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Antique Japanese Kusuri Tansu Medicine Chest Kaki Edo Era
An antique Japanese Kusuri Tansu (herbal medicine chest) made of Kaki (Persimmon) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with each pull ring decorated with a Chrysanthemum back plate. Some of the drawers still retain label remnants of the contents that it held. Constructed using hardened wooden nails and straight dovetail joinery. Consisting of 35 drawers.
item #1468065
$1500.00
Japanese Antique Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle with Mon of Oda Clan
Antique Japanese long tanegashima matchlock rifle with silver inlay of a water dragon in the clouds. Bronze hardware decorations including a fu-dog and chrysanthemum blossoms. A silver moku-ka mon in two places is that of the Oda clan, a daimyo family which was a strong political force in unifying Japan during the mid 16th century.
Guns were first introduced to Japan during the Sengoku era through the Portuguese in 1543. From just a couple samples, Japanese metal smiths were able to... Click for details
Guns were first introduced to Japan during the Sengoku era through the Portuguese in 1543. From just a couple samples, Japanese metal smiths were able to... Click for details
item #1467815
$6000.00
Japanese Antique Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle with Birds
Antique Japanese Tanegashima long matchlock rifle. The entirety length of cast iron barrel is decorated with mixed metal inlay of birds and flowers, an unusual motif for a rifle. The gold mon is of the Kobayakawa clan, a powerful samurai clan with close ties to the Mōri family.
Guns were first introduced to Japan during the Sengoku era through the Portuguese in 1543. From just a couple samples, Japanese metal smiths were able to copy and expand upon the matchlock rifle,... Click for details
Guns were first introduced to Japan during the Sengoku era through the Portuguese in 1543. From just a couple samples, Japanese metal smiths were able to copy and expand upon the matchlock rifle,... Click for details
item #1467814
$9500.00
Rare Pair of Monumental Japanese Antique Bronze Temple Candlesticks
Incredible pair of very large bronze Japanese shokodai candlesticks. Made of bronze with fine casting for an important Buddhist temple. With chrysanthemum base and bowl. Prickets for large candles. Dark original patina consistent with age. Overall very good condition. Rare chance to acquire such an example.
Age: Meiji Period
Dimensions: 40 1/2" high x 11" wide
Age: Meiji Period
Dimensions: 40 1/2" high x 11" wide
item #1467791
Price on Request
Antique Japanese Merchant Box Sakata Chobako Edo Era
An antique Japanese Sakata Chobako (merchant box) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural acquired patina. Two full length drawers used to store calligraphy brushes, paper and documents for easy access when conducting merchant transactions.
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 7 3/4" Wide by 9" High by 18 1/4" Deep
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 7 3/4" Wide by 9" High by 18 1/4" Deep
item #1467706
$950.00
Rare Large 9' Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu
A rare example of an original extra large 9' Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Keyaki burl (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Hard to find large size with 9 drawers to the upper section and 4 drawers to the bottom section. 3 sets of sliding doors of varying sizes each with a split level shelf. Side slats provide support and visual design to the chest. Stunning original finish, chest is in excellent... Click for details
item #1467704
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Antique Japanese Merchant Box Chobako Sugi Edo Era
An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant box) made of Sugi (Cryptomeria) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware. Hinged safety door protects 6 drawers that were used for various merchant supplies, valuables and papers. Upper carrying handle used to move piece to various locations.
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 12 1/4" Wide by 14 1/2" High by 17" Deep
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 12 1/4" Wide by 14 1/2" High by 17" Deep
item #1467567
$1250.00
Exceptional Japanese Antique Silver Vase with Dragons and Waves
An exceptional fine antique Japanese silver vase with a dragon coiled around it's tall neck. The round body of the vase has a large dragon and churning waves in high relief. The foliate rim and foot are incised with details of chrysanthemum blossoms. There is a 3 character signature on the bottom.
The first two characters are the artist's name 政成 which could read Masanari in Japanese or Sino-Japanese Seisei. The 3rd character appears to be an alternate form of "carved by" or "etched... Click for details
item #1467564
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Japanese Antique Set of 7 Gilt Lacquer Temple Lotus Leaves
Antique Japanese set of 7 lotus leaves and blossoms. Carved of wood and lacquered gold. Made for a Buddhist temple altar, these leaves and blossoms symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of the lotus are carved separately then joined in an arrangement. Sold separately or together. Each comes fitted with a custom metal stand.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: range from 35 1/2" high (including stand) to 19 1/2" high.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: range from 35 1/2" high (including stand) to 19 1/2" high.
item #1467562
$7,200.00
Antique Peddler's Chest Japanese Gyosho Tansu Kiri Edo Era
An antique Gyosho Tansu (peddler's chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware. Top of chest has a recessed table top where the peddler displayed and demonstrated his wares for sale. Upper hinged door houses 5 drawers where wares were stored and record keeping supplies were kept. Bottom hinged door covers 3 drawers for additional wares.
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 10 1/4" Wide by 26" High by 19 1/4" Deep
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 10 1/4" Wide by 26" High by 19 1/4" Deep
item #1467561
$3500.00
