A very rare pair of finely modeled and decorated Imari reticulated, lantern form porcelain candle domes. Blue underglaze and polychrome enamel decoration with very pale celadon pooling in the clear glazed areas. This extraordinary find is made only more so by coming in a pair...

Once in lifetime Museum quality bronze temple Kannon Bodhisattva 10ft statue. perfect condition. Early Showa period Ca. 1930. Ask for shipping quote

Hasui Kawase
Kami(no) Bridge Fukagawa (Kaminohashi, Fukagawa).
Series: Twelve Scenes of Tokyo.
Date: 1920.
Size: Oban. 15.25 x 10.375 inches.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo...

Japanese double-oban sized limited edition sosaku hanga woodblock print titled "Sacred Crane (B)" by Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965) dating circa 1950s. The artist's pencil signature and red seal are at the lower right section of the image. The bottom margin contains the edition number 74/200, the title in kanji and English, and the name of the artist. A "self-carved self-printed" label with red seal is attached at the upper back. Paper: 23 1/2" x 18" (image: 22 1/2” x just over 16”)...

Print depicting three children chasing fireflies. Designed by Kiyohara Hitoshi (1896-1956). Beautiful print with embossed (karazuri) figures and details. Good condition, no tears or restorations, water stain in the upper left corner. Does not appear to have been cut. 394x264mm.

A beautiful hammered tin Choshi, Sake ewer with bamboo, rekishi design and rocks on one side and a long poetic inscription on the other side. With handle: H 17 cm. Good old patina and good conditions. Meji period, 19th century.

Elegant Japanese Six-Panel Screen Depicting the Four Seasons with Birds, Flowers, and Snow on Gold Leaf Ground

A magnificent Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu), beautifully illustrating the transition of the four seasons across a golden landscape. The left half evokes winter serenity: snow-covered willows, vibrant camellias in bloom, and a charming gathering of bullfinches perched on frost-laden branches above a latticed fence...

A beautiful geometric design covers this lacquer box by Hattori Shunsho enclosed in the original signed wooden storage box. It is 11 x 15 x 3.5 cm (4-1/4 x 6 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Hattori Shunshō (1943–2018) was born in Kyoto, and studied under leading lacquer masters Uehara Kiyoshi and Banura Shōgo. In 1963, he was first accepted into the Nitten Exhibition, marking the beginning of a distinguished career...

A finely crafted Japanese ikebana basket, woven from split and smoked bamboo with an elegant chevron-patterned body and a tightly braided handle. The surface displays rich natural tones of amber, chocolate, and charcoal—highlighting the natural color variations brought out through smoking and age.
The zigzag diagonal weave provides both structural strength and visual rhythm, while the arched handle is formed through complex plaiting, showcasing the artisan’s skill...

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "Tempest of the Heart. Seoul, Korea" (Tempete de Coeur. Seoul, Korea) published August 27, 1948. This image is illustrated on page 68 (plate 96) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on page 110. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red ivy seal at the left side of the image. The seal of the carver and printer (Maeda/Honda) is at the lower left margin corner...

Japanese antique small ko tansu, personal chest. This table top box was built with two drawers for convenient storage of small items. Made of sugi (Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria) wood with a light, natural finish. Each of the two drawers is fitted with hand-foraged iron warabite-shaped drawer pulls.

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Dimensions: 8" high x 11" wide x 18" deep

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960) titled "Old Man with Rosary. Kawadzu" (Vieillad Au Chapelet. Kawadzu) published July 25, 1940. This image is illustrated on page 59 (plate 68) of “The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” by Richard Miles, 1982. It is described on page 105. The print is pencil-signed and bears the red butterfly seal at the right side of the image. The seal of the carver and printer (Maeda/Ogawa) is at the lower right margin corner...

Kawase Hasui
Spring Moon at Ninomiya Beach
Date: 1932.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.75 x 10.5 inches.
Publisher: Doi Hangaten. Carver: Harada. Printer: Yokoi. Also bears the Doi watermark.
This seal combination indicates an early postwar edition.
Reference: Hotei #273.
Condition: The back has foxed areas that show through slightly in the front margins.

Aizen Myōō Hanging Scroll with Flaming Aureole, Edo Period (17th–18th c.)

A powerful Edo-period hanging scroll (kakemono) depicting Aizen Myōō, the Wisdom King who transforms earthly passions into spiritual insight. He is rendered in vivid mineral pigments and gold on silk, seated atop a lotus throne rising from a jewel-encrusted base.
With six arms holding symbolic implements—including a bow, arrow, vajra, bell, and lotus—Aizen expresses fierce compassion...

FIVE WISE MONKEYS

Ink painting on washi (traditional Japanese handmade paper), depicting five monkeys — an expanded interpretation of the famous “Three Wise Monkeys” motif. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 108.5 × 76.5 cm (42.71 × 30.11 in). Originated from a defunct temple in Nagano and conveys a moral teaching: “See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil, possess no evil, think no evil.". Ships rolled...

A celadon Koro incense burner by Kyoto legend Fukami Sueharu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 10 x 10 x 20 cm (4 x 4 x 8 inches) and is in excellent condtion.
Fukami Sueharu is synonymous with seihakuji celadon. He has been displayed numerous times at the prestigious Nitten, Nihon Togei Ten (National Japanese Ceramic Exhibition) and Nihon Gendai Kogei Ten (National Japanese Modern Crafts Exhibition) among others. He is held in the Yale University Museum among others. For ...

Exquisite Pair of Makie Lacquer Hibachi – Imperial Horse Racing Motif – Edo–Meiji Period

A rare and opulent pair of antique Japanese hibachi (braziers), exquisitely hand-crafted from kiri (paulownia) wood and embellished with rich makie gold lacquer decoration. The surface is adorned with dynamic scenes of aristocratic horseback archers and imperial horse racing, executed in remarkable detail and vibrant color, reflecting the splendor and ceremony of Japan’s courtly life.
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18th Century Gilded Bronze Temple Lantern – Edo Period

A rare and exquisite Japanese Buddhist temple lantern, crafted in the Edo period (18th century). Made of solid bronze with traces of original gilding, this hexagonal lantern features finely pierced and engraved panels depicting traditional scenes, including travelers, pine trees, and architectural elements, all rendered with exceptional detail.
The domed top is adorned with flame-shaped petals and surmounted by a gourd-sh...