Own this authentic symbolic piece of Japanese culture, art and history - a genuine antique Japanese Tsuba - sword hilt or guard of the katana nihonto - curved Samurai sword from the Edo Period (1603-1867) of feudal Japan. The piece was crafted and signed by Toryuken Shoyu (1790 - 1841) on the left and in gold inlay also. Shoyu was a student of the famous tsuba maker from Kyoto, Tetsugendo Seiraku. Circa late 1700s - early 1800s. Dimensions: approx. 3" X 3". This tsuba comes with a han ...click for details
Finest late 19th Century Japanese Meiji ebonized lacquer cabinet features exquisite detailed carved stone and ivory female figures in garden setting. Approx. dimensions: 37" high X 30" wide X 18" deep. Circa 1890s.
Pair of Kutani stick neck vases from the Meiji Period. These fine signed matching pieces are delicately hand painted by the master artisans. The natural motif includes flowers and birds, celebrating Natures wisdom, peace and beauty. The pair complement each other for Chi balance; they are not identical repeats. Note the signatures on the bottom. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Ku ...click for details
Finest late 19th Century Japanese Meiji ebonized lacquer cabinet features exquisite detailed carved stone and ivory female figures in garden setting. Approx. dimensions: 37" high X 30" wide X 18" deep. Circa 1890s.
This elegant signed, Japanese hand painted Kutani porcelain vase from the Meiji period, features bright beautiful colors, gold accents, nature's bird and flower motifs in a stylized strikingly Meiji pioneered narrow neck shape. This unique piece is signed in Japanese (see picture of bottom). The signature states that this piece was made in the village of Sakura, Aichi (famous for Meiji ceramic and porcelain art). Sakura means "Cherry Village", Aichi means "love of knowledge& ...click for details
Three individual master executed pieces make up this exquisite, colorful and evocative old Edo period Japanese mounted wood block triptych. The artist is Toyokuni III (1786-1864) a k a Kunisada I. The signature in the toshidama cartouche reads, Toyokuni ga. This particular signature was used in 1857. The small vertical rectangular seal is of the publisher, Yamaguchi-ya Tôbei (Kinkôdô). Circa 1857. Dimensions: Each of the three art pieces are 13 15/16" high X 9 1/4" wide. Overall widt ...click for details
Antique Japanese Nabashima Ware Bowl. Dimensions 2 inches tall X 8 inches in diameter. Good original condition overall, no damage or restoration. 19th century.
Large grand beautifully executed Japanese Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) cloisonne vase, features multi colored auspicious dragons, mythical beasts floral and geometric patterns and a good luck key pattern ring. Circa 1890s. Strong demand for similar pieces in terms of excellence, size, medium and age are demonstrated by proven publicly recorded sales such as the sale price of $4,496 for Lot # 35 in London - South Kensington at Christie's Interiors on July 15th, 2008. Own this fine piece for ...click for details
Fine Japanese silk painting of Sun embroidered flying cranes. Crane attributes include regal longevity, calm, and elegance. Circa 1898. h. 29" w. 27" .
Unmatched museum quality execution in the finest painting of Royal family, bird, butterfly and nature motif in this rare signed lidded remarkable Meiji Period Kutani bottle vase. Kutani ware was originally produced around 1655 when the Maeda clan wanted to compete with Kyoto's thriving ceramics trade. The history of Kutani ware is rich and complex. Kutani ceramics have their origin in a small remote village in the mountains (Kutani means 9 valleys) of the Ishikawa Prefecture. The main cit ...click for details
