Antique Japanese low three legged natural slab top table. All surfaces are covered by layers and layers of lacquer. Top is finished smooth revealing each layer. The Japanese lacquer technique of layering multiple thin coats of lacquer on a substrate is used to create low tables, or zataku, and other decorative objects. The technique is called wakasa'nuri and involves applying various shades of lacquer and then sanding it down to create a natural pattern.

Age: Taisho period... Click for details

Antique Japanese futon storage tansu. Pair of large sliding door open up to two shelved inner storage compartment. Shelves are sturdy and can be removed easily. Two large and one small burl keyeki wood drawers at the bottom. Warm blond light tones. Hand forged iron hardware. Overall in excellent condition.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 75" wide x 67" high x 18" deep

A pair of antique Japanese burl keyaki wood small hibachis. Copper lining is intact for both hand warmers. Fine craftsmanship and joinery shown throughout their construction. Original warm finish and patina.

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 10 3/4" high

Antique Japanese bronze pig seal. Original patina, charming pig with floppy ears and curly tail. Underside of the seal, traces of the original pigment.

Age: Mid 1800's

dimensions: 2 1/4" 1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Seated bronze Burmese Buddha with traces of gold an original patina. Calm meditative Buddhasitting in the bhumisparsha mudra. A Buddhist hand gesture where the left hand is placed in the lap with the palm facing up, while the right hand touches the ground. Traces of hold leaf representing as an offering. Well cared for piece with signs of age and care.

Age: Early 1800's

Japanese Room divider to create privacy in a large room. Carved in detail on both sides. Dragon and tiger are seen together balance together as representing the forces of the universe and the yin to those very forces.
On the flip side, three well carved heavenly flying apsaras are symbolized. Amounts the clouds, each angel is depicted holding there own instrument, sho flute, drum, biwa (four-stringed lute with a short neck) floating above blooming peonies.

Age: Late Meiji... Click for details

Antique Japanese jingasa, samurai helmet made of hammered copper. Bulbous form with rounded rim. Zinc lining and copper hooks with a hemp cord. A single character mon in black lacquer on the front. On a custom metal stand.
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather.

Age: Edo Period (late 19th century)

Dimensions: 22 1/2" high (on... Click for details

Edo Japanese Fukusa Embroidery pair minogame turtle turstles amounst the Sea and surf. Dtails in gold in silver on a deep purple silk base. Backed in original orange material. Edo Japanese fudog fukusa embroidery. The silk panel is embroidered in gold with detailed pair of minogames. Japanese mythical turtle that is said to live 1,000 years. In the 17th–19th centuries, fukusa were used to wrap gifts in a ceremonial setting. They were more decorative than functional, and were... Click for details

Rare Edo Japanese fudog fukusa embroidery. The silk panel is embroidered in gold with detailed fu dog climbing the mountainous terrain. Backed on its original green velvet organic material.
In the 17th–19th centuries, fukusa were used to wrap gifts in a ceremonial setting. They were more decorative than functional, and were used to add beauty to the gift and to show the refinement of the donor and recipient.

In Japan, the color purple is considered yin (female) and... Click for details

An antique Japanese sewing box called Haribako in the traditional form made of Toneriko (Ash) and Kurinoki (Walnut). The main body features 5 drawers of varying sizes where sewing accoutrements were stored. The neck supports a storage box with hinged top hiding a pin cushion and a small drawer for additional storage. The top of the neck has a slot where the textile ruler called Shaku was stored and the small hole at the inverted shoulder used to hang a clip considered the third... Click for details