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Japanese Imperial Kimono

Bold Imperial Red Silk Accented with Huge "Dragon" Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed bold Imperial red silk Japanese silk Hayashi kimono features a huge
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1960s Japanese Loungewear

Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple) doll set.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple), rare and exceptionally fine standing pair of figures for the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Textile, Wood

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono with Pheonix Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1950s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

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Silk

Japanese Late Edo Period Seated Imperial Gosho Ningyo Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese rare late Edo period large Imperial Gosho Ningyo doll. The piece depicts a cute chubby
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Silk, Wood

Japanese Antique Six Panel Screen: Inside the Imperial Household
Located in Hudson, NY
, folded "Rocks and Waves" screen in the room is signed: Sanraku. A ladies kimono hangs on the screen.
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Antique 1890s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan Utusushi Kenzan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare ceramic bowl with over glaze painted decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
the appointed artists to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Handcrafted Decorative Art, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
reminiscent of the ladies of the ancient imperial court of Japan. The creator of this signed piece has prided
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk

Japanese Silk Brocade Traditional Two-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary two-panel "byobu" or folding screen featuring a lady from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Fine Japanese Ceramic Vase Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Miyagawa Toranosuke. He was the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household and his work was
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Bowl Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vases attributed to Honda Yasaburo, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
realized sculptural composition of three ducks, made during the japanese imperial period of the Meiji, back
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Bronze

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono Of A Father And Son Playing Signed
Located in Miami, FL
during the meiji period (1868-1912) in the imperial Japan, circa 1890. This sculptural Okimono is very
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Inro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Meiji
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
Boshin War, which restored imperial rule to Japan. The Tokugawa (or Edo) period brought 250 years of
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Coral

Two Actors - Japanese Woodblock by Chikanobu Yoshu
By Toyohara Chikanobu
Located in Soquel, CA
Two Actors - Japanese Woodblock by Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延, 1838–1912), better known to his
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1890s Edo Landscape Prints

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Ink, Woodcut, Rice Paper

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
restored imperial rule to Japan. The Tokugawa (or Edo) period brought 250 years of stability to Japan. The
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Silver

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
Restoration and the Boshin War, which restored imperial rule to Japan. The Tokugawa (or Edo) period brought
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Agate, Gold

Imari Japanese Asian Porcelain Wall Plates by Fabienne Jouvin, Paris
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
depicting a man and woman portrait on each plate. The portrait are period Imperial style, with Japanese
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Late 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Fantasy, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, titled
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Museum; and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. Private collectors include the Japanese imperial
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Tableau, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, number
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Museum; and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. Private collectors include the Japanese imperial
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Rare Large Vase with White Slip Inlay Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

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19th century Edo period's Hanging scroll Samurai players and child dancer
Located in Chiba, JP
Description - Hanging scroll with quite a surreal scene of the music and dance performance with two seated samurais and a child actor on a go-game-board who plays a role of dancing s...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Meiji Bunraku Ningyo Puppet
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period puppet for the traditional Bunraku ningyo joruri puppet theater. The piece has a carved wood head and is adorned with richly detailed textile robes of the perio...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood

Vintage Kimono with Embroidered Phoenix.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Japanese kimono, made for the western market. The kimono has wonderful embroidery of a golden phoenix ,which is a symbol of the Empress, alongside symbols of flowers and br...
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1970s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1960s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk

Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses

Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese festival kimono expertly mounted and displayed in a large acrylic shadow box. This impressive ceremonial garment circa late 19th-early 20th century was made from a thick l...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Textile, Acrylic

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Elegant Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono with Shibori Band Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese formal silk Kimono in a light blue color with striking floral design. The garment is hand-stitched from a crepe like silk and dated to circa 1940-60s. The garment is spars...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk

Framed Japanese Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Fukusa textile panel circa late 19th-early 20th century of Meiji Period. On the woven brocade background with gold thread forming clouds and mist, the main composition sho...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Giltwood

Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
These lovely spinach jade animal figures consist of a rabbit and three ducks, the largest of which is the rabbit at 5cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. These animal figures were purchased from a coll...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Stone, Jade

Vintage Japanese Gauze Kimono with Embroidery Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese formal Kimono made with a very fine black linen gauze augmented with applied modern circle pattern. The garment was hand-stitched and dated to circa 1930-50s. The black ga...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Linen

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1880s-1900s from late Meiji period, presented with an original wood frame with inner gold trim. The tour-de-force embroidered tapestry s...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Giltwood, Silk

Japanese Brocade Noh Costume Kimono Robe Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Noh costume made from magnificent silk twill brocade woven with metallic gold threads circa 1930s. The robe is identified as "Atsuita", made for male actors in the Noh play. The lu...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Japanese kimono in 100% silk
 Handmade in Japan Floor length Pale peach with coloured print Comes with a blush pink silk ribbon that gives you the option to wear this open o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Overcoats

Vintage Japanese hand made green floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Japanese kimono Handmade in Japan Floor length Varying shades of green mixed with pale grey and pink Floral garden style print Comes with a bright blue silk ribbon that give...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Overcoats

Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back Embroidery Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back, Embroidery, Purple Velvet Ribbon and Sequin Trim. Fashioned from vintage sari fabric in the style of Thea Porter. Adjust...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

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Japanese Tachibina 'Imperial couple', Meiji Period
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Tachibina (Imperial couple), rare and exceptionally fine standing pair for the Hina
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile

Vintage Japanese Red and Green SHibori Dye Uchikake Kimono with Gold Chrysanthem
Located in Houston, TX
symbol of the Japanese emperor and imperial household, as well as the official flower of the autumnal
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Late 20th Century Japanese Textiles and Quilts

Chikanobu, Cherry Blossom, Sumida, Kimono Design, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
. Cherry blossom viewing ('hanami') was and still is a favourite pastime for the Japanese people. It is an
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Toyokuni III, Kabuki Play, White Fox, Kimono Design, Japanese Woodblock Print
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in London, GB
rooted in Japanese myth and retells the events of a popular legend on the kabuki stage. After the
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Pigment, Woodcut, Handmade Paper, Washi Paper

Important Hand-Painted Japanese Meiji Porcelain Geisha by Kinkozan Sobei
By Kinkozan
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A Japanese Meiji period Awata / Kyoto ware geisha by Kinkozan Sobei. The textured purple kimono of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Emperor and Empress Pair of Dolls for Doll's Festival Hinamatsuri 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese black crown, kimono with beautiful textiles. Empress has decorative gold headdress, kimono with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

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Fabric, Wood

Chikanobu, Poem Reading, Heian Beauty, Court, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
By Yoshu Chikanobu
Located in London, GB
court ladies enjoy poem reading on a snowy day at the Imperial Palace. One of the beautifully dressed
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Charm
Located in London, GB
fashion accessories worn by Japanese men of the Edo period (1615-1868). Kimono has no pockets, and only
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Indigo silk Samurai kimono Kosode and kamishimo - Japan Late 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
Late 19th century Japan Imposing Samurai set composed of a kimono - Kosode and a sleeveless jacket
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Late 19th Century Japanese Caftans

Indigo silk Samurai kimono Kosode and kamishimo - Japan Late 19th century
Indigo silk Samurai kimono Kosode and kamishimo - Japan Late 19th century
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Size: height 128 cm, shoulders 65 cm,
Japanese Signed Pair Tall Imperial Princess & Prince Dolls, Edo Period 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Please enjoy these photos. These Japanese Imperial dolls dating to the Edo period, circa 1840 are fine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "The Fifty-Three Station of Tokaido", Silk Textile
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Japanese Vintage Kimono Obi, "The Fifty-Three Stations of Tokaido" by Kimono-Couture -Dimensions
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2010s Japanese Textiles

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Brocade Silk Gilded Traditional Two-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Breathtaking contemporary Japanese two-panel folding screen or "byobu" featuring a lady from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Pair of Gilded Hand-Painted Vintage Japanese Kutani Lidded Cups, circa 1950
Located in Takarazuka, JP
anthology of poems covering 400 years of waka poetry written and recited in Japan’s ancient imperial court
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Gold Leaf

Vintage 1960s' Ceremonial /Wedding Kimono from Kyoto Japan
Located in London, GB
A rare gold and silver lame brocade wedding kimono dating from the 1960s. It is embroidered with
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1960s Japanese Coats and Outerwear

Japan 1830 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With A Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
restored imperial rule to Japan. The Tokugawa (or Edo) period brought 250 years of stability to Japan. The
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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Gold, Silver

Japan 1810 Edo Period Takamaki-e Five Drawer Inro In Lacquered Wood With A Hawk
Located in Miami, FL
Meiji Restoration and the Boshin War, which restored imperial rule to Japan. The Tokugawa (or Edo
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Coral, Silver

Zenith, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, blue, white, signed, titled
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Museum; and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. Private collectors include the Japanese imperial
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair Neisha Crosland Kyoto Trellis Swivel Club Chairs
By Neisha Crosland
Located in Houston, TX
sumptuousness and soulfulness of a time-faded 16th-century kimono from Japan’s Imperial City. This upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet

Japanese Contemporary silk brocade Traditional Oshie Handcrafted Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
exposes the folds of her multi-layered kimono in a scene reminiscent of the ladies of the ancient imperial
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk

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Japanese Imperial Kimono For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary Japanese imperial kimono you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer red, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a Japanese imperial kimono may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Makuzu Kozan and Fabienne Jouvin are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a Japanese imperial kimono for sale for men should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for women as well.

How Much is a Japanese Imperial Kimono?

The price for a Japanese imperial kimono starts at $495 and tops out at $74,750, and on average, selling for $6,000.
Questions About Japanese Imperial Kimono
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Japanese kimono is sometimes called a gofuku. However, you will most often see it referred to as a kimono. The garment developed from traditional silk robes worn in China during the Wu dynasty. You'll find a collection of kimonos on 1stDibs.