This finely carved Meiji period (1868–1912) okimono presents Daruma (Bodhidharma), the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism, captured in a rare and animated moment. The figure stretches wide-mouthed and yawning, as though just awakening after his famed 14-year meditation. The sculptor has skillfully rendered the vitality of this moment, with flowing robes highlighted in their original red pigment, contrasting beautifully against the warm patina of the boxwood. The carving remains in excellent... Click for details

Japanese vintage byobu screen painting of a blossoming plum branch. Painted in mineral colors on metal leaf on paper. The screen consists of four panels. Symbolic of resilience, renewal and the coming of Spring. Signed by the artist.

Age: Show Period (Mid 20th Century)

Dimensions: 36" high x 70 1/2" long

Hand-carved Japanese wooden bear (higuma), shown standing with a salmon firmly clasped in its mouth. The bear is carved in the robust and dynamic style associated with the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaidō, who developed this art form in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Deep chisel marks and textured carving bring vitality to the animal’s fur, while the fish adds symbolic weight as a representation of sustenance and abundance.
Carvings of bears (kimun kamuy, or “mountain... Click for details

A hand woven antique Japanese rattan bowstring holder (tsuru-oke), crafted in a circular form with intricate basketry technique. This utilitarian yet elegant object was used to safely store spare bowstrings (tsuru) for the yumi, the long asymmetric bow central to Japanese archery. By keeping strings coiled, dry, and protected from tangling, the tsuru-oke ensured a warrior or archer was always prepared in training, hunting, or battle.
Archery, or kyūjutsu, was among the most important... Click for details

A Japanese antique ikebana basket for flower arranging. Made of thin sections of split bamboo woven in a criss cross pattern. The basket has a long cylindrical form and a round mouth and foot. The handle is a light color and made of bamboo rhizomes twisted together and woven into the body of the basket. Signed on the bottom Chiku Ichi Sai. Comes with bamboo insert.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 20 1/2" high x 8" wide

A Japanese antique scroll painting of a pheasant sitting on the branch of a pine tree. Painted in mineral colors and ink on silk with naturalistic details and special care taken in representing the feathers of the bird. Besides it's obvious grace and beauty, the pheasant is also a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: Total size: 57 3/4" high 23 1/2" wide (25 3/4" wide including scroll ends). Size of art: 26 1/2" high x... Click for details

Japanese antique scroll painting of a tiger. The tiger approaches the viewer while looking back over his shoulder, his expression is stylized with large eyes and toothy smile. He has a long tail and large paws. Details of spots and fur add a softness to the image. There is a red seal mark on the right hand side. Painted in sumi-e ink on paper.

Age: Edo Period (circa early 1800's)

Dimensions: Total size: 67" high x 25 3/4" wide (29" wide including rollers). Size of art: 48"... Click for details

An Edo period (1603–1868) suji-bachi kabuto, constructed of 64 individual iron plates (ken), each carefully riveted to create a strong, ribbed dome. The surface bears a russet iron (tetsu sabiji) finish, showcasing the natural strength and patina of the iron. This choice of finish reflected both durability and an aesthetic of austerity prized by samurai warriors.
The kabuto is mounted with a hornet maedate (crest), boldly crafted with gilt copper wings and detailed bodywork, creating a... Click for details

An impressive Edo period (1603–1868) samurai kabuto, forged in a bold, swept-back form with feather-like detailing across the crown. Each raised ridge is sculpted to evoke the layered plumes of a bird, giving the helmet both a dynamic sense of movement and a distinctive profile. The russet-brown lacquer finish preserves the natural texture of the iron beneath, while a small applied mon (family crest) at the front identifies the wearer’s clan affiliation.

Accompanying the helmet is... Click for details

A rare Edo period eboshi kabuto, masterfully forged in iron, featuring high-relief repoussé designs of prowling tigresses along the tall, tapering crown. The eboshi style, inspired by the soft cloth court caps of earlier centuries, was adapted by armorers into hardened forms for battlefield use, combining noble silhouette with protective strength.

This helmet’s surface displays a deep, aged patina, with the tigers carefully chiseled and chased into the metal to create lifelike... Click for details