Japanese Folk Art Large Wooden Kanban of "Ryo-gae"

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #687816
J077

This is a wooden large size kanban (shop sign) of "ryo-gae-ya". Ryo-gae means "exchange" and ryo-gae-ya did banking business, too. Same kanji letters "ryo-gae" are engraved in both sides. It is in the shape of weight. It has many dents, chips and mending with lacquer. ca. mid or late 19th C. 53cm x 58cm 21.0"x22.8" 5.5cm 2.2" thick

Suzuribako with Massive Inkstone, Suiteki, Brush & Ink

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #684721
638-7E-421

This scholar's box or suzuri bako is built around the inkstone. There's a small compartment for the (included) accessories but the inkstone fills the main space. The stone has a heart-shaped well in addition to the traditional sloped area and weighs about 13 lbs. A bronze suiteke is included along with the ink and brush that are pictured. A complete calligraphy set in a sturdy box.
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Antique Japanese Root-wood Ikebana Vase

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #680444
MOR2209

The knurled surface of this two level natural wood vase emanates a soft red glow, folds and valleys accented with ages dark color. The outer shape is entirely natural but for one edge carved off the upper portion which is supported by the two arms growing vine-like up and highly polished. A natural pocket in the wood allows for the lower bamboo insert, visible from the side through a dark cave-like opening. The vase is 13 inches (32.5 cm) tall and in overall fine good condition, with only som... Click for details

Vintage Japanese Burl Wood Ikebana Flower Vessel

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1910: item #678259

Description: Vintage japanese Burl Wood Ikebana flower arrangement vase (metal insert included)

Date: Showa Period Mid 20th Century

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Japanese Folk Art Kanban of Vinegar Shop

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #667579
J071

Thia is a kanban (shop sign) of a vinegar shop. Hiragana letter "su" means vinegar and it is in the shape of a jar in which vinegar was fermented. It has the sign who carved this shop sign reads as "Kagetoshi". Late Edo to Meiji era (ca. mid 19th C). In excellent condition. 35cm x 44cm 13.8"x17.3" Thickness 3cm 1.2"

Outstanding Japanese Carved Rosewood Tray, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #667570
FIG87

DESCRIPTION: A gorgeous Japanese rosewood tea tray, flamboyantly hand carved in high relief from a single piece of wood. The borders of the rectangular tray are extravagantly carved to imitate surging waves crashing onto the shore. A mythical chilong (immature dragon) peers from under the cresting waves on one side. This is one of the finest and most elaborately carved tea trays we have seen; indeed it is a testament to the carver’s eye and skill. Late 19th century and in excellent condition... Click for details

Large meiji period Japanese hand carved wooden tray

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #664725
J105

Beautiful old wooden Japanese serving tray with irises carved into the border. Meiji Period. 12" x 22"

Large, Exquisite Japanese Burl Wood Display Slab

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #657194
SAO205

DESCRIPTION: For the mingei lovers among us, we have this absolutely luscious Japanese burl display platform (or slab), crafted to maximize the beauty of the natural burl grain and form. Fashioned from a stunning piece of burled keyaki wood (shizen-boku), the beautiful gain undulates and swirls over the entire surface. Dating from the late Meiji to early Taisho-period (early 1900's), this stand would have been used in the display of ikebana arrangements or as a tray for various prized objects... Click for details

Pair Handsome Japanese Hibachi in Original Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #657075
BPB162

DESCRIPTION: From this good-looking pair of Japanese hibachi, we can easily see how the Japanese esthetic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries influenced our own Arts and Crafts movement. The bodies of each square hibachi are made from kiri wood (Paulownia) and framed in fruitwood (Prunus). Fruitwood slats are joined on the upper half in an open, latticework pattern revealing the removable copper liner. Completing the set is the original cypress storage box (last photo) into which the h... Click for details

Large Japanese Free-Form Lacquered Hibachi, Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #654028
BPB197

DESCRIPTION: For the mingei lovers among us (Japanese folk art or, "arts of the people"), here is a fabulous, large kiri wood (Paulownia) hibachi crafted in its natural trunk form with applied gold makie lacquer decoration of foliage, cherry blossoms and gnarled branches inlaid with scattered bits of abalone shell. The wood grain of this hibachi is prominent, undulating, rich and beautiful, with several natural crevices enhancing the overall design. The center holds a removable copper container ... Click for details