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Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182 mm x 121 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photo...

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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese lacquer tebako 手箱 (box for personal accessories) with book design
Japanese lacquer tebako 手箱 (box for personal accessories) with book design

Japanese lacquer tebako 手箱 (box for personal accessories) with book design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Superb rectangular black lacquer tebako (box for personal accessories) with a slightly domed well-fitted lid. The lid has a continuous soft-tone multicoloured hiramaki-e (low-relief...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Book

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Lacquer

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book dating from the late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Book

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Textile

Book (9) - Porcelain - Shibata Collection part 1 - 8 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-
Book (9) - Porcelain - Shibata Collection part 1 - 8 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-

Book (9) - Porcelain - Shibata Collection part 1 - 8 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare set of Shibata colelction books. Containing over 2000 pieces of Japanese porcelain from 1630 untill 1900. Back and front pictures. This is an absolute must for all collectors...

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17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Porcelain

Antique Frontispiece of a Book About Japan, China and the Philippines, 1736
Antique Frontispiece of a Book About Japan, China and the Philippines, 1736

Antique Frontispiece of a Book About Japan, China and the Philippines, 1736

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique frontispiece of the 1st volume of 'Hedendaegsche historie of tegenwoordige staat van allen volkeren (..)' by Thomas Salmon. This volume describes Japan, China and the Philipp...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

For a blue and white vase with nearly identical Bamboo decoration by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 71 on page 129 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU WARE (Pottery BOO...

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Book

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Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan
Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Glazed Vase Mazuku Kozan

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

For a similarly decorated underglaze vase, see the Japanese reference book and the page in the last two photos.

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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Book

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands

Located in Atlanta, GA

For reference on a similar table, see figure 130 in the Japanese version book "The Art of Ryukyuan Lacquerware" as shown in the last photo.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

A Massive Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate by Kajiwara Kiln
A Massive Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate by Kajiwara Kiln

A Massive Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate by Kajiwara Kiln

Located in Atlanta, GA

His son, the present representative, is scarcely less skilled". Book: JAPAN Its History Arts and Literature Volumn VIII Ceramic Art, by Frank Brinkley (1841-1912) , page 115.

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Book

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

For reference on a similar table, see figure 94 in the Japanese version book "The Art of Ryukyuan Lacquerware" as shown in the last photo.

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo
Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This design is characteristic of old Bizen vases, and is thought to have served as a means of fastening them with ropes or strings, or as decoration. The Japanese art book "Bizen War...

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Book

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Pottery

Reference Book -The Colour Treasury of 18th Century Porcelain Siegfried Ducret
Reference Book -The Colour Treasury of 18th Century Porcelain Siegfried Ducret

Reference Book -The Colour Treasury of 18th Century Porcelain Siegfried Ducret

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain and Antique -The Colour Treasury of 18th Century PorcelaiN Siegfried Ducret The Colour Treasury of 18th Century PorcelaiN Sieg...

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18th Century Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Esel Lithograph on Imitation Japan Paper, Modern, Signed, 1925
Esel Lithograph on Imitation Japan Paper, Modern, Signed, 1925

Esel Lithograph on Imitation Japan Paper, Modern, Signed, 1925

By Paul Klee

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on imitation Japan paper, from the book Monatshefte für Bücherfreunde und Graphiksammler, edited by Hans Loubier and Willy Kurth, 1st year 1925.

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1920s Modern Antique Japanese Book

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Lithograph

Antique Print of a Wedding Ceremony in Japan, ca.1824
Antique Print of a Wedding Ceremony in Japan, ca.1824

Antique Print of a Wedding Ceremony in Japan, ca.1824

Located in Langweer, NL

It shows the ceremonies for a wedding, how gifts are exchanged and seating positions. Titel of the book: Bijzonderheden over Japan: behelzende een verslag van de huwelijks plegti...

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1820s Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

A Wooden Carved and Lacquered Nestuke in the form of traditionnal drum
A Wooden Carved and Lacquered Nestuke in the form of traditionnal drum

A Wooden Carved and Lacquered Nestuke in the form of traditionnal drum

Located in PARIS, FR

According to a legend recorded in the Nihon Shoki—the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history, completed in 720 and presented to Empress Genshō—the taiko drum was invented d...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Boxwood

Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

For stoneware urn and vase in the similar genre by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 113 on page 182 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU WARE (Pottery BOOK, Japanese Editi...

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1910s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Book

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Ceramic

Dyeing Paper
Dyeing Paper

Dyeing Paper

Located in Middletown, NY

Laid down to non-archival board with scattered soiling and some adhesive staining. Okumura Masanobu (Japanese 1686 – 13 March 1764) was a Japanese print designer, book publisher, an...

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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Woodcut

Philip the King by John Masefield, from Nelson Doubleday's Estate, #365/365
Philip the King by John Masefield, from Nelson Doubleday's Estate, #365/365

Philip the King by John Masefield, from Nelson Doubleday's Estate, #365/365

Located in valatie, NY

With 12 tipped in illustrations printed on Japan paper. The book is set in a dark cell in Philip's palace in late September of 1588.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Drying Paper
Drying Paper

Drying Paper

Located in Middletown, NY

Laid down to non-archival board with scattered soiling and some adhesive staining. Okumura Masanobu (Japanese 1686 – 13 March 1764) was a Japanese print designer, book publisher, an...

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Early 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Handmade Paper, Woodcut

Interior of a Japanese House
Interior of a Japanese House

Interior of a Japanese House

By Harry Humphrey Moore

Located in New York, NY

The location of the view is unknown, but the presence of a rustic rail fence demarcating a yard bordering a distant house flanked by tall trees, shrubs and some blossoming fruit tree...

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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Book

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Oil, Wood Panel

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Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book
Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book

Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book

Located in Seguin, TX

Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales by Grace James, Warwick Goble illustrator. Published by Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910. Blue cloth binding with gilt decoration, ...

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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book
Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

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H 12 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

By Kariganeya Kimono Maker

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Swatch Book was originally the collection of a famous Kimono maker in Kyoto, established back in the late 16th century. Ogata Korin and his brother Ogata Kenzan were the fourth ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Book

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Brocade, Paper, Silk

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo

Located in Christchurch, GB

Brinkley’s book entitled Japan : described and illustrated by the Japanese .

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Wood, Lacquer

Edo Period Heike and Genji Tale Japanese Screen
Edo Period Heike and Genji Tale Japanese Screen

Edo Period Heike and Genji Tale Japanese Screen

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H 33.08 in W 68.9 in D 0.79 in

Edo Period Heike and Genji Tale Japanese Screen

Located in Paris, FR

Eight paintings on paper illustrating some excerpts from "The Chronicle of the Heike" historical novel book of the Japanese writer Eiji Yoshikawa. He describes with great realism, th...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Book

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Bronze

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region
Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

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H 18.25 in W 44.5 in D 14 in

Katana-Dansu, Sword Chest, Hokuriku Region

Located in New York, NY

Previously published in book "Japanese Cabinetry: The Art and Craft of Tansu," page 173.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Book

Vintage 1924 Urushibara 10 Woodcuts After Frank Brangwyn
Vintage 1924 Urushibara 10 Woodcuts After Frank Brangwyn

Vintage 1924 Urushibara 10 Woodcuts After Frank Brangwyn

By Yoshijuro Urushibara

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage woodblock prints by Urushibara Mokuchu (Yoshijiro, 1888-1953) Japan, a book of 10 woodcuts, cut and printed in color by the artist, after designs by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956...

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

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H 8.9 in W 6.26 in D 0.4 in

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era, but details are unknown Woodblack print book Book dimensions 266 mm x 190 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...

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1890s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853
Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853

Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853

Located in South Burlington, VT

This antique Japanese book of Noh plays published in 1853. All pages are wood block printed and of a style common to the cultural elite of the day.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Oraimono book Edo period, circa 1833 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 260 mm x 180 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.

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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ...

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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 225 mm x 157 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...

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1920s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare 300 year old volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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1710s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare 300 year old volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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1710s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Kitagawa Utamaro II, Japanese Shunga Book with Erotic Woodcut Pictures
Kitagawa Utamaro II, Japanese Shunga Book with Erotic Woodcut Pictures

Kitagawa Utamaro II, Japanese Shunga Book with Erotic Woodcut Pictures

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kitagawa Utamaro II (d. 1831). Japanese shunga book with erotic woodcut pictures.

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1810s Japanese Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Book Shelf, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi
Japanese Antique Book Shelf, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Japanese Antique Book Shelf, Open Shelf, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing a pinnacle of Japan's Taisho era craftsmanship, this grid-style bookshelf is an exquisite blend of tradition and modernity. Created using the same techniques employed in ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Book

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Wood

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850
Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our most recent Japanese acquisitions This is an antique Japanese Edo period 1850 chado (tea ceremony) woodblock print book.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book 40 Prints
Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book 40 Prints

Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book 40 Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Miniature Garden Bonsai Book- Rare find from 1930s. This Japanese antique Bonsai Bonseki silk covered book contains 40 antique woodblock prints of masterpiece miniature tray rock ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints
Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints

Important Astronomy Telescope Japanese Antique Woodblock Book 1872 Superb Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed woodblock print book entitled: Astronomy Science Depicts superb original woodblock prints of planets, comets, telescopes, sun and moon eve...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Story of Buddha Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 19th Century
Story of Buddha Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 19th Century

Story of Buddha Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book entitled: Story of Buddha and Buddhism.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Important Acupuncture Japanese Antique Woodblock Guide Book, 19th Century Prints
Important Acupuncture Japanese Antique Woodblock Guide Book, 19th Century Prints

Important Acupuncture Japanese Antique Woodblock Guide Book, 19th Century Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion- the art of Chinese acupuncture and heat therapy ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare 300 year old volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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1710s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare 300 year old volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Shell Fish Watchers Guide."

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1710s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japan "Samurai Horses" Frameable Horse Woodblock Prints Book, 150 Yrs Old
Japan "Samurai Horses" Frameable Horse Woodblock Prints Book, 150 Yrs Old

Japan "Samurai Horses" Frameable Horse Woodblock Prints Book, 150 Yrs Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique Samurai woodblock print book depicting horses and equine paraphernalia including saddles, stirrups, harnesses and more- many original and finely d...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900
Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900

Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fold-out illustrated book. A Japanese, woodblock print on linen concertina collection of full-colour scenes, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827
Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 228 mm x 159 mm.

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1820s Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Asia at War, Important Japan Antique Woodblock Color Prints Book, 1895
Asia at War, Important Japan Antique Woodblock Color Prints Book, 1895

Asia at War, Important Japan Antique Woodblock Color Prints Book, 1895

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique Story of Asia at War: the Japan China conflict with English Sub titles, 1903. Includes many vibrantly colored and finely detailed woodblock prin...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Primitive Book Cabinet
Primitive Book Cabinet

Primitive Book Cabinet

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H 65 in W 33.5 in D 15 in

Primitive Book Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This primitive book cabinet from Japan features natural wood construction accented with subtle metal details.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Book

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Metal

Japanese Giant Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Book Cache, One of a kind
Japanese Giant Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Book Cache, One of a kind

Japanese Giant Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Book Cache, One of a kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently found this cache of calligraphic hand sumi paintings and books- including eleven books and hundreds of sheets- a Fine test...

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Important Chinese Acupuncture Antique Woodblock Hand Book, 19th Century Prints
Important Chinese Acupuncture Antique Woodblock Hand Book, 19th Century Prints

Important Chinese Acupuncture Antique Woodblock Hand Book, 19th Century Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed and illustrated woodblock print hand book entitled: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion- the art of Chinese acupuncture and heat therapy ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Bronze Stag with Third Eye
Japanese Bronze Stag with Third Eye

Japanese Bronze Stag with Third Eye

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H 8 in W 12 in D 5.25 in

Japanese Bronze Stag with Third Eye

Located in Hudson, NY

This deer was exhibited in the 11th Nitten exhibition in 1930, and an identical deer appears in the book, Deco Japan: Shaping Art & Culture, 1920-1945, by Brown, Machiko and Benton.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Japanese Book

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Gold, Bronze

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books
Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Located in South Burlington, VT

Complete Japanese four (4) volume woodblock print book set Garden Plans & Designs, 151 woodblock prints, immediately frameable if desired Japanese woodblock print book set (4 volu...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Very Valuable Jar Excellent Piece / 1400s Japanese "Shigaraki ware" Large Jar
Very Valuable Jar Excellent Piece / 1400s Japanese "Shigaraki ware" Large Jar

Very Valuable Jar Excellent Piece / 1400s Japanese "Shigaraki ware" Large Jar

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Also, it is difficult to get such a wonderful thing in Japan. This is a highly recommended item. Also, as a reference material, a similar item of the same era as this item was pu...

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Japanese Book

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Pottery

Japanese Edo period vase/17th to 19th century/Antique vase/Natural glaze
Japanese Edo period vase/17th to 19th century/Antique vase/Natural glaze

Japanese Edo period vase/17th to 19th century/Antique vase/Natural glaze

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In addition, as a reference material, a similar item from the same era as this item was published in the Japanese art book "Tokoname Ware Masterpiece Illustrated Guide", so I have at...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Pottery

Japanese antique pottery large Jar/1400s/color gradation by kiln firing/Shigarak
Japanese antique pottery large Jar/1400s/color gradation by kiln firing/Shigarak

Japanese antique pottery large Jar/1400s/color gradation by kiln firing/Shigarak

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Also, as a reference material, a similar item from the same era as this item was listed in the Japanese art book "Shigaraki Ware Masterpiece Encyclopedia", so I am attaching a photo.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Book

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Pottery

Set of Four Paneled Door Chests
Set of Four Paneled Door Chests

Set of Four Paneled Door Chests

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H 18 in W 33 in D 21 in

Set of Four Paneled Door Chests

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: S064 Keywords: Trunk, bookcase, book, tansu, Japanese

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Book

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Walnut

Nabby’s Point
Nabby’s Point

Nabby’s Point

By Arthur Wesley Dow

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Upon his return to Boston in 1889, Dow hoped to pursue his artistic bent while eschewing the rigidity of the academies. His discovery of a book on the Japanese ukiyo-e printmaker Kat...

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Early 1900s American Modern Antique Japanese Book

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Woodcut

Shogun
Shogun

Vivian WangShogun, 2019

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H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in

Shogun

By Vivian Wang

Located in Rye, NY

SHOGUN portrays the famous military leader Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542 - 1616). While reading a Japanese history book, I came across an intriguing photo of an antique sculpture.

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16th Century Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Steel, Gold Leaf

Japan  Antique Lacquer Book Table
Japan  Antique Lacquer Book Table

Japan Antique Lacquer Book Table

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H 19 in W 17 in D 13 in

Japan Antique Lacquer Book Table

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our Kyoto Japan acquisitions A fine "Sutra" reading stand and book lovers delight!

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Antique "MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS" Book  1880
Japanese Antique "MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS" Book  1880

Japanese Antique "MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS" Book 1880

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acqusitions Travels 20 Prints Immediately frameable A unique and magnificent manuscript album consisting of twenty (20) large folio antique hand painted 18...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book
Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book

Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dated 1875 Important Japanese complete antique Collector Coins Samurai woodblock print book, complete including a bonus and separate rare 15 inch by 20 inch color woodblock print ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Flower Arranging Ikebana Book 1812
Japanese Antique Flower Arranging Ikebana Book 1812

Japanese Antique Flower Arranging Ikebana Book 1812

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautifully illustrated 1812 dated complete book with 65 fine woodblock prints, immediately frame able Japanese glorious flower arrangement from the Enshu School.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japan Antique Book, Christianity Ship Arrives Japan, 1740, 34 Colored Prints
Japan Antique Book, Christianity Ship Arrives Japan, 1740, 34 Colored Prints

Japan Antique Book, Christianity Ship Arrives Japan, 1740, 34 Colored Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare opportunity to acquire a complete book detailing the arrival of Christianity in Japan by Portuguese Galleon Ship, 1740. 34 Hand colored prints- immediately frameable Artis...

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1740s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box, 1853
Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box, 1853

Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box, 1853

Located in South Burlington, VT

This antique Japanese book of Noh plays published in 1853. All pages are wood block printed and of a style common to the cultural elite of the day.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Acupuncture Antique Woodblock Guide Book, 1789
Japanese Acupuncture Antique Woodblock Guide Book, 1789

Japanese Acupuncture Antique Woodblock Guide Book, 1789

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: Acupuncture and Moxibustion- the art of Chinese acupuncture and physical therapy, 178...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860
Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860

Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Kusazoshibook Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions 176mm x 117mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos....

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1860s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Garden Kasuga Lantern Book 19th Century
Japanese Antique Garden Kasuga Lantern Book 19th Century

Japanese Antique Garden Kasuga Lantern Book 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

This rare Japanese Garden Stone Lantern book contains over fifteen (15) antique woodblock prints of authentic old designs of Japan's most famous lantern, the "kasuga" lantern.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Calligraphy Brushes Book, 1893
Japanese Antique Calligraphy Brushes Book, 1893

Japanese Antique Calligraphy Brushes Book, 1893

Located in South Burlington, VT

Age: 1893, Meiji period This book is a fine testament to old Japanese 19th century hand writing on washi paper using this highly skilled art form.

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book
Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book

Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique Collector Coins Samurai woodblock print book, complete including a rare woodblock print- a color plate- of an authentic 19th century oban coin plu...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the p...

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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Bird Watchers Guide:  Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 1712
Bird Watchers Guide:  Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 1712

Bird Watchers Guide: Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book, 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book "Bird Watchers Guide."

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1710s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique "Emergency Medical" Woodblock Book, 57 Prints, 18th Century
Japanese Antique "Emergency Medical" Woodblock Book, 57 Prints, 18th Century

Japanese Antique "Emergency Medical" Woodblock Book, 57 Prints, 18th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: EMERGENCY MEDICAL GUIDE, circa 1780.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century
Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century

Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: Palmistry and face reading circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century
Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century

Japanese "Face Reading & Palmistry" Woodblock Book, 32 Prints, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese complete antique signed and well illustrated woodblock print book entitled: Palmistry and face reading circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book, 100 Prints
Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book, 100 Prints

Japanese Masterpiece Bonsai Bonseki Miniature Garden Woodblock Book, 100 Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare find dated 1910. This Japanese antique Bonsai Bonseki silk covered book contains 100 antique woodblock prints of masterpiece miniature tray garden presentations as drawn by t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book  Sumi Ink
Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book  Sumi Ink

Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book Sumi Ink

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently snapped up this primer book on Japanese sumi ink calligraphy- a truly rare find dating to the 19th century.

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Feng Shui Antique Woodblock Book Wind Water Frameable Prints
Japanese Feng Shui Antique Woodblock Book Wind Water Frameable Prints

Japanese Feng Shui Antique Woodblock Book Wind Water Frameable Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Find your home's positive Feng Shui And “Qi” energy A rare volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book entitled: Feng Shui Geomancy.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

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$3,155 / set

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Japanese Book

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Gold Leaf

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

$377,359Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 57 in D 0.5 in

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

By United States Navy

Located in London, GB

An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day ...

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1940s American Antique Japanese Book

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Fabric

Newton Paisley Wallpaper Samples
Newton Paisley Wallpaper Samples

Newton Paisley Wallpaper Samples

$2 / item

H 0 in W 11.7 in D 8.27 in

Newton Paisley Wallpaper Samples

By Newton Paisley

Located in Kent, GB

A4 wallpaper samples are available for all designs listed in the Newton Paisley storefront on 1stdibs. Please send a message with the design and colour names as well as whether you p...

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2010s English Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple
Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

$2,400 / item

H 2.21 in Dm 17.96 in

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

  White bird’s-eye maple and green marble chess set. Hand painted Golf chessmen.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Japanese Book

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Birdseye Maple

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corner...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Book

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Wood, Lacquer

C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree
C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree

C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree

$656Sale Price|35% Off

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in

C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Decorative Bonsai Tree Porcelain Pot included Very Colourful

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20th Century Modern Antique Japanese Book

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Glass

19th Century Antique Bentwood Twin Bed by Kohn, Vienna Secession
19th Century Antique Bentwood Twin Bed by Kohn, Vienna Secession

19th Century Antique Bentwood Twin Bed by Kohn, Vienna Secession

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Queens, NY

Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...

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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Japanese Book

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Bentwood

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

$5,048Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Japanese Book

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Paper

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan

Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. Crafted in maki-e lacquer an...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Silver

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Japanese Book

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Metal

Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase
Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase

Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase

$18,850

H 7.5 in W 6.75 in D 3 in

Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in New Orleans, LA

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

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19th Century English Antique Japanese Book

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Glass

Japanese golden kobako flowers Edo period 18th century
Japanese golden kobako flowers Edo period 18th century

Japanese golden kobako flowers Edo period 18th century

Located in PARIS, FR

Quadrangular kobako box decorated with flowers in gold and blue lacquer with aogai inlay. Lid and sides in fundame lacquer, underside and interior in nashi-ji lacquer. Inside, a remo...

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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Book

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Gold

Set of 39 18th Century Italian Vellum Books
Set of 39 18th Century Italian Vellum Books

Set of 39 18th Century Italian Vellum Books

$8,500 / set

H 7.25 in W 5 in D 1.25 in

Set of 39 18th Century Italian Vellum Books

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful 39 volumes set of 18th century Italian Vellum Books. A wonderful addition to any bookcase.

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18th Century Italian Antique Japanese Book

Materials

Paper

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Japanese Book

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray
Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray

$16,800

H 3.75 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in

Japanese Lacquer and Gold Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Meiji-period lacquer tray represents the mastery of Japanese craftsmen in the art of lacquer work. Precious materials are precisely inlaid in the lacquer base, creating a highly...

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Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Japanese Book

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Gold

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Antique Japanese Book For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Japanese book available at 1stDibs. Each antique Japanese book for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. There are many kinds of the antique Japanese book you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique Japanese book, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique Japanese book that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames and Edward William Godwin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Book?

Prices for an antique Japanese book can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $37,335, while the average can fetch as much as $589.