Early Taisho Period c.1910 antique Japanese bronze flower vase with elegant handles and art deco look. Well aged patina and mingei look. Minor dents and a small chip on the  More »

Early Taisho Period c.1910 antique Japanese bronze flower vase with elegant handles and art deco look. Well aged patina and mingei look. Minor dents and a small chip on the base. c.1910. (10" diameter x 12") (25cm diameter x 32cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.   « Less

Rare Antique Japanese indigo dyed kasuri cotton samurai cape worn by samurai in the late baku-fu period c.1850. Fabulous condition considering it's great age, worn on the  More »

Rare Antique Japanese indigo dyed kasuri cotton samurai cape worn by samurai in the late baku-fu period c.1850. Fabulous condition considering it's great age, worn on the inside but the outside is magnificent and in excellent shape. Still wearable. c.1850. (55" x 47") (140cm x 120cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $70.   « Less

Fantastic antique Japanese Kuneyoshi woodblock of 'Oiran' the top of the geisha world in old Edo (now modern Tokyo). The detail and color are spectacular indicating an early  More »

Fantastic antique Japanese Kuneyoshi woodblock of 'Oiran' the top of the geisha world in old Edo (now modern Tokyo). The detail and color are spectacular indicating an early run. Super condition with no 'uchi ura' backing. c.1810. (14½" x 10") (37cm x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $45.   « Less

Antique Japanese Meiji Period c.1885 very large gosho doll. The size to begin with is very unusual and makes this doll the perfect decorative item on a chest or mantle.  More »

Antique Japanese Meiji Period c.1885 very large gosho doll. The size to begin with is very unusual and makes this doll the perfect decorative item on a chest or mantle. Featuring the sambosa new year's hat which most gosho dolls wore to perform the ritual new year's dance. The gosho ningyo or doll was so named as a souvenir for visitors to the ancient capital of Kyoto. They would visit the imperial palace where the emperor and empress resided called the 'Gosho' and take home a Gosho doll. This doll has a green midriff with a turtle symbol diaper and a maroon lower with wisteria leaves. Quite a bit of age wear but has excellent patina. c.1885. (12" x 12" x 10") (30cm x 30cm x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.   « Less

The Japanese characters inside the helmet read 'ichiban tai' meaning 1st samurai regiment. The Japanese character's of the helmet's owner are 'Nakayama Zenabei'. Made of many  More »

The Japanese characters inside the helmet read 'ichiban tai' meaning 1st samurai regiment. The Japanese character's of the helmet's owner are 'Nakayama Zenabei'. Made of many layers of washi, Japanese paper and lacquer, the gold lacquer design on the top is quite unusual. Great condition. c.1860. (13" diameter x 6½") (33cm diameter x 17cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $50.   « Less

A Banko ceramic vase fired at the famous Banko Kilns in central Japan in 1989 (it says 'Heisei Gan' on the bottom meaning 1989), recently known for museum quality art deco  More »

A Banko ceramic vase fired at the famous Banko Kilns in central Japan in 1989 (it says 'Heisei Gan' on the bottom meaning 1989), recently known for museum quality art deco vases. The kilns had their start in the Edo Period (17th, 18th and 19th centuries). This sensational modernistic piece is signed by Hiroshi Shimizu and in its original box. Shimizu, born in 1944, is from a long line of legendary Banko artists. His father was declared a human cultural asset by the Government. Hiroshi himself has won a number of awards and prizes including the Minister's Prize at the Nitten National Art competition. Also he won the prestigious Chunichi National Pottery Prize. The characters on the box read: 'Banko Tobun Tsubo' (Banko Vase) and the characters for 'Hiroshi'. Perfect condition. 1989. (15" diameter x 14") (38cm diameter x 36cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $160.   « Less

Stellar antique Japanese 'ema' wood votive shrine painting signed and dated Meiji Period 30 (1897). The piece was commissioned by a Mr. Oka Yusai to be donated to a shrine.  More »

Stellar antique Japanese 'ema' wood votive shrine painting signed and dated Meiji Period 30 (1897). The piece was commissioned by a Mr. Oka Yusai to be donated to a shrine. The characters on the actual painting read: 'Meiji 30 nen kugatsu' meaning Meiji Period 1897 September. 'Ho No' (donated) and 'Oju' the man who was commissioned and 'Oka Yusai' the donater. The scene is from a famous Genji Monogatari story of the Heike and Taira clans. After the Taira had been routed and were in full retreat, a woman from the retreating Taira clan taunted the pursuing Heike warriors to shoot an arrow into the full moon of her fan to show their true mettle. Minamoto Yoshitsune took up the challenge and rode his steed into the waves where from he launched a perfect strike. The painting is vivid with a bit of pigment loss. An impact piece. 1897. (31½" x 23½") (80cm x 59cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $200.   « Less

Dating from the late Edo Period c.1860, this fabulous antique Japanese Seto ceramic vase is signed and in its original box. Written on the box is 'Koseto Heishi' meaning 'old  More »

Dating from the late Edo Period c.1860, this fabulous antique Japanese Seto ceramic vase is signed and in its original box. Written on the box is 'Koseto Heishi' meaning 'old Seto vase, narrow neck'. Also on the box are the characters 'Kabin' meaning 'flower vase'. The signature is also on the box but the characters are difficult to read as they are in the old script. This vase is exceptional. c.1860. (7½" x 7½") (19cm x 19cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $85.   « Less

Ikuta was born in 1928 and studied with Kawai Kanjiro. He later set up his own kiln in Tamba, one of the seven great Kilns in ancient Japan. He became quite famous for his  More »

Ikuta was born in 1928 and studied with Kawai Kanjiro. He later set up his own kiln in Tamba, one of the seven great Kilns in ancient Japan. He became quite famous for his 'mentori' faceted sided vases. He won the 'Mombu Daijinsho' Ministry of Culture Prize in 1975. He died suddenly in 1982 shocking the ceramic world as he was a rising star. Characters on the original box 'tomobako' read, 'Hyakumentori Tsubo' 'white glaze faceted sides vase' and 'Tamba' and the name 'Kazutaka', which is the artists name, Kazutaka Ikuta. c.1970. (17" x 8") (43cm x 20cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $130.   « Less

Getting rarer and rarer to find these days, these Meiji and Taisho Period (1867-1926) antique Japanese Shigaraki sake jugs exhibit the trademark Shigaraki colorful green and  More »

Getting rarer and rarer to find these days, these Meiji and Taisho Period (1867-1926) antique Japanese Shigaraki sake jugs exhibit the trademark Shigaraki colorful green and blue 'nagashi' streak glazes. Superb shape and condition. c.1890. (8" diameter x 12") (20cm diameter x 20cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $90.   « Less