Very unusual ceramic statue of Samurai. Edo-Meji 19th century

Unique ceramic figure of a Samurai, presumably Hideyoshi Toyotomi, considering Toyotomi family crests on the dress. Glazed pottery...

Elegant Bamboo Basket with Flared Rim – Fine Japanese Craftsmanship

This uniquely shaped bamboo basket features a flared rim and hourglass silhouette, showcasing expert hand-weaving techniques. The tightly woven structure emphasizes both strength and refinement...

Striking antique kutani yaki (九谷焼) plate featuring a central image of pheasants beneath blooming chrysanthemums, symbols of nobility and longevity in Japanese art. The design is set against a geometric scale-patterned background, bordered by vivid alternating green, red, and gold geometric motifs, and presented on a scalloped rim form.
This Kutani plate is finely hand-painted with polychrome overglaze enamels, a hallmark of Kutani ceramic tradition dating back to the 17th century...

Spectacular Dragon Emerging from Clouds/ Large Japanese Hanging Scroll

This is a spectacular Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting a powerful dragon emerging from clouds. Painted in monochrome ink, the dynamic brushwork and bold contrasts give the dragon an intense presence.
The scroll is impressively large in scale, making it a commanding piece for any space. While it shows signs of age, its composition and expressive energy remain striking...

A vintage Kutani plate designed with 9 scalloped sides with a main image depicting a pair of pheasants next to lovely Chrysanthemums. The background shows stylized Japanese waves and feather-like design surrounding the 9 geometric diamond shapes. The back side features an arabesque design of flowers with vines.

This plate was made by the Japanese Kutani artist Temekichi Mitsui, III, born 1935 in Ehime Prefecture, Japan...

Japanese burl wood display stand, hand-cut from a natural burl slab approximately 1 inch thick, showcasing an intricate interplay of swirling grain, live edges, and rich color variation oxidation ranging from golden amber to deep reddish-brown...

Japanese bronze vase with a rich patina and detailed high-relief design of two koi carp swimming in circular motion, their eyes inlaid with fine gilt or mixed metal detail. The form is full and balanced, allowing the fish to appear as if moving fluidly through water...

The panels are very thick and heavy,powerfully carved with great depth of Buddhist lions roaming among tree peonies,a symbol of immortality.Buddhist lions, Shishi in Japanese, are the guardians of Buddhism. The sculpture is powerful. Traces of polychromy remain; the whole piece must have been entirely painted. The wood is very heavy; it must be Hinoki, a resinous tree similar to our cypress. They have not been maintained for years; a dusting and a good wax would enhance them...

An embossed copper vase, cloisonné with silver wire and enamel. The very rare, typically Japanese shape is extremely elegant, as are the perfectly harmonious colors set against the splendid bright red background. The decoration also stands out for its originality and perfect balance: dragon and phoenix, stylized clouds, and imperial chrysanthemums. This is the work of one of the finest enamel artists of his time...

Japanese antique carving of a dragon. Carved of hinoki wood, lacquered and painted with gold and polychrome mineral pigments. This dragon once graced the inside of a Buddhist shrine in a prominent household or temple. Both the carving and the painting is masterfully done with details to the individual scales, long metal whiskers and reverse-painted-glass eyes...

Japanese antique hinoki wood panel carved with lush blossoming peonies. Painted with gold lacquer, the flowers stand out against the black lacquer frame.
This carving would have once graced the inside of a Buddhist household shrine. The peony flowers symbolize beauty, wealth and prosperity and are associated with samurai families as a symbol of honor and bravery.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7" high x 43 1/2" long x 1 1/2" deep

Japanese antique large votive plaque, Ema, painted with a beautiful black, prancing horse. Made of wood and painted with mineral colors. The frame is lacquered black with decorative copper hardware.
The word "Ema" literally means "horse painting". These votive plaques are usually found at Shinto shrines and were intended as a means to show thanks for a blessing or to ask for good luck. Writing on the back of the ema usually gives the specifics of a prayer...

A deep glimmering gold tea bowl impre3ssed and scored by the artists fingers by Ishiyama Tetsuya enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Dimple Bowl...

1900's Japanese Solid Silver Mother-of-Pearl Shibayama Box Signed

It is 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) tall by 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 73.2 gram.

It is tarnished and has small ding at the inner box, missing inlays, surface wears and scratches(as seen in the photos).

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Japanese antique carving of Bodhidharma, the monk founder of Zen Buddhism. Made of a large bamboo section and intricately carved to show Daruma's intense expression. He stands with flowing robes and large nimbus against a textured background. Made to hang on the wall.
Daruma figures represent perseverance and are believed to bring good fortune.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 35 3/4" high x 6" wide x 2 1/2" deep

An antique iron Chagama (water kettle for tea) in the form of Mt Fuji. Mountain forest trees are depicted in relief on both sides. Baku style ears each hold the iron handles. Bronze lid has a rotating finial for fast cooling and handling.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8" High by 9 1/2" Diameter.

Japanese antique pair of Inari Shinto shrine foxes made of painted pottery. Also called Zenko, these good spirit Kitsune (foxes) are specifically associated with the Goddess, Inari.
Believed to be both messengers and guardians, Kitsune served Inari in her role as the Goddess of agriculture, specifically rice. Part of the folklore surrounding the fox is it's ability to shape shift into the human form. It is believed that Inari Okami herself sometimes took the form of a Kitsune.