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Sword guard (tsuba), signed Yoshinaga(?),and dated 1862. Curatorial files identify the work as in the Garyuken line of Nara Variation. Copper and brass. Excellent condition. This sword guard was part of a group of 20 in a three-layered…

Low relief molded or carved design on interior; two phoenix birds & flowers. "Greek fret" row above them. Flower on bottom. Light celadon glaze, unglazed rim. One large and several small iron spots. Hairline crack c. 5 cm long down from edge.

Low relief molded or carved design on interior; two phoenix birds & flowers. "Greek fret" row above them. Flower on bottom. Light celadon glaze, unglazed rim. One large and several small iron spots. Hairline crack c. 5 cm long down from edge.

8-5/8" x 12-1/2". Print, woodcut. Part of "100 Views of Edo" series. Title, Subtitle, Signature, Censor's, Publisher's and date seal in margin.

9" x 14". Hills and trees in foreground. Modern copy.

Side view showing silk brocade exterior of book of prints.

Woodblock print mounted on flecked paper. Image shows an elderly bearded gentleman gazing out over the water towards Mt. Fuji.

3 5/8 by 3 5/8 inches; mixed metal. A "gao" is a reliquary, most often worn around the neck. Some are elaborate and high art pieces, with silver, gold, and jewels. Charm or amulet inside referred to as a 'tsa tsa'. Acquired by Berea College in 1973.

3 5/8 by 3 5/8 inches; mixed metal. A "gao" is a reliquary, most often worn around the neck. Some are elaborate and high art pieces, with silver, gold, and jewels. Charm or amulet inside referred to as a 'tsa tsa'. A "tsa tsa" is sometimes included…

The Wang Hui attribution is probably spurious. The painting is, however, a good example of orthodox landscape in the late imperial period. 67 7/8" x 12 7/8". Ink and colors on satin. Very much darkened with some in-painting. To see the painting,…