A striking Japanese Kyushu tansu, crafted during the Meiji period, featuring a traditional two-section design for ease of transport and versatility. Made from solid kiri (paulownia) wood, this tansu exhibits a natural, warm patina that highlights the fine grain of the wood.
The piece is adorned with original hand-forged iron hardware, including warabite-style handles, decorative corner brackets, and an elaborate locking safe compartment with pierced and engraved details, designed to store... Click for details

Beautiful etching work from Japanese artist : Hiroto Norikane of the Cat looking out through the portal Born : 1949. Hirosima , JAPAN Education : Sokei Academy of Fine Art and Design; studied under Yoshida Hodaka and Kato Kiyomi Collections : Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Portland Museum of Art, Oregon City Museum, USA; Sado Hangamura Museum, Niigata
Perfect condition.
Edition number: 28 out of 300
Hand signed and stamped by artist

Dimensions 10 1/2" x 10... Click for details

Japanese 4-panel screen painting of a pair of white herons fishing in the calm waters beneath a willow tree. A light dusting of snow covers the bare branches of the willow which stretches the length of the screen. On the moss-covered rocky shore, a profusion of flowers blossom in a cloud of muted reds and yellow. Painted in mineral colors on oxidized metal leaf on paper.

Age: Showa Period (mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 36 1/4" high x 73 1/4" long

Antique Japanese 6-panel screen painting of a pair of hawks. With white feathers, they sit on the topmost branches of a pine tree. The gnarled branches are covered in moss. Painted in mineral pigments and ink on paper. Hawks symbolize good luck, love, vigilance and strength. Signed Eihō 英芳.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 67 1/2" high x 148 1/2" long

Antique Japanese lacquer panel features a finely detailed gilded phoenix (hō-ō 鳳凰), a symbol of renewal, virtue, and prosperity in Japanese culture. The gold maki-e (蒔絵) lacquer work is intricately applied against a black lacquer background, creating a striking contrast.
The panel was likely part of a larger architectural element or a decorative furnishing, such as a Butsudan (Buddhist shrine) or a tansu chest.
Has mounting chain on rear ready to be displayed.

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Antique red lacquered cinnibar sword stand, traditionally used for displaying a katana. The surface is adorned with intricate carved cinnabar lacquer patterns, featuring swirling cloud motifs on the base and finely etched geometric patterns along the upright support. Some losses to the lacquer, overall in stable condition.

Age: Edo period 1603 - 1868

Dimensions: 27" high x 9" x 12"

Antique Japanese bronze usubata, container for ikebana flower arrangements. The upper vase section has a wide, round rim decorated with a diamond-lozenge shaped pattern similar to the the hishi mon of the Takeda family. The body of the container is ringed with raised bands and tapers to a narrow stem which sits into a stand held up by three arching feet with waves.

Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 11 3/4" wide

Japanese framed print of thatched farm houses and fields by artist Tanaka Ryohei, born in 1933 in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. He has appeared in numerous art exhibits all over the world and his collections may be viewed in many museums such as the Cincinnati Art Museum, Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, and the Shanghai, China Museum. The medium used for this print is copperplate etching. Signed in pencil and dated ’82. The left margin in Japanese states “March 20th, 1982 Ryohei... Click for details

Japanese framed print of thatched rooftops and a persimmon tree by artist Tanaka Ryohei, born in 1933 in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. He has appeared in numerous art exhibits all over the world and his collections may be viewed in many museums such as the Cincinnati Art Museum, Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, and the Shanghai, China Museum. The medium used for this print is copperplate etching.
Signed in pencil and dated '75 but left margin in Japanese states "March 20th, 1982... Click for details

Antique Japanese small bronze usubata, container for ikebana flower arrangements. The upper vase section has a wide, round rim and sits into a stand held up by three dragons. The rim of the upper section and the the rim of the base are decorated with matching key fret motifs. The bottom of the upper section is has a 4 character mark, 渡雲斎鋳 Cast by Tounsai.
Tounsai is an artist name used by Murata Toun. Toun (pronounced with the vowels separate, as To-un, meaning "transitory... Click for details