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An antique Japanese Yonezawa Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the stylized Gunbai handles and Urushi lacquer finish. Six drawers of varying sizes used for kimono, obi and accessory storage. Hinged security door hides 3 drawers where valuables were kept. Round lock plates feature the family crest of the original owner. Two sets of side handles, one pair used for long distance carrying and the other set used for Tans...

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki)
Inari Shrine at Oji - Peddler and Woman
Size: Approximately 14.875 x 6.75 inches.
Date: 1924-30.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Reference: Shotei catalog #M-26. Ota-ku 2005 Catalog #:198.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top back has paper and adhesive residue. A few foxing spots. Faint crease near top.

An antique Chinese brown lacquer cabinet with hardstone and mother of pearl inlay decoration. Original 18th C brass/nickel hardware. 2 doors open to a spacious storage area with a removable split level shelf.

Age: 18th Century

Dimensions: 24 3/4" Wide by 36 3/4" High by 12 1/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Nagoya Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original bronze hardware. Upper section has 4 sliding doors with 2 sliding doors below and 3 side by side drawers. The lower section has 2 sliding doors with 2 side by side drawers below.

Originally used to store large jars of water for cooking and storage for plates, dishes, cookware and eating utensils.

Age: Meiji Period (1900-1910)

Dimensions:...

Kawase Hasui
Great Buddha, Kamakura (Hase Daibutsu)
Date: 1930s.
Size: 5.875 x 3.75 inches.
Hasui oval seal at lower right.
Reference: Hotei Hp-53
Condition: Back of print has paper residue at top.

Complete set of 16 volumes set. These sell for between $1000USD and $2000.USD online my price $600 Excellent condition. These will have to be sent in two shipments since combined weight exceeds the 30kg limit allowed by most countries- so EU countries only allow 20kg. Surface post would be aroubd $300. Depending where you live. ISBN: 9787030202550 This unparalleled reference work offers an overview of ceramics from China. The 16 volumes are arranged by region and contain high quality i...

This is tsutsugaki textile from the Edo period. A design of lions and peonies in the midst of silent falling snow. It's not flashy, but it looks like a fusuma painting from the Edo period. Both the indigo dye and the cotton are from the Edo period, and they have a very nice texture. There is one slight repair mark on the upper left corner. There are some light stains, but overall the item is in very good condition.Size:Length:170cm (66.9inch)inch / Width:150cm(59inch)

This book sells between $2400 new to $280. used. As this is in excellent condition I would describe as almost new. A few some scuffs on the edge of the dust cover. ISBN-13: 9789627101161 ISBN-10: 9627101168 Author: KAO, Mayching, editor Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Chinese University of Hong Kong Published: 1990

This is a great “field guide” for East and Southeast Asia swords, probably the best (and possibly only one) ever written with text in Portuguese and English. Sell’s for $300 (if you can find one). Gang Tie Wen Ming: Dong Ya Gu Bing Qi = Historia Do Aco Na Asia Oriental : Uma Visao Do Desenvolvimento Da Armaria = History Of Steel In East Asia : A View On the Development Of Weaponry Macau: Macau Art Museum, 2007. An important monograph and catalogue of the use of steel in ea...

WOODEN FOOTED RITUAL VESSELS

Four pieces set. Early-mid 20th century, Korea. approx. D 11-14 x H 8-9.8 cm (4.33-5.51 x 3.14-3.85in). Higher foot comparing to the similar type. Signed single kanji character of "Moon" at the bottom of three pieces of them. Each has massive weight.


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An antique Japanese Yonezawa Isho Tansu made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware. Lock plates feature the family crest of the original owner with bronze outer circular frames. The handles are of the Warabite style. Five drawers with a security hinged door that hides 2 additional drawers.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 42 3/4" Wide by 35 3/4" High by 16 1/2" Deep

Mitsuhiro Unno (1939-1979)
Valley of Utsu - A set of five miniature Japanese woodblock prints.
Date: 1966.
Each woodblock print is 2.25 x 2 inches.
Condition: Excellent.
Note: Set includes woodblock-printed title sheet, colophon, and list of subjects.

A rare Seto Chawan with wonderful glaze made by one of the best potters of the early 20th century - the 1st Shuntei Kato (1885 - 1961). This tea bowl was made over 100 years ago and it comes with the originally signed wooden box of the artist.

His real name is Kanae KATO. He was born 1885 as the third son of Shunsen KATO.

In 1907 he established a branch family, named himself Shuntei and became the first generation. They collect old ceramics, study their techniques and prac...

A Taisho period Lacquer writing box of superb quality decorated with a design of a stone lantern under broad leaves enclosed in an age darkened kiri-wood box. The scene is performed with Thick slices of shell and lead inlay on black Ro-iro ground with Taka-maki-e and Hira-maki-e designs. Inside is finished in Kin-gin (gold and silver) Nashiji. It contains two ink stones, a solid silver water dropper and Silver lidded box, as well as the original brushes, hole punch and paper knife all in matc...

Hand painted Indian Jain Adhaidvipa pata. Colours pn cotton. Size 60cm square. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Good condition. Framed. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large late Qing dynasty Guangxu period Straits lidded baluster form jar, or "general's helmet jar" (jiang jun guan), decorated in underglaze blue against a white porcelain background with four “shuangxi” symbols (indicating double-happiness and wedded bliss) surrounded by a stylized pattern of pencil style scrolling sweet pea flowers and vines (symbolizing “many children”). The interior and base are glazed but the foot rim and mouth are unglazed. Apocryphal four-character Ming Chenghua...

Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition. The hand made cord tassels complete the set.

Dark old patina due to its age enhances its historical beauty. The sake gourd was a common attribute of the Samurai, it was traditionally attached to the waist by a cord.

In Japan, gourd or "hyotan" is a symbol of good luck or success.

Symbolic belief of gourd in Japan has existed for a long time. Based on the Japanese history, Hideyoshi...