Heian Period

Fujiwara Yasumasa (958 to 1036) was a famous Heian period courtier. Crafted on handmade mulberry paper with ink and natural color pigments by artist Matsouka konen in the Maruyama-Sh...

This is an antique framed woodblock print. A Japanese, after Heian era art scene, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Buddhist statues from the Heian period rarely come into our stock. Even among Heian-period pieces, one that carries such a strong sense of long history and age like this may find few...

Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of hinoki wood in single piece construction called ichiboku zukuri.

"Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi".

The small, colorful figures are dressed in the style of the Heian period and represent the emperor, the empress and their court.

Set of six Japanese contemporary porcelain chopstich rests, hand-painted in vivid green, red and gold, on an elegantly shaped body depicting an emperor and empress in elaborate Heian...

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Late Nineteenth Century Kimono Fabric Mounted on Early Twentieth Century Screen. In the Heian period (eighth century to the twelfth century), noblemen wou...

The origins of Kakigōri date back to the Heian Period, beginning in the 8th Century. In Japanese history, when blocks of ice saved during the colder months would be shaved and served...

The tradition dates back to Heian period, when floral offerings were made at altars.

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

This mask is of the Noh theatre character Chujo who portrays a handsome young Heian-period poet and elegant, graceful nobleman or aristocratic warrior of the Heike clan who dies brav...

Hibachi means "fire bowl" in Japanese and its origin dates back to Heian Period. It was traditionally used as a heating device with the ash and coal placed in the insert container.

The cover features a stunning "Momijigari" (Autumn Leaf Viewing) motif, depicting noble figures from the Heian period dressed in elaborate garments as they admire the falling maple l...

A quite wonderful, relatively large Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship dur...

Dimensions: 50 x 50 x H170 cm Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the discovery of the cuirass and basic helmets in graves. During the Heian ...

A pure and elegant yellow color that has been loved since the Heian period. The branches are joined with decorative "tsutsumi" (wrapping) to create a realistic look.

Originally situated in Buddhist temples, toro were used to illuminate pathways and symbolised offerings to the Buddha. It wasn’t until the Heian period – Japan’s “golden age” of art ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged sukashi (openwork) Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanshi...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged sukashi (openwork) Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmansh...

Minamoto no Yoshiie (1039 – 4 August 1106), also known as Hachimantarō Yoshiie and his title Most Valorous Warrior in the Land, was a Minamoto clan samurai of the late Heian period, ...

This Edo-period makie suzuribako features the legendary Heian-period general Minamoto no Yoshiie, widely known as Yawata Tarō, shown charging forward on horseback with bow drawn.

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword cra...

A gorgeous and quite striking four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen featuring an elegantly clad Lady Murasaki, the Japanese novelist, (and famed author of the classic "Tale of Gen...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

The open-sided design, known as shitanaga abumi, was used by the middle Heian period and remained in use until European-style stirrups were introduced in the late 19th century.

In Japan, since at least the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by Buddhist priests as their outermost robe, draped over the left shoulder and attached under the right a...

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmansh...

A quite wonderful and evocative signed antique Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A pair of antique Japanese Abumis, stirrup for horse-riding, in cast iron with elaborate silver inlay, circa 16th century Muramachi to Momoyama period. The prototype of Japanese abum...

They have been mentioned in poems and literature since early times such as Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters, a collection of myths compiled in 712), Manyōshū, (Collection of Ten Th...

A quite wonderfully designed, expertly crafted, exceptionally large Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese...

During the Heian period (794–1185), the nobily first used the mon as decoration on their ox drawn carts, later the Samurai adopted and adapted them as their family crests.

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

The Minamoto Clan rose to prominence during the late Heian period, and in 1192, Minamoto no Yoritomo became Japan’s first shogun, establishing the Kamakura shogunate.

Taira no Atsumori (1169–1184) was a samurai of the late Heian period of Japan. He was a member of the Taira clan who fought in the Genpei War against the Minamoto.

The traditional form of Japanese calipers take its source in the Heian period (Between 794 and 1185). During the Momoyama period some helmets and armor reflect the influence of Iberi...

For a nearly identical form, see an Echizen jar from Heian period (794–1185) in the collection of MET (Accession Number: 1977.261).

A quite wonderfully designed, expertly crafted Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged, relatively large Mokko Gata shaped Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese s...

Since the Heian period, the koto has been associated with refinement, education, and aristocratic culture, and mastery of the instrument was considered an essential accomplishment fo...

Even in the Twelve-Layered Robes of the Heian period, green was always incorporated and worn by high-ranking women.

Myochin lineage was possibly dated as far back as the Heian period and was known for their metalwork in swords and fittings.

Sculpted in Japan in the 19th century, Ko-omote (literally “small face”) Noh masks are used for main or secondary theatrical roles, of either a young girl or a supernatural being. In...

In Japan, since at least the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by Buddhist priests as their outermost robe, draped over the left shoulder and attached under the right a...

Echizen is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, directly influenced by the Sue ware of the Heian period. Echizen ware is fired without applied glaze or decoration.

A wonderful, beautifully aged Saotome Tsuba (The Saotome were a well known school of armor makers originating in the late Muromachi Period and working well into the Edo Period) - Jap...

This half-tongued style of stirrup (hanshita abumi) remained in use until the late Heian period (794 to 1185) when a new stirrup was developed.

A quite wonderful, relatively large Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship dur...

An intact Sue stoneware ewer of a similar form from Heian Period (10-11th century) was excavated at Maebashi in Gumma Prefecture in 1961 (see last picture).

In Japan, since at least the Heian period (794–1185), the kesa has been worn by Buddhist priests as their outermost robe, draped over the left shoulder and attached under the right a...