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Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 18th Century / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 18th Century / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 18th Century / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Black Glass Cabinet from France 19th
Antique Black Glass Cabinet from France 19th

Antique Black Glass Cabinet from France 19th

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an antique French glass cabinet. The top door is made of ripple glass, and its unique, slightly wavy distortion conveys the craftsmanship and elegance of the time. This "wav...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Glass

3 Position Stool by Marcel Gascoin
3 Position Stool by Marcel Gascoin

3 Position Stool by Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The "3 Position Stool" is a masterpiece by Marcel Gascoin. Its simple frame structure allows it to be used in three different ways: as a stool, a low chair, or a side table. It embod...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Blue Green Square Folding Table from France
Antique Blue Green Square Folding Table from France

Antique Blue Green Square Folding Table from France

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This 19th-century French tilt-top pedestal table features a square top that can be folded upright, making it practical and easy to store in limited spaces. The center leg and tripod ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Antique French Side Table with Blue Painting
Antique French Side Table with Blue Painting

Antique French Side Table with Blue Painting

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This 19th-century French pedestal table is finished in a soft blue-gray paint finish, which has aged to a more subdued appearance. The tabletop with its wavy edges, the elegantly tu...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique pottery small vase / Karatsu ware / Edo period / Kyushu region
Japanese antique pottery small vase / Karatsu ware / Edo period / Kyushu region

Japanese antique pottery small vase / Karatsu ware / Edo period / Kyushu region

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is Takeo Karatsu pottery, believed to have been fired during the Edo period (circa 17th to 19th centuries). Karatsu ware is traditional Japanese ceramics made in the Karatsu reg...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of 6 Wooden Folk Chairs
Set of 6 Wooden Folk Chairs

Set of 6 Wooden Folk Chairs

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This set of six French provincial chairs (one of which is an armchair) dates back to the early 20th century. Featuring solid wood backs and legs and woven rush seats, they display a ...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s
Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s

By René Herbst

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This green desk chair set was designed by René Herbst, a pioneer of French modern design. Its lightweight construction, combining a tubular steel frame with a molded plywood back and...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France
Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France

Antique Primitive Arm Rash Chair from France

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This primitive armchair was made in the French countryside in the 19th century. Characterized by its rustic wood grain and rush-woven seat, it is a typical example of furniture roote...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Two Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon
Two Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon

Two Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Set of Meribel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon The "Meribel Chair" was designed by Charlotte Perriand for a chalet project in the ski resort of Méribel in the French Alp...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of “Svensk Fur” Arm Chairs by Göran Malmvall
Set of “Svensk Fur” Arm Chairs by Göran Malmvall

Set of “Svensk Fur” Arm Chairs by Göran Malmvall

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a set of "Svensk Fur" armchairs, a masterpiece by Swedish furniture designer Göran Malmvall (1917–2001). Produced in the 1940s by the renowned Swedish furniture workshop Kar...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique WH Cabinet from Spain
Antique WH Cabinet from Spain

Antique WH Cabinet from Spain

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This antique cabinet from Spain in the 19th century has white paint that has peeled over time, giving it a rustic, poetic feel. The wavy scalloped details at the bottom add a soft ac...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Cabinet from Italy 1835s
Antique Cabinet from Italy 1835s

Antique Cabinet from Italy 1835s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Antique Italian cabinet. This painted cabinet, dated 1835, is thought to have been made in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of the northern Italian Alps. Crafted from sturdy pine, th...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI
Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI

Old Arched Bamboo Wall Art Object / Japan, Early 20th Century/MINGEI

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large bamboo frame believed to have been made in Japan between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. Its original purpose is unclear, but the narrow holes and struct...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Old Japanese wall-mounted wooden frame / 20th century / large picture frame
Old Japanese wall-mounted wooden frame / 20th century / large picture frame

Old Japanese wall-mounted wooden frame / 20th century / large picture frame

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden frame is crafted from ancient Japanese zelkova wood. It appears to have originally been made as a hearth edge, but was rarely used and stored for a long time. As a result...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Indigo Dyed Striped Fabric / Tapestry / early 20th century / BORO
Japanese Old Indigo Dyed Striped Fabric / Tapestry / early 20th century / BORO

Japanese Old Indigo Dyed Striped Fabric / Tapestry / early 20th century / BORO

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an ancient Japanese indigo-dyed cloth produced between the end of the Meiji and Taisho periods. Three thin, evenly spaced yellowish lines create a regular rhythm on a deep in...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Old Japanese iron door / wall hanging object/Like an abstract painting
Old Japanese iron door / wall hanging object/Like an abstract painting

Old Japanese iron door / wall hanging object/Like an abstract painting

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small, antique iron door from Japan's Showa period (circa 20th century). It was once installed in traditional Japanese homes and storehouses, and is believed to have served...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving
Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving

Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden crane figurine was crafted in Japan in the late 20th century. The artist utilized the natural shape of the wood, particularly the roots, to carve the crane's body. The base is carved from a knot, and its powerful, organic contours convey the base's sense of life. This piece elevates nature's natural form to the crane with minimal modification. Cranes have long been considered symbols of longevity and good fortune, and have been used in wedding and New Year's decorations. The idea of ​​emanating the crane's shape from the roots of a tree seems to reflect the Japanese view of nature and their cherishing the "signs of things." The slender legs simply slide into the base, allowing for easy disassembly. This figurine is easy to transport and store, making it a convenient display piece. Weighing just 0.75 kg, it can be easily placed anywhere. It enhances the traditional atmosphere when placed in a Japanese-style alcove, or in front of a modern white-walled space or exposed concrete wall, the contrast of the materials creates a striking art piece. Placing it on a windowsill, entryway shelf...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament
Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament

Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small Jizo Bodhisattva statue believed to have been made in the late Edo period (19th century). It is believed to be made of granite. Its rough texture exudes a gentle aura...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century
Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century

Antique Japanese wooden puppy figurine / Showa era / 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous wood like cypress, it retains its soft grain and warm texture. Finished without a ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era
Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

Vintage Japanese wooden ptarmigan figurine / Made in 1967 / Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is inscribed with ink: "April 1967," "Ptarmigan," and "Living on Mount Tateyama," revea...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century
Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

Antique Japanese bronze statue of Buddha in ascetic practice / late 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This bronze statue of Shakyamuni undergoing ascetic practices is thought to have been made between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. Shakyamuni ascetic statues are Buddhis...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object
Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object

Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden display stand/stool was made in Japan around the 20th century. It's believed to be made from solid, solid zelkova (keyaki) wood, exuding a strong grain and sturdy texture...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Other

Japanese antique pottery [Tamba] jar / Edo period / 1600s / Beautiful glazed
Japanese antique pottery [Tamba] jar / Edo period / 1600s / Beautiful glazed

Japanese antique pottery [Tamba] jar / Edo period / 1600s / Beautiful glazed

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Tamba ware jar produced in Japan during the early Edo period (circa 17th century). Tamba ware, along with Seto, Tokoname, Echizen, Shigaraki, and Bizen, is known as one of ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo
Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Bizen ware jar was fired in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is known as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan. Its...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique pottery with very beautiful colors/ [shigaraki] Jar/1500-1600
Japanese antique pottery with very beautiful colors/ [shigaraki] Jar/1500-1600

Japanese antique pottery with very beautiful colors/ [shigaraki] Jar/1500-1600

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is "Shigaraki ware". Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. (Shigaraki Kiln is marked with a red circle on the map.) It is said to have originated in t...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Korean Stone Pot / Joseon Dynasty / Stone Folk Art Object
Antique Korean Stone Pot / Joseon Dynasty / Stone Folk Art Object

Antique Korean Stone Pot / Joseon Dynasty / Stone Folk Art Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stone pot was made in Korea during the late Joseon dynasty, between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its sturdy appearance, carved from a granite-like stone, emanates a p...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique Buddhist statues/[Ten Kings statues]/Edo period/18-19th century
Japanese antique Buddhist statues/[Ten Kings statues]/Edo period/18-19th century

Japanese antique Buddhist statues/[Ten Kings statues]/Edo period/18-19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden Buddhist statue (made from cypress wood) is thought to have been made in the Edo period, probably around the 18th or 19th century. It is one of the types of statues known...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress

Japanese antique stone objects/rituals/Penis-shaped figurine/before the Edo
Japanese antique stone objects/rituals/Penis-shaped figurine/before the Edo

Japanese antique stone objects/rituals/Penis-shaped figurine/before the Edo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old stone object from Japan, a sculptural piece called a “stone rod” that depicts male genitalia. Based on its shape, material, and discoloration, it is believed to have b...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow
Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow

Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old stone sculpture of a cow, believed to have been made in Korea or Japan. It is made of serpentine rock, which gives it a heavy weight and unique texture. In East Asian ...

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Antique 19th Century South Korean Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Chinese antique pottery wabi-sabi vase/12th-14th century/Cizhou kiln
Chinese antique pottery wabi-sabi vase/12th-14th century/Cizhou kiln

Chinese antique pottery wabi-sabi vase/12th-14th century/Cizhou kiln

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vase believed to have been fired at the Cizhou kilns in northern China. Known for their distinctive white-slip base and bold black glaze decoration, the Cizhou kilns flouri...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Chinese or Japanese antiques/Before the 19th century
Chinese or Japanese antiques/Before the 19th century

Chinese or Japanese antiques/Before the 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very interesting old copper vase, believed to have been made in Japan or China. Its distinctive shape and high level of decoration make it a gem that stands out among the many copper vessels I have seen. The body is cylindrical, with a tightened shape at the top and bottom. The legs are slender and tapered, giving the overall design a beautiful sense of tension. This “tapered hem” design lends a special elegance to the vase's appearance. In terms of decoration, the intricate patterns encircling the upper and lower bands are particularly striking. These patterns are geometric abstractions of clouds and dragons. On both sides, small designs resembling animal or dragon faces are attached, adding to the elegant decorative beauty of the design. The copper surface has a deep amber luster from years of use, and the patina from aging captivates the viewer's heart. There are some dents and signs of use on the surface, but these are also charming elements that testify to the fact that this vase has been cherished and used for a long time. When half-filled with water and left for 24 hours, no leaks were detected. It is practical and can be used as a flower vase. Whether filled with fresh flowers, branches, or dried flowers, it will add a sense of sophistication to any space and make a statement wherever it is placed. The accompanying paulownia box is inscribed with “Tang Dynasty Ming Dynasty Antique Copper Vase...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Copper

Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920
Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920

Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old tsukubai (stone basin) believed to have been made in Japan. In Japanese culture, there is a long-standing tradition of designing gardens that reflect the changing bea...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century
Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century

Antique wooden apple-shaped figurine/Fruit object/Late 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a unique wooden sculpture carved from a natural burl, making full use of the organic form of the wood. The artist is unknown, but as it was sourced within Japan, we have desc...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wooden low bench/20th century/wooden chair/stool
Old Japanese wooden low bench/20th century/wooden chair/stool

Old Japanese wooden low bench/20th century/wooden chair/stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Here is the revised version. Please translate this into English. This is a charming antique wooden tool that is believed to have been used as a workbench or chair by Japanese craft...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Benches

Materials

Cedar

Old Asian wooden bench/20th century/wooden chair
Old Asian wooden bench/20th century/wooden chair

Old Asian wooden bench/20th century/wooden chair

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The revised text is now complete, so please translate it faithfully into English. This is a bench that has been remade from old wooden tools created around the 20th century. The exac...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Other Benches

Materials

Oak

Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask
Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Masks have been created around the world since ancient times, deeply connected to the human spirit. Many performing arts involving masks, where the wearer transforms into another bei...

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20th Century Chinese Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan, dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s). Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in J...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Old wooden bowl with legs from Southeast Asia/20th century/Object
Old wooden bowl with legs from Southeast Asia/20th century/Object

Old wooden bowl with legs from Southeast Asia/20th century/Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is believed to be an old wooden ball with a stand made in Southeast Asia around the 20th century. Having survived to the present day after many years, this ball is attractive fo...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Other Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old iron hanging bell believed to have been made over 100 years ago. It is highly likely that it was manufactured in Japan, though the possibility of Korean or Chinese ori...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period. The material used is sandstone, which has a fine and rough te...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s
Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s

Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960s

By Yamakawa Rattan, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1960s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The rattan on this chair is broken in only ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Japanese wooden wabi-sabi board/Early 20th century/Display stand/MINGEI
Japanese wooden wabi-sabi board/Early 20th century/Display stand/MINGEI

Japanese wooden wabi-sabi board/Early 20th century/Display stand/MINGEI

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old wooden work board called a “Kate-Kiri-Ban,” which was used in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, around the early 20th century. The name breaks down as fo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Japanese Buddhist pagoda hanging scroll /Buddhist painting/Edo
Antique Japanese Buddhist pagoda hanging scroll /Buddhist painting/Edo

Antique Japanese Buddhist pagoda hanging scroll /Buddhist painting/Edo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a slightly different Buddhist painting believed to have been created by a Japanese temple monk during the Edo period (late 17th to 19th century). Rendered in ink on paper, th...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase
Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Antique Japanese woven wall hanging basket/20th century/Wabi-sabi vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a rustic woven basket made of walnut bark, made in Japan around the 20th century. In Japan, tools made of natural materials have been used since ancient times as baskets for ...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/18th to 19th century
Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/18th to 19th century

Japanese antique Kannon stone statue/Edo period/18th to 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introducing a stone Buddha of Nyoirin Kannon, created in the mid to late Edo period (circa 1750-1850). The material used is granite or andesite, and the natural weathering of the sto...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century
Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century

Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging
Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging

Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench believed to have been actually used in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas in the Tohoku region between 1945 and 1960. This box-shaped st...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that transcends practical use. The rustic feel of the material and its quiet presence give it a nostalgic warmth not found in modern furniture. This piece is made entirely of solid Japanese cedar, and the simple and disciplined structure of the vertical cleats, especially on the doors, and the cedar planks passed horizontally and overlapping from the reverse side, bring a perfect balance and rhythm to the overall look of the piece. This kind of design reveals a uniquely Japanese sense of design. The deep candy-colored texture created by the aging process is a taste that only antique pieces can have. The subtle changes in color from suntanning and areas touched by the hand tell a quiet story of the passage of time. The doors are simple and close with small wooden stoppers, preserving the practicality and warmth of the past. The shelves are securely fastened and provide ample storage capacity. Books, clothes, daily necessities, and various other items can be beautifully organized. The backs and shelves are stained and worn from use, and there are also some holes repaired on the sides and small chips. In a modern living space, this shelf can be used as a shelf in a study, as an accent in a living room, or as a quiet corner of a room where one spends quiet time alone, bringing a sense of calmness and flavor to the entire space. These long, locker-like proportions of antique shelves...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table
Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table

Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This item is a stately Wabisabi wooden low table with a wooden box from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period (1800-1912) in Japan as the table base, combined with an old oak...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Japanese Old Clay Doll / Mingei
Japanese Old Clay Doll / Mingei

Japanese Old Clay Doll / Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

An old Japanese clay doll. This is probably a "Hirota Doll" made in Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region. Until around the 1950s, Japan's economy was not as prosperous as it is today. It was difficult for an ordinary household to have a complete display of Hina dolls, and only a very limited number of households could afford to buy them. It seems that ordinary people would celebrate by displaying clay dolls, tile dolls, and paper mache dolls...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art
Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art

Japanese antique wooden blocks/1800-1920/paper charms/Buddhist art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a wooden woodblock produced in Japan from the late Edo period to the Taisho period (about 1800s to 1920s). The material used is something like beech wood, and the wood is dec...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Beech

Wooden door with old Japanese bamboo painting/Wall hanging painting/Wooden door
Wooden door with old Japanese bamboo painting/Wall hanging painting/Wooden door

Wooden door with old Japanese bamboo painting/Wall hanging painting/Wooden door

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a one-panel wooden door made in Japan around the 20th century. The material used is presumed to be Japanese cypress or Japanese cedar, and the delicately straight grain of th...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand
Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand

Old Japanese stone and concrete display stand/late 20th century/bonsai stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a one-of-a-kind exhibition stand that utilizes an old L-shaped concrete made around the latter half of the 20th century. The L-shaped stone material that serves as the main ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Furniture

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Antique Chinese pottery green-glazed vase/[Liao Dynasty]/10th century
Antique Chinese pottery green-glazed vase/[Liao Dynasty]/10th century

Antique Chinese pottery green-glazed vase/[Liao Dynasty]/10th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We are pleased to introduce a glazed ceramic vase from the Liao dynasty of China, dating from the 10th century, about 1,000 years ago. The Liao dynasty was established by the Qidan ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan. The material is mainly cedar w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese mulberry tray/Showa era/20th century/Beautiful wood grain
Old Japanese mulberry tray/Showa era/20th century/Beautiful wood grain

Old Japanese mulberry tray/Showa era/20th century/Beautiful wood grain

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Introducing a rectangular tray made of mulberry wood from the Showa period in Japan. This gem was carefully carved from a single piece of solid wood using the mulberry tree, which h...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Tableware

Materials

Wood

A tasteful wooden bowl from Southeast Asia / 20th century / tray-shaped object
A tasteful wooden bowl from Southeast Asia / 20th century / tray-shaped object

A tasteful wooden bowl from Southeast Asia / 20th century / tray-shaped object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This wooden bowl is believed to have been made in Southeast Asia around the 20th century. It was owned by a Japanese antique collector, and its rugged yet warm shape is impressive. ...

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20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood