Japan "47 Ronin" Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book , 53 Prints, 1869

Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud clapper , from Kyoto Temple. One of only two we have seen This bell is a rare treasu...

The first we have seen A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. A remarkable artistic Noh Play survivor. One of a kind Japanese Complete "Noh Play" Production as written in 22 Woodblock books from the Utai Bon Houshou school, complete with original signed wooden storage box tomobako and dated Kaei 6 (1853). This antique Japanese book...

Two Fine Old Woodblock Garden Prints : Stone Pagoda, Gardens, Stepping Stones & Lush Landscapes Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original book 18th-19th century Immediately frameable Printed on handmade washi rice paper. Dating to the 18th-19th century and originally found in Tokyo, Japan. These rare woodblock printed leaves illustrate awesome panoramic Japanese gardens as artistically drawn from some 200 years ago. Replete with old pavillions, a tall stone pagoda, stepping stone pathways, lanterns, trees, and tea gardens, they have been rescued from a rare original Edo period book of that day and printed in chuban size format. Our prints measure 10.25 inches by 13.75 inches or a double chuban size. These original prints from an original book are scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact...

Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel. Early Taisho Period Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6". The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space. The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods. Dimensions: Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection...

A recent Japanese acquisition Rarely seen, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap octopus on old Japan's high seas coastline areas. Also known as a tako tsubo it dates t...

A vibrant antique Japanese wood block print of a samurai. The block print with broad sage green mat with ebonized Asian style frame with UV Glass. M...

A wonderful, powerful, and visually striking Meiji Period woodblock print by revered Japanese artist/ printmaker Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 - 1892 )...

- Collection of Boston Art Museum Dimension: Image 8 1/4" x 13 1/2" : with frame 15 in x 19 in Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige is recognized as a m...

Evening Bell at Ikegami is part of the Eight Views of the Environs of Edo and Man Leading An Ox Between Mountain Slopes. Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige is recognized as a master of th...

Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869), Japan, originally 1864, publisher Hiranoya Shinzo, from the series Thirty-six Views of the Pride of Edo, framed and glazed, oban tate-e. Dimensions...

This Meiji-period color woodblock by Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912) depicts three elegant female courtiers in traditional dress taking refreshments. Th...