Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Pines, Blossoms, and Birds in a Mountain Landscape

A refined Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu), painted with pine trees, blossoming flowers, flowing streams, and lively birds set against softly gilded clouds...

Fudō Myōō Hanging Scroll – Japan, Edo Period (18th c.)

A powerful Edo period depiction of Fudō Myōō, the “Immovable Wisdom King,” painted in mineral pigments and gold on paper. Shown standing upon swirling clouds within a flaming nimbus, he grasps the sword of wisdom to cut through delusion and a rope to bind evil forces. His fierce expression and muscular form embody his role as the protector of Buddhist law.
Mounted in silk brocade typical of the Edo period...

A radical writhing character for dragon dating from the Edo period recently mounted in green brocade extended in patterned blue retaining the original bone rollers. It is ink on paper, signed Nyoren. The scroll is 36 x 178 cm (14 x 70 inches) and in excellent condition.
Nyoren Osho (no dates, also known as Daiin) was famous for rebuilding the original Main Hall (Hondo) of Jinryuji Temple in the domain of the Tsuchiya clan, near modern day Tsukuba, completed in 1833...

Rare Early 19th Century Japanese Temple Panel with Peacocks and Peonies

An exceptionally painted wooden panel from a Buddhist temple, dating to the early 19th century. The artwork depicts a pair of elegant peacocks beside blooming peonies, detailed with natural pigments and highlighted with gold accents...

HYDRANGEAS

Anonymous Japanese painting on canvas, titled Ajisai ("Hydrangea flowers"), Shōwa period (20th century). Presented in its original wooden frame. Approx. 76 × 63.5 × 2.7 cm (29.9 × 25 × 1.1 in)...

A horrifying image of a bloody apparition holding a severed head signed Taizan in gold followed by two stamps (likely an early work by Tatewaki Taizan), the first Suken, the later Taizan. Ink and crimson pigment on silk in a patterned silk border with dark wood rollers. It is 55.5 x 181 cm (21-1/2 x 71 inches) and in excellent condition, completely restored to original condition...

A Japanese antique scroll painting of a pheasant sitting on the branch of a pine tree. Painted in mineral colors and ink on silk with naturalistic details and special care taken in representing the feathers of the bird. Besides it's obvious grace and beauty, the pheasant is also a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: Total size: 57 3/4" high 23 1/2" wide (25 3/4" wide including scroll ends)...

Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Autumn Maples, White Flowers, and Mandarin Ducks by a Waterfall

A refined two-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) depicting an elegant seasonal scene. The composition features vivid autumn maples and blossoming white flowers, set against a shimmering gold background. At the lower section, a stream flows into a small waterfall, where a pair of mandarin ducks swim peacefully, symbolizing fidelity and harmony...

Six-Panel Double-Sided Folding Screen with Pine Trees and Herons, Japan, Edo–Meiji Period

A rare and elegant six-panel folding screen, double-sided with gold and silver grounds.
One side depicts boldly brushed pine trees in ink on a brilliant gold-leaf ground, symbolizing longevity and resilience...

Japanese antique scroll painting of a tiger. The tiger approaches the viewer while looking back over his shoulder, his expression is stylized with large eyes and toothy smile. He has a long tail and large paws. Details of spots and fur add a softness to the image. There is a red seal mark on the right hand side. Painted in sumi-e ink on paper.

Age: Edo Period (circa early 1800's)

Dimensions: Total size: 67" high x 25 3/4" wide (29" wide including rollers)...

MANUAL OF CRIMINAL TATTOOS

Japanese hand-copied manuscript documenting methods of tattooing criminals as a form of punishment, originally based on Edo-period records but transcribed in the Meiji–Taishō era (late 19th–early 20th century). The illustrations show regional variations in punitive tattoo designs, with inscriptions beside each figure identifying the corresponding locale. Later sections provide detailed notes on measurements and placement...

A dramatic calligraphy work in which characters dance across the paper performing eccentric contortions by Zen priest Chodo Ryuzenshi dating from the first half of the 20th century. Ink on silk in a patterned satin border with lacquered wooden rollers in a period kiri-wood box. The scroll is 60.5 x 200 cm (2 feet x 78-1/2 inches) and in excellent condition...

Yoshie Seiji, Concrete Abstraction - ´61 Oil on canvas in a range of grey tones . Signed S. Yoshie, ´61 in the lower left corner. Signed, dated and inscribed on the back of the canvas. Canvas size: H 38 x 45 cm. Good condition. He was the president of the Shin Nihon Bijutsuin, the New Japan Fine Art Academy, founded in 1968; he passed away in 1982.

A highly interesting and impressive scroll painting of a waterfall in minimalist rendering. Ink and faint colors on silk. Signed: Bunho, a Meiji period painter from Satsuma and a disciple of the Kyoto painter Takamura Bumpo (1791-1857). Old, storage. Printed documentation accompanies the painting. Meiji, dated: Yang Metal Rat year = 1900. 1900. H. 114 cm, W. 36 cm. Full length 176 cm. Condition: Very good, but with some wear due to age and handling.

Japanese Two-Panel Byōbu Screen with Peacocks and Roses on Gold Ground – Signed

A refined two-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting an elegant pair of peacocks perched upon rocky outcrops, surrounded by blooming roses. The artist has rendered the intricate plumage with exceptional attention to detail, each feather finely layered with luminous colors and gold accents. The gold-leaf background enhances the vivid blues, greens, and iridescent tones of the birds, creating a striking ...

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Japanese hanging scroll with a bold design combining pictorial art and calligraphy. Drawn out over the length of paper covered in gold pigment is a character written by hand in black ink. The character is KEN, either written 悁 (meaning sincerity) or 涓 (meaning honesty). Right above the painting, onto the blue silk mounting, a falcon or hawk in flight has been painted against the backdrop of the iconographic mount Fuji. The bird is ready to grab its prey.

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Tiger and Bamboo in Ink on Gold – Edo Period Six-Panel Folding Screen

A powerful six-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) depicting a fierce tiger lurking through a bamboo grove, rendered in bold ink on a luminous gold-leaf ground. The dynamic brushwork, expressive modeling, and dramatic contrast between the flowing bamboo and the tiger’s form evoke a sense of tension and movement.
The use of tarashikomi (ink pooling) and splatter techniques, especially visible in the bambo...

Japanese Antique Scroll of The Shakyamuni Triad (Shaka Sanzon-zō)

The Shakyamuni Triad (Shaka Sanzon-zō) is a Buddhist statue consisting of Shaka Nyorai, the central figure representing the Buddha, accompanied by two bodhisattvas placed on either side. This triadic arrangement is a common and traditional configuration found as the principal object of worship in many Buddhist temples.
Central Shaka Nyorai Statue: The Shaka Nyorai statue is positioned at the center of the Shaka...