An intricately woven Japanese ikebana basket by 玉晃斎 Gyokukōsai (or Gyokkōsai). Very thin strips of bamboo have been twisted together to make cords. These have been woven through the main basket form in a criss-cross pattern. The body of the basket starts in a diamond shape at the base and becomes circular closer to the rim. The cordage twists continuously upward around a tall handle that arches in a moon-like circle.
Signed on the bottom by Gyokukōsai. Other examples of... Click for details

An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket woven free form inspired by an organic Art Nouveau era. Smooth Wisteria branches incorporated in the handle and surrounding body structure. Six sided foot with hexagon woven support at the base. The body creates a woven geometric Kasuri (Ikat) pattern with multi-layered bamboo along the shoulder.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 17" High by 10 3/4" Wide by 10 1/2" Deep

An antique Japanese ikebana (flower) basket by Yokota Hōsai (1899–1975). Made of thin split bamboo woven in a horizontal pattern. Unusual in form, the basket is made to look as if the shoulders are collapsing inward while the mouth remains upright - a whimsical visual effect giving it a pushed-in look. The handle is made of a thicker section of bamboo that has been twisted.
The bottom is signed by the artist: 峰斎作 "Made by Hōsai" / "Work of Hōsai"
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An antique Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket woven in an iconic barrel construction with a vase-like body and a free form gnarled Wisteria handle. Woven in slatted and finely sliced bamboo with a foot rim and a 16 point incorporated circular star woven at the base.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 22 1/4" High by 9 1/2" Diameter

Japanese hanakago (flower basket) from the Showa period, featuring a bold, sculptural double-walled form and a tightly braided arched handle. The body is woven in a chevron (yagasuri) pattern using smoked bamboo, with pointed lobes extending upward in a stylized floral shape.
The double-wall construction not only adds structural strength but also enhances the visual depth and intricacy of the weave. The richly toned bamboo surface reveals warm reddish-brown highlights beneath the dark... Click for details

Japanese antique pair of ceramic inu hariko dogs. Made of low-fire earthenware and painted with black spots and sweet faces. These dogs wear brightly painted bibs with gold details. A traditional mingei folk item, these inu hariko dogs were often gifts for young children or new borns. The dogs, symbols of loyalty and protection, were thought tho ward off evil spirits and guard the very young.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: right (sitting) 10" high x 10" wide x... Click for details

A finely crafted Japanese hanakago (flower basket) signed 尚光作 (Shōkō saku, “Made by Shōkō”), dating to the Taisho to early Showa period (c. 1920–1940). This piece features a wide cylindrical form with vertically split bamboo at the top, transitioning to a tightly woven yotsume-ami (square plait) and ajiro-ami (diagonal lattice) lower body. The basket is reinforced with a raised rim in an hexagonal shape with secured with natural vine ties along sturdy bamboo ribs.
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Japanese antique pair of Shokudai candlesticks. Made of pewter and polished to a light silver color. Each has a chrysanthemum shaped base with chrysanthemum blossom candle holder and long fluted neck. Traditionally used in Buddhist temples but also in smaller household shrines.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 18 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide (at base)

A Japanese hanakago (flower basket), featuring vertical bamboo supports interwoven with thick horizontal bands of sakura-gawa (cherry bark). The natural wood handle is left in its original, organic form, winding upward with irregular curves and visible knots—an intentional nod to shizen (naturalness) in Japanese aesthetics.
The basket’s structure showcases a rare combination of materials and techniques. The soft, textured cherry bark contrasts with the firm bamboo frame, creating a... Click for details

Japanese antique Bizen ware pottery figure of reclining Daruma. He props himself up on one hand while the other holds his signature fly whisk. Also known as Bodhidharma, the monk-founder of Zen Buddhism. Here, he is portrayed with his traditional intense expression seen in his downturned mouth and heavy eye brows over wide eyes. Daruma is a popular symbol of good fortune.
Bizen ware pottery is made of the reddish brown clay with high iron content that is found in the area around the... Click for details