Wonderful turn of the century c.1900 iron garden lantern. The hand forged iron and design throws off a dancing shadow with a light source. In excellent condition. (9" x 9")  More »

Wonderful turn of the century c.1900 iron garden lantern. The hand forged iron and design throws off a dancing shadow with a light source. In excellent condition. (9" x 9") (23cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.   « Less

This c.1760 painting of a dragon on silk was created by Ryosetsu, who also went by the name Jinensai. A painter in the Kano school tradition, Jinensai was a Shinto priest and  More »

This c.1760 painting of a dragon on silk was created by Ryosetsu, who also went by the name Jinensai. A painter in the Kano school tradition, Jinensai was a Shinto priest and pupil of the priest Ryogetsu. Jinensai was a leading sumi-e artist of the time and followed the styles of Sesshu and Mu-ch'i. Great condition with original box. c.1760. (total scroll size 58" x 15") (total scroll size 148cm x 38cm) (painting size 36" x 11") (painting size 925cm x 28cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.   « Less

Antique Japanese Meiji Period, c.1910 bronze suiban flower vessel, signed on the bottom by Watari Unchu. Fabulous repeating geometrical design in raised relief covers the  More »

Antique Japanese Meiji Period, c.1910 bronze suiban flower vessel, signed on the bottom by Watari Unchu. Fabulous repeating geometrical design in raised relief covers the entire piece. Used in the tea ceremony in the 'tokonoma' alcove under a scroll. c.1910. (18" x 12" x 6") (46cm x 30cm c 15"). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $200.   « Less

Remarkable blue Nagashi glaze adorns this lovely Shigaraki tea leaf storage tsubo or jar. Beautiful Hagi under glaze and Meji Period c.1890 patina. Very rare blue pattern  More »

Remarkable blue Nagashi glaze adorns this lovely Shigaraki tea leaf storage tsubo or jar. Beautiful Hagi under glaze and Meji Period c.1890 patina. Very rare blue pattern glaze design; first we have seen. Excellent condition with minor chips or kiln scars on lip. (19" x 15") (48cm x 38cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $300.   « Less

Extremely rare Edo Period c.1860 iron candlestand twisted in an almost thoroughly art deco modern design. The iron is hand forged and the design was for a daimyo's castle  More »

Extremely rare Edo Period c.1860 iron candlestand twisted in an almost thoroughly art deco modern design. The iron is hand forged and the design was for a daimyo's castle keep. The condition is superb for the age and the iron sports a medieval coat of rust. c.1860. (15" x 7") (38" x 18"). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $55.   « Less

This special art deco Kyoto fired ceramic flower vase is by one of the acclaimed Japanese potters of the last century, Shinkai Kanzan. He was born in 1912 and learned from  More »

This special art deco Kyoto fired ceramic flower vase is by one of the acclaimed Japanese potters of the last century, Shinkai Kanzan. He was born in 1912 and learned from Kiyomizu Rokubei VI, a Japanese National Treasue of ceramics. He came from a distinguished line of Kyoto artists, his grandfather being Seifu Yohei III a very famous Kyoto potter. Shinkan was awarded inumerable prizes, one being at the 1939 San Francisco Expo right before his career was interrupted and he was forced to go to Siberia with the military. He was in a Russian Gulag until 1948 when he came back to Japan and resumed his pottery. He won the Gold Prize at the 1951 Japanese Art Expo. Beautiful checkered pattern and in excellent condition. c.1960. (10" x 9") (26cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.   « Less

Wonderful wood fired ash glaze Shigaraki tsubo c.1950. The clay is rich with 'choseki' stone and creates a lovely texture. The firing in a nobori-gama climbing kiln produces  More »

Wonderful wood fired ash glaze Shigaraki tsubo c.1950. The clay is rich with 'choseki' stone and creates a lovely texture. The firing in a nobori-gama climbing kiln produces organic shades and colorings. Perfect condition. c.1950. (14" x 13") (36cm x 33cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $140.   « Less

This bold wagumi style Japanese bamboo flower basket epitomizes the free-wheeling styles prevelent at the turn of the century as compared to the rather stoic, finely woven  More »

This bold wagumi style Japanese bamboo flower basket epitomizes the free-wheeling styles prevelent at the turn of the century as compared to the rather stoic, finely woven Chinese influenced styles in the late 1800's. Thick diagonal inserts of thick smoked bamboo taken from old farmhouse kitchens. c.1920. Great condition. (17" x 10") (44cm x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $85.   « Less

One of the finest examples of Kamakurabori carving techniques we have seen. The chrysanthemum in raised relief on the tray is fabulous and the many layers of lacquer have  More »

One of the finest examples of Kamakurabori carving techniques we have seen. The chrysanthemum in raised relief on the tray is fabulous and the many layers of lacquer have created a Meiji Period c.1900 masterpiece. Excellent condition. (14" x 9") (36cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $55.   « Less

This gorgeous bronze flower vase from the turn of the century c.1900, has exquisitely crafted bronze shishi or mythical lion handles that attach. The detail is quite  More »

This gorgeous bronze flower vase from the turn of the century c.1900, has exquisitely crafted bronze shishi or mythical lion handles that attach. The detail is quite extraordinary. The vase itself is of a thick 'aka-do' or red bronze which was the highest quality in the Meiji Period c.1868-1912. Great condition. (12" x 13") (30cm x 32cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $155.   « Less