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Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Located in Studio City, CA
of modern Bizen pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 2.75 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Hand Glazed Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III, Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
the rank of “living national treasure” – the highest accolade awarded by the Japanese government to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Incense burner by Katsuyoshi Kotoge in Kyoto, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
National Treasure. He has exhibited extensively in Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka.
Category
2010s Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
Palace Museum in Taipei and is viewed as a national treasure.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Jade, Brass
Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
Palace Museum in Taipei and is viewed as a national treasure.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Jade, Brass
Japanese Celadon Lidded Vessel Mizusashi by Uichi Shimizu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Living National Treasure Ishiguro Munemaro (1893-1968) before establishing his own kiln near Lake Biwa in
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mariana Yampolsky "Maguey Capado" Lithographic Print 143/250 Signed
By Mariana Yampolsky
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cover entitled “Image- Memory”. The artist is deceased and is considered a “National Treasure of Mexico
Category
1990s American Prints
Materials
Paper
Studio Maison Nurita Large Lavender & Green Jade Cabbage on Green Marble Block
Located in Toronto, ON
is exhibited in the National Palace Museum in Taipei and is viewed as a national treasure.
Cabbage
Category
2010s Canadian Natural Specimens
Materials
Jade, Marble
H 8 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
American vintage cash register from NATIONAL, made of metal
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Milano, IT
We present a timeless treasure: the antique American cash register from the early 20th century
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Charger Attributed to Shoji Hamada On Contemporary Stand
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Stamford, CT
"Living National Treasure".
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award the Order of Culture
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Print of the Temple of Sanjusangen-Do 'Thousand Armed Kannon' Kyoto, Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
) dating from 1266 (Kamakura period) and designated a National Treasure of Japan, and the collection of
Category
Antique 1660s Religious Items
Materials
Paper
H 12.37 in W 14.18 in D 0 in
Large Lithograph of a Japanese Scene After the Tale of Genji
Located in Pasadena, CA
lithograph represents a National Treasure-designated "Illustrated Tale of Genji" which is the oldest existing
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Han Paintings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Meiji Period Gold White Porcelain Sleeping Cat Sculpture, circa 1910
Located in Takarazuka, JP
sculpture artist and architect Hidari Jingoro. The wooden sculpture is recognized as a national treasure. It
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
By Fujinuma Noboru
Located in Atlanta, GA
, he was named a Living National Treasure by Japanese Government.
A nearly identical piece is
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Modern Treasures from the National Gallery in Prague, 6/3-9/11, 1988 Guggenheim
Located in valatie, NY
Modern Treasures from the National Gallery in Prague: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Books
Materials
Paper
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 0.5 in
Shoji Hamada Tenmoku Glaze and Kaki Trailing Vase and Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
usually longer running and highlight a potter's career, like a Living National Treasure such as Hamada
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 10 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 7.8 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Hagi Ikebana Vase by Kyusetsu Miwa X Japanese Studio Pottery
By Kyusetsu Miwa X
Located in Atlanta, GA
given the honor of Living National Treasure in Japan in 1970 for his work on reviving traditional Hagi
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Vase Mingei Style Hamada Shoji
By Hamada Shoji
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional Japanese pottery art to a wider world. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure", for
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Ceramic Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
National Treasure and Mashiko pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work displays his famous Jomon Zogan
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Shoji Hamada Mingei Nuka Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup with Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Vase with Original Signed and Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
or setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 11 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Shoji Hamada Tenmoku Kaki And Nuka Glaze Vase With Original Signed Branded Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 10.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Large Korean Iron Red Glazed Bamboo and Plum Vase, 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
design, designated a National Treasure, and currently housed in the National Museum of Korea.
Category
20th Century Korean Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Three Elefants Base by Alcino Silversmith in Sterling Silver 925
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
national treasure for the public in India.
Three is the number of perfection, or completion. God's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.38 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Studio Pottery Yunomi Teacup
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
278 Gram Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 4.6 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
weighs about 30 tons; understandably, it is one of Argentina's national treasures.
This meteorite is
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Japanese Mingei Glazed Tea Pot with Kintsugi by Shoji Hamada
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Atlanta, GA
world. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure", for the first time for someone from the
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Signed Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
National Treasure pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This vase is an early work of Shimaoka's before he
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Japanese Fine Hand Carved Pair Flying Cranes With Matsu Trees Ranma Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
In Japan, the crane, or tsuru, is a national treasure and is considered the bird of happiness. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
missing.
Libuse Niklova (Libuše Niklová), née Kyselaková (1934–1981) was a toy designer. Czech national
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
H 7 in W 11 in D 2.5 in
Imaemon Chawan Bowl with Signed Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
potter who was recognized as a National Important Intangible Cultural Heritage (Living National Treasure
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
210 Gram Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 4.6 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
weighs about 30 tons; understandably, it is one of Argentina's national treasures.
This meteorite is
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Early Japanese Woodblock Print Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto by Kawase Hasui
By Kawase Hasui 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
spanning forty years with about 620 designs, Kawase Hasui was recognized as a Living National Treasure for
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.1 in
Important Self-Portrait as a Gentleman by French Artist Pierre Deval circa 1920s
By Pierre Deval
Located in Peabody, MA
d’Orves in southern France. The property and gardens are now a national treasure of France, and were once
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 43.5 in W 35.5 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
other Kutani master porcelain artists and “living national treasures” in the concourse of the Kanazawa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Shoji Hamada Japanese Tenmoku & Nuka Pottery Plate Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
once properly displayed.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 3 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Contemporary Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
recreate sections of Choju Giga, or ‘Frolicking Animals’ which is a Japanese National Treasure.
Choju
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Japanese White Glaze Ceramic Vase by Manji Inoue
By Inoue Manji
Located in Atlanta, GA
shown.
A living national treasure in Japan, Manji was born in 1929. He started his career in Arita ware
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Henko Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
by Japanese National Treasure and Mashiko pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work displays his
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 9.9 in W 6.4 in D 3.75 in
Contemporary Japanese Blue Pink Purple Cream Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
alongside the works of a small selected number of Kutani master porcelain artists and “living national
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Green Blue Red Deep Charger by Japanese Duo Master Artists
Located in Takarazuka, JP
"Wind God and Thunder God" that is considered a Japanese National Treasure. It is a pair of two-folded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Shunichi Yabe Kofu #3, Wind of Light, Bizen Stoneware, 2013
Located in Milano, IT
.
Shunichi Yabe (1968-) is the grandson of the Living National Treasure of Bizen, Toshu Yamamoto (1906-1994
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Porcelain Mizusashi Jar by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
National Treasure. Choju Giga is a set of four illustrated scrolls (emakimono) from 12th century (believed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Private Treasures Four Centuries of European Master Drawings
Located in valatie, NY
Private Treasures: Four Centuries of European Master Drawings, by Andrew Robinson and Margaret
Category
Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
Japanese Kutani-Ware Porcelain Vase by the Famous Tokuda Yasokichi III 三代徳田八十吉
By Yasokichi Tokuda III
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Intangible Cultural Assets (a “Living National Treasure”) by Ishikawa Prefecture for his work in Kutani ware
Category
20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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H 10.83 in Dm 9.06 in
Korean Bronze Buddha- Large and very special early Buddha. Good Age
Located in Ukiah, CA
piece. Extremely large at 16.5 in tall. Superb face. Korean national treasure number 79 (from 709 A.D
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Modern Studio Vase Bizen Ware by Jun Isezaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bizen pottery, Isezaki was honored with the title Living National Treasure by Japanese Agency for
Category
20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999
By Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
National Treasures or Major National Cultural Heritage Items.
The introductory essay, "Ukiyo-e - Origins
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Books
Materials
Paper
Set of Three 20th Century Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Triangular Custard Cups
By Flora Danica
Located in New York, NY
national treasure for the Kingdom and everyone else precious and luxurious, Flora Danica has been given and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1 bid
No Reserve
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Treasures of State, Fine and Decorative Arts in Diplomatic Reception Rooms
Located in valatie, NY
Treasures of State, fine and decorative arts in Diplomatic reception rooms by Clement E. Conger
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
circa 1930 Japanese Silver Screens by Isoi Joshin, Flowers of the Four Seasons
Located in Kyoto, JP
a Living National Treasure) for his skill at kimma or fine line decoration. His work is famous for
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 69 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Porcelain Vase by Shoundo / Matsumoto Sahei
Located in Philadelphia, PA
revitalizing the lost art of ko-Kutani and Yasokichi I, II, & III were all recognized as "Living National
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.63 in W 6.5 in D 5.38 in
Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Sake Tea Cup with Original Sealed Signed Box
By Rosanjin Kitaoji
Located in Studio City, CA
designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government but was one of the very few nominated people
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 2 in W 2.8 in D 2.75 in
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