$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 550.00 $ 750.00
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 Fishermen respectively, are two of the most recognizable and popular Gods of The famous Seven Gods of Japan. Daikoku stands on bales of...
$ 250.00
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 a...
$ 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...
$ 450.00
Two parts carved wood cookie(mochi) mold of a sea bream, wood, Japanese. This type of cookie mold is put into use during New Year’s, weddings and other important and significant...
Sold Out - $ 90.00
Painting of an Ikebana arrangement on a stand, blue flowers edged in gold and gold flowers edged in red. Vase and stand in blue edged with gold. Scalloped rim of gold,...
$ 750.00
Kiri (paulownia) wood hibachi brazier, lined in copper. The outside is decorated with real gold makie and lacquered crysanthemums images. This was used for heating a space and the owner...
$ 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...
$ 450.00
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. H:...
Sold Out - $ 90.00
Small wooden table with slats on top to form a grid. Double cylindrical legs at each of the four corners resting on a base of a framed square of wood. Kotatsu...
$ 6,700.00
two piece Mizuya with Keyaki front Meiji period late 19th century. constructed from sugi (cedar) Hinoki(cypress) Keyaki(zelkova) with drawers with Keyaki laquer front and a beautiful patina, in excellent condition....
$ 1,200.00
Two piece 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 smoked...
$ 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...
$ 150.00
Tsubas are sword guards. A very collectable item for mounting and display. This was made exclusively for a collector to show and store these their collection. Lacquered wood with 11 pegs. Not...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 350.00
Japanese Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper shakers in the shape of sailboats. Circa 1960 3" By 1/2"
$ 165.00
Hand loomed cotton sakiori with very pleasing jewel and neutral tones on a black warp. 'Saki' meaning 'to shred', and 'ori' meaning 'to weave', sakiori were often woven from worn...
$ 45.00 $ 90.00
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, 112" x 15½"; Showa,...
$ 250.00
Chirimen silk wrapping-cloth with handpainted “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 $ 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
This item has been sold; please inquire about other horse trappings and textiles. Literally, "horse belly covering". Originally made to protect horses from mosquito and other insect bites as well...
$ 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...
$ 350.00
A shallow rectangular wood box with indented dividers, supposedly for tickets. A real country piece and an intriguing one. One wood divider replaced. Mounted on contemporary metal stand. Meiji, late...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
Sold Out - $ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa January 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...
Sold Out - $ 30.00
Original Keisuke Serizawa November 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...
$ 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.
$ 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,...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 20.00
Cherry bark and straw coat, painted face. Echigo, Japan. Showa, 20th century. 6 1/2".
$ 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...
$ 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...
Sold Out - $ 240.00
Pair of KTSUNE (F0XES), Japanese, Porcelain, ,mid-century. Kitsune legendsabound in Japanese folklore. Most notably they are associated with Inari, the Shintodeity of rice. They ae considered Inari’s messengers and this...
$ 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 envokes a calm and soothing demeanor, made of metal, probably iron, Japanese, mid-century, c.1950-60 : 9x7x10.75 in
$ 295.00
Japanese sterling silver salt & pepper shakers, in the shape of sandals. Circa 1960 : 3x1/2 in.
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