Antique Japanese jingasa, samurai helmet made of hammered copper. Bulbous form with rounded rim. Zinc lining and copper hooks with a hemp cord. A single character mon in black lacquer on the front. On a custom metal stand.
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather.

Age: Edo Period (late 19th century)

Dimensions: 22 1/2" high (on... Click for details

Edo Japanese Fukusa Embroidery pair minogame turtle turstles amounst the Sea and surf. Dtails in gold in silver on a deep purple silk base. Backed in original orange material. Edo Japanese fudog fukusa embroidery. The silk panel is embroidered in gold with detailed pair of minogames. Japanese mythical turtle that is said to live 1,000 years. In the 17th–19th centuries, fukusa were used to wrap gifts in a ceremonial setting. They were more decorative than functional, and were... Click for details

Rare Edo Japanese fudog fukusa embroidery. The silk panel is embroidered in gold with detailed fu dog climbing the mountainous terrain. Backed on its original green velvet organic material.
In the 17th–19th centuries, fukusa were used to wrap gifts in a ceremonial setting. They were more decorative than functional, and were used to add beauty to the gift and to show the refinement of the donor and recipient.

In Japan, the color purple is considered yin (female) and... Click for details

Antique Japanese natural wisteria side table. gnarled branches formed together to make a steady base. Flat top is lacquered, overall in great condition. Ready to be enjoyed.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 20" wide x 23 3/4" high

Vintage Japanese damascene mix metal cigarette Box, once owned by the Rockefeller collection. Finely decorated with inlaid gold and silver. A pair of peacocks are seen amounts the flowing river underneath blooming tree. Hinged lit fits tightly and securely. Lacquer and overall condition is very good.

Age: Circa 1950's

Dimensions: 6" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 1 3/4" high

An antique Japanese wood architectural carving featuring samurai warriors in battle. A warrior riding atop a battle ready horse with sword drawn at the ready. Another warrior boosting the morale of his followers. Made entirely of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood.

Age: Late Edo (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 45 1/2" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 5 1/2" Deep

Pair of Dutch antique porcelain Delft ware fish plates. Rectangular in form and glazed with traditional blue palate. Used for serving herring, this design dates from the 1880's. These two herring plates were made in the Delft workshop by two different artists. The marks on the bottom include the factory mark, (below running right to left) the artist's initials, the date code, and the item number.

Dimensions: 1 3/4" high x 11 1/2" long x 5 1/8" wide

Japanese set of 8 small porcelain plates in the form of various fish. Glazed in blue and white with raised scales. Some have incised mark on the bottom.

Age: circa 1950's

Dimensions: range from 5" long to 5 1/4" long

Japanese antique Kutani ware porcelain platter in the form of a fish. Raised scales with blue and white glazed details. The back is decorated with waves and has a two character Kutani mark.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 2" high x 11 3/4" long x 7 3/4" wide

Japanese antique wood block print of two sumo wrestlers in the ring. On the right is the referee, Shikimori Inosuke (a well known referee and pictured in other sumo prints). On the far left sits a judge. Framed.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: including frame 19 1/2" high x 24 3/4" wide