Antique Japanese ranma with wonderful large scale hawk sitting in pine tree, beautifully carved on both sides, carved of keyaki (elm) wood, Meiji Period. Size: 59 1/2" x 16 1/4" high x 2" deep.

This is Japanese antique rare baby apron (ubugi) of shibori Safflower dyeing cotton. Recommended for antique textile collections.Soft and comfortable cotton for babies.It is in very good condition with no stains or damage. Size: Length: 37cm (14.5") / Width:44cm (17.3").

This is Japanese antique rare baby kasuri kimono (ubugi) of indigo dye cotton. Recommended for antique textile collections.Soft and comfortable cotton for babies. There is a slight stain.Recommended for antique textile collections. size:Length::34cm (13.3inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:33cm (12.9inch)

This is Japanese antique rare baby kimono (ubugi) of indigo dye katazome cotton. Recommended for antique textile collections.Soft and comfortable cotton for babies. There is a slight faint stain, but it is not noticeable. No damage.It has a amulet on its back. size:Length::55cm (21.6inch) / Cuff to cuff, across the back:60cm (23.6inch)

It is the design of Ryuo Shikai. The figure that protects sea fishes from evil is represented by dragons and anchors. This is a very rare firefighter Sashiko jacket. And it has a very large size. The condition of the painting is in very good condition, as it is rarely used.　 In this item, the anchor is drawn large in the center to calm the anger, and the octopus and fish at the gate of Ryuo are very attractive. In Japan, anger and anchor are expressed with the same pronunciation, so the expr...

Antique Japanese jizai-kagi in the form of a catfish. In a Japanese home, water in a kettle or pot is heated over an irori (sunken hearth). The jizai hook hangs from a strong ceiling beam. From this, a long device is suspended with a hook on the end that can be adjusted up or down by moving the jizai-kagi. This unusual jizai-kagi is carved of kayaki (zelkova elm) wood and has patination from hearth smoke. A portion of it's original iron chain is still attached.

Age: Edo Period (1...

This is a Japanese antique rare Cherry-colored plant dyeing hemp roll fabric of meiji era.It's a very beautiful and charming color. There are no stains. There are 3 small holes, but overall they are in very good condition.Size::length:10m 17cm / Width:34cm

Japanese keyaki and persimmon wood choba tansu, beautiful keyaki grain on front with a frame that is edged in persimmon wood, there is a compartment with sliding panels made of solid burl wood with a stepped shelf on the interior, the safe box has a key and two small interior drawers also with keyaki wood fronts, inside the safe box is a very hidden secret compartment (detail shows writing on hidden panel door). Meiji Period. Size: 32 3/4" high x 32" wide x 14 1/4" deep.

Antique Japanese rare gyosho bako (peddler's box) for a barber. A set of 3 separated boxes that fit together and can be easily carried. The largest box has 5 drawers with bronze hardware including hirute shaped drawer pulls and decorative peony back plates. The top of the box has 2 open compartments, a small covered compartment, and a handle for carrying. On the right side, a smaller box attaches onto the large box with 2 hooks. This box is narrow and has one compartment divided on the insi...

Rare and beautiful Japanese antique isho tansu from the area of Sado Island, made all of kiri (paulownia) wood with original deep reddish brown lacquer finish and nice patina. Extensive iron hardware covers most of the front of this piece with large rectangular lock plates and elaborate cut out and incised designs throughout. The top 2 drawers has hardware depicting figures of Japanese folk lore and pine trees. The bottom two drawers have a large crane and turtle. Safe box with door that ...

This is the part of the Rare indigo dye Katabira Ramie Kimono of the Edo period. The part of the yuzen dye is sewn together. It is not stained but has small holes. size::Length 98cm(38.5inch) / Width 31cm(12.2inch) 　　　2 pieces

Rare antique Japanese two-section choba tansu (merchant's chest), made of exceptionally beautiful keyaki (elm) burl hardwood. Rare Keyaki hardwood. Top section has large compartment with sliding panels and one interior shelf, below this are two small drawers. The bottom section has one full width drawer over a large compartment with sliding panels on the left and a vertical row of three small drawers on the right, below this is a horizontal row of two more small drawers. The very bottom o...

Beautiful and unusual Japanese antique kuruma tansu (storage chest on wheels), made all of heavy keyaki (elm) wood with iron hardware, front has sliding panels with horizontal slats, sides and back all have wooden bracing, interior left side has 4 drawers of different sizes with iron hardware, right side interior has hidden compartment that opens to reveal 2 secret boxes.

Late Edo Period

Size: 36 1/4" high x 38" wide x 23" deep.

Antique Japanese rare large oshi-ire isho tansu from the Sendai area of Japan, (Oshi-ire refers to the closet which housed such large chests and exposed only the front of the cabinet, guests were seated in front of such chests to honor them, unusually large construction with double drawers across the top, beautiful all keyaki (elm) wood with burl wood on drawer fronts and keyaki wood frame, translucent lacquer finish, iron hardware includes large square shaped lock plates with raised scene...

Antique Japanese set of 9 Imari ware chargers, beautiful and rare, unusual dark blue and orange colors in central lotus leaves motif with gold details, striking scrolling designs and pheonixes in light blues, reds and green, each is signed on back, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size of each: 12" wide diameter x 1 1/2" high

Antique Japanese rare ceremonial court hat, made of green asa (hemp) with an open weave meant for summer use, wonderful shape reminiscent of a cicada, woven with gold scrolling vine design and Tokugawa Family mon (crests). Underside has silk padding. Wonderful and rare. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 19" long x 5" wide x 5" high

This is a Japanese antique indigo stencil dyed thick cotton kimono from the Meiji period (1868-1912) with a rare weave. It is a very beautiful indigo stencil dyeing. There is a thin stain. It has one small hole, but is in very good condition. Made from hand-spun cotton and naturally dyed. Size: Length 140cm (55.1inch) Sleeve to sleeve: 123cm ( 48.4inch) Box.2

Antique Japanese box with large lid, lacquered red and black with shell inlay, black lacquer mon of pine tree and writing in black, heavy iron hardware, has holes for tying top to bottom for travel. The inscription on both sides state the name of the confectioner. Trans.: Confectioners Matsuzaka Asano Rokkado. Late Edo Period- Meiji Period (late 19th century). Size: 17" high x 16" wide x 13 1/2" deep.