An original pair of Japanese Nihon Matsu style isho tansu chests, crafted in two sections and displayed side by side on a custom black iron base. Constructed from solid quarter sawn keyaki hardwood and sugi (ceder) using traditional joinery techniques, these chests retain their warm natural patina, highlighting the rich grain and depth of the timber.
The original iron hardware is particularly noteworthy, featuring finely worked motifs of Mount Fuji and the hawk (taka). Together, these... Click for details

Japanese antique scroll painting of a tiger. The tiger approaches the viewer while looking back over his shoulder, his expression is stylized with large eyes and toothy smile. He has a long tail and large paws. Details of spots and fur add a softness to the image. There is a red seal mark on the right hand side. Painted in sumi-e ink on paper.

Age: Edo Period (circa early 1800's)

Dimensions: Total size: 67" high x 25 3/4" wide (29" wide including rollers). Size of art: 48"... Click for details

An original Chinese cabinet is constructed from solid jumu (elmwood) hardwood, prized for its dense grain, durability, and warm golden-brown tones. The cabinet features a rectangular form with four drawers across the top, each fitted with traditional brass hardware, above a pair of paneled double-doors. The doors open to reveal an interior with two hidden lift-up storage compartments, a practical and rare feature in Chinese cabinetry of this period.
The sides are adorned with intricately... Click for details

An Edo period (1603–1868) suji-bachi kabuto, constructed of 64 individual iron plates (ken), each carefully riveted to create a strong, ribbed dome. The surface bears a russet iron (tetsu sabiji) finish, showcasing the natural strength and patina of the iron. This choice of finish reflected both durability and an aesthetic of austerity prized by samurai warriors.
The kabuto is mounted with a hornet maedate (crest), boldly crafted with gilt copper wings and detailed bodywork, creating a... Click for details

Hand modeled pottery dog from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), depicted standing alert with its head raised and ears pricked, suggesting vigilance and loyalty. The figure is crafted with a sturdy, muscular body, straight legs, and a curled tail resting high over the back. Around the neck is a modeled collar with raised studs, a detail that emphasizes its role as a domesticated guardian animal.
Formed from earthenware clay, the dog would have been shaped by hand with additional details... Click for details

A finely modeled pottery ox from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), standing four-square with its head slightly raised and mouth open in a lifelike expression. The figure is crafted with a strong, rounded body, carefully detailed horns curving upward, and incised lines defining the muzzle and facial features. A pair of modeled ears projects naturally, while traces of original pigment are visible across the surface, most notably in areas of red and black, adding to the figure’s... Click for details

An impressive Edo period (1603–1868) samurai kabuto, forged in a bold, swept-back form with feather-like detailing across the crown. Each raised ridge is sculpted to evoke the layered plumes of a bird, giving the helmet both a dynamic sense of movement and a distinctive profile. The russet-brown lacquer finish preserves the natural texture of the iron beneath, while a small applied mon (family crest) at the front identifies the wearer’s clan affiliation.

Accompanying the helmet is... Click for details

A rare and powerful pottery figure from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), depicting a stylized mythical beast with the physical strength and mass of a bull yet bearing the horned, armored features reminiscent of a rhinoceros. Standing four-square with a broad, muscular body, arched back, and sharply upturned tail, the creature’s head is crowned with three prominent horn-like projections. Along its spine, a series of raised nodules further enhance its fantastical presence. The surface... Click for details

A well-preserved pottery figure of a pig from the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), modeled in a naturalistic stance with head lowered and short legs set firmly apart. The body is rounded and proportionate, with incised details around the snout, ears, and eyes that give the animal a lifelike presence. Traces of original pigment remain across the surface, with warm earthen tones and subtle orange-red highlights revealing its ancient polychromy.

This figure is crafted from... Click for details

A rare Edo period eboshi kabuto, masterfully forged in iron, featuring high-relief repoussé designs of prowling tigresses along the tall, tapering crown. The eboshi style, inspired by the soft cloth court caps of earlier centuries, was adapted by armorers into hardened forms for battlefield use, combining noble silhouette with protective strength.

This helmet’s surface displays a deep, aged patina, with the tigers carefully chiseled and chased into the metal to create lifelike... Click for details