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

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

Antique Japanese 'Do-Chu' hand forged bronze alloy carp vase. Do-Chu (metal craft) had its roots in Edo Period (17th and 18th century). Patronized by the Lord of Hiroshima  More »

Antique Japanese 'Do-Chu' hand forged bronze alloy carp vase. Do-Chu (metal craft) had its roots in Edo Period (17th and 18th century). Patronized by the Lord of Hiroshima Province, Lord Asano, he assembled the greatest metal craftsman of the age to produce this hammered metal-ware. They became prized as presents by the Daimyo (Lords) all over the country. This particular Meiji Period c.1900 piece is signed by 'Meiho'. The rich color has been achieved by smoked straw during firing. One carp has a bit of age wear. c.1900 (7" diameter x 10") (20cm diameter x 26cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $65.   « Less

This unique Seto ceramic technique involves a hot gold drip glaze, called 'kindareyu' in Japanese. The effect is stunning. These antique hibachis make wonderful flower vases  More »

This unique Seto ceramic technique involves a hot gold drip glaze, called 'kindareyu' in Japanese. The effect is stunning. These antique hibachis make wonderful flower vases of flower planters. The handles have elephant faces, a popular motif in the 18th and 19th centuries in Japanese art as elephants often serve as mounts for buddhist deities. c.1930. (9" x 9½") (23cm x 24cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.   « Less

Turn of the century c.1900 antique Japanese sake vase from Shigaraki, one of Japan's seven famed ceramic kilns, located just outside of Kyoto. The glaze is a mixture of  More »

Turn of the century c.1900 antique Japanese sake vase from Shigaraki, one of Japan's seven famed ceramic kilns, located just outside of Kyoto. The glaze is a mixture of lively blue greens creating an aurora effect. Slight `kamakizu` or kiln scar on one side but this adds to the wabi-sabi. (16" x 9½") (40cm x 24cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $170.   « Less

Beautiful inlay of crushed shell, on the lovely antique Japanese lacquered vase, forms the rim with a thick black lacquered base. The insert is of copper. Great condition.  More »

Beautiful inlay of crushed shell, on the lovely antique Japanese lacquered vase, forms the rim with a thick black lacquered base. The insert is of copper. Great condition. c.1920. (7½" diameter x 8½") (19cm diameter x 21cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $70.   « Less

Signed Meiji 22 this 'suiban' is produced by using old ship wood and then creating a honeycomb effect. The outside of the original box has the characters 'funamushi hirokuchi  More »

Signed Meiji 22 this 'suiban' is produced by using old ship wood and then creating a honeycomb effect. The outside of the original box has the characters 'funamushi hirokuchi soguro kaki' meaning 'black lacquered flower vessel'. The inside of the lid has the date, Meiji 22, the artist's name, Morikoan and that it is made for a Mr. Morikawa. (1889). (16" x 12") (41cm x 30cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.   « Less

Japanese antique bronze lantern with small cat faces on the ridges on the top and tiny bells hanging from each beam, except for one. Side doors are decorated with 5 petal  More »

Japanese antique bronze lantern with small cat faces on the ridges on the top and tiny bells hanging from each beam, except for one. Side doors are decorated with 5 petal flower motifs. Perfect to hang with a lighting source or candle. c.1926. (11¾" x 10½") (30cm x 27cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.   « Less