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Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Heian Period Flute Player
Located in Rio Vista, CA
flute in the Ichihara Moor. Fujiwara Yasumasa (958 to 1036) was a famous Heian period courtier. Crafted
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper, Silk
Antique Framed Woodblock Print, Japanese, After Heian, Art, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
late Victorian period, circa 1900.
The Heian period of Japanese history existed between 794 to 1185
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Pine
H 15.36 in W 21.86 in D 0.99 in
Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan
Located in Hudson, NY
Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tenjin-Sama, Wood, Japanese Shinto Deity of Learning and Wisdom, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sugawara no Michizane, was a famous scholar, poet and politician of the Heian period. In Japanese Shinto
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 25 in D 14 in
Inro by Mochizuki Hanzan (1743-90?) Edo Period, 18th century
Located in Milano, IT
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The theme of deer and autumn plants has been utilised since the Heian period in poetry and art to
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
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H 3.31 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
Group of 4 Musicians, Japan Antique, Meiji Period around 1880
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Heian period and represent the emperor, the empress and their court.
The orginal instruments are
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Chopstick Rests
Located in Takarazuka, JP
gold, on an elegantly shaped body depicting an emperor and empress in elaborate Heian period kimonos
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Gold
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Antique Kimono Fabric Mounted on Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
Screen. In the Heian period (eighth century to the twelfth century), noblemen would hang their kimonos
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Kogo in the Shape of a Deer
Located in Milano, IT
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Since the Heian period, The theme of deer and autumn plants has been utilized in poetry
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Hand Blown Glass Cups Meiji - Taisho Period Set of 5
Located in Vancouver, BC
Heian Period, beginning in the 8th Century. In Japanese history, when blocks of ice saved during the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
1960s, Japanase Ikebana Studio Pottery Vase
Located in London, GB
as kado ( "way of flowers"). The tradition dates back to Heian period, when floral offerings were
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Meiji Era Japanese Two Panel Hand Painted Wood Table Screen Tale of Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
specks in cloud forms, rendered in the manner of Heian period art. The panels are tied together with two
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 15.75 in W 26 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Brilliant Spring Summer Gold Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
About the Heian Period:
The Heian period (平安時代, Heian
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Tosa School ca 1700 Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 17/18c Artist Tosa Mitsunari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Tosa School,
the Heian period of person (noble?) Is watching the birds fly the garden, it is drawn
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 74.81 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in
Japanese Art / Kimono Art / Wall Decoration -Fumi Bako-
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
, giving the piece a luxurious feel.
The "Fumibako" began to be used during the Heian period (784~1185
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art
Materials
Silk, Thread
Itsukushima Moon--A Muro Courtesan
By Taiso Yoshitoshi
Located in Burbank, CA
A courtesan in Heian period style looks over the prow of her watercraft, looking ahead through the
Category
1880s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut, Mulberry Paper
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
discovery of the cuirass and basic helmets in graves. During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Japanese Kimono Art / Japanese Wall Art /Wall Decoration-TATE-WAKU-
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
pattern that is believed to have been created between the Nara period (714〜784) and the Heian period (784
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic
Japanese Kimono Art / Embroidered Wall Art -TATE WAKU-
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
pattern that is believed to have been created between the Nara period (714~784) and the Heian period (784
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art
Materials
Silk, Thread
Japanese Ecru Lacquered Natsume 棗 'Tea Caddy' with Maki-E of Carriage Wheels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
wheels submerged in a wild swirling stream.
The design reflects the Heian practice of soaking the wheels
Category
20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
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H 2.84 in Dm 2.92 in
Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Drum 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
in traditional court dress of the Heian period. (Wikipedia)
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Goninbayashi:
The third tier holds
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic
Japanese Art / Kimono Art, Tate-Waku（立涌）
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Japanese pattern that is believed to have been created between the Nara period (714~784) and the Heian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Thread
Complete Set of Fifteen Japanese Hinaningyo Dolls
Located in Prahran, Victoria
of the Heian period. Traditionally displayed on a tiered red carpeted stand, the Emperor and Empress
Category
20th Century Japanese Toys
Materials
Feathers, Textile, Wood
Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Shicho' Nakijyogo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Heian period. (Wikipedia)
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Shicho:
The fifth tier, between the plants, holds three helpers or
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo, Plastic
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Flute 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. (Wikipedia)
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Goninbayashi:
The third tier holds
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic
Antique Japanese Brocade Monk's Robe Kesa Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
, it serves as a symbolism of the ascetic life of one's choosing. In Japan, since at least the Heian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Sannin Kanjo' Sanpo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. (Wikipedia)
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Sannin
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic, Wood
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Sannin Kanjo' Nagae no choshi 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. (Wikipedia)
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Sannin Kanjo:
The second tier holds
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Kimono Art / Japanese Art / "FUMI-BAKO"
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
referring to letter boxes that have been in use in Japan since the Heian period (784~1185 AD). FUMI-BAKO is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture
Materials
Silk, Thread
Japanese Art / Kimono Art / Asian Art / Wall Art, -Golden Flower Chariot-
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
the peonies, you will find a pattern featuring a goshoguruma, a Heian-period aristocrat's vehicle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art
Materials
Silk
H 20.87 in W 16.34 in D 0.6 in
Grand Vin Rouge 'Bourgogne' by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Kimono Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
back to the Heian period (794~1185) and is loved as traditional Japanese costume. However, with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art
Materials
Silk
Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Silver Inlay Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
" shape became established in Heian period (710-794 AD). This pair features silver very detailed inlay
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
celebrated historical samurai of the Heian Period. Known for his impressive archery skills, he features as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll by Ukita , Landscape 19
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
court and nobility, seeking to depict accurately the manners and customs of the Heian period.
The
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Silk
Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by Buddhist priests as their outermost robe
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
Located in PARIS, FR
combat during ceremony or daily. The traditional form of Japanese calipers take its source in the Heian
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by Buddhist priests as their outermost robe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Large Contemporary Ceramic Tsubo Jar by Kai Tsujimura
Located in Atlanta, GA
jars with a wide-open mouth. For a nearly identical form, see an Echizen jar from Heian period (794
Category
2010s Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Japanese Embroidered Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
ascetic life of one's choosing. In Japan, since at least the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Large Japanese Imari Gilt Charger, the Six Immortal Poets, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
group of 9th century Heian Period waka poets whose works were included and praised by name in an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask
Located in Forney, TX
theatrical roles, of either a young girl or a supernatural being. Inspired by Heian-period (794–1185
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress, Paint
Japanese Echizen Ceramic Tsubo Fujita Jurouemon VIII
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Echizen is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, directly influenced by the Sue ware of the Heian period
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
in use until the late Heian period (794 to 1185) when a new stirrup was developed. The fukuro abumi
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Iron
Japanese Ko-Seto Stoneware Ewer with Carved Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
a similar form from Heian Period (10-11th century) was excavated at Maebashi in Gumma Prefecture in
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
around the 12th century.
The time is the end of the Heian period.
(Heian period, 9th century to 12th
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cypress
H 5.36 in W 3.94 in D 2.13 in
Japanese Silk Brocade Green Red Two Panel Folding Screen
Located in Takarazuka, JP
inspired by a Japanese painting of Heian period of two adorable young girls in the period's kimono and hair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Monastery Robe Patchwork Kesa with inscription Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by Buddhist priests as their outermost robe
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Magnificent Antique Japanese Woven Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
choosing. In Japan, since at least the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by Buddhist priests
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Surimono - Original Woodcut Print by Yashima Gakutei - 1820/1846
By Yashima Gakutei
Located in Roma, IT
women performing gagaku, a traditional kind of court music from the Heian period. Gakutei also
Category
Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
H 8.67 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Japanese Meiji Porcelain Water Bucket Vase, circa 1880
Located in Takarazuka, JP
handle. The use of teoke to carry water goes back to Heian period (794 to 1185). This beautiful piece can
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold
Japanese Kimono Art / Tapestry, Longevity
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
was handed down from China during the Asuka period in Japan. During the Heian period , only
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Thread
Japanese Screen Painting, Circa 1700 'Tales of Ise' by Tosa Mitsusuke
By Tosa Mitsusuke 1
Located in Kyoto, JP
Japanese aristocracy and its influence peaked in the Heian period. In the Tales of Ise, the prose is
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Silk Brocade Traditional Two-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Heian period court, showcased in "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, widely introduced as the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Artisans - Silk Dying -Japanese Woodblock Print
By Tosa Mitsuyoshi
Located in Soquel, CA
, and was later reinvented and further refined to fit Japanese cultural perceptions in the late Heian
Category
1920s Edo Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
H 19 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Contemporary Gold Gray Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
popular in Japan since Heian period and has been depicted by artists in paintings, lacquereware and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold
Kimono Art / Japanese Wall Art /Textile Art -Longevity-
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
down from China during the Asuka period (592~710) in Japan. During the Heian period (794~1185), only
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Silk, Acrylic
Kimono Art "Vin Rouge Bourgogne" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Art, Asian Wall Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
dates back to the Heian period (794~1185) and is loved as traditional Japanese costume. However, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Silk, Thread, Acrylic
H 12.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.6 in
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Located in New York, NY
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The karakusa pattern has a long history in Japanese art and design, dating back to the Heian period
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Framed Kimono Art "FUMI BAKO" by Kimono-Couture, Japanese Wall Art, Textile Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
traces its roots back to the Heian period (784~1185 AD) and signifies letter boxes that have been an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 25.6 in W 19.67 in D 0.98 in
Mid-18th Century Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Flowers, Chrysanthemums
Located in Kyoto, JP
plant's medical uses. By the Heian period chrysanthemums were already cultivated as ornamental plants
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 67.5 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
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