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Japanese Antique Hardwood Low Table
Antique Japanese low square table. Made of unusually dense hardwood. Overall elegant lines with simply carved legs and beautiful grain.
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 13 1/4" high x 29 3/8" wide x 29 3/8" wide
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 13 1/4" high x 29 3/8" wide x 29 3/8" wide
item #1465223
$375.00
Very Large Japanese Baku Corbel Keyaki Carving Edo Era
A very large example of an antique Japanese Baku corbel used in a temple or shrine. The Baku is a mythical spiritual creature which resides in the Buddhist realm. Its purpose is to devour evil spirits as well as one's nightmares. Carved from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood, this architectural sculpture has stood the test of time.
Edo Period (early 19th Century)
Dimensions: 44 1/2" Long by 19 1/2" High by 13 1/4" Deep
Edo Period (early 19th Century)
Dimensions: 44 1/2" Long by 19 1/2" High by 13 1/4" Deep
item #1465222
$6,500.00
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu with Kiri Wood
An antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) made of kiri (paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including stylized gumbai handles. Two sliding kiri wood panels framed in black lacquer over two large drawers for safe keeping of inventory. Iron drawer corners feature raised seed pods suggesting this chest originated in the Yonezawa region of Japan.
Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 30 1/2" high x 30 " wide x 15 1/8" deep
Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 30 1/2" high x 30 " wide x 15 1/8" deep
item #1465221
$1,450.00
Japanese Gold Gilt Samurai Armor with Dragon Fish Maedate
Antique Japanese Yokohagi Okegawa Dō samurai armor of the Edo Period (early 19th century). The kabuto (helmet) is of 64 ken plate construction with a dramatic maedate in the form of a dragon fish flanked by cresting waves. As the story tells, the gods took notice of a koi fish who was trying to swim up a waterfall, rewarding its perseverance by changing it into a dragon. The dragon fish became a symbol of strength and determination in the face of an uphill battle - an appropriate symbol for... Click for details
item #1465014
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Pair of Bronze Temple Lanterns Bronze Early Showa Era
A pair of Japanese vintage bronze temple lantern. Each lantern is made of 3 sections, the base, the light housing and the crown. The crown has a scalloped rim with heart shaped designs and a beautiful finial. The housing has an arabesque design and the base has matching heart shaped designs and a upper hexagon shaped platform with a design of 2 pine needles representing longevity that changes into a stylized infinity symbol.
Age: Early Showa Era (1930's)
Dimensions of each: 37"... Click for details
Age: Early Showa Era (1930's)
Dimensions of each: 37"... Click for details
item #1465011
$6,000.00
Japanese Hibachi Koma Lacquer 5-Color Urushi Modern Era
Japanese modern era lacquer hibachi. Carved of wood in round form with stacking bands of 5 alternating colors called Koma Urushi (literally translates to spinning top lacquer). Inset with traditional copper lining.
Age: Showa Period (1926-1989)
Dimensions: 9" high x 17" diameter.
Age: Showa Period (1926-1989)
Dimensions: 9" high x 17" diameter.
item #1465008
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Japanese Antique Tansu Chest Nagoya Mizuya Unusual Small Size
An unusually small size Nagoya Mizuya Tansu in 1 section made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. 3 sets of sliding doors with spacious storage behind each set. 4 side by side center drawers and 3 drawers at the bottom for additional storage needs. Narrow depth allows for placement in even the narrowest of hallways.
Age: Meiji Era: (1890-1900)
Dimensions: 43 1/4" Wide by 49 1/4" High by 14 1/4" Deep
Age: Meiji Era: (1890-1900)
Dimensions: 43 1/4" Wide by 49 1/4" High by 14 1/4" Deep
item #1465006
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Japanese Antique Ink Stone With Leaves
Antique Japanese small ink stone. Carved with leaves and fruit on front and back. The front is accented with three tiny pieces of coral. The entire back side is carved with intricately interlacing vines, leaves and fruit. A small mouse sits off the the right side. Comes with kiri wood tomobako.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 4 1/8" high x 3" wide
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 4 1/8" high x 3" wide
item #1465005
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Japanese Antique Dai Woodcarver's Block
Antique Japanese craftsman's block. Made of keyaki (elm) wood and carved with two fan-shaped handles. Thought the term dai usually refers to plane blocks, this block also functioned as an important tool or surface for a serious artisan. It is unusual in that it is carved with a rectangular opening on the underside, a customization possibly to help hold it in place while in use.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 8" high x 7" wide x 10 3/4" long
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 8" high x 7" wide x 10 3/4" long
item #1465004
$650.00
Japanese Antique Bonsho Temple Bell Buddhist
An antique Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle depicting diverging dragon heads called Ryuzu. The upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. Two opposing striking panels called Tsuki-za is the point on the bell where the best and longest sound is achieved. A bell of this size was hung in a neighborhood temple to summon the monks to prayer.
Age: Edo Era (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 9.5" Diameter by 17.5"... Click for details
Age: Edo Era (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 9.5" Diameter by 17.5"... Click for details
item #1464951
$2,200.00
