Mid century Japanese cha tansu (tea cabinet) made from striking persimmon wood, admired for its dramatic grain and warm amber tones. This single-section storage piece dates to the mid-20th century (Showa period) and reflects the refined functional aesthetic of Japanese cabinetry.
The upper portion features a glass-fronted display compartment with sliding doors, designed to showcase tea wares, lacquer pieces, or decorative ceramics...

Sculptural Bronze Vase with Mottled Patina – Signed Base

This striking bronze vase features a sculptural, asymmetrical form rising on a slender pedestal. The surface is finished with a richly mottled patina in earthy green and reddish tones. Its silhouette, reminiscent of a mushroom, adds an organic charm. The base bears a signature.

Dimensions: H.26.5cm xDim.31.5cm , ( H...

Sculptural Bronze Vase with Mottled Patina – Signed Base

This striking bronze vase features a sculptural, asymmetrical form rising on a slender pedestal. The surface is finished with a richly mottled patina in earthy green and reddish tones. Its silhouette, reminiscent of a mushroom, adds an organic charm. The base bears a signature.

Dimensions: H42.5cm xDim 38cm x 34cm , ( H...

Very rare Buddhist portable Negoro lacquer shrine,Zushi. 18th c , Edo

Very rare Negoro lacquer Buddhist portable shrine with gilded crests and gilded copper hardware.

Size : 30cm x 30cm (11.8 x 11.8inch) , H.41.5cm (16.3 inch)
Weight :2964gr (6.5lb)

Good condition. Patinated surface with some evidence of stabilization of under roof and base joints...

A richly symbolic two-piece Japanese ceremonial fireman’s uniform from the late Meiji period, consisting of a hand-stitched indigo-dyed cotton jacket (hikeshi banten) and a matching front chest panel suspended from the neck...

An exceptional and rare pair of Japanese devotional panels, each composed of split and curved bamboo, finely lacquered and painted with mineral pigments and gilt. These panels depict the Eighteen Arhats—enlightened disciples of the Buddha—each portrayed with expressive individuality, symbolic animals, and atmospheric clouds, set within a dynamic and sacred landscape...

A beautifully crafted two-section Japanese cha tansu (tea chest. Featuring striking quarter sawn persimmon wood with bold natural grain patterns. Designed for tea service and everyday use, the upper section includes a variety of sliding doors—glass, wood, and shoji-style panels—as well as open shelving and display areas...

Graceful Bronze Deer Bust Sculpture

A striking bronze bust of a deer with elegantly elongated antlers. The stylized form captures both the grace and quiet strength of the animal, blending natural beauty with sculptural minimalism. Mounted on a square base, it makes a powerful statement as a decorative centerpiece or art collectible.

Size : W...

Chrysanthemums and Birds on Gold – 2-Panel Folding Screen

A graceful two-panel folding screen featuring blooming chrysanthemums and two colorful birds in flight, set against a shimmering gold leaf ground. The refined composition and delicate brushwork evoke a timeless sense of seasonal beauty...

A Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Cherry Blossoms and Songbirds

Featuring delicately raised white blossoms set against a luminous gold-leaf ground. Graceful branches arch over weathered pines and soft water elements, while finely rendered birds animate the tranquil scene...

GODS AND SHRINE

Spherical stone god so-called 'Maruishigami' only seen in Yamanashi Prefecture as one of the most mysterious and unique existences (form of worship) in the Japanese local folk beliefs enshrined within aged 'zushi' household wooden shrine (H 29 x W 28 x D 21.5 cm (11.41 x 11.02 x 8.46in)), together with miniature clay gods of two Ebisu and three Daikoku, and also two old coins, in such original (damaged) condition passing through generations as f...

VOTIVE EYE PAINTING

Traditional Shinto worshipper’s wooden tablet so-called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’) with such unique manga-like eye picture praying for recovery from eye illness. Early Showa period, early 20th century, Japan. W 23.7 x H 23.5 x T 0.9 cm (9.33 x 9.25 x 0.35in)...

An exquisite boxed set of ten Nabeshima plates hand decorated with blossoming trees in red, pink, green and underglaze blue with a steep cheek curving up to the rim on a typically elevated footring dating from the later 19th century. They come in an age darkened custom made Kiri-wood storage box, each in its own compartment, titled Nabeshima Chu-zara Jukyaku (10 midsized Nabeshima Dishes). A paper label later applied in handwritten English reads 10 nabeshima plates, Stubaki (sic) Camelia...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Honbako or book chest used to store books and manuscripts. Made of Keyaki (Zekokova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Bronze drawer pulls and iron sliding door handles. Upper section was a built-in shelf for storing in a standing position. The design evokes the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1920's.

Age: Taisho Era (circa 1910-1920)

Dimensions: 22 1/4" Wide by 25 1/4" High by 11 1/2" Deep

Flight of the Sparrow: Blossoms on Golden Breeze

A graceful two-panel folding screen depicting a sparrow mid-flight over autumn flowers and grasses. The background shimmers softly with gold-toned textures, enhancing the serene and seasonal beauty...

Radiance of the Pine – Majestic Gold Leaf Two-Panel Screen

A stunning two-panel folding screen depicting a pair of pine trees in rich ink against a luminous gold leaf background. The dynamic brushwork captures the vitality and grace of the pine—an enduring symbol of longevity and strength in Japanese art. This work blends elegance and timeless tranquility.

Dimensions: H.173 × W.190 cm (68 × 74.8 in)
Period: Early Showa

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Elegant Six-Panel Gold Leaf Folding Screen with Cranes, Pine, Bamboo, and Plum

A refined six-panel folding screen depicting red-crowned cranes among pine, bamboo, and blossoming plum branches—traditional symbols of longevity, resilience, and renewal. Set against a gold leaf background, the composition celebrates harmony with nature and auspicious fortune.

Dimensions: 376 × 172 cm (148 × 67.7 in)
Period: 19th century

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Elegant Six-Panel Gold Leaf Folding Screen with Cranes, Pine, Bamboo, and Plum

A refined six-panel folding screen depicting red-crowned cranes among pine, bamboo, and blossoming plum branches—traditional symbols of longevity, resilience, and renewal. Set against a gold leaf background, the composition celebrates harmony with nature and auspicious fortune.

Dimensions: 376 × 172 cm (148 × 67.7 in)
Period: 19th century

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