Japanese Koto
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
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Steel
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
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
$18,000
H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 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
$18,500
H 60 in W 55 in D 16 in
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
Recent Sales
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
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
H 2.75 in W 24 in D 5 in
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
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
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
H 10.25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
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
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
H 14.06 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in
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
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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
$232,455
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
$6,318 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a revolver. Perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia or firearm enthusiast. Meticulous attention to detail throughout makes fo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a one-of-a-kind exhibition stand that utilizes an old L-shaped concrete made around the latter half of the 20th century.
The L-shaped stone material that serves as the main ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Other Furniture
Materials
Stone, Concrete
$900
H 7.01 in W 17.92 in D 10.04 in
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
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Japanese Beautiful Antique Stone Water Basin And Planter Tsukubai, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Find
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone vessel in the form of a delightful sculpture- totally repurposed as an elegant water b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$1,200 Sale Price
57% Off
H 20 in Dm 19.5 in
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees
Materials
Silver Leaf
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century
Orpheus and the animals
Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm
Provenance: South German private collection.
On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$201,585
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rust...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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
$2,680
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Austin, TX
Single bergère armchair from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has a hand-carved beech wood frame with original ‘trianon’ gray paint and patina. It is upholstered in a tan ve...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Moroccan Khoumya Dagger Vintage from 1950s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Collector Dagger, vintage from the 1950s.
Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a wooden grip engraved with Moroccan silver...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Nickel
19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that we all will pass.
Likely a part of a larger religious carving, possibly placed a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
19th Century Japanese Cinnabar / Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Edo period, late 19th century. It fe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$21,500 Sale Price
49% Off
H 88 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in
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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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