Japanese lacquered Edo period jingasa (war hat), crafted in lightweight lacquered material with a distinctive textured surface, designed for both utility and visual impact. This example features a minimalist yet bold gold circular mon (family crest) at the top edge – a mark of identity and status among the samurai class.
The surface exhibits a beautifully aged craquelure pattern in the lacquer, giving the piece a rich, tactile quality. Mounted on a custom display stand, it presents as... Click for details

Japanese antique scroll painting of a dragon in storm clouds. Symbolic of strength, power and transformation a dragon can also represent nobility and wisdom. Painted in sumi-e ink on paper and signed by the artist.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: Scroll: 73" high x 25 1/2" wide. Artwork: 49" high x 18 3/4" wide

Antique Japanese hanging scroll painting rendered in sumi ink on paper, featuring a detailed and atmospheric mountain landscape. Tall, jagged peaks fade into the misty distance, while winding paths, pine trees, and distant figures draw the viewer deeper into the tranquil natural world depicted. The artist skillfully captures both the bold structure of the mountains and the delicate presence of trees and human figures, using traditional brush techniques associated with Japanese landscape... Click for details

Japanese 4-panel screen painting of scene of a pond or stream with ducks swimming along the edge of a pond or stream. Tall grasses and rocks rise from the water. Painted in mineral colors on gold leaf ground.

Age: Showa Period (circa late 1940's)

Dimensions: 34 1/4" high x 60" long

Japanese antique 6-panel screen painting of a mountain landscape by the artist, Yanagisawa Kien (1703-1758). A scholar and child walk along a path near a bridge. A stream runs underneath, traveling from high up in the mountains. Tall, rocky slopes reach for the sky and fade into the mist. Trees spring from crevices and ravines. There is writing on the 4th panel from the right.

Age: Edo Period

Dimensions: 32 1/2" high x 79 1/2" long

The main text is a poem by... Click for details

Mythical fu-dog Chinese bronze censor. The standing guardian displays a fierce expression with mouth open upwards, revealing carefully rendered teeth.
The lid and body feature swirling cloud and wave patterns, often associated with auspicious energy and strength.
Robust, muscular legs stand firmly on an elevated base with stretcher bars, designed for both stability and elegance. The rich patina reflects its age, adding depth and historical authenticity to the... Click for details

Japanese Art Deco hand forged bronze flower vase usabata, crafted with a stylized floral form. The wide, gently contoured petals extend outward from a central concave basin, designed to hold water for flower arrangements. The cylindrical stem is adorned with orb-like protrusions, adding a sculptural element that reflects the streamlined, modern aesthetic of the Art Deco period.
Traditionall used in ikebana Japanese flower arranging.

Age: Art Deco C. 1920's (Taisho - Showa... Click for details

Large Japanese antique bronze censer with ornate details. On the lid stands an oni (yōkai) carrying a Buddhist bell on his back. The body of the censer has a dragon with feathered wings flying through a sky with swirling clouds. The tripod legs are in the form of Ho-oh birds and the handles are ornately shaped. The round base has a medallion depicting an ancient turtle in waves. The entire surface of the censer is decorated with detailed archaic motifs. There is a raised cartouche on the... Click for details

Samurai Somen (Japanese full iron face mas) A fantastic metal art form with the whole surface has developed into a deep russet iron finish. The metal has been carefully and masterfully worked to create wrinkles in the forehead, nose and cheeks. There are rope shaped eyebrows and fierce looking eyes. The mask is made up of five forged pieces that are riveted together. The inside is a deep dark lacquer, with some small chipping on edges as to be expected.
Signed under chin: FUKUTAKE... Click for details

Japanese single section choba tansu, a merchant’s chest traditionally used for storing business records and valuables. This tansu features a bold red lacquer finish with original hand-forged iron hardware, including corner reinforcements, handles, and locks. The multiple drawers and sliding-door compartments provide organized storage, while the lower compartment offers a pair of sliding panels to reveal set of three drawer, a hidden drawer and open storage area.
Constructed from sugi... Click for details