Antique Japanese Monkeys and Persimmons Parasol Handle. Well carved in the form of two monkeys in a persimmon tree. The large monkey helps the little one up into the branches which are covered with ripe fruit. Carved of bone with expressive details and warm patina. With custom metal stand.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 6" high x 2" wide (6 3/4" high on stand)

Japanese antique broach in the form of an old man, Okina performance mask. The pin is made of bronze and silver mixed metal with details in red lacquer. Backed in silver with a silver mark and pin. The mask that this broach is modeled after would have been worn by kyōgen dancers in between Noh theatre acts. Signed: Akimitsu.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 2 1/2" long

Japanese antique eight lobed dish with gold and shell inlaid lacquer (shibayama). Each lobe is decorated in makie, the flora and fauna of the four seasons with archaic designs set in between. The central area of the dish is depicting a female figure holding a lotus with a child attendant holding a bouquet of lotuses. The bottom is crafted in nashiji lacquer with a gold lacquer signature set in a medallion motif reading: Kaneko Zo, or Produced by Kaneko.

Age: Meiji Period... Click for details

Antique Japanese kimono made of blue chirimen silk and embroidered with yellow and white chrysanthemums. The silk embroidery is especially fine with details of tiny knots.

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

Dimensions: 57 1/2" high x 53" wide

Large Antique Japanese Carved Keyaki Lotus Hasu tray dating from the Meiji period. Made of solid single piece quarter sawn keyaki hardwood. Well carved with great detailing. Two of the small flowering lotus pods are individually carved. Warm red dark tones with patina consistent with age.
The Hasu, or lotus, is a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Japan. It grows in muddy water but remains unstained, representing the ability to rise above adversity and achieve spiritual... Click for details

Antique Japanese hand carved frog okimono. Well rendered with hand worn original finish. Great condition. 100% bamboo Age: 1920's

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

In Japan, the frog, (kaeru), is symbolic of fertility and good fortune, and as the word in Japanese means "to return”, frogs can be linked with things/or people returning to their place of origin. They are lucky to keep around, for frogs promise good fortune and friends, (which will at some... Click for details

Japanese antique scroll painting of Bodhidharma with large calligraphy. The whole of the paper is painted with a light wash of ink before applying the bold image with a large brush. The red seals are actually painted with a small brush. Bodhidharma is the monk credited with founding the Zen tradition of Buddhism.

Dimensions: Scroll size: 81" high x 25 1/2" wide. Size of art: 61" high x 21" wide

An antique Japanese artist carving of a mated pair of Sika deer. Made of a rare Palm wood with real antlers, this pair is resting peacefully in a meadow.
,br> Sika deer symbolize longevity. In Shintoism, they are considered a sacred animal and a messenger of the Gods. This is one reason they are allowed to roam freely around Japanese temples and shrines. The God Jurojin is often seen next to or sitting atop this deer in Japanese religious art and iconograpy.

Age: Taisho Era... Click for details

A very large antique scroll painting by the famous artist Kano Tsunenobu. Sumi-e on Gofun paper depicting a fierce flying dragon amongst turbulent waves and mist protecting a sacred jewel, the Hoju held in its claw and peeking through the gray cloud. This image evokes power and energy. When displayed by a Daimyo or lord, it would exude strength, influence and stature.

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was a Japanese painter of the Kano School. He first studied under his father, Kano... Click for details

Japanese antique 6-panel byubu screen painted with a scene of a pair of Ho-oh birds (rainbow phoenixes) in a blossoming cherry tree. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal, fidelity, purity and harmony, the Ho-o bird also represents the southern star constellation and is a symbol of prosperity. This image is painted in mineral colors on gold leafed paper.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 31 3/4" high x 80" long