Refined Solitude of a Heian Nobleman

A nobleman of the Heian period reclines in quiet reflection beneath a silk canopy. Dressed in an intricately patterned robe, he is surrounded by open books and soft furnishings, suggesting a moment of scholarly or poetic contemplation. The delicate lighting and fine brushwork evoke the elegance and introspective life of the aristocracy in classical Japan.

Age: Early-Mid Edo period, 17-18th c

Size: 90 x 60 cm (35.4 x...

Japanese Meiji period shikishiban format kacho-e woodblock print depicting a bird of prey catching a smaller bird by Tsukioka Kogyo (1869-1927) published by Daikokuya (Matsuya Heikichi) circa 1900-1910. The artist's black ink signature and red seal is at the lower left. Paper: 9 1/16" x 9 3/8". Very good overall condition and color with a few distressed fibers at the upper section.

Pilgrim’s Jacket (Ohenro-gi) with Text of the Heart Sutra and Pilgrimage Stamps

This beige linen jacket, known as an Ohenro-gi, served as both garment and spiritual record for a Buddhist pilgrim journeying through one of Japan’s many sacred circuits—often comprising thirty-three or eighty-eight temples, numbers imbued with spiritual meaning in Buddhist cosmology...

Pilgrim’s Jacket (Ohenro-gi) with Text of the Heart Sutra and Pilgrimage Stamps

This beige linen jacket, known as an Ohenro-gi, served as both garment and spiritual record for a Buddhist pilgrim journeying through one of Japan’s many sacred circuits—often comprising thirty-three or eighty-eight temples, numbers imbued with spiritual meaning in Buddhist cosmology...

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Low Table, Ming Dynasty, 16th–17th

A rectangular lacquer low table with shaped edges, finely inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl. The top depicts an elegant gathering of scholars in a garden pavilion, bordered by floral and bird motifs...

Japanese Meiji period shikishiban format kacho-e woodblock print titled "Bird on Rock" by Tsukioka Kogyo (1869-1927) published by Daikokuya (Matsuya Heikichi) circa 1900-1910. The artist's black ink signature and red seal is at the lower right. Paper: 9 5/16" x 9 13/16". Very good color and overall condition with only minor soiling evident.

Important Kyo-yaki Gold Glaze Chawan with Fine Crazing and Oxblood Underglaze

This striking tea bowl, radiant in its golden glaze and resonant with poetic depth, offers a fascinating convergence of refinement and wabi-sabi imperfection—hallmarks of Kyoto ceramic tradition at its most expressive. With its luminous, almost celestial gold surface, it calls to mind the transient beauty of autumn light filtered through clouds, or the muted gleam of gilt screens in an aging temple...

A pair of small Kakiemon bowls of scalloped form and Nigoshide glaze. Overglaze polychrome enamels depicting chrysanthemums in vivid and classic Kakiemon colors. Some remnants of charcoal dust from firing seen in the body suggest a late 17th C date.

17th Century Edo Period (Enpo 1670-1690)
13 x 4cm

FRAGMENTS OF GODS

Wood carving molds for making several parts of papier mache Shinto/Buddhist images. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. Largest: L 19 cm (7.48 in), Smallest: L 13 cm (5.11in)...

Pencil-signed Japanese shin hanga woodblock print by Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995) titled in kanji and English "Plum Tree and Blue Magpie" and dated in the left margin 1951. The artist's Yoshida seal is at the lower right with the pencil-signature below. Paper size: 10 3/4" x 15 7/8" (image: 9 5/8" x 14 5/8"). Good overall condition. The print appears to have been previously framed and there is toning evident in the margin areas and reverse...

UNUSUAL SHUNGA BOOKS

Lovely hand-drawn comical ‘shunga’ (pornographic picture) with unusual motifs, such as old Japanese tales, folk toys, caricature painting as 'toba-e' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toba-e), and etc. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 27.5 x 6.5 cm (10.82 x 2.55in). Aged deterioration as is as seen...

A small rectangular dish in the form of overlapping trays. Gentle waves and shoreline decorated in underglaze blue (sometsuke) with polychrome enamels used to depict the Momiji of an undulating Maple, shrubbery, and flowers along the outcropping shore. Central flower and scrolling vine pattern to the underside with an unusual diaper pattern to the footrim.

Late 17th / Early 18th Century
15.5 x 10.5 x 3cm

Vintage Japanese Hand Carved Coral Brooch With Solid Silver Backing

The box is 1.53 inches (3.9 cm) tall by 3.78 inches (9.6 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide. The coral is 1.7 inches (4.4 cm) long by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide. The coral is 66.6 gram...

1900's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase by Ito Tozan

It is 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide. It is 0.78 Lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold and paint, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

17433704129425ejs

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...

An early Imari ewer in with Celadon glaze. Barrel shaped with lobed sides and bamboo knot for spout. With lacquered Jidaibako for storage. Excellent condition as seen in the photos with only minor glaze fault to the underside. A similar example exhibited at the Kyushu Ceramic Museum in 2009.

Second half of 17th Century
Overall Height 22cm Dia. 14.5cm
Spout to Rear Handle 17cm

Suiteki, a water dropper finely cast in bronze in the shape of a gourd, with a snake coiled on one side. Signed Masayuki. Period: Edo, 19th century Dimensions: 7 x 9 x 9 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Minor wear to the patina consistent with age.

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...

Peaceful Life in a Japanese Countryside – Two-Panel Folding Screen

This two-panel folding screen presents a tranquil view of a rural Japanese village. Thatched-roof houses line winding paths, nestled among rice fields and trees. The artist’s delicate brushwork captures the harmony of everyday life in a natural setting...