Antique Japanese solid keyaki (zelkova Elm) wood sliding-door chest featuring striking quarter-sawn panels that display the dramatic swirling grain patterns—known in Japan as tamo-mokume or keyaki-itame—highly prized for their depth and movement. The chest wide front panels showcase the natural rich color variation that occur when keyaki is cut on the quarter, revealing its iconic “flowing water” pattern.

The frame is constructed from the same solid hardwood with clean,... Click for details

Tibetan painted shrine cabinet featuring dramatic fierce protector deities on its double doors and an exceptional tantric Buddhist painting preserved inside. The exterior displays a pair of wrathful guardian figures—likely manifestations of Mahākāla or other dharma protectors—painted in bold mineral pigments on a deep red ground. Their bulging eyes, flaming hair, and expressive faces are traditional Tibetan motifs used to repel negativity and guard sacred objects stored... Click for details

A clean and classic antique Meiji period Japanese kiri tansu chest featuring two full-width drawers crafted from solid paulownia (kiri) wood, prized in Japan for its light weight, dimensional stability, and natural resistance to insects and moisture. This chest showcases the warm, straight grain of kiri with a soft natural tone and subtle age character throughout. Hand forged iron hardware.

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 36" wide 19" high x 17" deep

Antique Tibetan painted cabinet featuring eight individually framed auspicious panels, each rendered in original mineral pigments over a vibrant vermilion-red lacquer ground. The cabinet retains its authentic polychrome surface with rich reds, greens, and golds, along with naturally developed patina from age and monastic use. Each of the eight painted panels incorporates traditional Tibetan auspicious motifs:
Phoenix: A celestial protector associated with liberation from harmful... Click for details

Chinese antique scroll painting signed by artist Zhang Mu, (1607-1683). The scene is of a group of horses under a tall, moss-draped tree. A small stream flows down the hillside and birds fly in the sky. The horses are especially beautiful - a dappled one prances in the grass. Title of Calligraphy on the upper right side of the painting is titled "Old Tree and Horses".
Painted in light colors and ink on paper.

Dimensions: Total: 97 1/2" high x 27 1/2" wide (31" wide including... Click for details

An original elegant Japanese Edo-period lacquer stand, decorated with mother-of-pearl (raden) inlay and delicate gold maki-e details. The piece features a gracefully arched double-support form rising from a scalloped base, culminating in an upper tray with pierced floral patterns and scrolling borders. The surface shimmers with inlaid fragments of abalone shell, creating iridescent motifs of blossoms, geometric designs, and symbolic patterns that catch the light in tones of green, violet, and... Click for details

Antique Japanese single section low tansu, constructed with hinoki (Japanese cypress) frame and striking keyaki (zelkova) burl wood panels. The warm, honey-toned hinoki provides a refined architectural frame for the highly figured keyaki, whose swirling burl grain creates a mesmerizing organic pattern—hallmarks of Japan’s finest cabinetmaking tradition.
The sliding doors open smoothly to reveal ample interior storage, likely designed for textiles or household goods. Original iron... Click for details

Antique Chiense altar cabinet, dating to the early 19th century, retaining much of its original polychrome surface. The façade features two paneled doors framed by deeply carved and shaped side brackets, with remnants of floral and auspicious motifs rendered in red, yellow, green, and blue mineral pigments. These painted designs—now softened and aged to perfection—symbolize renewal, prosperity, and spiritual growth, all central tenets of Tibetan Buddhist art.
This type of cabinet,... Click for details

Japanese antique single section low tansu chest, constructed as a half-section configuration, originally part of a larger stacking chest but designed here as a versatile, stand-alone unit. Crafted from keyaki (zelkova) drawer fronts framed in sugi (cedar), the piece displays the natural swirling grain of the wood, enhanced by a warm, honeyed patina developed over time.

The chest features multiple drawers of varying sizes, fitted with forged iron pulls and lock plates, as well as a... Click for details

Japanese two-section todana storage tansu, dating to the Meiji period, constructed from keyaki (zelkova) and sugi (cedar) woods with a rich reddish-brown finish. This form of cabinet was traditionally used for storage in merchant houses and samurai residences, offering both functional organization and an elegant presence.
The tansu is divided into two stacking sections for ease of transport, each fitted with large sliding panel doors that conceal generous interior compartments. Rows of... Click for details