$ 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 Originally made to protect horses from mosquito and other insect bites as well as from dirt and mud, it evolved into festival and ritual use.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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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.
$ 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"...
$ 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...
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...
$ 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...
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...
$ 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
$ 550.00
Round clay Dai from the Karatsu kiln. One of the oldest kiln in Japan, karatsu ware is made from a clay high in iron and can be decorated with iron...
Sold Out - $ 450.00
Sitting Amida Buddha with beads necklace, hands clasped on his lap invokes a calm and soothing demeanor, made of metal, probably iron, Japanese, mid-century, c.1950-60 : 9x7x10.75 in
$ 350.00
Japanese Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper shakers in the shape of sailboats. Circa 1960. Measures 3" x 1/2".
$ 225.00 $ 295.00
Japanese sterling silver salt and pepper shakers in the shape of buckets. Circa 1960. 3" by 1/2"
$ 295.00
Japanese sterling silver salt & pepper shakers, in the shape of sandals. Circa 1960 : 3x1/2 in.
Sold Out - $ 175.00
Japanese student desk, Keyaki wood, mid-century, simple, effective and sturdy. Its clean lines and smooth surface suggests it can function as an alternative furniture. : 33x18x10.75 in.
Sold Out - $ 275.00
Tanuki, Japanese raccoon dog, a legendary folklore symbol of good luck, also reputed to be mischievous and jolly, a master of disguise and shapeshifting but also quite gullible and absentminded. ...
$ 1,200.00
Antique Buddhist votive oil lamp stand. Wrought iron holder in the shape of the Chintamani wish-fulfilling gem with five oil dish holders (two on either side and one at top)....
Sold Out - $ 125.00
Painted earthenware image of Hotei, one of the Seven Gods, Japanese. Considered to be the God of Fortune, Guardian of Children and regarded most times as the Laughing Buddha because of...
$ 750.00
Twelve (12) Drawer Ko-Bako, handforged metal hardware reinforces corners and sides, bronze handles, unusually deep drawers. An artists' box perhaps to store delicate and special tools. Beautiful patina and excellent...
$ 275.00
This unusual and versatile Usubata has two parts, a bronze top and a wooden base. The flared top and handsome sturdy round base is very appealing. Another use of this...
$ 90.00
Basket constructed of staw with bands of twine circling the body for reinforcement and aesthetic . A black cotton wide band secures the top of the basket. A braided straw...
$ 150.00
Superior quality two piece crystal perfume bottle. Stopper has prism effect of an image of a Japanese pagoda. Never used, in pristine condition, marked Japan. Manufactured after WW2. Circa 1945-50. Overall...
$ 120.00
Japanese palace doll, sitting holding a decorated inu-hariko. Dressed in an embroidered red silk bib tied in the back with the same red silk scarf around his neck; wearing a...
$ 20.00
Cherry bark and straw coat, painted face. Echigo, Japan. Showa, 20th century. 6 1/2".
Sold Out - $ 45.00
Porcelain sleeping cat with red, orange, gold and blue designs. Excellent condition. Japanese, Kutani, circa 1960. 2" H x 6" L x 4" W.
$ 45.00 $ 90.00
Vintage silk obi with pink roses on pink one side and solid magenta on the other side. One edge is stained (can be dry cleaned) otherwise in good condition. Silk,...
$ 89.60 $ 128.00
Mold for western shoes made by the Japanese in the 1930's. Traces of material and tools used is visible. Beautiful patina and when you feel the wood, you know these...
$ 110.00
Water Dropper, Sueteki, Brass with a silver overlay, Geometric shape nestled in its own tray. Unique and unusual, Japanese, Late Meiji-early Taisho.
Sold Out - $ 550.00
Oversized abacus kanban or "store sign." A whimsical folk art piece that is also functional, if one is inclined to learn how to use one. It has been known that...
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