Japanese antique carving of Bodhidharma, the monk founder of Zen Buddhism. Made of a large bamboo section and intricately carved to show Daruma's intense expression. He stands with flowing robes and large nimbus against a textured background. Made to hang on the wall.
Daruma figures represent perseverance and are believed to bring good fortune.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 35 3/4" high x 6" wide x 2 1/2" deep

An antique iron Chagama (water kettle for tea) in the form of Mt Fuji. Mountain forest trees are depicted in relief on both sides. Baku style ears each hold the iron handles. Bronze lid has a rotating finial for fast cooling and handling.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8" High by 9 1/2" Diameter.

Japanese antique pair of Inari Shinto shrine foxes made of painted pottery. Also called Zenko, these good spirit Kitsune (foxes) are specifically associated with the Goddess, Inari.
Believed to be both messengers and guardians, Kitsune served Inari in her role as the Goddess of agriculture, specifically rice. Part of the folklore surrounding the fox is it's ability to shape shift into the human form. It is believed that Inari Okami herself sometimes took the form of a Kitsune.... Click for details

Japanese antique wide-mouthed pottery jar from the Shigaraki area. This stoneware kame (wide mouthed bowl) was made using the local sandy clay from the bed of Lake Biwa. Shigaraki ware is identified by the embedded granules of feldspar. Mineral and ash glaze is dribbled and spattered over the surface leaving long, uneven drips. Depending on how the vessel is positioned during the firing process, if it falls over or if it is leaning on another piece, fragments of nearby pottery can stick,... Click for details

Japanese antique bashōfu robe. Made all of woven banana fiber, this type of kimono was traditional to the area of Okinawa (Ryusou) Ryukyu Island during the early 1900s. The material has a pleasing structure and is woven with vertical and horizontal stripes in a dark brown color.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Japanese antique hikeshi banten, fireman's coat. Made of indigo dyed cotton and stitched over every inch using a sashiko quilting technique. Fires were common in Japanese urban areas due to the dense population as well as construction material (primarily wood and paper). Fire brigades were made up of samurai class (buke hikeshi) as well as common class (machi hikeshi) and their primary goal in containing a fire was to knock out the surrounding buildings so the fire had no more fuel. These... Click for details

A finely curated group of six antique Japanese tsuba (sword guards), each forged in iron and showcasing a range of traditional openwork (sukashi) and motif-driven designs. These hand guards reflect the refined artistry and symbolism of the samurai class during the Edo Period. The set is mounted on a custom antiqued bronze metal stand, making it ideal for display.

Age: Edo Age 1603 - 1868

Tsuba Dimensions: Range from 3″ to 3 1/2″ wide Overall Dimensions (with stand): 11... Click for details

A Yoshitoshi Mori woodblock print entitled Afternoon Nap (Hirune) that was published in 1979, artist signed and numbered 17/50. Framed and in excellent condition.

Age: 1979

Dimensions: 29" Wide by 23 1/2" High

A Yoshitoshi Mori woodblock print entitled Samurai that was published in 1978, artist signed and numbered 44/70.

Age: 1978

Frame measures 40 3/4" Wide by 16 1/2" high.

Japanese antique tetsubin, cast iron kettle for heating water for tea. Each side is decorated with a raised design of blossoming branches: one with a plum or cherry, the other with a buds about to flower, likely a camellia. The lid is cast in bronze and has a mottled reddish patina.

Age: Meiji/Taisho era (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 9″ high (including handle) x 6 3/4″ wide (including handle and spout) x 5″ wide