The motive features two puppies playing with a rope, abalone shell on the foreground. Silver, shakudo and gold inlays. It may be a menuki or other sword or tobacco pouch decoration, turned into a brooch with a silver mounts. Perfect condition. 2” x 1”.

A pair of Japanese, Edo period, copper alloy menuki depicting buffalo. Horns, hooves and spots highlighted with gold hirazogan overlay. Good condition. Each about 1 1/8 inches.

A pair of left and right menuki depicting lobsters in a paulownia wood box. Unsigned, gold finish, shakudo base, Yobori carving, attributed to Kyoto workshops. 2 ¼” long.

Rare Samurai Gunsen War Fan with Hachisuka Clan Crests, Edo Period (17th–18th c.)

A rare Samurai gunsen (war fan) decorated with the crests of the distinguished Hachisuka clan...

A very rare boat shaped vase made to be hung by chains made from the re-purposed iron plates of a suit of Japanese Samurai armor. The various sized ancient iron plats pierced with holes for lacing are riveted together with a central core of bamboo stained black with Sumi ink. The floating vessel is 27 x 10.5 x 12.5 cm (11 x 4 x 5 inches) and is in fine condition, enclosed in a period wooden box. Outside the box is titled Yoroi-kuzu Tsuri Hanaike, Tokugen-saku...

An Edo period (1603–1868) suji-bachi kabuto, constructed of 64 individual iron plates (ken), each carefully riveted to create a strong, ribbed dome. The surface bears a russet iron (tetsu sabiji) finish, showcasing the natural strength and patina of the iron...

An impressive Edo period (1603–1868) samurai kabuto, forged in a bold, swept-back form with feather-like detailing across the crown. Each raised ridge is sculpted to evoke the layered plumes of a bird, giving the helmet both a dynamic sense of movement and a distinctive profile...

A rare Edo period eboshi kabuto, masterfully forged in iron, featuring high-relief repoussé designs of prowling tigresses along the tall, tapering crown...

This rare Edo period kabuto takes the form of a monkey, a highly unusual and striking design, crafted in lacquer over iron with real monkey fur applied to the head and ears for lifelike realism. Armorers of the time built the base of the helmet from expertly hammered iron plates, shaped to create a rounded, protective bowl. Multiple coats of urushi lacquer were then applied, both to strengthen the iron and to resist weathering in battle...

An early Edo period iron Sōmen (full face mask). The nose is a replacement from the same material, period and school. As the nose is interchangeable by design, this is not objectionable and priced accordingly. As part of a samurai’s armor, a Sōmen would provide greater protection than a menpo. This Sōmen is lighter than later, fanciful Edo period “parade” examples.

An exceptional and rare eboshi kabuto (samurai helmet) from the Edo period, forged in iron and formed in the shape of the tall ceremonial court cap. The helmet is richly adorned with a finely rendered repoussé tiger—a symbol of courage and martial strength—prowling across the surface in mid-stride...

Edo-period Tetsu Sabiji Yasurime Menpō, a refined example of samurai facial armor featuring a russet iron finish with deliberate yasurime—scribed diagonal lines that add both texture and symbolism to the surface.
This menpō retains its original red lacquer interior, and features white horsehair whiskers above the lip, a detail that enhances its lifelike presence...

SHUNGA DOLL

Hakata clay doll, Fukuoka, Japan. Showa-Heisei period. 11.5 x 9 x H 11 cm (4.52 x 3.54 x 4.33 in)...

Exquisite Samurai Katana Stand with Makie Lacquer – Late Edo Period, 19th Century

A refined and elegant sword stand (katana kake) from the late Edo period, crafted with meticulous makie lacquer work. The shimmering black lacquer surface is adorned with detailed gold and silver makie depicting seasonal grasses, bellflowers, bush clover, and nanten berries—classic autumn motifs that evoke Japanese aesthetics and natural harmony...

Kozuka of exceptional quality; on a hammered Shibuichi background with a light, discreet amati, the artist has chiseled a scene representing a Chinese child feeding a crane, the details are inlaid in relief with precious metals, gold, silver, shakudo and sentoku. On the reverse are incised 6 Chinese characters...

The mount is made of iron chiseled with dragons among clouds, the details are in nunome zogan (damascened). It should be noted that the gold layer used is very thick, which is unusual. The overall quality is beautiful. The blade is heavy, 31mm wide and very thick, 8mm near the tip. It is deeply oxidized, scratched in places, but has not been repolished and retains its temper line. The fuse is signed on both sides...

A finely curated group of six antique Japanese tsuba (sword guards), each forged in iron and showcasing a range of traditional openwork (sukashi) and motif-driven designs. These hand guards reflect the refined artistry and symbolism of the samurai class during the Edo Period...

Original Japanese hand forged iron jingasa (war hat) in momonari style, translating to a peach-shaped war hat. The momonari jingasa as well as kabuto (helmet) were good at bufferinf the effect against direct attacks from weapons.

Age: Edo period 1603 - 1868

Dimensions: 12" wide x 13" long x 5 7/8" high