$ 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...
$ 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...
Sold Out - $ 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 Originally made to protect horses from mosquito and other insect bites as well as from dirt and mud, it evolved into festival and ritual use.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,...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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
Sold Out - $ 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 .
$ 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 - $ 110.00 $ 125.00
Antique farmer's Bandori (back pad), made of straw with simple binding and woven straps. Bindings at the bottom part have come apart thus leaving the straw loose and unrestricted. The pad protects the...
$ 190.00
Pair of Japanese Fireman's tools. Wooden handle with iron points. In the olden days, Japan was plagued with fires and Fireman were well prepared and well equipped with appropriate tools. ...
$ 250.00
Katagami of European Soldiers Firing a Canon. Nanban art, the term refers to Japanese art of the sixteenth and seventh centuries influenced by contact with the "Nanban" or Southern barbarians, traders...
$ 210.00
Hammered sterling silver brush, has inscribed letter "B" and marked Asahi 938. Its part of a 3 piece vanity set, being sold individually or can be purchased as a set. ...
$ 275.00
Hammered Sterling Silver Hand Mirror, part of three piece vanity set with embossed Letter "B" and marked Asahi 928. Sold individually but can be purchased with the set. Late Meiji-early...
$ 275.00
Hammered Sterling Silver Powder Box, part of three piece vanity set, with embossed Letter "B", marked Asahi 938, Japanese. Priced individually but can be purchased together. Late Meiji-early Taisho.
$ 265.00
In Buddhist temples time was kept by burning incense in time measuring devices which were adapted from the Buddhist "Avaokitesvara Seal." This joko-ban is in two parts, the upper tray...
Sold Out - $ 1,375.00
Japanese Buddhist prayer beads, exceptionally long, 1000 5/8" diameter beads strung as one long necklace with two (2) large wood beads and tassel at the end. Mala beads used by...
$ 1,200.00
Japanese Fireman's Equipment, Edo period
$ 250.00
Antique iron oil lamp with three legs and hook supporting a leaf shaped vessel with heart shaped holder. Simple, elegant and functional. The aged patina tells all, much used and appreciated. In...
$ 350.00
World War Two-era radio with original knobs and dials, inside parts and instructions. Not in working order, but an authentic piece. Cleaned and refinished. Japanese, WW2; 20" wide x 22"...
$ 225.00
Jizai yokogi in the shape of a closed fan. Wood adjuster used in conjunction with jizai hook to suspend kettles over the fire, apertures on either end through which a rope...
$ 275.00
Woodblock print, Japanese, 19th century, depicting a man standing against a “tsuitate” (dividing screen), a character from a Kabuki drama. By the artist Kunisada (1786-1864), a well known Ukiyo-e artist with...
$ 350.00
Art Deco style, lacquer with sterling silver detachable bowl with top. Subtle painting on the sides and shelf, one drawer in each side with inside painting. Miniscule lacquer losses on...
Sold Out - $ 250.00
Maneki-Neko, Japanese good fortune cat is a symbol of fortune and prosperity particularly tomerchants and business oriented trades. A lifted right-paw ensures good health and good luck at home. A...
Sold Out - $ 100.00
Maneki-Neko, Japanese good fortune cat is a symbol of fortune and prosperity particularly to merchants and business oriented trades. A lifted left paw ensures good fortune in business . A...
$ 575.00
Massive wooden pulley with hand-forged hook. A functional tool that would have carried enormous load. Beautiful patina and aside from function, a work of art. Japanese, Meiji period.
$ 575.00
The Murashido technique was achieved by dipping the hot bronze in oil immediately after firing and then smoking with rice straw. This technique was started in the early 1900's. 11...
$ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa April 1962 Calendar. Katazome process on Mulberry washi paper. His style of depicting people, seasons , toys and folk art with vibrant colors and exuberance has earned him...
Sold Out - $ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa December 1960 Calendar. Katazome process on Mulberry washi paper. His style of depicting people, seasons ,toys and folk art with vibrant colors and exuberance has earned him the designation...
Sold Out - $ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa February 1960 Calendar. Katazome process on Mulberry washi paper. His style of depicting people, seasons and children with vibrant colors and exuberance has earned him the honor...
$ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa July 1960 Calendar. Katazome process on Mulberry washi paper. His style of depicting people, seasons , toys and folk art with vibrant colors and exuberance has earned him the...
$ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa June 1960 Calendar, Katazome process on Mulberry washi paper. His style of depicting people, seasons and children with vibrant colors and exuberance has earned him the designation as a National Living...
$ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa September 1960 Calendar. Katazome process on Mulberry washi paper. His style of depicting people, seasons , toys and folk art with vibrant colors and exuberance has earned him...
$ 650.00
Daruma, transposed from the Zen temple to the everyday world. A folk ritual that is practiced to this day to invoke a wish or a prayer, is to have an...
$ 450.00 $ 550.00
Painted clay figure of a kneeling man with a big head and sporting a topknot. Fukusuke is considered a good luck figure especially in house of business and is referred...
$ 650.00
Pair of pack saddles, wood and bronze, Early 20th century. Hand forged bronze encased each saddle. Original finish. Measures 23 3/4” x 18” x 2”thick.
Sold Out - $ 290.00
Pair of KITSUNE (FOXES), Japanese, Porcelain, Mid-century Kitsune legends abound in Japanese folklore. Most notably they are associated with Inari, the Shinto deity of rice. They are considered Inari’s messengers...
$ 125.00
Pair of Straw boots ususally worn by farmers in rural Japan. Constructed of straw and twine, its sturdy and do its job to protect worker's feet while in the field. ...
$ 75.00
Pair of straw shoes, summer wear, anchored by ropes for carrying and tightening. Still wearable, Japanese, mid-century, c. 1950. Measures 2"H, U.S, size 12
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