Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Steel
Japanese Koto
Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese Koto made from carved Paulownia wood and lavishly decorated with lacquer Maki-e
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
$18,000
H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. With a modern wood storage box, tomobako. The
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
Japanese Fine Hand Carved two-legged Stone Lantern Kotoji , Hard To Find
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in W 55 in D 16 in
Japanese Fine Hand Carved two-legged Stone Lantern Kotoji , Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
treasure from Japan. This is a fine old original version of the famous Kotoji two-legged stone lantern
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Granite
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3
Category
20th Century Slovenian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
many Asian instruments such as Japanese koto, Korean kayagum or Vietnamese dan tranh. One can also
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Antiquities
Japanese Traditional Brocade Silk Two-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Takarazuka, JP
hanging on a lacquer kimono rack and "koto," a Japanese traditional instrument in a brocade case. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Japanese Fine Antique Lacquered Koto Lute, Rare Violin Size, Meiji, 19th Century
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H 2.75 in W 24 in D 5 in
Japanese Fine Antique Lacquered Koto Lute, Rare Violin Size, Meiji, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions trip. Japan fine antique lacquered Maki-e Koto Lute stringed
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Meiji Thousand Faces Koto Dragon Tea Pot, Chop Marks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji figural porcelain lidded tea pot features all-over 1000 faces design with
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art
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H 34 in W 26 in D 2 in
Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
painting showcasing two obis with striking patterns hanging on a lacquer kimono rack and "koto," a Japanese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Gold
Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints
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H 10.25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese woodblock print book in the Edo period, 18th century, 1792 Title: Koto/Old Japanese Swords
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
Utagawa KuniyoshiKuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo, 1847-1848
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H 14.06 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in
Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
highly skilled in the koto, the Japanese zither, as well as calligraphy. These elegant pass times gained
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Portrait Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
Dark Mountain W/ Snow By John Latham Knapp
Located in Sarasota, FL
Indian countries which have been an important reference to John's work. Also traveled to Japan, Toyko
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Junya Watanabe SS2015 Boro Chore Coat
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
composed of a Sumo wrestling match, later accompanied by jazz and a stringed koto, Japan’s national
Category
2010s Coats and Outerwear
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Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase, Signed Daum, France Number 94
By Daum
Located in Lexington, KY
Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase in pinks and greens. This piece is signed Daum, France and numbered 94. This piece has been retired and is no longer in production. Since 1878,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
$69,260 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Sold|$4,500
H 34.65 in W 68.9 in D 22.84 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large, old Japanese black chest (Tansu) made in the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is crafted from sugi (Japanese cedar), a traditional material in Japan. Over the years, t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sideboards
Materials
Cedar
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...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...
Category
Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
$228,108Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
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...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
$5,104
H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
$29,244
H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
$2,680
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Japanese Screen, Deer in Spring, Maruyama Shijo School
$28,000
H 67 in W 148 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Japanese Screen, Deer in Spring, Maruyama Shijo School
Located in Kyoto, JP
A six-panel Japanese folding screen from the leading Maruyama-Shijo artist Okamoto Toyohiko (1773-1845). Simply featuring three deer and a few sprigs of foliage on a sumptuous gold-l...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Category
Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
$176,086
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Dragon Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Highly carved sculptural Meiji dragon armchair.: dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
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Japanese Koto For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese koto you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and fabric, every Japanese koto was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Japanese koto, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese koto you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese koto over the years, but those crafted by Kanzan Denshichi 幹山伝七 are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Japanese Koto?
Prices for a Japanese koto can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $21,275, while the average can fetch as much as $8,671.
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