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

A distinctive Japanese ikebana (flower basket) from the late Meiji period, featuring a four-legged base, a bold natural branch handle, and a tight woven-pattern body. The intricate basket form is built from split bamboo in a dynamic herringbone weave, with expressive curving accents wrapping around the body and legs.
The natural wood branch handle is preserved in its organic, irregular form—complete with knots and flowing contours—evoking the Japanese reverence for natural beauty... Click for details

A refined Japanese hanakago (flower basket) from the Taisho to early Showa period (c. 1920–1940), featuring an elegantly arched handle and an open hexagonal weave body. Raised on four integrated bamboo feet, this square-based basket displays remarkable craftsmanship with its rhythmic vertical split bamboo weave and gentle natural patina.
The basket’s slender, airy construction allows light to pass through its latticework, emphasizing negative space—a key principle in Japanese... Click for details

A dynamic and organically expressive hanakago (flower basket) from Japan’s Meiji period. Featuring an open-weave body of split bamboo and a striking natural wisteria branch handle that curves dramatically across the basket and up into an arching form.
This piece is a beautiful example of how Japanese bamboo artists integrated elements from nature directly into their work. The twisted, knotted wisteria branch—with its burls and natural irregularities—creates a strong contrast against... Click for details

Japanese hand split bamboo ikebana (flower basket) dating to the early Showa period (circa 1920–1940), featuring a beautifully arched handle and a masterfully executed chevron-patterned base. The vertical slats rise in a flared form from a tight, low-profile foundation, creating a refined balance between openness and structure.
This basket is crafted from finely split, lacquered bamboo with a deep amber-red finish that highlights the natural grain and sheen of the material. The body’s... Click for details

A tall and elegant Japanese hanakago (flower basket) from the Taisho period, featuring a striking vertical form with a twisted double-strand handle wrapping up both sides and across the top crossbar. The body is woven in an open-looped, rope-like pattern, giving it a tactile, architectural presence.
Hand wooven with a thick weave from smoked bamboo (susudake), this basket exhibits a deep, rich patina with subtle reddish tones woven throughout, the result of decades of aging and use. The... Click for details

A sculptural Japanese hanakago (flower basket) from the Taisho period (1912–1926), featuring an intricately twisted braided handle and expressive open-weave body. Crafted from smoked bamboo (susudake), the basket retains its original finish, with warm reddish-brown highlights naturally developed through age and use.
This piece exemplifies the bold, organic style favored by Japanese bamboo artists of the early 20th century—balancing form, movement, and negative space in a way that... Click for details

Antique Japanese two-section stacking choba tansu (merchant’s chest) from the late Edo period. Originally made for shopkeepers and traders. These chests served both practical and representational roles—used to store documents, currency, ledgers, and shop goods.
Constructed of solid hardwood hinoki wood (cypress), this chest features multiple graduated drawers, sliding panel compartments, and original ironwork hardware. The sliding doors reveal additional internal storage and shelves.... Click for details