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge (lacquer hates scratches).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eWipe immediately to avoid limescale marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid overly dry places or direct exposure to sunlight (which can yellow the red lacquer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 We like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWe love this natsume for its deep and luminous red, which beautifully catches the light without excess. We adore its \u003cstrong data-end=\"3326\" data-start=\"3318\"\u003ekiri\u003c\/strong\u003e (桐) and \u003cstrong data-end=\"3342\" data-start=\"3334\"\u003ekiku\u003c\/strong\u003e (菊) motifs and its gold, silver, and nashiji (gold flecks) colors! A beautiful piece of accessible Japanese craftsmanship in kindai maki-e, perfect for adding a touch of cha no yu to a collection or interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eFind this piece alongside other treasures in our \u003ca title=\"KOGEDO collection of Japanese art objects and decoration: lacquerware, Noh masks, tsuba and much more!\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/decoration-objets-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003eJapanese Decoration \u0026amp; Art Objects collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eor Discover the whole world of tea in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\" title=\"Tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelains and much more\"\u003e“Tableware” collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53570070970707,"sku":"T38","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/natsume-japonais-laque-rouge-kiku-kiri-makie.jpg?v=1777038122"},{"product_id":"tokkuri-japonaise-ancienne-yakishime-11-cm-inspiration-bizen-epoque-showa-copie","title":"Ancient Japanese Dai-tokkuri\/Hanaire – Yakishime – 20 cm – Bizen-yaki – Showa era","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1aajrc0\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eEstimated era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa 20th century, probably second half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, found in Yamaguchi prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen-yaki 備前焼\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese stoneware with mineral texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakishime 焼締め, high-temperature firing without glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"540\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dai-tokkuri 大徳利, large sake bottle \/ Hanaire 花入, vase for ikebana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokkuri-gata 徳利形, sake bottle shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 20 cm – Widest diameter approx. 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 707g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition, no visible cracks or chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square seal (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eKaimon\u003c\/i\u003e) stamped on the base, workshop signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eThis Japanese yakishime stoneware piece takes the form of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eDai-tokkuri 大徳利\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional large sake bottle, with generous proportions. With its 20 cm height and wide rounded body, it exceeds the size of a small serving tokkuri and falls into a more decorative category, which can also be used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eHanaire 花入\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese vase for ikebana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eIts raw, unglazed surface evokes the world of Yakishime \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eBizen-yaki 備前焼\u003c\/strong\u003e: a sober and powerful Japanese ceramic, where shades of brown, black, and ferrous tones are born from the encounter between earth, fire, and ash. The stoneware is fired at very high temperatures for several days in a wood-fired kiln, without the addition of artificial glaze. This piece is profoundly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e, both rustic and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eThe narrow-necked silhouette clearly recalls Japanese sake bottles, but its dimensions also make it a very beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eJapanese decoration object of the Hanaire 花入 type\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal simply placed or with a single flower or a minimalist floral arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r7grop\" data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2596\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe love the size and ambiguity of this piece, halfway between a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003elarge ceremonial tokkuri\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eHanaire vase for Ikebana\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its simple form concentrates all the power of Japanese fire ceramics: dense earth, natural firing, deep nuances, and no pursuit of superfluous effects. Placed alone, it already becomes a wabi-sabi decorative object that makes an impression; with a branch or a flower, it reveals all its silent elegance. We love it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53594062717267,"sku":"DT12","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/grand-dai-tokkuri-vase-japonais-bizen-yaki-decoration-wabi-sabi.jpg?v=1777374720"},{"product_id":"kakejiku-japonais-ancien-sansui-ga-goto-taigetsu","title":"Old Japanese Kakejiku 掛け軸 – Sansui-ga 山水画 Ink on Silk – Goto Taigetsu 後藤泰月","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"224\" data-section-id=\"1qr1bd9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"245\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"305\" data-section-id=\"7m7e87\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e mountain and water landscape, sansui-ga 山水画\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"364\" data-section-id=\"1a6jbyc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"366\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e ink painting, suiboku-ga 水墨画 \/ sumi-e 墨絵\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"429\" data-section-id=\"1mospim\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e painted silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"515\" data-start=\"457\" data-section-id=\"15bp81h\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e nikuhitsu 肉筆, hand-painted, not printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"550\" data-start=\"516\" data-section-id=\"dd3hdd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goto Taigetsu 後藤泰月\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"551\" data-section-id=\"1bp28f6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"568\" data-start=\"553\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taigetsu 泰月\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"625\" data-start=\"581\" data-section-id=\"1v8nf3f\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e artist's square red seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"626\" data-section-id=\"kklmee\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Shōwa era, mid-20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"681\" data-section-id=\"te5828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"683\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e traditional hyōsō 表装 with golden silk brocade kinran 金襴 type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"760\" data-section-id=\"18qee2j\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eRoll ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e jiku 軸 in clear ivory imitation resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"817\" data-section-id=\"13ktsnv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"819\"\u003ePainted area (honshi) size:\u003c\/strong\u003e shakugo 尺五, classic size for kakejiku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"875\" data-section-id=\"3bb73t\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 187 cm × 54 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"935\" data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"951\"\u003eVery beautiful \u003cstrong data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"961\"\u003eold Japanese kakejiku\/kakemono\u003c\/strong\u003e, signed \u003cstrong data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eGoto Taigetsu 後藤泰月\u003c\/strong\u003e, an active painter during the Shōwa era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eThe artwork depicts a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003esansui-ga 山水画 landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, literally \"mountains and waters\", a major theme in classical Japanese and Chinese painting. In a mist-shrouded valley, a few traditional houses appear among the trees, at the foot of rocky peaks and distant mountains. The scene is silent, almost suspended, with that atmosphere of poetic solitude typical of ink landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003eThe painting is hand-painted on silk with a beautiful mastery of wash, \u003cstrong\u003esuiboku ga\u003c\/strong\u003e style. The effects of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003ebokashi ぼかし\u003c\/strong\u003e, these progressive ink gradations, give a lot of depth to the mist and reliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2134\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003eThe mounting is also very elegant: a traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"755\"\u003ehyōsō 表装\u003c\/strong\u003e in silk brocade, with golden motifs of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"828\"\u003ekinran 金襴\u003c\/strong\u003e type, in old rose, beige and gold tones. The central painting, called \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"912\"\u003ehonshi 本紙\u003c\/strong\u003e, is framed by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"952\"\u003echūmawashi 中廻し\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its side strips \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"993\"\u003ehashira 柱\u003c\/strong\u003e. We also distinguish the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eichimonji 一文字\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin brocade strips placed above and below the artwork. A strong but soft decorative piece, perfect for a Japanese, wabi-sabi, zen or contemporary interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2937\" data-section-id=\"1xtgzwt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2987\" data-start=\"2946\"\u003eGood overall condition for an antique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3360\" data-start=\"2989\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"2992\"\u003epainting is in very good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with good legibility of the subject, ink, and signature. The textile mounting shows visible signs of age: the fabric is a bit dry, there are tears in the upper part, and a broken hanging cord. These flaws do not prevent display, but they are part of the antique condition of the piece and are clearly visible in the photos. Handle with care, like any old kakejiku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"iom2x0\" data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3917\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 We love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"4322\"\u003eWe really love its calm atmosphere, which takes us on a journey into the Japanese mountains! The houses appear as a refuge amidst a sea of mist, surrounded by trees and mountains. The ink technique is of a good standard. A very beautiful kakejiku by a painter from the mid-Shōwa era, perfect for decorating a room and giving it a Japanese ambiance. 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