武士书架——精选三件日本艺术与参考资料 - 木 - 日本 - 1900–2000

This lot brings together three exceptional Japanese items united by the world of the samurai — a rare opportunity to acquire a curated collection of authentic objects spanning functional art and scholarly reference.

The centerpiece is a beautifully crafted Japanese miniature ko-dansu chest, a striking display cabinet with ornate black iron fittings whose refined aesthetic sits beautifully alongside a samurai collection. Accompanying it are two highly regarded museum exhibition catalogues — the 1987 Tokugawa Art Museum Masterpieces Catalogue and the 2019 Takatsuki City Shiroato History Museum Samurai Art Catalogue — providing authoritative scholarly context for the swords, armor, and military arts of feudal Japan.

Together, these three pieces offer the collector something greater than the sum of their parts: a miniature world of samurai culture, combining a functional antique and two rare out-of-print references. Whether displayed together as a thematic collection or used as a foundation for a broader samurai art library, this lot represents outstanding value for the discerning collector of Japanese art and militaria.

【Item 1 — tansu-style cabinet 】【Item 1 — tansu-style cabinet 】【Item 1 — tansu-style cabinet 】【Item 1 — tansu-style cabinet 】
Item Description
A beautifully crafted Japanese miniature tansu-style cabinet (ko-dansu), featuring a warm natural wood construction richly appointed with ornate blackened iron fittings (kanagu) throughout. The cabinet is composed of two distinct sections: an upper cabinet section enclosed by a pair of double-opening doors (kannondo) secured with distinctive rope-twist ring pulls (yojirigane kan) set on embossed square iron bosses, and a lower section housing a single full-width drawer fitted with a pair of decorative bail handles.
Upon opening the double doors, the interior reveals six small drawers arranged in two columns and three rows, each fitted with individual bail handles and black iron corner guards — an elegant and highly functional interior typical of traditional Japanese personal storage cabinets. All drawer interiors are lined with warm golden-yellow fabric, adding a refined and protective finishing touch for storing precious objects.
The exterior is adorned with bold decorative black iron hardware including corner guards, large butterfly hinges on the sides, and ornamental plates — all hallmarks of the kodansu tradition, reminiscent of the celebrated kaidan-dansu and funa-dansu styles of Meiji-era Japanese cabinetry. The natural wood grain glows warmly through the rich honey-brown finish.
An ideal display and storage piece for samurai sword fittings (kodogu), netsuke, small collectibles, jewelry, or any precious objects deserving a fitting Japanese aesthetic presentation.
Size
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 33 cm
Depth: 18 cm
Weight
3,660 g / 3.66 kg
Condition
Good overall condition consistent with age; minor surface scratches and light wear to the wood are visible, particularly on the top panel and side panels, while all iron fittings, hinges, ring pulls, and bail handles remain intact and functional, and all drawers open and close smoothly.

【Item 2 — catalogue titled Tokugawa Art Museum】【Item 2 — catalogue titled Tokugawa Art Museum】【Item 2 — catalogue titled Tokugawa Art Museum】
Item Description
A prestigious hardcover exhibition catalogue titled Tokugawa Art Museum — Selected Masterpieces (Tokugawa Bijutsukan Meihin Zuroku), published by the Tokugawa Art Museum (徳川美術館) in 1987. Presented in a refined navy blue cloth binding with gold lettering, this scholarly volume documents an outstanding selection of treasures from the Owari Tokugawa clan's historic collection — one of the most significant repositories of Japanese feudal culture in existence.
The catalogue covers a wide spectrum of artifacts including samurai swords (nihontō), armor (yoroi), lacquerware, tea ceremony implements (chado-gu), Noh costumes, and other irreplaceable cultural heirlooms that were passed down through generations of the Tokugawa ruling family. Accompanied by authoritative scholarly commentary and high-quality photographic reproductions, this volume remains an invaluable reference for collectors, curators, and researchers of Japanese art and samurai history.
A rare and sought-after publication for any serious library of Japanese cultural heritage, now out of print.
Size
Height: 26 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Depth: 2.5 cm
Weight
1,307 g / 1.307 kg
Condition
Good condition; the hardcover cloth binding is well preserved with minor wear, and the interior pages are clean and intact.
【Item 3 — catalogue titled Samurai Art】【Item 3 — catalogue titled Samurai Art】【Item 3 — catalogue titled Samurai Art】
Item Description
An exhibition catalogue titled Samurai Art: Swords and Armor — The Beauty of Battle as Seen in Military Equipment (Samurai Art Tōken Katchū — Bugu ni Miru Tatakai no Bi), published by the Takatsuki City Shiroato History Museum (高槙市立しろあと歴史館) in March 2019 (Heisei 31). This visually striking catalogue, presented with a dramatic black cover featuring vivid images of samurai armor and a gleaming nihontō, accompanied a special exhibition exploring the aesthetic dimension of samurai arms and armor.
The catalogue presents a focused study of swords (katana, wakizashi, tantō) and armor (kabuto, dō) from regional collections in the Settsu and Kawachi provinces (modern-day Osaka), providing rare insight into the arms and military culture of the samurai warriors of these historically significant domains. Scholarly commentary is paired with detailed, full-color photographic documentation of each artifact.
A fine reference work for collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese militaria, samurai culture, and the decorative arts of feudal Japan.
Size
Height: 30 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
Weight
280 g
Condition
Very good condition; the catalogue shows minimal signs of use with clean pages and a well-preserved cover.

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