Japanese antique lacquered bento box. A carrying outer case with bronze handle opens on both the front and back. Inside is a set of four covered boxes of differing sizes. All are decorated with sprays of wild flowers and grasses, bamboo and birds in gold maki-e lacquer and shell inlay. The inside of the boxes are lacquered red except for the largest box which has a rich gold leaf finish.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8 1/4" high x 8 1/4" wide x 5 1/4" deep

An exceptional and rare eboshi kabuto (samurai helmet) from the Edo period, forged in iron and formed in the shape of the tall ceremonial court cap. The helmet is richly adorned with a finely rendered repoussé tiger—a symbol of courage and martial strength—prowling across the surface in mid-stride. Above it, a raised crescent moon gleams subtly in contrasting brass, representing divine guidance and protection.
The eboshi-style form is modeled after the tall, soft court caps worn by... Click for details

Antique Japanese keyaki wood cha tansu (tea chest). Consisting of multiple compartments and shelves. Main glass sliders are original and reveal shelves for each side as well as a small interior sliding compartment. Nice original finish, with stunning quarter sawn keyaki wood grain.

Age: Early Taisho period 20th century

Dimensions: 35" high x 27 1/2" wide x 11" deep

An antique Japanese Kuruma Tansu (wheeled chest) made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. Horizontal slats adorn all four sides of the Tansu. All original hand forged iron hardware including the 4 corner rings used to attach ropes to move this chest from place to place. Interior has a center shelf and two small drawers for added storage.

Age: Early Meiji Era (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 40 1/2" Wide by 40 1/2" High by 21" Deep

Japanese antique porcelain Hirado ware figure of a puppy. Charming expression and details. Wearing a flowered collar tied with a bow.
Hirado ware was first developed in the village of Mikawachi located in the area of Kyushu which was, along with neighboring islands, controlled by the Hirado daimyo. Initially Hirado ware was made exclusively for the daimyo's use. Later, Hirado ware found it's way west through Japan's trade with the Dutch East Indian Company.

Age: Early Meiji... Click for details

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and constructed using hardened wood nails. Upper section features 2 sliding doors behind which the merchants business records were stored. The bottom section has 2 sliding doors where additional merchant books were kept. There are 2 small drawers hidden behind the small hinged door.

Age: Meiji Period (circa... Click for details

An antique Japanese Isho Tansu in 3 sections made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware and hardened wood nail construction. Upper section features 2 sliding doors behind which a split level shelf and small drawer resides. The center section features hinged doors that hides 4 Kimono trays. The bottom section features 3 full width drawers for additional textile storage.

Age: Taisho era (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 46 3/8" Wide by 59 1/" High... Click for details

Edo-period Tetsu Sabiji Yasurime Menpō, a refined example of samurai facial armor featuring a russet iron finish with deliberate yasurime—scribed diagonal lines that add both texture and symbolism to the surface.
This menpō retains its original red lacquer interior, and features white horsehair whiskers above the lip, a detail that enhances its lifelike presence. The attached yodarekake is composed of iron plates, lacquered leather, and hand-laced cotton cord.
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Japanese antique Kyoto ware chawan tea bowl with glaze of straw yellow brown and light green glaze. Reddish orange splash using hidasuki technique. Collector's label #13.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 2 3/4″ high x 4 1/2″ wide

Provenance: From the personal collection of Frederic Cheever Torrey (1864-1935),partner of Vickery, Atkins & Torrey, interior design firm and art gallery founded in San Francisco in 1888.
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Japanese antique Kyoto raku ware chawan tea bowl with glazes of straw yellow and red. A thick black glaze was applied to the interior and rim. With many gold kintsugi repairs. Collector's label #5.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 3″ high x 4 7/8″ wide

Provenance: From the personal collection of Frederic Cheever Torrey (1864-1935),partner of Vickery, Atkins & Torrey, interior design firm and art gallery founded in San Francisco in 1888.... Click for details