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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
Silk, Wood, Paper
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
$1,119
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
Antique Wooden Sculpture "Kobo Daishi" / Buddha Statues / Edo-Meiji Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the founder of Shingon
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
$1,200
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 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
$5,571 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
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
$17,200
H 67.75 in W 74.5 in D 1 in
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
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 3.55 in
Japan – Daibutsu, Hiogo, Kobe – Hand-colored Meiji Period photograph
Located in Middletown, NY
China in the latter part of the Heian Period. After the opening of the port of Kobe, Christianity gained
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Photography
Materials
Watercolor, Photographic Paper
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
the verso.
This mask is of the Noh theatre character Chujo who portrays a handsome young Heian
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,250
H 8.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese and its origin dates back to Heian Period. It was traditionally used as a heating device with the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Copper
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
$2,463 Sale Price
20% Off
H 74.81 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in
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 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
$651
H 2.84 in Dm 2.92 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Tales of the Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
-waiting at the Imperial court in the Heian period. The vibrant, rich colors, gold leaf, and beautiful
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,495
H 36 in W 65.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique Japanese Printmaking 'Hanga' of Mr. Hachimantarou Yoshiie 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
the Land, was a Minamoto clan samurai of the late Heian period, and Chinjufu-shōgun (Commander-in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Prints
Materials
Paper
$651
H 14.57 in W 10.04 in D 0.04 in
Complete Set of Fifteen Japanese Hinaningyo Dolls In Excellent Condition
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
Wood, Feathers, Textile
$3,250
H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Screen Lady Murasaki Genji
Located in Studio City, CA
-in-waiting at the Imperial court in the Heian period. The vibrant, rich colors, gold leaf, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
$6,400
H 36 in W 66 in D 0.75 in
Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Shicho' Nakijyogo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Heian period. (Wikipedia)
*
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
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.08 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Flute 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. (Wikipedia)
*
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
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
Mid-size 6-panel byôbu 屏風 with a scene from The Tale of Genji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
).
The composition depicts a procession of courtiers, attendants, and a young noblewoman from the Heian
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
$10,659
H 47.68 in W 128.98 in D 0.67 in
Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
during the late Heian period, and in 1192, Minamoto no Yoritomo became Japan’s first shogun, establishing
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Printmaking 'Hanga' of Mr. Taira no Atsumori 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
and also left side.
Taira no Atsumori (1169–1184) was a samurai of the late Heian period of Japan
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Prints
Materials
Paper
$592
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
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
$12,500
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
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
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with ‘Rinpa School’-style design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tale of Genji, The Tales of Ise, and Heian-period poems composed by courtiers. (From the MET museum
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Brass, Lead
$10,067
H 2.09 in W 8.08 in D 8.86 in
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
Antique kimono textile art "Kobachi ~ Green Collection ~" by ikasu Green, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
symbolizes "healing" and "harmony." Even in the Twelve-Layered Robes of the Heian period, green was always
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
$3,000
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in
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
Antique Framed Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
of one's choosing. In Japan, since at least the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
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
Fragment of a wooden Buddha's foot from the Heian to Kamakura period / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Fragment of the foot of a huge wooden Buddha from the Heian to Kamakura period.
It is thought to
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,000
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 13.39 in
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
$1,500
H 5.36 in W 3.94 in D 2.13 in
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
Japan, Pair of Hokai boxes in lacquered wood, Edo period, 1829
Located in PARIS, FR
) dates back to the Heian period (9th-12th century) and involves putting together pairs of shells. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
$9,107 / set
H 16.93 in W 18.71 in D 18.71 in
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
$5,800
H 45 in W 78 in D 0.1 in
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
$4,026
H 8.67 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Acala/Late Edo period/19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
from the Heian period, which is an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
However, the temple in which
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,200
H 18.94 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
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
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Located in Chicago, IL
11th century by the noblewoman, poet, and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu around the peak of the Heian
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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
Vintage obi textile art "From the Ashes ~Serendipity~" by ikasu Beige, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
and paper scrolls: Background elements evoke the poetic and refined aesthetics of the Heian period
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Silk
$310
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Located in Queens, NY
.
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
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
$48,000 / set
H 67.5 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Gold Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
to Heian period (794 to 1185). It comes from the Japanese folklore that rabbits live on the moon. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Japanese Contemporary Black Platinum Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
in Japan, dates back to Heian period (794 to 1185). It comes from the Japanese folklore that rabbits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Japanese antique pottery bowl/Tokoname ware/12th-13th century/excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Heian period to the early Kamakura period, long before the Edo period.
Originally, it was made as a lid
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
$1,200
H 4.93 in Dm 12.8 in
Japanese Nihonga Painting 19th c Edo Scroll by Seiki Yokoyama Landscape Shijo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
was called one of the four great families of the Heian period.
He also presided over the ``Higashiyama
Category
Antique 19th Century Edo Paintings
Materials
Silk
$1,229 Sale Price
20% Off
H 85.83 in W 27.96 in D 0.04 in
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ " by ikasu White/Red/Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
the power to repel malevolent forces and invite good fortune.
During the Heian period, scarlet was
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,200
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.97 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
feeling of the traditional Japanese arts too. It was during the Heian Period (794 – 1185 CEE) that gold or
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
$5,152
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Circa 1700 Japanese Sliding Door (Fusuma) Set. Pine Trees on the Seashore.
Located in Kyoto, JP
places” of the Heian period, such as the coast of Suminoe (住之江), Ise (伊勢, Mie Prefecture), or Setsu (摂津
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
$45,000 / set
H 68 in W 151.5 in D 0.75 in
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