Antique Japanese square wooden hibachi. Made of momiji (maple) wood with beautiful bird's eye grain pattern. Intricate pierced carved floral motif on all four sides. Original copper insert. Deco era.

Age: Taisho Period (c. 1920's)

Dimensions: 10 3/4" high x 16 3/4" wide x 16 3/4" wide

A rare Japanese antique Kyoto Choba (merchant) Tansu in 2 sections made entirely of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original iron fittings and wiped lacquer finish including the Hikute style handles. Very unusual design of a kitchen chest (Mizuya Dansu) with storage drawers throughout the entire chest.

Two secret compartments. One features a secret hidden compartment accessed by fully removing a drawer and lifting off a false floor panel in the rear that allows the front panel to slide... Click for details

A framed woodblock print by the artist Clifton Karhu. The print is labeled “Onomichi - Japan” and depicts a large stone temple lantern in front of a traditional building.

Clifton Karhu became one of the most successful contemporary Western artists working in the Japanese woodblock style. Karhu lived permanently in Kyoto, Japan, where he was the head of the Kyoto branch of the renowned Japan Print Society. The print is signed in pencil and numbered 65/80. Professionally framed in... Click for details

Antique original woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. This scene captures Nitta Shiro Tadatsune, a renowned samurai of the Kamakura period, standing in front of a cave engulfed in flames. He is dressed in an elegant patterned robe with a brown cloak, his sword tucked into his obi, and a traditional court cap on his head. He raises a flute to his lips, an unusual yet symbolic gesture in a moment of turmoil.

Behind him, vivid orange flames erupt from the dark cavern, contrasting... Click for details

An original Antique Japanese woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892). The image showcases a fierce samurai in elaborate red and blue armor, gripping the railing of a burning ship. His dynamic posture and wild hair emphasize his determination and urgency. Below, another warrior, clad in darker armor, is in a defensive stance near the turbulent waters, reinforcing the chaos of battle. Billowing smoke and flames engulf parts of the ship, while arrows embedded in the deck hint at... Click for details

Japanese Rare Ishikawa Fune Tansu. Full face as well as inside drawer fronts are made up of burl keyaki hardwood. Frame is 100% keyaki hardwood with kiri wood inside drawer construction. All edges are clad in hand forged iron for added protection. These are said to be made so well, that if the ship were to sink, this chest would float just below the surface for retrieval. This is a very rare and wonderful Japanese funa-dansu (sea chest for ship) example.

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Antique Japanese single section clothing chest. Made up of kiri and sugi (Japanese ceder) woods. Simple four drawer design, with each drawer increasing in as you go down the chest. Excellent original condition, hand forged iron hardware.

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 32" wide x 36" high x 15 1/2" deep

Antique Japanese stacking two section isho (clothing) tansu chest. Simple symmetric four drawer design. Made up of 100% kiri wood. Natural finish, beautiful natural grain patterns. Excellent condition, hand forged iron hardware.

Age: Late Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

dimensions: 37" wide x 41" high x 16 1/2" deep

Antique Japanese 6-panel screen painting depicting scenes from the Battle of Gempei and featuring famous warriors of the Taira (Heike) and Minamoto (Genji) clans.
The upper right of the screen depicts a scene during the battle of Yashima in which a beautiful lady steps out from the cabin of one of the Taira boats and beckons to the opposing Genji clan. She lifts a fan on a pole high into the air, challenging the warriors on land. Yoshitsune calls forward the young archer, Nasu no... Click for details

A small round Japanese molded and fired roof tile. Symbolizing the Hhinto Trinity of flowing energy. Blue pigment can bee seen as a base background. Custom mounted on a bronze stand for presentation.

Age: Late Edo period Circa 19th century

Dimensions: 4" diameter x 12" high on stand