Sold. Thank you!
Sold. Thank you!
Japanese could not produce wool of their own during the Edo period. Totally depending on Nanban trading, wool was pretty rare and pricey commodity. The liner for this jacket is also unusual. This is our first and only antique marble dyed fabric ever...
Price on Request
There were many fires during the Edo period (1603-1868)...
Sold. Thank you!
Sold. Thank you!
The phoenix is a mythological bird known to appear during times of peace and prosperity. It symbolizes immortality, resurrection, and life after death. Its appearance is said to resemble a heron, eagle, and peacock...
Price on Request
Price on Request
Price on Request
Price on Request
Price on Request
Price on Request
Sold. Thank you!
Price on Request
This mark (signature) is illustrated in "Hirado: Prince of Porcelains" ...
Price on Request
Dimensions: Approx. 12" (30.4cm) in diameter, 3/4" (2cm) deep.
Price on Request
Inquire for Price
For a man to be a well balanced nobleman, there were requirements to be filled. 'Kin Ki Sho Ga', the four accomplishments of gentlemen, were chosen at an early time in China, practicing Kin (koto, music instrument), ki (go, Chinese chess), sho (calligraphy) and ga (painting). Here on this fukusa, with some variation (tea - sencha? was added), are the Six Immortals of the...
Price on Request
Sold. Thank you!
Condition: This is a beautiful antique textile even with some obvious damage and wear, still solid with a thick cotton backing. The wear is seen particularly on both ends of the design. This quality of needle work is seldom seen.
Price on Request
Price on Request
Price on Request
Sold. Thank you very much!
Price on Request
Price on Request
48” (1.22m) wide...
Price on Request
Sets of Emperor or Empress with the retainer dolls were particularly popular in the Meiji to Taisho pe...
Sold. Thank you!
This is a large, very impressive musha ningyo (warrior doll). ...
Sold. Thank you!
In "Kanjincho", after winning the batt...
Price on Request
Price on Request
Sold. Thank you!
Price on Request
Sold. Thank you!
The lion is the king of beasts and is considered a messenger for Monju Bosatsu. They are often found guarding either side of a Shinto Shrine in Japan. The peony is the sovereign of the flowers, which symbolizes wealth and honor. The scene here is famous from the noh play, Shakkyo (stone bridge) ...
Sold. Thank you!
Price on Request
Inquire for Price
Sold. Thank you!
Price on Request
This is one half side of a pair that can be used as an accent piece (necklace, belt, etc). We added a decorative string, obijime (a tie for Japanese obi) to make this into a soft...
Sold. Thank you!
Price on Request
Price on Request
Price on Request
Sold. Thank you!
Price on Request
Sold. Thank you very much!
Price on Request
The outside of the folder is covered with a fabric called sarasa. Sarasa is a Japanese term for the Indian Chintz which was first introduced to Japan in t...