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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...
$ 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...
$ 1,100.00
This type of haragake is called yuiage ("tied up"). The central portion covered the belly of the horse and the long panels divided in two at both ends, which were...
$ 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 Originally made to protect horses from mosquito and other insect bites as well as from dirt and mud, it evolved into festival and ritual use.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...
$ 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,...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 395.00
Daikoku and Ebisu, "God of Wealth" and "God of Fishermen" respectively, are two of the most recognizable and popular Gods of the famous Seven Gods of Japan. Daikoku stands on...
$ 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...
$ 225.00
Enku carving of the God of Healing, crudely carved from either a tree stump or scrap wood holding a healing staff. A practitioner of kampo, herbal medicine. These kind of statues can...
$ 125.00
Painted sculpture cast from a Japanese handcarved cookie mold (Kashigata) in ultracal plaster with metallic highlights. Artistically shown in a metal stand. Creatively done and an imposing sculpture.
$ 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...
$ 1,200.00
Two piece antique bamboo Kimono trays. Top and bottom have the same mat plaiting pattern with a combination of twill plaiting creating a beautiful effect. Sides have a combination of...
$ 3,000.00
Gold plated with black enamel. Individual Mon: Large, 2" diameter. Used for car and home doors, handbags, jewelry boxes, or luggage. $30.00 (TKA504) Small, 3/8" diameter. Used for tie-tack, tie-clip,...
$ 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
Japanese sewing box (hari-bako), wood with lacquer finish. The unusual squares of different hue gives it an “Art Deco” look which corresponds with the age of the piece. Used to...
$ 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...
$ 850.00
Kukai or Kobo-Daishi was a Buddhist Monk who founded the Esoteric Shingon or "mantra" school of Buddhism. He is ensconced in a "throne" like chair inside a zushi or traveling...
$ 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...
$ 150.00
Lined Bamboo sewing basket, Japanese, Bamboo cover and body has luscious patina and an attractive plaited design. Inside has a light blue silk lining with hand-painted flower design, complete with...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 6,700.00
Two-piece Mizuya with Keyaki front. Constructed from sugi (cedar), Hinoki (cypress), and Keyaki (zelkova), with drawers. Keyaki laquer front and a beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Meiji period late 19th...
$ 550.00
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. 7...
$ 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...
$ 650.00
Pair of oversize bamboo storage baskets with tannin paper top. Rounded baskets with bamboo feet, tannin paper cover with bold kanji inside cover with interlocking flat bamboo to secure bottom...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 450.00
Two parts carved wood, this kashigata cookie (mochi) mold is in the shape of a sea bream fish. This type of cookie mold is put into use during New Year’s,...
$ 325.00
Shinto shrine, Japanese, wood with thatched roof. Shinto shrines are where sacred objects are kept. They are in houses, smaller ones on the side of the road, and sometimes carried...
$ 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.
$ 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
Japanese Okimono of a tiger, mouth open with a ferocious expression ready to pounce; bronze, beautifully executed. Stripes can be detected at close inspection, artist's signature on the stomach. Taisho...
$ 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)....
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