Antique Japanese Demon Repelling Roof Tile c.1860

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #667090
KA498

Playful antique Japanese 'onigawara' Buddhist temple gable roof tile. Placed at the ends of temple roof gables to ward off evil and bad luck. This exceptional onigawara dates to the Edo Period, c.1860. (16" x 16") (41cm x 41cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $180.

Very Rare Pewter Chaire Tea Leaf Storage Vessel c.1920

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #665704
KA310

Made in the heyday of pewter manufacture in south Osaka in the Taisho Period (c.1920's), pewter was known for its flavor keeping properties. This exceptionally rare antique Japanese Tea Leaf Storage Vessel is the only one of its kind of this size Kodo Arts has seen. c.1920. (18" x 12") (46cm x 30cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $150.

Elegant Meiji Period Clay Japanese Geisha Doll c.1880

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #665438
KA362

Beautiful flowing orange kimono with flowers gives this antique Japanese 'Fushimi' clay figurine an air of royalty. Fushimi was an area south of Kyoto famous for clay doll souvenirs for visitors to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Edo and Meiji Periods (1614-1867). The craftsman would mold the two halves of the doll by hand then put them together for firing in the kiln. Inside the finger marks can be seen on some dolls. This doll is in perfect condition. c.1880. (15" x 9") (38cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Ins... Click for details

Fabulous Lacquered Meiji Period Writing Box c.1875

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #663221
KA494

Antique Japanese 'suzuri bako' letter writing box. Carved out of one piece of wood and then lacquered, the design is of Japanese plum blossoms. On the right are the Japanese characters, 'Kyoku Ten Koki o Gosen' which is the last line of a very famous poem by Fujita Toko, a samurai-statesman who played a huge role at the end of the Edo Period, to help end the shogunate system and open Japan to the west. He personally was instrumental in dealing with Admiral Perry. The poem extols the virtues of... Click for details

Edo Period Signed Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell c.1850

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #661631
KA411

Edo Period c.1850 antique Japanese zen temple bell from Kyushu in the south of Japan. Written on the bell is the temple name, Hijikan-In, a buddhist temple in Chikugo, Yanagawa-Han, Kawaharauchi village, Kyushu. Yanagawa Han was an Edo Period samurai fief but is now called Fukuoaka in modern Japan. Thick Edo bronze and fabulous reverberating sound. c.1850. (15" x 12") (38cm x 30cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $145.

Antique Bronze Japanese Buddhist Lantern c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #660996
KA493

Stunning antique bronze Japanese Buddhist temple lantern from the late Meiji Period c.1890. The lantern sits on three legs with oiled rice paper lining the midddle section. Inside are oil dishes. The lattice work on the middle section is of very high quality. Fabulous condition and quite rare. c.1890. (21" x 14") (54cm x 36cm ). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $200.

Tea Ceremony Bronze Suiban Flower Vessel Signed c.1910

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #659671
KA408

Antique Japanese Meiji Period, c.1910 bronze suiban flower vessel, signed on the bottom by Watari Unchu. Fabulous repeating geometrical design in raised relief covers the entire piece. Used in the tea ceremony in the 'tokonoma' alcove under a scroll. c.1910. (18" x 12" x 6") (46cm x 30cm c 15"). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $160.

Antique Bronze Japanese Incense Koro Burner c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #659528
KA489

Antique Japanese Buddhist bronze home altar incense burner with lotus flowers and leaves in raised relief. Elegant bronze in beautiful condition. c.1890. (5" x 5") (13cm x 13cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $30.

Mingei Antique Carved Woodblock Kanji Hibachi c.1880

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #659522
KA314

This sensational early antique Meiji Period (c.1880) 'Hangi" carved woodblock Japanese character hibachi has a copper lining and the rims and wood are thick, worn 'keyaki' Japanese elm wood with a fantastic patina from much use. The Japanese characters carved into the wood are the two alphabets used by the Japanese, 'hiragana' and 'katagana'. Would make a beautiful planter or storage vessel. c.1880. (12" x 12" x 10") (30cm x 30cm x 25cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.

Antique Japanese Red Bronze Usubata Flower Vase c.1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #659294
KA303

Solid 'aka' antique Japanese bronze usubata flower vase which is a type of pure bronze used until the late Meiji - early Taisho Periods (1860-1912). This vase has inlaid silver cranes and Mount Fuji. Stunning. c.1900. (12" x 13") (30cm x 33cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.