Friday, November 6, 2009

Possible Imari plate??







This small plate i found but has Japanese markings that i cant read...early imari perhaps?? Its hand painted then has gold highlights painted over it.Really pretty plate and not bad for $2.00

Vintage Japanese Print







Found this mixed with a box of old calenders for $1.00!!

Modern Japanese Tea Cups











Saw this box at the salvation army and passed it a few times before my curiousity took over me and decided to open it.Well to my surprise i found these 2 beautiful large tea cups. they were marked $6.00 but when i got to the counter they rang up at $3.00!! they didnt put any signs up but everything was 50% off!!

Vintage Japanese Jewlrey Box
















This treasure was found down the street from me for about $4.50.Hand painted doors with silk tassels it opens up to 3 drawers inside with little handles.The bottom drawer is missing the handle which i believe was similar to the smaller ones.It is stamped on the bottom with "Made in Japan"

Geisha Doll c.1950s-60s
















Found her at the Goodwill on Haight ST for $7.99!! very very good condisiton as most of these dolls have dirty faces ( due to the rayon cloth used to make them) and still has her shamisen and pick.Beautiful bright coloring on the face still visible and has no fading marks from what i can see.A rare find indeed!

Sensu Fan




Found this lovely fan with its origional box for $2.99!!! they retail for well over $75.00 in Japan so was VERY happy to find this.It is hand painted on both sides with one side gold the other silver which indicates this as a " lady " fan.

Japanese Tea Cups


Found these 2 right down the street from me at the thrift store.They were $1.00 each with 50% off!! so got them both for a buck..wish they had more but im happy with them.

Ningyo Doll











Found this one at Goodwill afew months ago for $0.99. In really good condition except for the the really big bald spot(which i wont show lol) only shows from the back but from the front you can tell at all.Sorry for the blurry pics but my camera really sucks...

Sunday, November 1, 2009

JAPANESE HAKATA DOLL











Found this cute lil guy at the Goodwill on Van Ness for $3.49 .Stands at about 10.5 inches tall wearing a very pretty pale blue kimono with yellow belt.