An antique Japanese Nagoya Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original bronze hardware. Upper section has 4 sliding doors with 2 sliding doors below and 3 side by side drawers. The lower section has 2 sliding doors with 2 side by side drawers below.

Originally used to store large jars of water for cooking and storage for plates, dishes, cookware and eating utensils.

Age: Meiji Period (1900-1910)

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An antique Japanese Yonezawa Isho Tansu made of Kuri (Chestnut) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware. Lock plates feature the family crest of the original owner with bronze outer circular frames. The handles are of the Warabite style. Five drawers with a security hinged door that hides 2 additional drawers.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 42 3/4" Wide by 35 3/4" High by 16 1/2" Deep

An antique Japanese Kansai Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. Three pairs of sliding doors of varying sizes with 8 drawers on the upper half and 5 drawers to the bottom half. There is a split level shelf behind each set of doors.

Age: Meiji Period (1890-1910)

Dimensions: 70 3/4" Wide by 67 1/4" High by 19 1/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. 2 sliding doors with 5 drawers. Spacious storage area behind the doors with a split level shelf where business books and records were stored by the store owner.

This would make a perfect side chest or bedside nightstand.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 30" Wide by 21 5/8" High by 15" Deep

A rare Japanese small 2 section Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Upper section features 2 sliding doors with 5 drawers below. Lower section incorporates 7 drawers with 2 sliding doors and a hinged security door that hides 2 drawers. Originally made as a custom bespoke chest specifically tailored to the merchant's needs.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 29 1/2" Wide by... Click for details

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made entirely of old growth Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original patina and hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Designed with 6 exterior drawers, 2 sliding doors and a hinged security door that hides 2 interior drawers. A spacious storage area and shelf behind the sliding doors stored the merchant's books and business records.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 31" Wide by 31" High by 16 5/8" Deep

An unusually large size bronze rain drum from Laos, a Herger type three drum. Reference material “The Karen Bronze drum of Burma” by Richard M. Cooler. It has an unusual 3 frogs (twelve altogether) on top with a ten pointed star with continuing concentric circle and stamped designs. The side has three elephants and three snails representing water and fertility. A globular flared body rises with four attached frog design handles.

Luang Prabang Period (18th / 19th... Click for details

Colorful serigraph print entitled "Hands of Compassion" by the artist Mayumi Oda (b. 1941). The Goddess Kannon, the Bodhisattva of compassion, stands on a blossoming lotus against a silver background. In her 8 hands she holds her magical attributes. This print is signed in pencil and numbered 25/50.
Mayumi is widely loved for her female empowering works, many of which are currently part of the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and... Click for details

Serigraph print entitled "Earthship" by the artist Mayumi Oda (b. 1941). Takarabune or "Treasure Ship" of Japanese folklore is usually piloted by the Seven Lucky Gods and laden with magical objects. Here, the ship is steered by Mother Earth who cradles our planet in her lap. The ship is brimming with plants and animals, the wondrous treasures of nature. This print is signed in gold pencil and numbered 60/100.
Mayumi is widely loved for her female empowering works, many of which are... Click for details

A large serigraph print entitled “Rainbow Serpent” by the artist Mayumi Oda (b. 1941). A developing baby floats in a field of blue sky and sea while tethered by umbilical cord to the planet Earth. Out of the Earth springs a tree of life. Creatures of ocean and land are encompassed by two linked serpents. Printed in deep blue and gold ink. This print is signed in pencil and numbered 35/100.
Mayumi is widely loved for her female empowering works, many of which are currently part of... Click for details