$ 9.95
Blue and White Japan, by Amy Katoh, first edition, published in 1996. Very good condition. "...the expression of blue and white in Japanese design takes myriad forms, from the ephemeral...
Sold Out - $ 925.00
The term “Shoji” bench was never addressed but it might be attributed to people using it to play board games like Shoji, anyway, it’s a very useful, charming, well-constructed piece...
$ 490.00
Acrylic Light fixture with fine nylon wire in rounded shape. Unique and unusual, a very fine designed piece in excellent condition. Can be used as a ceiling light fixture or...
$ 790.00
In the olden days in Japan, this slatted fence-like furniture was used to shield the person doing bookkeeping from the eyes of the general public. He sits on the floor...
$ 225.00
Agate Bi, on metal stand, old currency, Chinese, Contemporary.
Sold Out - $ 1,125.00
Massive in size, this wooden bear with a fish in his mouth is hand-carved from one wooden piece of cryptomeria (cedar) wood by the indigenous ethnic group called Ainu, living...
$ 275.00
Ainu bear with a fish in his mouth leaning on a tree trunk. Hand carved in Hokkaido by the indigenous ethnic group, the Ainus of Japan. This is one of the...
$ 125.00
Antique American iron shoe with button knobs, lined bottom part with three knobs missing. Not sure how this was worn, over another shoe presumably. Provenance said it was used by miners...
$ 180.00
Indian bronze head of Gauri, the Glowing One, another name for Parvati, the epitome of marital fidelity. Almond-shaped eyes, tear drop form on her forehead, large ears and nose with...
$ 950.00 $ 1,760.00
Adapted from Portuguese priests in the 16th century, it was initially used only by the military elite until the 18th century when the more common classes adopted it as a...
$ 225.00
Palace doll, kneeling on one knee and holding a mallet, sporting silver hair with gold hat; a theatrical pose. Gosho-ningyo are favorite symbols through whose eyes an innocent world may...
$ 350.00 $ 960.00
Used to protect horses from mosquito and insect bites as well as dirt and mud. Eventually, it was used for festivals and rituals. Bold tsutsugaki, handpainted paste resist stripes on...
$ 3,200.00
Literally, "horse belly covering". Originally made to protect horses from mosquito and other insect bites as well as from dirt and mud, it evolved into festival and ritual use. Wealthy...
$ 250.00
One of the most beloved and revered Bodhisatvas, Jizo Bosatsu is the protector of women, children and travelers. He is a guide to both physical and spiritual realms. In Japan...
$ 45.00
Hand carved from 100-year-old mountain cherry wood, the wood of these cookie molds is dried for 5 years to prevent cracking. Unusual carving of a flower petal, two piece and...
Sold Out - $ 75.00
One kushi, lacquered and mother-of-pearl inlaid, imagine them sitting high up on an a woman's hair showing off the beautifully decorated spines of these fabulous combs. Perfect condition. Japanese, Taisho period,...
$ 450.00
This fisherman's celebratory robe is made of cotton with katazome (stenciled) and tsutsugaki (paste resist) decoration. Back design of crane with crossed falcon feather crest and name of ship "Seieimaru"....
$ 75.00
Miniature bamboo basket with cover and very unusual handle. Beautifully crafted showing off the elegance of Japanese workmanship. Cover has very tiny breaks, otherwise everything in very good condition. Taisho...
$ 350.00
One side has a pale green background, the other pale salmon. The stylized flowers and leaves have shibori-like design, embroidered in some cases. A riot of colors: black, grey, orange,...
$ 875.00
Farmer's vest, saki-ori. Muted hues with indigo borders around the arms, indigo stripe cotton lapel is a replacement done in the 1960's. Saki means "to shred" and ori means "to...
Sold Out - $ 250.00
Chirimen silk wrapping-cloth with hand-painted “tai” fish motif. Presented in the “tai” fish form and in its original box with label reading “Fujisaki Co. Ltd., Omachi, Sendai, Japan.” Has not...
$ 350.00
A shallow rectangular wood box with indented dividers, supposedly for ticket-holding. A real country piece and an intriguing one. One wood divider replaced. Mounted on contemporary metal stand. Meiji, late...
$ 450.00 $ 750.00
Two brass medallions and an old chankflange with trade and glass beads. Attributed to the Konyak and contiguous tribal groups. These types of brass heads are fashioned from box tops...
Sold Out - $ 625.00
Antique wood snow shovels, Japanese, Early 20th century. Handcrafted , varying type of hardwood, cleaned and waxed but not altered. Measures: 14”long, paddle: 39 1/2”x10 1/2”; 20”long, paddle: 42” x...
$ 125.00 $ 175.00
Round wooden bread mold with floral design carvings; Mounted on contemporary metal stand. Wood, Nepal, 19th century. 5 1/2 in. diameter; overall with stand 8 in. high.
$ 825.00
Woven bamboo basket case, edged with black bamboo flat strips. Bronze hinges, clasp (missing pin) and metal handles at both ends with a cotton string for carrying. Curved form of the...
Sold Out - $ 450.00
Bamboo trunk for storing clothing. Tightly woven bamboo with wide planks of bamboo reinforcing the sides and bottom of the trunk. Metal hardware, Chinese calligraphy on the bamboo planks, strong...
$ 350.00
Bandori (back pad), intricate rope design incasing the straw body. Braided blue and cotton straps. This exquisitely designed and constructed back pad was made to carry a wedding gift. In...
$ 125.00
Small round basket to hold charcoal for tea ceremony ritual. Bamboo, lined. Japanese, Photo showing sample of Japanese charcoal used in hibachis. Taisho period. Measures: 5 3/4"Dia x 3"H
$ 190.00
Entire surface of the purse is covered in vertical rows of tiny glass beads (probably Bohemian) in single-thread rows. The pattern is made according to the placement of the bead...
$ 225.00
A natural branch shaped like a wishbone was actually used as a bean beater, taking out seeds, a truly primitive utilitarian tool, there's beauty in its stance, a "Mingei" piece...
$ 200.00
Set of ten (10) branding irons, Japanese, Character reads "Fuku" , happiness. Most probably used in stamping wood pieces .
Sold Out - $ 390.00
Incense burner, bronze, quail perched on a stylized tree branch with an elaborate chain. The censer has a missing cover but its almost not necessary due to the wonderful quail, rounded...
Sold Out - $ 175.00 $ 225.00
Antique Buddha flame, wood, mounted on contemporary metal stand. Residue of old paint clinging to the antique wood. Well-worn patina shows the passage of time. Wood, Sri Lanka, 19th century....
Sold Out - $ 650.00
Antique Buddha hand sculpture in a Karana mudra. The Karana mudra specifically is believed to remove obstacles created by the mind, such as negative energy or fear and increase positive emotions....
Sold Out - $ 350.00
Sitting Buddha on a Pedestal, Burmese, wood. Traces of gold and red lacquer. some losses ib the base, signs of wear and age, the Buddha itself is in good condition.
Sold Out - $ 350.00
Burmese Sitting Buddha, polychromed wood, early 20th century.
$ 450.00
Antique statue of a gilded monk with hands clasped in prayer; sitting on painted wood stand with inscriptions. Serene expression, humble and devoted. Burmese, late 19th century. 7 3/4" x3"...
$ 525.00
Butsidan, Japanese, complete with lights, Taisho period
$ 250.00
Crudely carved in the style of Enku carvings. Daruma, the popular Zen God is depicted in various forms, this one standing in a wooden platform holding his whisk , all...
Sold Out - $ 750.00
Three dimensional Fish Shop Kanban, store sign. Carved from thick keyaki wood (Japanese zelkova) with kanji in both sides. Some wear although it has been given some tender loving care,...
$ 45.00
Antique Chinese green tile ceramic oil lamps, now useful as candle holders. Beautiful condition, no chips or cracks. Circa 1910-1920. Small: 3 3/4" high x 4" diameter – $45.00 Medium: 6"...
Sold Out - $ 75.00
Antique Chinese curtain tiebacks, bordered in green enamel and copper scrolling with five images; the same green enamel bodies anchored to a round disc in the middle. Bats are symbols of good luck...
Sold Out - $ 750.00
Elaborate with beading and pompons in great condition. Bronze stand included.
Sold Out - $ 750.00
Antique Chofa sculpture, highly carved and ornamental finial that graced a roof ridge of a traditional temple. The elegant shape of the carved body may also be thought of as...
$ 45.00
Combs, made of horn, with well executed image of birds, contemporary, handmade in Vietnam. Measures 7”.
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