Exceptional antique Japanese 'arare' tea ceremony tetsubin with pure silver lid pull on a bronze lid. In a signed original box signed Nishi Kudo. Japanese characters on the  More »

Exceptional antique Japanese 'arare' tea ceremony tetsubin with pure silver lid pull on a bronze lid. In a signed original box signed Nishi Kudo. Japanese characters on the box read: arare moyo' meaning dotted pattern; 'dai tetsubin' grand tea kettle; and 'iko iri' one in the original box. This Nambu c.1900 tetsubin displays the highest level of craftsmanship. All the protruding iron dots are perfectly lined up horizontally, vertically, diagonally with uniform depth. c.1900. (11" x 9") (28cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.   « Less

Oozing craftsmanship and vibe of a different age and standard, this antique Japanese Edo Period negoro lacquer sweets box is an example of authentic negoro lacquerware.  More »

Oozing craftsmanship and vibe of a different age and standard, this antique Japanese Edo Period negoro lacquer sweets box is an example of authentic negoro lacquerware. Layers of vermillion red lacquer were polished until the black lacquer patches below came to the surface to give negoro lacquer its distinctive appearrance. The technique was the trademark of Negoro-ji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture, a zen buddhist temple. The six legs of the box are also lacquered with maroon lacquer and are attached with copper sheaths and three copper diamonds on each leg. A small repair on the side of the top lid but virtually unnoticable and unobtrusive. Fabulous negoro piece. c.1860. (6¼" x 4½" x 3½") (16cm x 11cm x 9cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $50.   « Less

Striking Meiji antique Japanese samurai boy's day doll. This figure is Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second great shogun and unifier of Japan. He rose from being a stable boy to  More »

Striking Meiji antique Japanese samurai boy's day doll. This figure is Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second great shogun and unifier of Japan. He rose from being a stable boy to one of the greatest generals in Japanese history. He holds the shogun's sceptor in his right hand and wears the rare nobleman's Chinese style cap with side 'wings'. The silk kesa costume is impeccable as are the gofun painted face and hands. Excellent condition. c.1885. (16" x 12" x 8") (40cm x 30cm x 20cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.   « Less

Exceptionally bold, Meiji period, large bronze antique Japanese vase with copper liner. On the vase are paulownia leaves in raised relief. Along with chrysanthemums, the  More »

Exceptionally bold, Meiji period, large bronze antique Japanese vase with copper liner. On the vase are paulownia leaves in raised relief. Along with chrysanthemums, the paulownia leaf has been a symbol of the Imperial family for centuries. Hideyoshi, the second shogun of Japan, took it as his family crest. Legend holds that the paulownia is the only tree on which the mythical phoenix alights. Condition excellent with an unnoticable slight indent on one side. c.1895. (14" x 10") (34cm x 25cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.   « Less

This Meiji Period Kunichika antique Japanese tryptich is a scene from a kabuki play, 'Hanamomen Kikyo Hata-Age' performed at the Nakamura-za Kabuki Theater in Edo (Tokyo). A  More »

This Meiji Period Kunichika antique Japanese tryptich is a scene from a kabuki play, 'Hanamomen Kikyo Hata-Age' performed at the Nakamura-za Kabuki Theater in Edo (Tokyo). A play about the treachery of one of the first shogun Oda Nobunaga's top generals Akechi Mitsuhide, who plotted and assasinated Nobunaga in Kyoto. Hideyoshi, who later became the second shogun, proved his loyalty to Nobunaga by avenging his lord's diabolical fate and killing Mitsuhide. Kabuki actors Nakamura Shigan IV played Akechi Mitsuhide; Nakamura Sojuro I played Hideyoshi; Arashi Daizaburo IV played Misaho, the wife of Mitushide, and Nakamura Nakazo III played Matsushita Kaheiji, a retainer of Mitsuhide. Kunichika, whose real name is Oshima Yasohachi, was born 1835 and died in 1900. He first studied with Toyohara Chikanobu at the Hasegawa School and then with Toyokuni III (Kunisada ) in Edo from around 1850. Kunichika was known for his dramatic actor portraits. This original woodblock tryptich has (urauchi) backing paper for strength. c.1874. (3 prints each 14½" x 10") (3 prints each 37cm x 25cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $55.   « Less

A late Meiji Period dated (1890) Star Brand antique Japanese shop sign made by Yokaichi Oil Company selling sesame oil. Featuring the logo "Star Mark" in kanji and the name  More »

A late Meiji Period dated (1890) Star Brand antique Japanese shop sign made by Yokaichi Oil Company selling sesame oil. Featuring the logo "Star Mark" in kanji and the name of the shop, Satouchi Sadajiru Merchant Shop. Fine black lacquer finish. (24" x 16") (60cm x 40cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.   « Less

Tripod handle with rich patina. This antique Japanese burlwood tray is a masterpiece. It was carved out of one piece of burlwood. c.1915. (11½" x 9") (29cm x 23cm). EMS  More »

Tripod handle with rich patina. This antique Japanese burlwood tray is a masterpiece. It was carved out of one piece of burlwood. c.1915. (11½" x 9") (29cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $55.   « Less

Prized for the wave patterns swirling around the base, this antique Japanese bronze usubata flower vase bespeaks a delicate balance of wabi sabi that lovers of the tea  More »

Prized for the wave patterns swirling around the base, this antique Japanese bronze usubata flower vase bespeaks a delicate balance of wabi sabi that lovers of the tea ceremony crave. In excellent condition, this piece was created around the turn of the century c.1900. (8" x 9") (20cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $75.   « Less

A beautiful carved jade of a man in the kneeling position. This type of jade is typical of the Shang Dynasty. I cannot date this jade. Refer to this No.JD-113 Size: H:7cm,  More »

A beautiful carved jade of a man in the kneeling position. This type of jade is typical of the Shang Dynasty. I cannot date this jade. Refer to this No.JD-113 Size: H:7cm, W:2.5cm L:4cm   « Less

Pr early to mid 19thc Chinese bronze dragon sculpture table lamps. Each lamp measures 28 inches to the top of its finial and 15 inches to the bronze dragon. Excellent patina  More »

Pr early to mid 19thc Chinese bronze dragon sculpture table lamps. Each lamp measures 28 inches to the top of its finial and 15 inches to the bronze dragon. Excellent patina and condition. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less