Antique Japanese dowry tansu (婚礼箪笥 - konrei tansu chest). Adorned with gold a set of fouor striking Kuginuki Mon (釘抜紋), also known as the Nail-Puller Crest, a symbol of strength, resilience, and unity. The mon features a square within a circle, repeated in four places on the front, traditionally representing a noble or samurai family. Constructed from kiri (paulownia) wood, the tansu is lacquered in a deep black hue, accentuated by elaborate hand-hammered copper fittings... Click for details

Antique Japanese vertical katana long sword stand. Hand carved phoenix central on base, a symbol of renewal and immortality in Japanese culture, set against a background of delicately rendered flowering peonies. Carved of lacquer over wood.

Edo period 1603 - 1868

Dimensions: 24" high x 10 1/2" deep x 7 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese set of three rectangular Imari dishes. Blue and white glaze with scrolling karakusa (octopus arabesque pattern) surrounding a design of peonies in the center. The exterior walls of each plate is further decorated with more simplified karakusa motifs. The undersides have a four character Fuki Chosun (good luck) 冨貴長春 mark.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 8 1/4" long x 4 3/4" wide

Japanese Deco era bronze vase with handles. Six sides with tapered foot and rim and convex middle. Either side of the vase is outfitted with stylized handles reminiscent of archaic Chinese masks with rings. The bronze surface has been treated with a mottled reddish patina.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 11 3/4" high x 6 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese Imari ware porcelain planter. Faceted body with six sides and rounded shoulders. Glazed and overpainted with colorful alternating scenes of birds and flowers.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7" high x 11" wide

Antique Japanese sugi zenibacko (coin storage chest). Removable wood shoot and hinged top top open up the chest. Original finish, with iron mounts all throughout. Made of 100% sugi (ceder) wood. A traditional Japanese strongbox used for storing and transporting money, particularly during the Edo and Meiji periods. Crafted from sturdy sugi (cedar) or kiri (paulownia) wood, it features hand-forged iron reinforcements on all corners and edges, ensuring durability and security.

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Large Japanese Imari bowl. Faceted form with 8 sides. Flared rim with foliate edge. Bright multi-colored glaze with gold dragon medallions alternating with bird in blossoming tree. Design of peony blossoms in the bottom. 6 character mark on the underside.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 14 1/2" diameter

Antique Japanese Edo samurai jingasa (war hat). Original horehair status in a more striking appearance, signifying rank or affiliation. A lightweight yet protective helmet worn by ashigaru, these were worn for head covering when a full samurai helmet was not required. Gold crest remains showing Meada family.

Age: Edo period 1603 1868)

Dimensions:11" x 13" x 6 3/4"

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Antique Japanese naturally formed hardened burl wood stand. Cave-like structure to the burl shape, expanding out overhanging from its base. Top is flat, fitted to a custom base of bronze and cherry wood.

Age: 1800's

Dimensions: Base 8" x 8" 16" wide x 14" x 16 1/2" high

An antique Japanese screen in 4 panels. Hand painted image of an old pine tree, bamboo and plum blossom tree (known as Sho Chiku Bai-the 3 felicitous friends of winter) with Chrysanthemums, rock boulders and snow blanketing the scene. Artist seal on the left panel. Serene winter scene full of visual movement and energy. Painted on Gofun paper in Sumi and Rinpa paint with gold flex.

Dimensions: 99 1/2" Wide by 67" High

Edo Period (1603-1868).