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This is a part of a structural building material that was used in an old Japanese temple. It is said to be reclaimed wood that was used in the lecture hall of Yakushiji, a famous tem...

This piece is an old Tokoname ware jar produced in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is believed to date from the Momoyama period to the early Edo period (late 16th ...

This piece is an Iga ware jar fired around the 16th century, during the late Muromachi period to the Momoyama period. Iga ware is pottery produced in the Iga region of Mie Prefectur...

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). The sliding doors are made o...

A beautifully balanced Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted in Japan during the Taishō to early Shōwa period. Made primarily from Japanese cedar (sugi) and other native woods, th...

A wall shelf designed by Marcel Gascoin (1907–1986), model E, produced by ARHEC in France, circa 1950s. Crafted in oak, the shelf features a simple and refined form that evokes the ...

A wall shelf designed by Marcel Gascoin (1907–1986), model E, produced by ARHEC in France, circa 1950s. Crafted in oak, the shelf features a simple and refined form that evokes the ...

A refined French modernist sideboard designed by Andre Sornay in Lyon, France, circa 1950s. Crafted using Sornay’s signature cloutage technique, the cabinet reveals delicate nail-he...

Aerator 1958 l JEAN PROUVÉ Aerator component, created for the La Doua campus of the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, 1960-1963 This aluminium panel was designed by...

This piece is a white porcelain vessel from the Joseon Dynasty, believed to have been produced in the 15th century. It represents one of the typical examples from the early Joseon pe...

Here is the revised English version with the additional information naturally inserted in appropriate sections: --- This bowl is a piece of Karatsu ware believed to have been produ...

This is a small stone Buddhist statue, believed to have been created in the late Edo period (around the 19th century). Compact enough to rest in the palm of your hand, it weighs appr...

A small stone statue of Jizo Bosatsu. This piece is believed to have been created in the late Edo period (18th–19th century). Standing approximately 17 cm in height, it is small eno...

This wooden statue possesses a quiet presence yet somehow conveys a familiar, populist charm. The work depicts a figure seated atop a lion, a composition reminiscent of **Manjushri ...

とても良い修正です。 内容に忠実に、余計な脚色をせず翻訳いたします。 --- This work is a seated stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon, believed to have been created during the mid to late Edo period (18th–19th century). It...

This is a stone guardian deity statue created in Japan during the mid to late Edo period (18th–19th century). It is carved from a single piece of natural stone. With a height of 38.5...

This is a wooden standing statue of Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteśvara) produced in Japan during the mid to late Edo period (18th to 19th century). With a height of 36.5 cm, it possesses...

This is a wooden statue of **Jūichimen Senju Kannon Bosatsu (Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon)**, created in Japan during the late Edo period. Senju Kannon (Thousand-Armed Kannon), formally known as *Senju Sengen Kanzeon Bosatsu*, is regarded as a symbol of compassion who saves all people through countless hands and eyes. Rather than literally carving one thousand arms, the expression of many arms symbolically represents “infinite salvation.” This work is further rendered in the **Eleven-Headed (Jūichimen)** form, bearing multiple faces above the main head. This signifies the ability to look in all directions and to never overlook the suffering of any being. The Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon is both refined in design and highly significant in devotional practice. At **Sanjūsangendō (Rengeō-in)** in Kyoto, a similar Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon statue is enshrined and is widely known as one of the representative masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist sculpture...

This is a wooden **giboshi**, originally attached to the balustrade (koran) of a bridge or architectural structure. A *giboshi* is the ornamental “finial” placed on top of balustrade posts. While metal examples are widely known, there are also rare cases such as this one that were crafted from wood. They were used on bridges, temple and shrine architecture, and gates, serving to create a sense of boundary and dignity within a space. The design is said to originate from the image of the *hoju* (sacred wish-fulfilling jewel) seen in Buddhist architecture and ornamentation. A giboshi is not merely decorative; it has been regarded as a symbolic element that protects and spiritually defines a place. Based on its form and texture, this piece is estimated to date from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. Judging from the material quality, it is likely made from a dense hardwood, possibly zelkova (keyaki). Having been exposed to wind and rain for many years, the surface has developed a deeply weathered and dried expression. The parched wood grain, raised fibers, and naturally formed cracks all speak to the accumulation of time, giving the piece a sculptural presence. The rounded cap flowing into the strong vertical lines of the body creates a beautiful proportion—folk in spirit, yet somewhat primitive in character. This weathered texture should not be seen as deterioration, but rather as a beauty completed through the passage of time. Its quiet presence evokes wabi-sabi—an expression that cannot be reproduced through modern processing, but only formed by authentic aging. The size strikes an exquisite balance—neither too large nor too small. While easy to place, it creates a strong visual anchor within a space. Simply placing it alone on a shelf or sideboard gives it the presence of a sculptural object. In an entryway or alcove, it becomes a quiet symbolic accent. Positioned against a white or concrete wall, the contrast of materials becomes striking; paired with reclaimed wood furniture...

This is a vintage wooden stool. Although it is not certain whether it was made in Japan, based on its form and material characteristics, it is likely to have been produced in the So...

This is a wooden fuzukue (low writing desk) made in Meiji 3 (1870). A fuzukue is a traditional low writing desk that has long been used in Japan. Rather than being used with chairs,...

This is a small stone statue believed to have been made in Japan during the Edo period. It was placed at crossroads, village entrances, or along mountain paths to pray for the safety...

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

This piece is believed to be a wooden storage chest known as a karabi-bitsu, made in Japan during the late Edo period (approximately the 18th–19th century). The karabi-bitsu is a tra...

This vintage West African fabric is handwoven cotton dyed with vegetable dyes and decorated with embroidery and cowrie shells. It is likely to be from the Marino Dogon people. The ge...

This is an antique drafting table from France. Its structure, supported by four wooden sawhorses (workbench legs), embodies the practical furniture actually used in drafting rooms an...

These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still exist. All frames are made of bent solid beech wood. Akita Mokkou has a history of o...

This minimalist metal table lamp is attributed to André Mounique. Charlotte Perriand frequently used it in her stage designs. This table lamp was manufactured by JUMO. This moderni...

This 19th century trestle table was crafted in Italy. It has a thick solid wood top and decoratively cut legs, supported firmly by a central crossbeam. It has been maintained so that...

The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan's traditional Gifu lantern craft. Using the natural properties of washi paper to diffuse...

This is tapa (bark cloth) made by the Mbuti people, also known as pygmies, an indigenous people who live in the Ituri Forest, which stretches from northeastern Democratic Republic of...

This is a Japanese display shelf (tea shelf) made in the early to mid-Showa period. It consists of solid wood boards arranged above and below, quietly supported by slender bamboo pos...

This large Japanese tansu was crafted in the early 1900s and reflects a restrained yet powerful approach to utilitarian furniture. Made from solid cedar wood, the piece combines stru...

This is an exceptionally old piece of Japanese fabric, dating back to the Edo period (1800s–1860s). It has been carefully used to withstand the harsh winter cold. Since ancient time...

This is a seated stone Buddha statue believed to have been made in China. While its date of creation is unclear, the weathering of the stone surface, surface wear, and texture formed...

This low table was produced in Japan between the 1970s and 1990s. Following the period of rapid economic growth, Japanese lifestyles shifted dramatically from tatami-based living spa...

This is a statue of Nyoirin Kannon (Nyoirin Kannon) created in Japan during the mid- to late Edo period (circa 18th to 19th centuries). Nyoirin Kannon is a form of Kannon Bodhisattva...

This is an antique Japanese Tansu. Judging by the condition of the metal parts, it appears to be quite old, likely dating to the Edo period. It has been carefully maintained to pres...

This is a wooden full-length mirror crafted in Japan during the Showa era. Following the Meiji era, when new Western culture began to permeate Japan, Japanese lifestyles underwent ma...

This small ceramic object is by Raymonde Leduc, a ceramist from southern France. Fern leaves are pressed onto the surface, and the delicate shape is carved like a fossil by the firin...

This folding table was made in Sweden in the early 20th century. The legs have a beautiful structure and a practical design that allows the tabletop to be folded or folded depending ...

This is an old trunk made in Sweden in the late 19th century. Geometrically patterned colored paper (decorative paper) is pasted onto the wooden body, and the fading over time create...

This vintage floor lamp was made in France. Its hand-forged iron construction features decorative wrought ironwork such as twists and scrollwork throughout. The support rod rising fr...

This lamp was designed in 1969 by Jean Balladur, a leading architect of La Grande-Motte in southern France. Known affectionately as "BB," this lamp stands for "Borne Blindée" (Armor...

Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.

Long a beloved part of Japanese culture, the "fuzukue" (writing desk) originated as a piece of furniture for writing, literally meaning "a desk for writing," and has accompanied quie...

Joseon vases and pots are best known for their gorgeous white porcelain and white blue-and-white designs. These ceramics, produced for royalty and aristocracy, captivated many with t...

Vintage Daybed by Christian Durupt, 1960s – French Modernist Design, Collaboration with Charlotte Perriand This is a vintage daybed crafted in the 1960s by the skilled French furnit...

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...

This chair embodies the essence of Japanese primitive design, crafted in the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s). Made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), a rare domestic hardwood...

This impressive jar is an unglazed terracotta vessel believed to have been made by the Nupe people of central Nigeria in West Africa. Its impressive size, measuring 32.2 cm in diamet...

This unique iron balancer appears to have been manufactured overseas. It depicts a man wearing a hat paddling a small boat. This delicately balanced piece sways back and forth thanks...

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses. It is coated with a deep, lustrous black glaze, which has developed a subdued lus...

This slab of ancient Japanese solid wood was cut from a single, enormous tree that grew over many years. The powerful, intricately undulating grain, the intricate overlapping of tre...

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...

This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. The original handles still have old ropes attached, suggesting it is very old. It is thought to date from the Ed...

This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...

This ceramic bowl dates back to the late 12th century, during the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire, established in 330 AD by...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...