Damascus steel/Damascus iron Kabutowari

JAPAN - EDO period circa 1850. Rectangular lacquer box, with gold decoration on a black background. Writing box called “Fumibako” Decorations of fans surrounded by clouds. Interior sprinkled with gold called “Nashiji” unmarked silver rimmed edges. Lacquer in very good condition.

An embodiment of timeless elegance and Japanese tradition, the Tomesode, especially in its classic black form, is a symbol of sophistication and style, making it an irresistible choice for those who seek the essence of Japan's rich cultural heritage. The Black Tomesode exudes a

Netsuke sashi, a type of netsuke designed to be threaded through the obi cord (the sash worn with the kimono), used to secure personal items such as bags or containers to the kimono itself. This specific netsuke is carved with care and detail, creating the visual illusion of

DESCRIPTION. Fine designed Hōmon-gi kimono - Japan. Hōmon-gi kimono is made for going out as formal situation. The main feature of Hōmon-gi is a variety of patterns in Kimonos. Good condition. Length: 160 cm Width, including sleeves: 130 cm NOTICE. The lot will be carefully

DESCRIPTION. Fine designed Furisode kimono - Japan - Showa/Heisei period Furisode kimono is formal kimono, mainly be worn at coming for age ceremony and wedding. Almost good condition. Length: 161.5 cm Width, including sleeves: 131 cm NOITICE. The lot will be carefully

It is a wooden old man mask. Wood carving surface. It depicts an old man with a beard. Wall hanging, ornament. It is in good condition but has deteriorated over time. Please check the image. 15.5cm x 21cm x 8.5cm. The weight is 298g.

Size: 190cm*30.5cm. Material: Paper. Technique: Hand-painted. Roller ends: risin. About the author. Kobayashi Taiken. 20th abbot of Koumei-in, the pagoda of Ryuhozan Daitoku-ji Temple, the head temple of the Daitoku-ji School of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism. Born in Mukden in

Antique Kyousoku脇息(elbow rest stand) designed with maki-e bamboo leaves patterns. Kyousoku脇息 is a comfort device placed at the side to lean against. In the Kiki, it was called Oshimazuki, and in the Nara period it was called Kyoshoku. The old form was passed down to Shoso-in as

large and refined netsuke manju in finely decorated deer horn depicting a seated dignitary with a warrior. signed. it is in good general condition with wear and natural veins compatible with age and use

Japanese bronze okimono from the Meiji period of 2 puppies on a lacquerware plateau. Beautifully detailed and patinated. Signed Ryomin Kobayashi on the underside of the sitting puppy. With wooden signed tomobako collector's box. Dimensions of sitting puppy: width 4 cm, depth 8

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A blind masseur, intent on soothing the muscle pain of a client with anma, the ancient Japanese massage technique, traditionally practiced exclusively by Samurai and, for this reason, more commonly known as the ancient Samurai massage.

Large, impressive woven bamboo and rattan ikebana flower basket 花籠 (hanakago) with a great dark brown patina. The baluster body rising to a spreading neck. The wide oval mouth fitted with a loop handle made from pieces of thick dark patinated wood with a natural allure. The

Description: •Mask Name: Noh Mask (能面) of Okina 翁 （Also named as Hakushiki-jō 白式尉） •Material: Wood; Horse hair. •Age: Produced in Showa Era (昭和時代) •Country of origin: Japan. •Condition: Used, very good condition (Please understand it is an aged noh mask. There are some stains /

Furoshiki(風呂敷) is a square-shaped cloth used to wrap, carry, and store things. It has a long history in Japan and became popular among the general public during the Edo period. Furoshiki come in various sizes to wrap various objects, both large and small. This furoshiki has

Tanomura Chokunyu was japanese style painter of the late Edo - Meiji period. He was born in Oita Prefecture during Bunka era. Chokunyu was adopted by Tanomura Chikuden at the age of eight. A child prodigy in painting, Tanomura Chokunyu originally modeled himself after the style

Bronzed cast iron okimono 置物 in the shape of a hawk 鷹 (taka). Wings spread wide, intimidating perched on top of coarse rock with splashing waves at the base. The sculpture is made up of four parts. The wings are held into place by a pair of pins hidden under the wing. Period:

Refined Satsuma tea bowl with rich decoration in gold and polychrome enamels. Inside the tea bowl, a lively and engaging scenario opens up, depicting a scene of daily life during a day of celebration, outside a temple. Numerous characters are represented with precision and

Bronze okimono depicting a Ryu 龍 dragon wrapped around itself on a circular base. The dragon's tail and legs, with their three claws, are carefully shaped to support the okimono's body so that the dragon can stand on itself in an upright position. The dragon Ryu 龍 is a deity

Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase - 19th Meiji period. Charming Satsuma porcelain vase. Rich animated decoration of children playing in a garden on a beige background, golden decoration. Rare and pretty detail - a knot around the collar in relief. Probably, the cover is missing.

Outstanding patinated bronze & cast iron standing figure of of the deity Fudô Myô-ô 不動明王. He is worshipped as a wrathful avatar of Dainichi, the buddha at the centre of the Buddhist cosmos. He has a expressively ferocious look on his face with down-arched bushy eyebrows, a pair

Intricate hand carved boxwooden ruyi-scepter (ceremonial sceptre used by monks when reciting sutras), known in Japanese as ‘Nyoi’ 如意. Traditional form created by an elegantly shaped bamboo tree 竹 (take) winding its roots around a rock. Atop one of its branches rests a sizable

With original signed and sealed tomobako. Diameter: 8,5 cm Height: 5,8 cm. Very good condition, there are some minor signs of wear due to age and normal use, marks, scratches; for condition, please, take a look at pictures. Registered shipping, well packed for safe and fast

Stunning pair of ayu fish, finely cast by master Yamamoto Shushin (1913-?), who was student of Ichioka Shiun. With original signed and sealed tomobako. Measurements: 21 x 8,5 x 8,3 and 18,5 x 5,5 x 5,2 cm. Very good condition, there could be signs of age and wear from normal