Bamboo, Chrysanthemums, and Plum Blossoms on a Golden Screen

This two-panel folding screen (byōbu) presents a refined seasonal composition painted against a luminous gold-leaf ground. On the left, tall green bamboo rises gracefully beside clusters of chrysanthemums in white, pink, and red, their layered petals rendered with delicate precision...

Two-Panel Screen with Bold Floral Arabesque Design

This elegant two-panel folding screen features a bold arabesque floral motif, painted with strong rhythmic forms and vivid contrasting colors. At the center, a symmetrical rosette radiates outward, framed by stylized cloud scrolls in blue and white that evoke both movement and harmony...

Six-Panel Calligraphy Screen: Iroha Poem

A striking six-panel folding screen featuring bold calligraphy of the Iroha uta (いろは歌), one of Japan’s most famous classical poems...

Large Japanese Scroll of White Fox under the Moon – Inamura Bansui, 20th c.

A striking large Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) painted on silk by Inamura Bansui (稲村磐水), active in the mid-20th century.
The composition shows a white fox (kitsune) standing at a riverbank beneath a luminous full moon, surrounded by golden autumn grasses and wildflowers...

SECRET TALISMAN WRITING MANUAL

Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912). Accordion-style folding book. Closed: H 18.5 × W 5.5 × D 2 cm (7.3 × 2.2 × 0.8 in); fully extended: approx. W 450 cm (177 in).

A handwritten manual detailing the creation of numerous talismans (ofuda) used in folk magic and ritual practices to counteract illness, misfortune, and spiritual afflictions...

GOLDEN FAMILY CRESTS

Set of 15 wooden family crest emblems (kamon), Japan, Shōwa period, 20th century. Crafted in three sizes: small (diam. 6 × H 0.5 cm / 2.4 × 0.2 in), medium (diam. 10 × H 1 cm / 3.9 × 0.4 in), and large (diam. 13.5 × H 1 cm / 5.3 × 0.4 in). Each features a principal crest motif in gold. No chips but some rubbing and wear to the gilt surfaces...

MAN ON TOP AND WOMAN ON TOP

A contrasting pair of amateur, loosely executed hand-drawn manuscript copies on washi paper, after Edo-period shunga (erotic prints) by Maruyama Ōkyo and others. Sheet sizes: approx. 33 × 24 cm (13 × 9.4 in) and 32 × 24 cm (12.6 × 9.4 in)...

Four Beauties in Seasonal Attire – Folding Screen

A refined four-panel folding screen depicting elegant bijin (beautiful women) in seasonal attire. Each figure is portrayed in a graceful stance, reflecting the aesthetics of Edo-period ukiyo-e inspired painting...

A bold architectural form in pale white by Kiyomizu Rokubei VIII enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Kihaku-yu Kokusen Koro. It is 20 x 23 x 17.5 cm and in excellent condition.
Kiyomizu Masahiro was born in Kyoto in 1954son of the sculptor and future 7th head of the Kiyomizu family Kyūbei (at that time known as Hiroshi). Masahiro graduated with a degree in Architecture from the prestigious Waseda University in 1979...

HANAKAGO

Shōwa period, 20th century, Japan. H 26 × W 13 × D 12 cm (10.2 × 5.1 × 4.7 in). A finely woven bamboo basket with an intricate pattern, specifically crafted for flower arrangement. Viewed from above, the weaving forms an eye-like motif, highlighting the craftsmanship and aesthetic design of traditional Japanese bamboo work...

LUCKY TEA KETTLE TANUKI

A unique and charming vintage pottery okimono of a tanuki (raccoon dog) emerging from a whimsical tea kettle. Shōwa period, 20th century, Japan. Approx. 35 × 32 × H 31 cm (13.8 × 12.6 × 12.2 in). References the Japanese folktale 'Bunbuku Chagama', in which a rescued tanuki transforms into a tea kettle and brings great fortune to its benefactor...

IRON STONE WITH LACQUER STAND

A unique black assemblage in the spirit of suiseki: a wooden container once used by a Japanese lacquerer to hold lacquer, set together with a natural iron nodule from the Abe River in Shizuoka. Vessel: Shōwa period, 20th century. Total: Approx...

The size of Hanga, 10 3/4” x 15 1/2”, 273 mm x 395 mm.
The Subject of Hanga: Bijinga. Artist: Utamaro
The condition of Hanga: Excellent.
Material of Paper: Washi.
The front of Hanga lower right has Utamaro painted, with seal of Fujiwara.
There is Stamped Seal by Carved and Printed by Katsuhara Shinya.
This is beautiful Japanese Hanga, woodblock print by Utamaro (Kitagawa).
Katsuhara Shinya really finely recreated the beauty of Utamaro’s
Bijin Okubi with fine ...

The size of Hanga, 10” x 15 3/4”, 255 mm x 390 mm.
The title of Hanga: Ōtani Oniji III in the Role of the Servant Edobei,
Materrial of Paper: Washi. Condition of Hanga: Excellent.
Kabuki Theater Scene, nishiki-e colour print, 1794 done by
Sharaku Toshusai. The front of Hanga lower right has Toshusai Sharaku painted,
with seal of Kiwame which passed the inspection seal of Edo
Government and printer’s seal. This is one of most famous Sharaku’s
woodblock print. ...

Bronze ikebana vessel in the shape of a boat with a large anchor on the stern deck. On the flanks a few abstracted waves in gold damascene.

Japan, Edo period, 1850s.

L 12.25 x W 7.4 x H 4.75 inches.

Beautiful dark brown patina, scuff marks on the bottom consistent with usage, water traces consistent with usage.

A rare tiny pocket Buddhist shrine, made of gold lacquered wood. Hosting a wood sculpture of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of compassion, standing on a rock and holding a scroll. Condition: fine, lacquer with only few traces of age and usage. Dimension total: c. 4.6 cm high, open c. 6.2 cm wide, c. 2.2 cm deep.

19th Century Japanese Wood Carved Netsuke Gamma Sennin

It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 1.2 inches (3.2 cm) wide.

It has surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Ca. 1950 bronze 'Hotei' by master bronze craftsman, signed 'Masayoshi. Excellent condition. Great expression. 15" deep x 10" wide x 8" tall. Ask for shipping quote.