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Japanese Koto

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

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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

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

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

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

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

treasure from Japan. This is a fine old original version of the famous Kotoji two-legged stone 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

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

Recent Sales

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

'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

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

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

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

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

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

$24,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in

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

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

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono

Located in Atlanta, GA

A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

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

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward

$70,492 / 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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

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

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

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

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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.