Very exquisite lacquer tea caddy (natsume), cylindrical form with round lid, finely decorated in gold made by the second Tamura Toshihide in the late 19th century. He was the successor and the son of one of the greatest MAKIE artisans of all time, the 1st Tamura Toshihide (1757 - 1833).

Pine leaves are molded on the body, and - another highlight - natural seashells are decorated on it.

This tea caddy is made of natural wood and coated with high-class Japanese natural Gold lac...

1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Gold Threads Lady's Skirt with Flowers & Butterflies & Figures

It is 26.4 inches (67 cm) in length by 32 inches (81.5 cm) wide on top.

It has stains, frayed silk, tears, loose, missing, and pulling of threads, and discolorations (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Japanese Tansu chest called Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute style handles. The lock plates feature the 3 fan family crest (Mitsu Ogi) and the drawers have open fan decorative corners and handle stoppers (called Atari).

Age: Edo Period (1850-1860)

Dimensions: 25 1/4" Wide by 24" High bty 12 1/2" Deep

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Wireless Goldstone Cloisonne Tripod Censer Koro with Insect, Squash, & Dove Bird

It is 4.64 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 4.72 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 1.2 lb.

It has excessive enamels at the inside, enamel pitting and small holes, enamel bruising and cracks at the inside, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Blue & White Planter with Calligraphy & Dragon & Phoenix

It is 12.3 inches (31.3 cm) tall by 12.63 inches (32.1 cm) wide. It is 18.4 Lb.

It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old lanterns are very popular in Japan and it is difficult to find them on the market. Most often they are made of wood, sometimes of iron, rarely of bronze. Lanterns in Japan are considered as ritual objects both Buddhist and Shintoist, in fact they represent the universe by the 5 elements which compose them, earth, water, fire, air cosmos, moreover, they are not made to illuminate , like in the West, but to enhance the shadows. The lantern presented here is in cast bronze, the openwork decor...

Two authentique bronze hanging oil lamps from Ceylon, in different sizes but similar shape. The curved cast spouts starting with a makara head, both with elaborate chain. Dimension: lamps c. 22.5 and 18.5 cm tall, lamps with chain: c. 61 cm and 48.5 cm, weight: c. 1300 g. Condition: traces of age, patina, the smaller one maybe with an amended base, the larger lamp with a small loss at the base and a hole (please see photo no. 2).

Japanese cloisonne vase of globular form with elongated neck, beautiful light green color with design of 2 white herons in flight, minor cracks on bottom not visible from front, Meiji/Taisho Period (very early 20th century). 9 3/4" high x 4 1/4" wide.

Glass ball on a wooden stand of finely carved and undercut work. The base has been carved in the shape of high foaming waves in which fishes are swimming, and that carry the jewel of the tides. The waves inlaid with little pieces of mother-of-pearl and gold lacquer. Ryujin, the Dragon King, held this jewel to rule the tides. Overall height 7 ¼ inches. Japan, Meiji period. Ball in near-perfect condition (one tiny, shallow scratch), the stand with some repairs and some missing tips on the waves....

Pair of mustard yellow Peking glass vases. flared mouth with straight neck baluster-shaped. Early 20th century. Good condition. Size: 8-7/8" high, 3-1/2" wide.

Description: An exquisite ivory carving was in an imitation of a bamboo section with which a snail was crawling on it. In a simple clear form, this ivory was a scholar item as a brush rest and a curiosity as well. Dated from the 19th century, this beautiful piece was an enduring tradition art form originated from the earlier period of Ming Dynasty(14-15th century). A RARE, TRUE AND TYPICAL CHINESE ANTIQUE PIECE IS NOW OFFERED IN A REASONABLE PRICE TO OUR TROCADERO CUSTOMERS. Date: Qing Dynast...

A must have for any lotus shoe collector. This iron was used for pressing lotus shoes. The thin curved end was useful for getting into the toe area. Made of iron, it is somewhat rusty-i.e. pleasantly aged. Length tip to tip is 13"

Two stacks of each 5 flat boxes or trays for storing kozuka, fuchi-kashira or other small and flat objects, the tops both covered with a lid. Both stacks stand on a rectangular bottom plate, tied with a braided silk rope. Shitan (sandal wood). Meiji period, around 1900.
Bottom plate: 9 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. (25 x 21.8 cm). Each tray 8 3/8 x 4 ¾ x 1 1/16 in. (21.4 x 12.1 2.8 cm).
Bottom plate with split, traces of re-gluing at the trays, braid virtually worn down, minor warping of the sides ...

Rare pair of shrine guardians in the shape of foxes, both sitting on a two tiered elevation. The right one holds a moving jewel in its mouth, the left one a stick. Middle brown, dense wood with a beautiful patina where hands touched the backs and heads of the foxes and the bases. Red staining on inside of ears, inside the mouths, in nostrils. Crystal eyes. Bases made of the same wood. Bases inscribed: Hono, Osaka, shinshachu (in faith of mankind); Hokkinin (sponsors), Osaka, Minami Horie, jogo:...

Pair of Japanese antique sake warmers, made of bronze with silver finish, incised all over with beautiful scrolling motif, lovely patina overall, come with kiri wood tomobako. Size of each: 6 1/2" high (including handle) x 8 1/2" wide (including spout).

A prominent Japanese dealer is currently offering a Kawabata Gyokusho painting of similar size for $21,500. You can find this painting online. Kawabata Gyokusho is considered the last great representative of the Shijo school of Japanese painting. His work is quite delicate, making use of Japanese technique in a realistic manner. He had many pupils who later became well known. His paintings are in the permanent collections of many major museums, including Oxford's Ashmolean Museum, New York's Met...

Beautiful Japanese antique Imari charger, circa Meiji period (1868-1912).
Dimensions: 14 1/4 inches in diameter x 2 1/2 inches deep

Jingu, guardian Empress of Japan, stands ready to defend her princely child Ojin held by General Takenouchi Sukune within a painted border of martial articles. Swords, armor, bows and quivers full of arrows, a horse-bit and court cap, tea bowl and other implements precious to the samurai tradition all hand-painted about the central image, laid scroll-like over top but actually all part of the same canvas. The composition has been freshly mounted in toffee colored brocade reflecting the origina...