Objet d art: Decorative Objects

Set of Five Ceramic Cups by Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japan, Mid-20th Century

By Rosanjin Kitaoji

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A rare and poetic set of five cups attributed to Kitaōji Rosanjin (1883–1959), one of Japan’s most revered ceramic artists and a leading figure in the mingei and shibui aesthetic mov...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Five Ceramic Cups by Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japan, Mid-20th Century

$10,000

Antique Italian Sculptural Wooden Vessel, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An evocative 19th-century Italian wooden bowl. It displays an organic, asymmetrical silhouette that speaks to its rustic, utilitarian origins while possessing undeniable sculptural a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Sculptural Wooden Vessel, 19th Century

$500

Japanese Sphere Toy, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century / Japanese object

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A charming antique Japanese wooden ball toy, hand-carved with a striking radial design. Crafted from richly toned wood with beautifully aged patina, it embodies both the simplicity a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Sphere Toy, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century / Japanese object

$250

Antique Japanese Wooden Hibachi, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A beautiful antique Japanese hibachi crafted from richly grained wood, featuring an elegant inlaid design of a peacock feather. Traditionally, hibachi were used as portable charcoal ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Hibachi, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

$1,350

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Basket with Handle, Japan, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A finely crafted Japanese a handwoven bamboo basket with an arched handle. Made from naturally darkened bamboo, the basket features an intricate geometric weave and a gracefully cur...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Basket with Handle, Japan, 20th Century

$300

Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An exceptional example of Yanagi Gori — a traditional Japanese storage chest woven from koriyanagi (a type of supple willow). Produced in the early 20th century, this handcrafted box...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Willow

Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century

$400

Kannon Statue in Organic Bark Form, Japan, 20th Century / Japanese, Sculpture

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An evocative and beautifully hand-carved wooden sculpture of Kannon, delicately enshrined within a natural bark-like form. This piece blends devotional reverence with organic artistr...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Kannon Statue in Organic Bark Form, Japan, 20th Century / Japanese, Sculpture

$1,500

Large Hand-Carved Wooden Ladle, Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This oversized hand-carved wooden ladle features a long, elegant handle and a deep, rounded bowl. Likely used for rice or soup service in a traditional kitchen, it carries a serene w...

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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Wooden Ladle, Early 20th Century

$200

Hook-Handled Wooden Ladle with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An exceptional hand-carved wooden ladle with a distinctive curved hook handle, possibly designed to hang from a belt or a kitchen beam. The deep bowl and elegant curvature suggest us...

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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hook-Handled Wooden Ladle with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

$200

Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Spoon, circa 1900s

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A beautifully weathered hand-carved wooden spoon with a long handle and slightly squared bowl. The object bears the marks of practical use, yet its form and patina give it a sculptur...

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Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Spoon, circa 1900s

$200

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This rustic hand-carved wooden spoon exudes character and history. Its simple, utilitarian form is enriched by decades of use, with a smooth handle and a deep bowl shaped by hand too...

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Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century

$200

Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Fork with Geometric Motif, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An expressive and sculpturally carved antique wooden fork. This three-pronged utensil features an elongated neck and hand-engraved geometric patterns along the handle, suggesting bot...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Fork with Geometric Motif, 19th Century

$200

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A deeply textured, primitive hand-carved wooden trough. Shaped from a single piece of solid wood, this piece shows centuries-old artisanal methods and a timeless utilitarian aesthet...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

$300

Antique Japanese Daruma Sculpture, Late 19th Century / Mingei Sculpture

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A striking hand-carved wooden sculpture of Daruma. The figure is carved from a dense, dark hardwood, showing a deeply expressive face with furrowed brows and meditative intensity — a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Daruma Sculpture, Late 19th Century / Mingei Sculpture

$1,500

Japanese Zaisu-Style Low Stool with Woven Seat, Mid-20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A rare piece ー Japanese zaisu-style low stool, featuring a delicately woven seat surface over a wooden base. Designed for floor-level seating in traditional Japanese interiors, this...

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20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Zaisu-Style Low Stool with Woven Seat, Mid-20th Century

$380

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This expressive carved wooden head represents a Koma-Inu — the mythical lion-dog guardians traditionally placed at the entrances of Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits. Whether ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

$1,800

Antique Japanese Bamboo Basket with Handle, Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A refined example of Japanese bamboo craftsmanship, this handwoven basket features a gently rounded body and arched handle, showcasing a rhythmic open-weave pattern. Likely used for ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Japanese Bamboo Basket with Handle, Early 20th Century

$350

Organic Rain Stick with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A sculptural and organically textured rain stick, likely carved from dried cholla cactus wood. The porous, lattice-like structure of the cactus gives this piece a dramatic natural pr...

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Early 20th Century South American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Organic Rain Stick with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

$300

Vintage Japanese Bamboo and Paper ''Uchiwa'' Fan, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A rare example of a traditional Japanese uchiwa fan, featuring a bold green and cream graphic composition. The rigid flat surface, crafted from bamboo spokes and paper overlay, retai...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Japanese Bamboo and Paper ''Uchiwa'' Fan, 20th Century

$360

Antique Japanese Wooden Writing Chest (Fudebako), 19th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This charming antique Japanese writing chest, known as a fudebako, features a compact rectangular body with multiple drawers for storing writing implements and small personal items. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Writing Chest (Fudebako), 19th Century

$720

Antique Japanese "Wagasa" Umbrella, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This handcrafted traditional Japanese umbrella, made of bamboo and washi paper, carries the quiet beauty of age and imperfection. Its weathered texture and graceful form bring a sens...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Antique Japanese "Wagasa" Umbrella, 20th Century

$980

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

$1,313 Sale Price

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H 22.45 in W 25.01 in D 13 in

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle. Great condition.

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20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets

Materials

Hemp, Natural Fiber

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

$556 Sale Price

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H 5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Japanese Large Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Japanese antique cabinet. This is not just a traditional tansu (storage chest); it serves as a complete niche that can enhance your interior with its functionality and style, blendin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japan

$3,000

H 66.74 in W 65.36 in D 21.46 in

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This antique Japanese table was produced in the Taisho period (1912-1926). This is a double-sleeved desk whose lacquer has gained a deep flavo...

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Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

$1,500

H 15.36 in W 35.83 in D 15.16 in

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Blue Moriage Dragonware Teapots set

Located in Pomona, CA

Beautiful vintage Japanese blue Moriage teapots set. Hand painted richly decorated with a dense gilt & Dragon pattern Comprising. Nice vintage shape with only a small hair line on th...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Blue Moriage Dragonware Teapots set

$350

H 7.25 in W 9 in D 5 in

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This glass cupboard is made of cork and has a soft shadow. The decorative surface of the frame, which has been carefully carved, is eye-catching. The design, which is applied at equ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

$2,200

H 40.75 in W 31.11 in D 12.13 in

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period. The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

$5,000

H 34.65 in W 70.08 in D 20.48 in

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A beautifully crafted antique tansu, piece of functional furniture with deep Japanese roots. This larger tansu features six compartments, making it both a practical storage solution...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

$500

H 20.28 in W 28.15 in D 13 in

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The unique antique tansu — an elegant piece of furniture with deep Japanese roots. This small tansu features six compartments that are not only functional but also serve as a work o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

$300

H 13.98 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is a beautiful cabinet that evokes the atmosphere of the Taisho period. It is made of lauan and cedar. It is finished with persimmon tannins and soot, which bring out the text...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

$2,500

H 31.89 in W 33.47 in D 13.78 in

Wooden Flower Stand, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique wooden flower stand from the Meiji period. At the time, it was used as a workbench by craftsmen. There are small marks on it, probably from using a hammer. A clo...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Wooden Flower Stand, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

$440

H 5.32 in W 8.27 in D 8.08 in

Japanese ikebana bamboo basket - Showa, 20th

Located in PARIS, FR

Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of dark brown varnished bamboo wickerwork rounded shape with a twisted handle. Ikebana or Ka-do (the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

Japanese ikebana bamboo basket - Showa, 20th

$3,083

H 14.61 in Dm 3.35 in

Objet d art: Decorative Objects

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Set of Five Ceramic Cups by Kitaoji Rosanjin, Japan, Mid-20th Century

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Antique Italian Sculptural Wooden Vessel, 19th Century

Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Japanese Sphere Toy, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century / Japanese object

Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Antique Japanese Wooden Hibachi, Japan, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Baskets

Japanese Handwoven Bamboo Basket with Handle, Japan, 20th Century

Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century

Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Kannon Statue in Organic Bark Form, Japan, 20th Century / Japanese, Sculpture

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Large Hand-Carved Wooden Ladle, Early 20th Century

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Hook-Handled Wooden Ladle with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Spoon, circa 1900s

Early 20th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Hand-Carved Primitive Spoon, 20th Century

Antique Late 19th Century European Antiquities

Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Fork with Geometric Motif, 19th Century

Antique Mid-19th Century European Antiquities

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Trough, 19th Century

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Antique Japanese Daruma Sculpture, Late 19th Century / Mingei Sculpture

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Japanese Zaisu-Style Low Stool with Woven Seat, Mid-20th Century

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Baskets

Antique Japanese Bamboo Basket with Handle, Early 20th Century

Early 20th Century South American Sculptures and Carvings

Organic Rain Stick with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Vintage Japanese Bamboo and Paper ''Uchiwa'' Fan, 20th Century

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Antique Japanese Wooden Writing Chest (Fudebako), 19th Century

Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Antique Japanese "Wagasa" Umbrella, 20th Century

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Baskets

20th C Small Papago Lidded Basket with Handle

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Japanese Large Cabinet, Wabi Sabi, Japan

Early 20th Century Taisho Antiquities

Japanese Antique Table, Desk, Double-sleeved desk, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Blue Moriage Dragonware Teapots set

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Japanese Drawer Chest, Wabi-sabi, Japan

Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Japanese Tansu, Wabi-sabi, 1920s, Japan

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Japanese Antique Cabinets, Wabi Sabi, Japandi

Early 20th Century Meiji Antiquities

Wooden Flower Stand, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Baskets

Japanese ikebana bamboo basket - Showa, 20th

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