Hartman Rare Art, Inc.
A family-owned business since 1927
For 83 years, the Hartman Family and our associates have consistently worked to provide quality antique merchandise to our customers at competitive prices. Should you have any questions about the pieces we feature on this website or if you would like to inquire further about a specific item, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our gallery is located in midtown Manhattan and easily accessible on the second floor. Please note the entrance to the building is on 53rd Street between Park and Madison Avenues. We are open to the public Monday to Friday from 9:30AM until 4:30PM.
The arts of Japan comprise a long history and tradition of expression regarding faith, social and community values and the natural world. While the arts of Japan span back several centuries, many of the items we offer date from the Edo and Meiji periods.
While several of the media for artistry utilized in Japanese Arts are similar to those used in the Chinese Arts, the styles and ideals of representation are very different from those recognized in Chinese Art and Antiques.
As stated above, many variant media have been explored by Japanese artists and artisans through the past two centuries and we feel it would be unfair to group them all together. For your viewing convenience, we have broken down the articles of Japanese Art into several different categories and we have chosen to devote a page to each of these. In total, the following 9 categories for the types of Japanese Arts we carry: Bronzes, Cloisonné, Ivory Okimono, Lacquer, Netsuke, Inro & Ojimé, Satsuma Pottery, Shibayama, Silver + Painted Enamels, and Swords.
The items we catalog in these pages represent only a fraction of the items available through our showroom in Manhattan. If you wish to visit our gallery, please contact us so we can be ready with any particular types or styles you are interested in.
If you are curious about other Arts from Asia, we encourage viewing our collections of the Chinese Arts. And please feel free to browse more Hartman Rare Art on Ebay.
Pair of Cloisonné Vases by Namikawa Sosuke
This exquisite pair of vases were made by the famed artisan, Namikawa Sosuke during the late Meiji Period. The vases are tapered cylindrical form and feature Cloisonné style enamel decoration on the exterior surfaces. The decoration is in bands and consists of several small wired and enameled areas that combine to create stylized images of cranes, leaves and scrolls surrounding white enameled daisies. Both feature the signature of Namikawa Sosuke on the underside. Each measures approximately 14.5 inches height.
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Price: $62,000.00