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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

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Steel

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

H 3 in W 2 in D 27.25 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration
Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration

Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration

H 55 in W 9 in D 3.5 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
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Gold, Silver, Copper

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

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
. This unusual shape is said to look like a bridge on the traditional Japanese instrument koto, hence its
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Fine Hand Carved two-legged Stone Lantern Kotoji , Hard To Find
Japanese Fine Hand Carved two-legged Stone Lantern Kotoji , Hard To Find

Japanese Fine Hand Carved two-legged Stone Lantern Kotoji , Hard To Find

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
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20th Century Slovenian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case

H 3.9 in Dm 3.1 in

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk

Japanese Traditional Brocade Silk Two-Panel Folding Screen
Japanese Traditional Brocade Silk Two-Panel Folding Screen

Japanese Traditional Brocade Silk Two-Panel Folding Screen

H 60 in W 57 in D 2 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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Fine Antique Lacquered Koto Lute, Rare Violin Size, Meiji, 19th Century
Japanese Fine Antique Lacquered Koto Lute, Rare Violin Size, Meiji, 19th Century

Japanese Fine Antique Lacquered Koto Lute, Rare Violin Size, Meiji, 19th Century

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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Thousand Faces Koto Dragon Tea Pot, Chop Marks
Antique Japanese Meiji Thousand Faces Koto Dragon Tea Pot, Chop Marks

Antique Japanese Meiji Thousand Faces Koto Dragon Tea Pot, Chop Marks

H 7.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Art

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Gold

Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art
Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art

Large Traditional Japanese Framed Red Blue Handcrafted Brocade Decorative Art

H 34 in W 26 in D 2 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
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints
Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints

Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints

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
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2010s Coats and Outerwear

Junya Watanabe SS2015 Boro Chore Coat
Junya Watanabe SS2015 Boro Chore Coat

Junya Watanabe SS2015 Boro Chore Coat

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
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Mid-19th Century Edo Portrait Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo
Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo

Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo, 1847-1848

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Dark Mountain W/ Snow By John Latham Knapp
Dark Mountain W/ Snow By John Latham Knapp

Dark Mountain W/ Snow By John Latham Knapp

H 5 in W 4 in D 3 in

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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...
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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c

Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c

H 2.5 in Dm 14.25 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 “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

H 14.97 in W 17.92 in D 12.01 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...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan
Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan

Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan

H 5 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
China Pair Antique Hand Carved Stone Pedestals 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to Find Pair (2) Display Pedestals from the 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find pair (2) of limestone finely carved pedestals - perfect for displ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Limestone

China Pair Antique Hand Carved Stone Pedestals 19th Century
China Pair Antique Hand Carved Stone Pedestals 19th Century

China Pair Antique Hand Carved Stone Pedestals 19th Century

H 13 in W 14 in D 14 in
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 28 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 28 Inches
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 28 Inches

Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 28 Inches

H 30 in W 10 in D 10 in
Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. These smiling, mischievous skulls are hand carved in very Fine detail. Would be the crown jewel of any walking stick collection once at...
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle
Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle

Hand Carved Wood Memento Mori Double Skull Cane Walking Stick Handle

H 3 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong With Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge fish gong bell- first we have seen in this rare large scale size, 22 inches in length Immediately useable. Crafted using the ancient lost wax technique, this bell is a Japanes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong With Striker
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong With Striker

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong With Striker

H 10 in W 22 in D 6.5 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...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Louis XVI Style Bergère
Louis XVI Style Bergère

Louis XVI Style Bergère

H 35.5 in W 32 in D 28 in
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden and now in our Kyoto warehouse. Call or message us to reserve- now en route in our container from our Kyoto warehouse Fo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in
Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Blue Garden Lantern- Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details

Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details

H 18 in Dm 16.5 in
Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces
By Japanese Studio
Located in Milano, IT
...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces
Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces

Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces

H 9.06 in Dm 7.88 in
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

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e

H 1.7 in W 3.5 in D 0.25 in
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" 1970s (Signed)
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter subtle hand-painted enamels and curved ends and sculptural base by Philip & Kelvin LaV...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze, Pewter, Enamel

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" 1970s (Signed)
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" 1970s (Signed)

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Imperial Palace Coffee Table" 1970s (Signed)

H 17 in W 57 in D 22 in
19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
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Antique 19th Century English Antiquities

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Brass

19th Century English Sword Cane
19th Century English Sword Cane

19th Century English Sword Cane

H 32 in Dm 5 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in New York, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

H 84 in W 56 in D 20 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.