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Antique Japanese Komainu

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique 19thC Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Imari Lidded Ginger Jar Vase 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain pottery lidded ginger jar/vase, circa 1890
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A rare pair of antique Japanese Karashishi paintings in a landscape of rocks and peony flowers on
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of large antique Japanese Meiji period porcelain lidded jars, circa 1880. The jars
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan. We were fortunate to find this Art
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Lacquer, Textile

Japan Important Pair Large Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the splendor of the Meiji period with this remarkable pair of antique porcelain lidded
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Antique 1880s Urns

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Porcelain

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
Dogs, Japanese Komainu, Tibetan Snow Lion, and similar to the legendary Chimera creatures known as the
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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Located in New York, NY
Charming cast stone pagoda landscape ornament in 3 sections Dimensions: 26.5" H x 11" W x 11" D. Dealer: S138XX.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art Statues

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Cement

Cement Pagoda Garden Ornament
Cement Pagoda Garden Ornament
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Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Foil

Japanese Lacquer Meiji Period Cabinet on Stand, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A exquisite, fine quality Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese black lacquer cabinet on stand with wonderful scrolling gilded decoration. Having a pair of inset panel doors depicting sc...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Lacquer

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthe...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Italian carved mahogany writing table is said to have been crafted specifically for use by King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functio...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Concrete Statue Guardians Lions Stone Garden
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Chinese foo dogs concrete statue guardians lions stone garden 32" These stone foo dogs are meticulously detailed and display very well. Foo dogs, or lions are known as gu...
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Concrete

Stone Buddha with Smiling Countenance 37 lb
Located in Somis, CA
LAST ONE! A beautiful solid stone statue of Buddha Amitabha. The face broad in Tang dynasty style, with downcast eyes and long earlobes, neatly coiled hair mounted on top of his head...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Coromandel Red Lacquer 12-Panel Figural and Landscape Screen. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese Coromandel figural red lacquer 12-panel screen depicting pagoda and landscape scenes, decorative gilt floral border panels, gilt carved lower panels, and reverse side depicti...
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Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Rare Antique Japanese Carved Stone Garden House Model
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and complete antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage. The front of the cottage has an entrance door and a round window with grid patterni...
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Early 20th Century Edo Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Rare Antique Japanese Carved Stone Garden Cottage Model
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and complete Antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage. Having a doorway and grid window at the front and an open back. The roof is one car...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
Seated Buddha with prayer beads and original paint , good garden candidate A large beautiful and uncommon style Japanese seated Buddha who is seated and clutches in his hands mala b...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Kappa Folk Art Garden Stone Water Deity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind hand carved sculpture Japan a rare large old hand carved stone Kappa folk art garden water deity or river child- protector for children along waters’ edge. Kappa ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty w...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this stone sculpture features a guar...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

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Stone

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Stone

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Elegant Japanese Bronze Hibatchi, Oriental Asian Antiques Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Superb example of a 19th century Hibatchi with komainu Lions on a mountain landscape in relief with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Japanese fine antique pair old Meiji period hand
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels Japanese fine pair old Meiji period hand carved
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the early Muromachi period (Nanbokucho
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Guardian Dog KOMAINU 1336s-1573s/Antique Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the Muromachi period (1336s-1573s). It
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. The set
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1915s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese). And material is with iron. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Antiquities

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Iron

Japanese Antique Pair Hand-Carved Elephant & Shi-Shi Temple Benches 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our most recent acquisitions trip to Japan. We were fortunate and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Large & Fine Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Vases, 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine pair on antique bronze Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, circa 1890. The vases are
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japan Important Early Temple Lions Hand-Carved Stone Pair of Old Kyoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an early pair of temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu hand-carved in
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

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Sandstone

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
spread to other parts of Asia including Japan (see komainu), Korea, Philippines, Tibet, Thailand, Myanmar
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Carving Komainu 1700s-1800s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone carving "KOMAINU". It is from the Edo period (1700s-1800s
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 'Komainu' 1800s-1860s/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden carved komainu. It is from the late Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1600s-1700s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the early Edo period (1600s-1700s). It is
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Japanese Year of Dog Guardians Komainu Hand carved Stone Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan fine pair old Edo mid-19th century period hand carved sand stone Yokohama Komainu Lion-dog
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Brilliant Pair of Antique Japan Yokohama Komainu Lion-Dogs Mint, Signed & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint. Signed, and boxed Japan fine antique pair of brilliantly handmade, hand-painted ceramic
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Ceramic, Wood

Japanese Fine Bronze Antique Lion Garden Dog with original collector box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a superb old bronze casting of a signed early 20th century Komainu lion dog complete with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Big Bronze Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Big and beautiful, boxed From Japan comes this old
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese antique stone lion figurine/1800-1912/guardian deity/Garden figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan, this lion is called "komainu". Komainu are imaginary beasts that have existed in Japan since
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Antique 19th Century Edo Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Antique Chinese Qing Green Glazed Foo Dog Lion Joss Stick Incense Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
subsequently spread to other parts of Asia including Japan (see komainu), Korea, Tibet, Thailand, Burma
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
guardian lions are known as ‘komainu’ in Japanese culture. In addition to warding off evil spirits, these
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Mid-20th Century Asian Metalwork

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Bronze

CLOSE OUT SALE: Pair of Vintage Ceramic Turquoise Foo Dog on Stand
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Komainu: The History of Japan's Mythical Lion Dogs On your roof, guarding your shrine, and kicking kaiju
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Bookends

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Ceramic

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Antique Japanese Komainu For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Japanese komainu available at 1stDibs. An antique Japanese komainu — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Japanese komainu — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Komainu?

Prices for an antique Japanese komainu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $355 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,245.

Finding the Right asian-art-furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Antique Japanese Komainu
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.