Tatougami which was used at the pawnshop for wrapping pawned items. The name of the shop is "koyama Shichi-ten" and it has the shop's logo "小" in the square. It is a few layers of old washi (handmade paper) pasted together and painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for strength and waterproof. Shichiya (pawn shop) appeared in Kamakura period and developed much in Edo period. 19th century. Top:82cm x 32cm, Bottom:82cm x 56cm

Tatougami which was used at the pawnshop for wrapping pawned items. The name of the shop is "koyama Shichi-ten" and it has the shop's logo "小" in the square. It is a few layers of old washi (handmade paper) pasted together and painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for strength and waterproof. Shichiya (pawn shop) appeared in Kamakura period and developed much in Edo period. 19th century. 32cm x 81cm

Antique Japanese large 2-section storage tansu for an herbal merchant. Made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood, beautifully worn and patinated from years of use. The top section has a large compartment opened by two sliding panels and with two interior shelves. The bottom section has 38 drawers for storage of various herbs and wares. Every drawer has an iron hirute-shaped pull...

This is a japanese antique indigo dye kasuri hemp kimono.It is in very good condition with no stains or damage.Size: Length: 143cm (56.2inch) Sleeve to Sleeve 122cm (48inch)

Jian ware black glazed bowl with fine russet hare’s fur streaks. Southern Song dynasty. No chips or cracks but there are areas where the glaze from another piece had fallen onto it during firing- the "wabi sabi" is strong in this one, suitable for a Japanese Tea Ceremony. D: 12.3cm/4.9in and H: 6.2cm/2.4in.

Screen of 2 panels, watercolor on paper. The background is glued with gold leaf square . The scene represents young women in the garden, one of them capturing fireflies. The charming subject is quite unusual for this type of screens which are usually decorated with warriors, animals, plants or landscapes...

This is the part of the Rare indigo dye Katabira Ramie Kimono of the Edo period. The part of the yuzen dye is sewn together. It is not stained but has small holes. size::Length 98cm(38.5inch) / Width 31cm(12.2inch) 　　　2 pieces

1920's Japanese Boxwood Carved Mouse Okimono

It is 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) tall by 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide. It is 44 gram.

It has stains, cracks, missing signature's plaque, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Very quintessential Japanese hanging bronze garden lantern from the Taisho Period, Ca. 1912-1926. Elegant blue-green oxidized bronze patina from years of use. Excellent condition. Papering and electric can be added on request. 11" tall by 9" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

19th century Japanese ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a form of a natural fruit pit skillfully carved with 2 scenes of scholars engaged in discussions, all among swirling clouds. Excellent carving in deep relief with precise undercutting and complete piercing of the body of the pit. Very nice mellow brown patina, in excellent condition. Height 1/2 inches.

Antique Japanese six panel oshiebari style screen featuring six paintings in sumi ink and colors on gold leaf (kinpaku) applied paper. Collectively depicting an autumn landscape with ducks and songbirds on and above rolling hills beside a meandering shoreline. The scene punctuated with flowering bushclover (hagi), Chinese bellflowers (kikyo) and eulalia grass (susuki, alt...

Antique Japanese 2-panel screen painting with a tranquil scene of birds near a stream. A pair of mallard ducks swim under a tree branch where black birds and finches rest and frolic. Painted in ink and light colors on paper.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 51 3/4" high x 70 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese 2-panel screen painting. The right panel has a scene of a man and woman spending a leisurely day by a stream. Deep in conversation over tea, their wealth is evident by their richly patterned robes and picnic blanket. A robe thrown over knees to keep off the chill and the orange leaves of the maple tree suggest that Autumn is here. The left hand panel has another outdoor scene of a beautiful lady and a young girl out for a stroll by a small stream...

Three boxes inrô in black lacquer and gold hiramaki-e, maki bokashi, kirigane and mother-of-pearl (raden) inlay depicting peasants planting rice seedlings in a rice field.
Nashi-ji lacquer interior with the inscription ソカウアン (sokauan) at the top of each boxe.
Rice is the staple food in Japan...

Bronze incense burner representing an old man, riding a carp hands joined, in a tumultuous sea.

The man could also remind the deity of fishermen and prosperity, Ebisu, which is often represented with a carp. However, it is usually represented with a large hat called kazaori eboshi.

The carp is a fish symbolizing perseverance, courage and wisdom, as it swims up rivers and waterfalls against the current...

Brush box (fudebako) made of wood and lacquer. On the lid, lacquer decoration representing sagittarius, a flower inlaid with ceramic and a leaf inlaid with mother-of-pearl (raden).
Interior and base of the box in nashi-ji lacquer.

Taisho Era (1912-1926)
Height: 1.4 in. (3.5 cm) - width: 2.8 in. (7.2 cm) - depth: 9.4 in. (23.9 cm)

Four-square inrô in hiramaki-e lacquer, maki-bokashii and mother-of-pearl inlay (raden) in the form of a man sailing on a boat, against a mountain background. On the back side, bamboos are in the foreground.

Horn netsuke of a man resting against a stone, a fan in his right hand.
Ojime in stone painted with white carnations.
Sold in a box which is not original.
Small boxes formed of interlocking compartments, inrō (印籠) are traditional Japanese clothing items...

Small iron lantern of rectangular format stretched in height with its base. The paper comes from a book page of classical Japanese literature. This writing is developed from the 8th century and is borrowed from the Chinese writing.

Japon - early 20th century Height: 11 in. (28 cm) - width: 3.4 in. (8.7 cm)

Wood and lacquer lectern (kendai) with a drawer at the foot. Takamaki-e decoration representing an eagle on a rocky promontory, surrounded by vegetation. Head down and wings half unfolded, it is about to fly away, perhaps to hunt its prey.

The eagle is considered as the king of birds. Its tail feathers are said to be the best feathers for an arrow...

Wooden sculpture of a mouse on a mushroom. The qualities of wood have been skillfully exploited to signify the lamellae of the mushroom, not visible unless the sculpture is lifted.

In Japan, the term nezumi refers to both the mouse and the rat. They are considered the messenger of Daikokuten, the deity of commerce and wealth...

Beautifully plaited bamboo basket we think by Iizuka Sounsai of the famed Iizuka Family of reknown basket makers in the Taisho and Showa eras. It is not signed but exactly like the signed Kyokusho (Sounsai's art name) pc4 we have on the site. Circa 1920 – 1940. Iizuka Kyokusho was a brother of Iizuka Rokansai and Iizuka Hosai. He worked in Tokyo, and liked to work with slat bamboo. 12" tall by 10" wide. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Rather unusual 19th century Japanese bronze scroll weight cast in a form of a two-horned chimera with a long tail standing in alert attitude on a base in a form of a tiny island surrounded by a gentle stream...

A woodblock print on washi with 29 ways of wearing tenugui which is the Japanese hand towel made of cotton. It has been using as hand towel as well as hat or scarf. In good condition except for a break in one of the corners. Printed by "Isetatsu which was founded in 1864, very late Edo period in kanda in Tokyo. The second half of the 19th century." 25cm x 37.5cm

This is yosegire Patchwork silk katazome kimono textile in Edo period(1603-1867). All are originals from the Edo period. There are four kinds of itajime-katazome, and seven kinds of katazome is included. The part of the sleeve is yuzen-dye that is drawn by the hand and dyed. The lower side is stripes of the silk in Edo period.The lining is red silk and has discoloration. There are no damage on the surface. There is a very slight faint stain, but it is not noticeable.It is a very beautiful kimon...

This is japanese antique kihada nature colour katazome sodenashi hanjyuban in Edo period(1603-1867). Katazome of kihada ground is very rare. Textile seems to be hand spun and woven and and has soft touch . The collar is yuzen and shibori of silk. There is neither stain nor damage. It is very beautiful. size: Length: 63cm (24.8inch) / Shoulder width 43cm (16.9inch)

This is a Japanese antique indigo stencil dyed thick cotton kimono from the Meiji period (1868-1912) with a rare weave. It is a very beautiful indigo stencil dyeing. There is a thin stain. It has one small hole, but is in very good condition. Made from hand-spun cotton and naturally dyed. Size: Length 140cm (55.1inch) Sleeve to sleeve: 123cm ( 48.4inch) Box.2

This is a rare Japanese antique natural indigo dye hand-spun thick hemp and cotton katazome fabric. It is a traditional Japanese pattern dyed with a beautiful tree pattern.The horizontal thread is hemp and the vertical thread is cotton. Katazome of antique linen is rare. There are no stains or damage, and the fabric is in very good condition. Size: Length: 640 cm ( 251.9inches) / Width: 35.5 cm (13.97 inches)

Beautifully symmetrical granite stone buddhist stupa. Late Taisho Period Ca. 1920. excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H: 17" by W: 41/2".

MAD POETRY BY SHOKUSANJIN

Hanging scroll with such unstrained and refined calligraphy of 'Kyoka' (lit. 'Mad poetry' - Humorous style of Japanese tanka poetry with joke or irony or satire / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ky%C5%8Dka) by a late Edo-period Japanese poet, 'Nanpo Ohta' (1749-1823 / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Cta_Nanpo) aka 'Shokusanjin' (lit. 'Copper mine man'), circa 1810-1823, Total: approx. 35 x 181.5cm (13.77 x 71.45in). Translated to...

Japanese antique black and gold lacquered kanban (shop sign). Decorated with unusually beautiful calligraphy advertising cosmetics with words like 艶 tsuya "luster/gloss/sheen" and 白粉 Oshiroi which literally means "white powder"; the powder foundation worn by kabuki actors and especially by geisha and their maiko apprentices. The area of the nape of the neck was covered with oshiroi white powder leaving only a swallow-tail area near the hair line bare, an erotic feature specific to geish...

Antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin (kettle for heating water for tea). Made with a tall handle and bell-shaped body. Raised shells adorn one side with a raised abalone shell on the other. The intentional casting of rough edges adds a natural beach-like appearance. The lid is also made of cast iron.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11" high (including handle) x 7" wide x 6 1/2" wide

1909's Japanese Nippon Porcelain Coralene Fully Beaded Bowl with Louts Flowers Marked

It is 4.72 inches (12 cm) tall by 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) wide. It weighs 1.7 lb.

It has a hairline crack at the lip and a small chip close to it. There are several small spots of missing coralene beads. It also has surface wears, rubbing of gold, and yellowing at the bowl's interior (as seen in the photos).

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This is a Japanese antique old beautiful natural hemp Roll textile.There is very little dirt, but there is no damage. Size: Length: 7m 90cm (311inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch).

This is a Japanese antique nature indigo dye hemp & cotton thick Roll textile.It is unused roll textile with beautiful natural indigo color. Size: Length: 17m70cm (696.8inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch)

This is a Japanese antique natural thick hemp roll textile.Slight discoloration in 2 places and a stain on the edge of the roll. No damage. Size: Length:5m 50cm (216.5inch) Width: 36cm (14.1inch)

This is a japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome Plaid long Roll textile. It is a handspun & natural indigo dye katazome. There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size:Length:1143cm(37.49ft) / Width: 33cm(12.9inch)

This is a japanese antique Indigo dye katazmome thick hemp long roll fabric, hand-spun thick hemp long roll fabric. There are no stains and damage and the fabric is in very good condition. Size: Length: 848cm(27.8212 ft) / Width: 36cm( 14.1inch)

This is a Japanese antique indigo dye thick hemp katazome Stripes long fbric. It is a handspun & natural hemp. There is no stain.There is no damage and it is in very good condition. Size:Length:300cm / 118.11inch Width: 36cm / 14.1inch

Japanese antique wood block print of the sumo wrestler, Unryū Kyūkichi (Unryū Hisakichi) with beard and wearing a keshō-mawashi (ceremonial apron-style belt). Unryū Kyūkichi was in the makuuchi league since 1852. Name used from 1850-1865. He retired in 1865. Signed by Kōchōrō Toyokuni ga and date seal between 1851-1853. Framed print.

Age: Edo Period

Dimensions: Framed 19" high x 14 1/2" wide. Image: 13 1/2" high x 9 1/8" wide

Japanese antique wood block print of the sumo wrestler, Tsuneyama Gorojin wearing keshō-mawashi (ceremonial apron-style belt). Gorojin was in the Makuuchi league since 1843. Name used from 1842-1856. He retired in 1859. Print by Kuniyoshi Utagawa and dated 1852 (year of the Rat) or 1853 (year of the Ox). Framed print.

Age: Edo Period

Dimensions: 20" high x 15" wide (framed). Image: 14 1/4" high x 9 3/8" wide

Big, oval shape bamboo flower basket, Hanakago, with a large mouth for use in important, large flower arrangements. *Material: smoked Madake bamboo, rattan, lacquer. The mat-style weaving is made by employing bamboo split in very thin strips. Signed underneath Made by Shokosai III It comes with the original bamboo insert otoshi and a very fine fitted, signed and sealed wooden box with the cyclical dating  "boshin Autumn 1908" Measurements: Height 34.5 cm x 18 cm at the mouth Fantastic ...

Small cast iron tea-pot. One side is decorated with lotus flowers, the other side is without any decoration. The spout is doubled in bronze, the handle is in copper as well as the lid which has a decoration of small rounds in light relief of different patina, perhaps formerly gilded. The grip button is in silver plated copper and shakudo. It is likely that this type of jug was also used for alcohol as specified on the invoice issued by the seller in Kyoto which dates it to 1850. Good condition, ...

This is a Japanese antique Boro noragi indigo dye hemp Meiji (1868-1912). The indigo dye hemp fades with use is very charming. size: Length 75cm (29.5inch) sleeve to sleeve 123cm (48.4inch)

18th century or earlier unsigned iron Japanese sword tsuba depicting four scholars and an attendant boy in a bamboo grove. Nicely designed piece with copper, bronze and silver inlays with gilding, old deterioration to both top and bottom part, but the design and detailing is there - see their faves and robe patterns. Great example of early work. Height 3.14 inches.

BLACK AND RED LACQURED CONTAINER

Old wooden lidded container for storing food like vegetables, lacqured up in the refined two tones of black (for surface) and red (for inside), once used among the middle class or richer in the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan, D 35 x H 26cm (13.77 x 10.23in). Some lacqure-peelings due to aging as is. Books in the last photo are not attached.


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Kicho made of kosode (meaning kimono with small opening of wrists) which is made of silk damask dyed with beni (safflower). All embroideries are also vegetable dye silk yarn and gold yarn. Kicho is a kind of screen used as blinder, wind guard and partition. It was used in the house of the aristocrats since Heian period (late 8th to 11th century). This one is recycled from kosode kimono possibly late Edo or early Meiji period (mid to late 19th century. The lining is also beni dyed silk damask. In...

Interesting Arita Imari bowl, late Edo with scalloped rim and panels with reserves of flowers and figural scenes of an elderly teacher (?) surrounded by pupils, the reserves contoured in raised overglaze black. Brocade or diaper patterns in green, red, blue and gilt surrounding a stylized turtle in underglaze blue. The exterior shows three Buddhist symbols repeated three times in underglaze blue, red enamels and gilt. Bull’s eye base and a green-glazed Uzu-Fuku mark. Diameter "6 ¾ / 17.5 cm, ...

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Wood carving decoration with the remains of original bule paint as the actual fragment of a certain Japanese temple/shrine construction, Edo-Meiji period, 19th century, approx. 58 x 30 x 6.5cm (22.83 x 11.81 x 2.55in). Unusual type as a rare find.


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Antique Japanese kannon biraki tansu. Single section with hinged doors which open to reveal 4 interior drawers; two large and two small. Made all of kiri (paulownia) wood with iron hardware. The large, round lock plate and cross bracing are classical aspects of this type of chest. Used for storing clothing and outfitted with handles for carrying.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 20 1/2" high x 37" wide x 16 1/4" deep

Small gilt copper pot, decorated with flowers in cloisonné enamel. No artist signature but excellent quality. Small precious object Height: 6cm Diameter: 8cm. Good condition. Japon Taisho period.

Nabeshima hard porcelain dish. Okawachi kilns. Decoration in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze enamels. Although the model already exists at the beginning of the 18th century, we do not believe that the dish presented here is authentic. The enamels are perfect, one can distinguish with a magnifying glass discreet wear of use and the enamels show age cracks, but the cobalt blue on the reverse is too pale. It is not a modern copy, as it has been in the Sakura collection for about forty years. I...

Very art deco set of 4 Oribe serving bowls. Geometrical disigns and stripes. Ca. 1920. Featuring the distictive olice green glazes and iron rich clays. 5" long by 2 1/2" tall. Ask for shipping quote.

Antique Japanese pair of armor boxes. Made of kiri (paulownia) wood and lacquered a deep reddish orange color with black details. Iron hardware including carrying handles. The crest is that of two crossing hawk feathers (Takanoha), possibly the crest of the Abe Clan. The Abe Clan (安倍氏, Abe-shi) was a samurai family that was close to the Tokugawa shogunate.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 19 1/2" high x 14 3/4" wide x 14 1/4" deep (each box)

Antique Japanese large temple bronze hibachi. Round form with handles on either side and standing on three low feet. Decorated with raised bands of archaic motifs including alternating chimera and kylin mythical creatures.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 12" high x 23 3/4" wide (9 1/4" high to top of rim)

At various times over the long history of tea practice in Japan, Korean-ware has come into high fashion and ships full of the finest ceramics from the neighboring country were brought to its shores. Such pieces have long been favored by learned cha-jin (tea people); and, older pieces such as this are quite prized today as relatively few from this era have survived in good condition. While it is possible this piece is of Japanese origin, its apparent age would make it more likely to h...

This is a antique wonderful boro noragi sashiko stitch Indigo dyed navy blue cotton . All stitching of the sashiko stitch for reinforcement and repair is handmade and beautifully designed.There is a thin dirt, but there is no damage. You can enjoy both sides. Size: :Length:70cm (27.5 ")　　Back width :56cm (22")

This is a antique wonderful boro noragi sashiko stitch Indigo dyed navy blue cotton . All stitching of the sashiko stitch for reinforcement and repair is handmade and beautifully designed. Size: :Length:66cm (25.9 ")　　Back width :55cm (21.6")

This is a antique wonderful boro noragi sashiko stitch Indigo dyed navy blue cotton . All stitching of the sashiko stitch for reinforcement and repair is handmade and beautifully designed. You can enjoy both sides. Size: :Length:69cm (27.1 ")　　Back width :60cm (23.6")

This is a antique boro noragi wonderful shabby Indigo dyed navy blue cotton . All stitching of the sashiko stitch for reinforcement and repair is handmade and beautifully designed. You can enjoy both sides. Size: :Length:78cm (30.7 ")　　Back width :54cm (21.2")

Bato Kannon Ca. 1870 (horse-headed Kannon, also called Mezu Kannon), hayagriiva in Sanskrit, is one shape of Bosatsu (Bodhisattva) worshipped in Buddhism. It is one of the transformations of Kannon Bosatsu (Kannon Bodhisattva) and is also included in Roku Kannon (six deities of mercy). It has fierce expression, which is rare for Kannon. Granite stone, age wear, hands in gassho prayer mudra. Ask for shipping quote.