Joy Kennedy Collection

Japanese Silk Obi (Sash) with a background of Dark Brown with Rust and Green wovern through the entire length. Age - Late Meiji Good Condition Could be used as a wall hanging or o...

Japanese Silk Brocade Obi (Sash) that would be used as a sash on a Kimmo. The background is black with a design of cranes and flowers. This could also be used as a wall hanging or...

Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) Gathering Basket This hand made gathering basket is from Northern Japan. It was most likely a gathering basket. However, it could be utilized in different applications. It closes by pulling-up on the straps, and the 30 one-inch (in diameter) metal rings closes it. The heavy straps on the backside run all through the bottom, and perhaps, it was a backpack, as the heavy straps were designed for field or farm work. It is a Folk Art item in very good condition considering its use and age. Applications and Uses: Wall Art When it was photographed, very interesting shadpws appeared The top 4 inches is an unusual design of open-work, different from the main body. Dried Materials Knitting Basket...

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Water Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a small container to hold a small amount of water to make ink for calligraphy.

Japanese Water Dropper, Ceramic Turtle Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a small container to hold a small amount of water to m...

Japanese Pottery Water Dropper executed in a Swirl Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a small container to hold a small amount of water to make ink for calligraphy.

Red and White Brocade Design on a tightly Woven Fabric. The Brocade Design running the entire length of 150 inches. White Silk Thread Design is high-lighted on the Red Fabric. Wonder...

Triptych of Rock Gardens and Japanese Gates Woodblocks by Masao Maeda These three Scenes depict his respect for Rock Gardens with carefully raked Scenes and Japanese Gates. Masao Maeda Japanese Artist (1904-1974) Born in Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Maeda wanted to be an artist from childhood. In 1923, Maeda met Hiratsuka Un'ichi, a leader of the Sosaku-hanga "creative prints" movement. In 1925, he relocated to Tokyo and joined the Kawabata Painting School. Along with Umetaro Azechi (Japanese Artist), he became a student of Hiratsuka Prefecture, Japan. Maeda's works included many Landscapes of Japanese Rock Gardens and Gates Scenes. All three small Woodblocks...

Umetaro Azechi Mountain Man Holding a Pigeon Japanese Woodblock Umetaro Azechi Japanese Artist (1902-1999) Azechi was born in Ehime Prefecture, located on the Japanese island of Shikoku. He was a Sosaku-hanga (Art Movement of Woodblock Printing) Artist known for his bold and minimal prints...

Indigo E-Gasuri Geometric and Koi Fish Futon Cover Antique 3-Panel Futon Cover, Indigo Hand-Dyed, Hand-Loomed Futon Cover is all handstitched and made into a Noren (split-curtain) ...

Black with Brown Undertones Mashiko Ware Vase Mashiko Ware Vase with Black Glaze with Brown Undertones The Clay in the Region is a pure form of Clay ri...

Signed Ikebana Basket from Kyushu Region Kyushu is Japan's third-largest island and is known for its natural beauty, hot springs, and Unique Cultural Experiences. Ikebana Basket -...