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Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

$3,300

H 3 in W 2 in D 27.25 in

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 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?)

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Steel

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Koto is considered the national instrument of Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

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

$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

This unusual shape is said to look like a bridge on the traditional Japanese instrument koto, hence its name: the Kotoji lantern.

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Granite

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

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The front cover is embellished with an enamel panel depicting two Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3 stringed...

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20th Century Slovenian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

Unavailable

H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in

Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Chinese zither or ghzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string musical instrument of the family of table zithers - Guzheng has been introduced in other countries and has bec...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Antiquities

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

Japanese Traditional Brocade Silk Two-Panel Folding Screen

Located in Takarazuka, JP

A sophisticated technique called oshie is used to transform highest quality kimono fabrics into exquisite antique pieces of kimono fabric to recreate a genre Edo period painting show...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions trip. Japan fine antique lacquered Maki-e Koto Lute stringed instrument, in a rare violin size, Meiji period 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Meiji figural porcelain lidded tea pot features all-over 1000 faces design with gilt highlights, Kyoto Dragon spout, handle and finial; base chop mark signed; 19th c...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in Takarazuka, JP

A sophisticated technique called oshie is used to transform highest quality kimono fabrics into exquisite antique pieces of kimono fabric to recreate a genre Edo period painting show...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Gold

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare first year of publication in nine complete volumes Complete masterpiece swords Katana Japanese woodblock print book in the Edo period, 18th century, 1792 Title: Koto/Ol...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Paper

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

Dark Mountain W/ Snow By John Latham Knapp

Located in Sarasota, FL

Oil on Board Dark Mountain Serie with Snow by John Latham Knapp traveled to Asian, Himalayan and Indian countries which have been an important reference to John's work. Also traveled...

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21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

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

Junya Watanabe SS2015 Boro Chore Coat

By Junya Watanabe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

After numerous collections heavily referential to traditional European and American styles, Junya pivoted to Japanese culture for his spring 2015 collection. His presentation include...

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2010s Coats and Outerwear

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase, Signed Daum, France Number 94
Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase, Signed Daum, France Number 94

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,...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s

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...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper

'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

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

Materials

Textile

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

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

Materials

Enamel

Majestic Baroque Bed in the Style of Louis XVI
Majestic Baroque Bed in the Style of Louis XVI

Majestic Baroque Bed in the Style of Louis XVI

$9,900

H 72.45 in W 78.75 in D 82.68 in

Majestic Baroque Bed in the Style of Louis XVI

Located in Berlin, DE

Majestic Baroque bed in the style of Louis XVI. Solid beech wood, finely carved, colored and gilded. Low foot and high headboard, double braided, curved backrest framing. Openwork...

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20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech

Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

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 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Carved hardwood mummy mask having a pink-brown painted ground, painted black eyes and brows. Wearing a black headband. Eyes and brows are restored. Scattered highpoint paint wear, ot...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in

Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

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

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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.