$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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...
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...
$ 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
Massive jizai hook, Daikoku style. This impressive sculptural object most probably graced a farmer's farmhouse over an irori with an equally large pot or teapot. Made from keyaki wood (Japanese...
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. ...
$ 225.00
Rounded shape, half inch pieces of bamboo lined all around spaced inch apart twenty four (24) in all. The same pieces protruding all the way through to form as the...
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...
Sold Out - $ 90.00
Antique Japanese carpenter's plumb line, Sumitsubo, made from keyaki wood (Japanese zelkova). The ink and string have long disappeared, still the mechanism works smoothly. Cleaned just enough to bring out...
$ 350.00
Japanese Kyudo quiver, two piece, body and cove rare made of basket woven bamboo, cover anchored with silk cords. Inside contained one arrow. Beautiful patina and in excellent condition, no losses. ...
$ 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...
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...
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 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...
$ 975.00
Pair of KITSUNE (FOXES), 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...
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...
Sold Out - $ 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
Sold Out - $ 175.00
Japanese Shinto shrine small altar. Japanese, Taisho period. High slatted feet and flat surface. Used to display candleholders and offering containers. : 21.75x10.5x12.5 in.
$ 450.00
Japanese pair of Snow shoes, specifically made for an individual constructed of bamboo, wood splints and rope, crude but serviceable and charming. Definitely “Mingei” and a stunning wall decor. Meiji...
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...
$ 275.00
Usubata, Japanese traditional vessel for Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, bronze. Two parts, the top has an opening where the arrangement goes in, the bottom part has two unusual...
$ 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...
$ 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
This wooden message box most probably carried letters back and forth. For protection and convenience of carrying, it is enclosed in a cotton netting and a drawstring style of closing and...
Sold Out - $ 250.00
Vase, Japanese, Ikebana (the art of flower arrangement) container, wood, copper lined, Taisho period, hour glass shaped, bulbous at the bottom tapering at the top. Great condition and elegant even...
Sold Out - $ 110.00
Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement is one of Japan’s most honored tradition. Rounded body shape culminating in a small opening lends itself to an imaginative arrangement. The patina is...