Late Edo Period (1603-1868) Iga Tetsuki Kashiki (手付 菓子器) dish with ash glazing...

A rare antique Japanese Hangai Tansu (captain's business transaction chest) made of Keyaki Tamamoku (Zelkova Burl) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original translucent Urushi lacquer with hand made bronze hardware. Security door with two side trick latches and a top lock and key that hides 6 interior drawers of varying sizes. The trick latches unlock by lifting the knob up and to the right for the left latch and up and to the left for the right latch...

Length: 10.7 cm (4.3 in)
Height: 4.1 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 7.7 cm (3.1 in)
Weight: 430 gm

Japanese Komai box produced by the Komai family in the late 19th century; shows inlaid gold and silver depictions of bamboo and birds over a black iron ground; gilt interior; minor age marks; signed Komai Seibei; good condition

A large bronze vase with flat and relief inlays of different metals, gold, silver and sentoku. In cartouches of animated scenes. On the base a row of fabulous creatures and a row of mythological characters. Very beautiful quality model for this style of inlaid bronzes. Japanese work from the end of the 19th century. Good condition. On one of the handles a bird is missing. H: 595 mm. Bon état. Légères usures d'usage pour un bronze centenaire...

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
The Moon on Musashi Plain
No. 91 from the series "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon"
Date: Published April 1892.
Size: Oban. Approximately 14.375 x 9.5 inches.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon. Seals in margin.
Carver: Yamamoto.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Left margin partially trimmed. Backed with paper...

An antique Samurai ammunition box made entirely of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with beautiful aged patina acquired over more than a century and a half of time. Family crest of the original owner as seen on the top of the piece. Hinged lid opens to the storage area below.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide by 6" High by 11 1/2 Deep

Height on Stand: 19.3 cm (7.8 in)
Height: 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Width: 10.2 cm (4.1 in)

Japanese pair of Satsuma vases; show two main panels of figures surrounded by gilded halos, separated by polychrome floral gardens; shoulders and bottom rims highlighted with gilt diaper work; Edo Period; good condition

Length: 4.5 cm (1.7 in)
Height: 3.6 cm (1.5 in)
Depth: 3 cm (1.2 in)

Japanese carved netsuke of a mare and foal; nicely carved overall; signed Gyokuzan; good condition

Length: 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
Height: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)

Fine and rare Japanese carved netsuke of a reclining horse; natural material; superb hair work and patina; signed Masatomo on a rectangular reserve; good condition

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia)wood. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Lock plates which symbolize the full moon and decorative corners to each of the drawer fronts. Side carrying handles. Hardened wooden nail construction. Consisting of 5 drawers for organizing and spacious storage.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 23 1/4" Wide by 23 3/4" High by 12" Deep

An antique Japanese Mikuni Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. 5 drawers allow for spacious clothes storage with a hinged security door hiding 2 small drawers where valuables were kept. Constructed using through mortise and tenon joinery and hardened wood nails...

An antique Japanese Gifu Choba Tansu made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Drawers of varying sizes or organizing and storage. Sliding doors hide a compartment where merchant books and records were stored. Constructed using through mortise and tenon joinery and hardened wood nails...

Very large Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain charger decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt highlights with a background of rich brocade geometric forms. A scroll unrolls from the right to reveal the Gods of Good Fortune. At the left, moriage flowers in piled enamel rise behind a fence. A foliate form cartouche at the bottom holds the three friends of the garden (pine, prunus, and bamboo). Three blue and orange-red floral sprays encircle the back rim...

Japanese Meiji period rectangular form wood three-drawer tabako-bon smoker’s hibachi decorated in gold with the “three friends of the garden” (pine, prunus, and bamboo) on a black lacquered ground. A recessed square brazier with a domed metal pierced lid and a smaller rectangular lidded ash container are on top. Hinged metal carrying handle. Both the front and back have shaped pipe holders. A drawer filled with assorted kiseru is included. 19th century...

18” high Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring a pheasant and dove among maples leaves and flowers set against a pale blue background. The neck is decorated in a dense butterfly and floral pattern highlighted with goldstone. Blue counter enamel to the interior mouth and base...

Japanese Edo period thickly potted Seto stoneware circular form dish with raised edge designed to hold lantern oil. The cream-colored crackle glaze dish is decorated in copper brown in the fukizumi (blown ink) style with a central fish laid over a jar. These dishes were fired in stacks and six spur marks are barely visible in the interior. A Japanese label remains attached to the back. Early to mid-19th century. 8 3/8” diameter x 1 1/8” high. Good overall condition with some typical small ...

1900's Japanese Bronze Vase with Relief Eagle Marked

It is 16.6 inches (42.2 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22.2 cm) wide. It is 19.1 Lb.

It is tarnished and has loss of patina, oxidation, cut marks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Kansai Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Two sets of sliding doors hide spacious areas where the merchant kept his business books and records. Four drawers were used to keep valuables and merchant tools and accessories. Behind the bottom sliding doors to the right are three drawers where hidden valuables were stored. A secret false floor on the drawer to t...