This is a silk kimono from the Edo period that is dyed with natural plants and made with tsutsugaki. The carp swimming in the rough waves is drawn in great detail using the tsutsugaki technique. There are slight dye spots, but there is no damage or stains and it is in very good condition. The lining has been changed to new silk.Size：Length:151 (59.4") / Cuff to cuff, entire back: 130cm (51.1")

Japanese antique ceramic figure of a sleeping Maneki Neko (Beaconing Cat). A rare take on the popular good luck symbol, this sculpture is also an incense burner. Shown with eyes tight asleep and colorful collar painted in detail. On his back side are two raised hollyhock leaves, one of which lifts out to reveal an opening where incense can be placed...

A carved keyaki (zelkova) wood Ebisu style Jizai-Kagi (pot hanger suspended over a home’s hearth). Ebisu was one of the seven gods of good fortune and this form is thought to resemble his hat. Good examples are sought after works of folk art. The well conceived shape and proportions of the present example, as well as its acquired patina, is attractive and the condition good and serviceable. Minor abrading of wood surface. 19th century...

An antique Japanese coffee table made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Chestnut) woods. Carved inverted horse hoof feet and recessed waist. 3 underside parallel support joists.

Age: Late Meiji/Taisho (1900-1920)

Dimensions: 40 1/2" Long by 28" Wide by 12 1/2" High

Antique Japanese extra large Buddhist temple bell (bonsho) with relief details of apsara (celestial beings). The large handle is in the traditional form of dragon heads and upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. In large writing is the phrase Namu Amida Butsu (“I take refuge in Amitābha Buddha”) 南无阿弥陀佛...

Really rare antique Raku Yashima Genpei Chawan, made around 1900. The impressed seal of the kiln is beside the foot ring. Yashima Genpei ware was made in the Kagawa prefecture. Only one kiln has existed and was closed before WWII.

This rare Chawan comes with an old wooden box.

The fantastic red and black glaze on the tea bowl symbolizes the colors of the Samurai.

These colors were deeply symbolic, reflecting both their social status and values...

Antique Japanese ikebana flower basket. Made of hand split bamboo and cherry bark interwoven into a basket shape. Woven handle securely attaches to both sides. Great condition, Unsigned.

Kaba cherrybark woodcrafts (called Kaba zaiku in Japanese) are a type of wood bark craft produced in the former town of Kakunodate, Akita prefecture. While the character for kaba means birch, for this context the word refers to the bark of wild cherry trees...

Antique Japanese Iron tetsubin Teapot. Hand forged iron with details of a flying crane taking off from a old pine tree. The skin of the teapot has a natural wood grain all the way around. Condition is very good inside and out. Signed

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 8" wide 9 1/4" high

An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia). All original hand forged iron hardware with a wiped lacquer finish. The front hinged security door opens to 5 drawers of varying sizes where ship documents, valuables and records were kept. Secret box hides behind and to the left of the bottom right drawer.

Age: Edo Period (1850-1868)

Dimensions: 14 1/2" Wide by 17" High (excluding handle) by 18 1/8" Deep

An antique Japanese Imari charger in blue and white with a hand painted scene of two mated cranes, a strong bamboo tree and Peonies as its central image. Diamond shapes with stylized Chrysanthemums border the interior rim and mountain ranges with dotted clouds surround the exterior of the plate. Six original stilt marks to the bottom of the charger indicate the charger was fired in the upper section of the kiln.

Age: Edo Period (1850-1868).

Dimensions: 17...

A small Japanese leporello album with lacquer covers, containing 46 hand-colored and mounted photographs (albumen prints). Mostly from Japan including topographic views, scenes with geishas, temples and landscapes, four photos are showing views of Shanghai, China. Dimension: total: c. 19.8 x 15.4 x 4.3 cm, photos: c. 8.6 x 12.6 cm. Condition: the album with traces of age, the mounts with light foxing, some added notes in ink. The photos faded and with wear.

This lantern is a rare model that stands out for its pumpkin shape from the traditional models that are usually encountered. Indeed the main body is octagonal, composed of 8 metal panels, skillfully cut with a chisel of chrysanthemum flowers and foliage with chiseled details. All the different parts are firmly assembled by dozens of rivets. The metal is a copper alloy, either bronze or brass or both, some parts are red-brown, others yellow...

Here is a blue and white tea cup with hand painted plum drawing by legendary artist KONDŌ YŪZŌ. He actually needs no further introduction. This piece of art is signed by the artist and comes with its originally signed and sealed wooden box in perfect condition.

Descended from a line of Kyoto samurai, KONDŌ YŪZŌ (1902-1985) chose ceramics as his profession after finding inspiration in the clay traditions surrounding his family’s home near Kiyomizu Temple...

A spectacular elongated form rent from white porcelain clay covered in pale icy glaze by Kato Tsubusa enclosed in the original signed wooden box. This is a splendid and yet functional example of this artists work. It is 50.5 x 22 x 7 cm (20 x 9 x 3 inches) and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist this summer.
Kato Tsubusa was born in Tajimi city, the home of Shino, in 1962, graduating the municipal Pottery Design and Technical Center in 1979...

1900's Japanese Makie Lacquer Wood Incense Burner Koro

It is 1.96 inches (5 cm) tall by 2.48 inches (6.3 cm) wide...

Taisho period Pine Grove Screen

Amidst a golden backdrop, ancient pine trees extend their branches with quiet strength and grace.
Each twist of the trunk, each cluster of needles, speaks of time, endurance, and nature’s quiet rhythm.
There is no need for grandeur—this screen draws you in with its stillness, offering a moment of calm.
A presence that transforms the space, simply by being there.

Size:378x172cm (149x67.8inch)
Period:Taisho (1912-1926)