Antique Japanese ko-dansu/tansu made from kiri (paulownia) wood with brick red lacquer finish. Has heavy iron hardware such as handles in a style called "hirute". Original finish, excellent condition. Edo age (1615-1867)
Size: 26.5" height, 31" width, 15.5" depth
Large Interesting Japanese Ceramic Tanuki. A real animal, Similar to a badger (ana-guma) and the raccoon (aria-guma).
Some say the large scrotum is a reminder is a reminder not to be stingy.
Circa 1930's
Dimensions: 32 1/2" High X 14" Wide X 12" Deep
Very rare and unusual wood tiled village shrine from Dema - mura village in Mie Province. Dated the year of the tiger C.1818 the shrine houses gods and happiness. Signed on the back with the date and maker, Fujiwara Shokichi. Cypress wood with a bronze lock on the doors to the inner chamber. Remarkably good condition with minor wear on the back ridge of the roof. See Pictures. Ask for shipping rates.
Japanese antique one section tansu with gorgeous dark finish kiri front drawers, decorated with thick iron kakute (square) handles, round Iron lock plates, and incised corner hardware.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Original Finish, Beautiful Condition
Size: 33.25" height, 22.75" width, 17" depth
Antique Japanese cast iron tetusbin tea kettle by famous Ryobundo dating back to the Meiji period.
It has a great atmosphere with aestetic ume tsubomi (plum tree) design. Good condition with some expected rust. Signed Ryobundo on the outside.
Size: 23 cm height x 21,5 cm width. Weight 2400 g
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Japanese antique Indigo dye cotton gotaiten-shibori ro-old kimono Taisho period(1912-1924).It has a thin discolorations .However, It is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.This kimono does not have lining.
size:Length 132cm (51.9")
sleeve to sleeve 126cm (49.6")
This is nicely carved, Kioto School, Early 19th Century Japanese Netsuke depicting a young Elephant Trainer. He is beating a drum to provide cadence (or pace) to the elephant. The animal has an elegantly decorated harness and saddlecloth, and stands on a pedestal. Although it has been stained for effect, it has also developed a warm patina...
This is a 19th Century, finely carved Japanese netsuke depicting a Hairy Wrestler standing over a large mirror. Nice mellow patina, silky smooth surface with excellent tactile qualities. Colorful expression and form. Natural himotoshi formed by the arms of the wrestler. Unsigned.
This netsuke measures 0.82 inches (21cm) wide, and 1.33 inches (33cm0 tall.
19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of a ceramic sake jar with high shoulders and decoration of concentric circles . Clever elegant design in Japanese taste, beautiful staghorn texture, in great condition. Height 5/8 inches.
This is a japanese antique very rare Ramie( choma )child kimono used for edo in Kyoto. This is dyed in natural indigo plant and Benibana. This is colored the both sides into in Katozome. This hemp is spun by hand. This has five places of small stains, but does not stand out. There is no damage really. The state is complete. Size 123cmx 121cm (38.1 "x 38.9 ")
Antique Japanese kiri (paulownia) choba tansu, or merchant's chest with a pair of sliding door panels and interior shelving. Six drawers of varying size all open with squared "kakute" handles and have round iron locks. A great piece with original finish.
Size: 32.5" height, 31.25" width, 16.25" depth
Antique Japanese ceramic Kutanti ware vase in the form of a drum, decorated with a wonderful tiger on one side and a phoenix and kiri blossom on the other side in yellow, purple, green and blue glaze, Kutani mark on the bottom. 19th century.
Size: 15" high x 8" wide
Large Japanese Okimono Sculpture of Jurōjin, God of Longevity with
a turtle, also a symbol of long life, and a young boy representing the beginning of life.
Exquisitely carved from one piece of boxwood with a beautiful, rich patina. 15.75 inches, 40 cm. In Japan, Jurōjin is one of the Daoist Seven Gods of Fortune, or Shichifukujin. He is the God of Longevity. Jurōjin originated
from the Chinese Daoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole...
Antique Japanese two-section Mastumoto tansu, made from sugi (cedar) wood with mokko (melon) handles mounted on elaborate handle backplates typical to the region, large round center lock plates with incised kiri leaf mon, or family crests. It has the original red lacquer finish and is extremely shiny.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 42.5" height, 34" width, 16.5" depth
Antique Japanese trunk made of kiri (paulownia) wood with a deep red finish, bordered in black lacquer. Two iron handles are at its sides, a gourd-shaped iron lock decorates the front. The blonde interior has been marked with kanji.
Edo age (1615-1867)
Size: 22" height, 34" width, 15.5" depth
This is Tsumugi-Silk Zansi kimono used in Niigata in the end of the Meiji era.
This Tsumugi-Silk is spun by hand. This is thick.
As for this, very good-quality dyed Tsumugi-Silk is used for a weft.
As for this, the warp is a cotton thread. You can enjoy gradation of colorful silk thread. As for this, cotton cloth and muslin cloth are used for lining. There are many small holes on the muslin cloth. However, the state that a dress material does not have the stain damage at all is complete...
This is a finely carved Japanese Netsuke depicting four Karakos, in their typical garb, forming a musical group and playing their instruments. Very charming piece. Unsigned.
Netsuke measures 1.48 inches (3.8cm) wide, and 1.06 inches (2.7cm) tall.
A delightful hand carved ivory netsuke of two boys in a Chinese New Year's Lion Dance parade costume. In excellent condition, it measures just under 1.5" high. Dates circa 1900, artist signed