$ 9.95
Blue and White Japan, by Amy Katoh, first edition, published in 1996. Very good condition. "...the expression of blue and white in Japanese design takes myriad forms, from the ephemeral...
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 125.00 $ 175.00
Round wooden bread mold with floral design carvings; Mounted on contemporary metal stand. Wood, Nepal, 19th century. 5 1/2 in. diameter; overall with stand 8 in. high.
$ 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
$ 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...
Sold Out - $ 175.00 $ 225.00
Antique Buddha flame, wood, mounted on contemporary metal stand. Residue of old paint clinging to the antique wood. Well-worn patina shows the passage of time. Wood, Sri Lanka, 19th century....
$ 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...
$ 45.00
Antique Chinese green tile ceramic oil lamps, now useful as candle holders. Beautiful condition, no chips or cracks. Circa 1910-1920. Small: 3 3/4" high x 4" diameter – $45.00 Medium: 6"...
$ 45.00
Combs, made of horn, with well executed image of birds, contemporary, handmade in Vietnam. Measures 7”.
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...
$ 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...
$ 350.00
Serigraph print by Reg Davidson, Canadian First Nations Carver and Member Haida Nation, born 1954. Print title "Bear" 130/224, framed. Good condition. Image measures 8.75" x 10.5", frame 17.25" x...
$ 250.00
Nats (deities of local and Hindu origin) and ancestors in Myanmar. The belief in Burmese folk religion is that Nat is a spirit or God who resembles a human in...
$ 250.00
Nats (deities of local and Hindu origin) and ancestors in Myanmar. The belief in Burmese folk religion is that Nat is a spirit or God who resembles a human in...
$ 250.00
Nats (deities of local and Hindu origin) and ancestors in Myanmar. The belief in Burmese folk religion is that Nat is a spirit or God who resembles a human in...
$ 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...
$ 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
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...
$ 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.
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 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
$ 750.00
Large carrying basket with very, very fine threadlike strips with cordlike rattan binding around. Wide woven dyed rattan diamond design trim around the top, bottom and both square carrying handles. Strips of...
$ 90.00
Ring toss game, Japanese, wood. A popular game in the olden days, an upright tubular wood on a round stand and five wooden rings. The object is to toss each ring...
$ 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...
$ 550.00
Japanese six-drawer box, ko-bako, wood, handforged hardware, dark patina. Had various uses, most probably to store precious objects or small important tools and instruments. Meiji period. : 14x10.1x12.2 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...
$ 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
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...
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