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Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

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 Ningyō of a Lady Playing the Koto, Meiji Period (1868–1912)
Japanese Ningyō of a Lady Playing the Koto, Meiji Period (1868–1912)

Japanese Ningyō of a Lady Playing the Koto, Meiji Period (1868–1912)

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Ningyō of a Lady Playing the Koto, Meiji Period (1868–1912) A beautifully crafted Japanese ningyō depicting an elegant young lady seated gracefully while performing on a ko...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk

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

Pair of Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Vases with Carved Consoles
Pair of Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Vases with Carved Consoles

Pair of Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Porcelain Vases with Carved Consoles

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

One of the principal scenes depicts a gentleman playing the koto, Japan's traditional thirteen-stringed instrument, a subject closely associated with refinement, culture, and the ari...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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

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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

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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

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

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.

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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

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

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

$1,090

H 18 in W 38 in D 8 in

Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

Located in Asheville, NC

This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...

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20th Century Egyptian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

$9,882

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

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

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...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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

F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase
F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase

F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase

Sold|$1,500

H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase

Located in Niiza, JP

Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp Size: φ180×260mm Box size: 230×300×230mm 3kg Estimated packing size: 350×420×350mm 6kg A beautiful vase crafted using cloisonné techniques A beautiful ca...

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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface ado...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terracotta lions, circa 1790-1810. The F...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

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...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

$10,719

H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

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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.