This rare Edo period kabuto takes the form of a monkey, a highly unusual and striking design, crafted in lacquer over iron with real monkey fur applied to the head and ears for lifelike realism. Armorers of the time built the base of the helmet from expertly hammered iron plates, shaped to create a rounded, protective bowl. Multiple coats of urushi lacquer were then applied, both to strengthen the iron and to resist weathering in battle. The monkey form required additional sculpting and... Click for details

A Japanese inspired porcelain sagemono set titled "Hare on Waves" by American artist, Lynn Richardson (1942-2024). The set is comprised of a three-section inro, a rabbit ojime and a rabbit netsuke. The inro has two compartments and is decorated on one side with a lithe white ribbit jumping over waves - a Japanese motif representing the play of moonlight on water and, more symbolically, overcoming obstacles. The inro is marked with Richardson's seal impressed on the bottom. The set comes with... Click for details

Japanese antique carved wooden figure of a frog (kaeru). Kaeru, which also means "to return", are associated with luck and good fortune. Figures of frogs are given as gifts to those who travel so that they may return safely home. Frogs are considered messengers and represent prosperity, fertility, and the coming of Spring. This kaeru is carved with details of bumpy skin, lacquered eyes and has an artist's signature on his belly.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

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Japanese antique ikebana basket for flower arranging. Made of split bamboo and woven in a tight chevron pattern. Standing on six feet, the vertical supports and handle are made of naturally formed bamboo rhizomes. The foot of the basket is hexagonal in form and gradually the body of the basket splays outward ending in a wider rounded rim.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 14 1/2" high x 11" wide

Japanese antique large futon cover with a design of Shochikubai, Three Friends of Winter; pine, bamboo and plum. Symbolizing the qualities of each: vitality of pine - evergreen even in the cold and snow; vigor of bamboo - growing with unstoppable strength; and plum - grace, beauty and anticipation of Spring.
On this futon covering, the pine is large and growing around it is the blossoming plum. Smaller shoots of plum and bamboo grow low out of the winter-hardened ground.
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Japanese antique futon cover with a design of Shochikubai, Three Friends of Winter; pine, bamboo and plum. Symbolizing the qualities of each: vitality of pine - evergreen even in the cold and snow; vigor of bamboo - growing with unstoppable strength; and plum - grace, beauty and anticipation of Spring.
A kiri kamon (paulownia crest) in the lower right hand corner is a symbol associated with the imperial family, used by samurai clans and linked to government officials.
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Japanese antique noren (doorway curtain) made of indigo dyed cotton in three panels. The design is executed in traditional tsutsugaki paste resist technique and shows a scene of butterflies and an exuberance of blossoming peonies growing from the rocky ground. Looped tabs at the top of the noren allow for it to be hung by a rod.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 67" high (69" high including tabs) x 37 1/2" wide

Japanese antique wisteria mon futon cover. Made of cotton and sewn together in four panels, this futon cover is decorated with the large wisteria blossom crest (Fuji no Mon) of the Fugiwara clan. The Fugiwara family gained political power through diplomacy and intermarriages with the imperial family from the 9th to the 12th century. Besides this, the wisteria blossom is a symbol of grace, longevity and refined beauty.
The futon cover is a light blue color and is dyed using tsutsugaki... Click for details

An authentic pair of Edo period samurai kote (armored sleeves), constructed with a combination of iron chainmail (kusari) and hexagonal plate armor (karuta). These sleeves are backed in traditional indigo-dyed cotton, featuring elegant textile patterns of waves and sailing ships, both symbolic of protection and good fortune.
The iron plating includes embossed figural elements, such as shell-form knuckle guards, raised circular motifs resembling chrysanthemum crests, and detailed ribbed... Click for details

A finely crafted Japanese ikebana basket, woven from split and smoked bamboo with an elegant chevron-patterned body and a tightly braided handle. The surface displays rich natural tones of amber, chocolate, and charcoal—highlighting the natural color variations brought out through smoking and age.
The zigzag diagonal weave provides both structural strength and visual rhythm, while the arched handle is formed through complex plaiting, showcasing the artisan’s skill. Likely used in... Click for details