Dragon Emerging from the Clouds. Painted with ink on silk. Signed Ganku and sealed. Kishi School dragon, attributed to Ganku. Edo period, 19th century.

This powerful hanging scroll depicts a dragon emerging from swirling clouds, rendered with expressive ink brushwork on silk...

INSCRIBED SUTRA STONES

Set of inscribed river stones known as Taji Issekikyō, created for memorial rites and prayers for the living. Each stone bears hand-written Buddhist sutra text—here, passages from the Lotus Sutra—originally written in ink and buried in the ground as an act of devotion. Japan, Edo period (17th–19th century). Largest stone approx. 5 × 3.5 × 3 cm (2 × 1.4 × 1.2 in)...

Large Japanese Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Dragon Reliefs Inscribed “Banshū Rishōji Kannon-dō” – Edo Period, 18th Century

A substantial and finely cast Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell dating to the Edo period (18th century).
The bell is decorated with two powerful dragons rendered in low relief, symbolizing protection and spiritual authority within Buddhist temple architecture...

Japanese stoneware brush pot, late Meiji period (circa 1890–1915), decorated with two humorous domestic scenes in underglaze and overglaze enamels against a warm iron-brown ground. One side depicts a woman grooming a seated man as he winces in exaggerated discomfort; the opposing scene shows another woman cleaning a man’s ear (mimikaki), rendered with lively expression and gentle caricature...

Phoenix at Sunrise – Six-Panel Japanese Folding Screen

A bold six-panel folding screen depicting a phoenix in flight before a glowing red sun.
Executed in mineral pigments with refined verdigris-green tones on a radiant gold-leaf ground, the composition symbolizes rebirth, prosperity, and auspicious power. Striking, elegant, and unmistakably Japanese.

Size: H.173 × W.351 cm
(68.1 × 138.2 inches)

Price Range (A) $1000-3000

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A Korean antique small celadon bowl. The inside of the bowl is decorated with a band of raised floral motif. The surface has pleasing drips of celadon glaze and is covered with a fine crackle texture.

Goryeo (고려; 高麗 918–1392), also spelled as Koryŏ, was a Korean kingdom established in 918 by King Taejo. This kingdom later gave name to the modern exonym "Korea"...

This refined Japanese low table is crafted from solid keyaki (Japanese zelkova), a prized hardwood revered for its strength, warmth, and expressive grain...

RARE VOTIVE FOXES

An uncommon type pair of ceramic votive inari fox figures, Japan, early 20th century). One holding a hoju jem in the mouth: Approx. 2.3 × 4.5 × H 7.3 cm (0.9 × 1.8 × 2.9 in). Rarely encountered today. While the mold itself appears to be of earlier origin, this pair is thought to have been produced as dead stock during the Taishō to early Shōwa period. The indigo (gosu) eyes are particularly striking...

IKEBANA FLOWER STAND

Crafted from a single solid wooden board, characterized by its gently curved, rolled legs. Japan, mid-20th century. Approx. 29 × 47.5 × H 8.5 cm (11.4 × 18.7 × 3.3 in). Minor surface wear consistent with age; structurally sound...

Japanese antique carved wooden figure of the famous monk, Bodhidharma. Well known for his intense demeanor, Bodhidharma (Daruma) stands with eyes wide and long robe flowing around him. Bodhidharma is the Indian monk credited with founding the Zen tradition of Buddhism. Daruma figures represent perseverance and are believed to bring good fortune. This figure is especially detailed and has a movement to it as if his robes are being blown by the wind...

Negoro Lacquer Low Table

A refined Japanese low table finished in traditional Negoro lacquer, characterized by its warm vermilion surface and softly revealed black underlayers through natural wear.
The elegant, gently curved legs and restrained proportions give this piece a quiet presence, making it suitable as a display stand, tea table, or accent furniture.
Lightweight yet well-balanced, it reflects the beauty of use and time that defines Negoro ware.

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Elegant Lacquer Ikebana Vase with Maki-e & Raden “Waterwheel Motif”

A refined Japanese lacquer ikebana vase decorated with an elegant combination of maki-e (gold lacquer) and raden (mother-of-pearl inlay).
Its striking design, featuring abstracted waterwheel motifs rising in rhythmic arcs, blends traditional craft with a sophisticated modern sensibility—an excellent example of mid-20th-century lacquer artistry.

The tall cylindrical form, fitted with a detachable ...

The dish features a central panel with a detailed scene of samurai. The color scheme prominently uses underglaze blue, iron red, green enamels, and gold gilt accents. The border has a molded, wavy edge and features additional detailed patterns including dragons and phoenix birds. Overall condition is good with some fading in middle of charger and a small chip at the corner. 11” x 9” x 1.25” 28.3 x 22 x 3.8 sm

The box featuring a landscape design with a willow, bridge and a torii gate using gold maki-e techniques. Overall condition is good; there is some ware on the lid and bottom corners 9.5” x 9” x 2” 25 x 22 x 5.5 sm

Japanese cloisonné and bronze charger plate, from the Meiji period (late 19th century). The plate is made using the cloisonné enameling technique, where metal wires are soldered onto a bronze base to create compartments (cloisons) that are then filled with colored enamel paste and fired. The design features an intricate pattern of butterflies, flowers, and foliage set against a vibrant turquoise background. Diameter 13” 30 sm

A Kutani Koro incense burner, on four legs, rectangular, the lid with a Foo dog dotted in green. Rhombic borders in red, green and gilt, panels with prunus, banana trees and a figural scene. Meiji (late 19th C) period, unmarked. Height including lid "4 1/8 / 10.5 cm, width "4/ 10 cm. Condition: fine.

Kutani tea bowl with decoration of two men and a woman in reserves, between each a waka poem in gold, all against a background of minimal blue dots and arabesques in gold. The blue dot pattern - Ao Tsubu or Ao Chibu - became especially à la mode in the Taisho period (1912 – 1926). The three poems appear as written on paper shaded with green, blue and peach respectively. The decoration around the base, the reserves and the interior diaper border are in underglaze blue. Handwritten mark in red,...