The Devagati

An impressive Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting a lively gathering of cranes against an expansive gold leaf ground, dating to the 19th century. Eight cranes fill the compo...

A striking Japanese two-panel folding screen from the 19th century, depicting bamboo and sparrows against a beautifully aged silver-leaf ground. Tall bamboo rises through one side o...

A large Japanese six-panel folding screen from the Taisho period (1912–1926), depicting a monumental grove of ancient pine trees extending dramatically across a luminous gold leaf gr...

An elegant Japanese two-tier display table, or hirataku, dating to the early Showa period, distinguished by its architectural form and richly detailed gold maki-e decoration. The up...

Japanese lacquer ikebana vase dating to the mid-20th century, decorated with a stylized waterwheel design in maki-e and raden mother-of-pearl inlay. The cylindrical black lacquer bo...

Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting peonies and small birds in a quiet waterside landscape, painted against an expansive silver-leaf ground. The composition is distinguished...

A striking Japanese lacquer decorative charger featuring a bold stylized floral design with mother-of-pearl inlay. Set against a warm ochre-toned ground, the composition is formed b...

A Japanese two-panel folding screen centered on the powerful form of an old flowering plum tree rising across a luminous gold ground. Two birds rest quietly on a low branch, while wh...

A striking Japanese two-panel folding screen depicting a sweeping willow tree surrounded by camellias, chrysanthemums, bamboo grasses, rocks, and a small bird in flight. The composi...

A striking Japanese two-panel folding screen distinguished by the contrast between its richly aged silver leaf ground and boldly stylized flowering plants. The silver surface has de...

A large Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting three deer against an expansive, softly shimmering gold-toned ground, dating to the Taisho period (1912–1926). The three deer are...

An elegant Japanese Wajima lacquer fumibako, or traditional letter box, decorated with flowering camellia branches on a glossy black lacquer ground. The rectangular box has softly r...

An early 20th-century Japanese two-panel folding screen presenting a finely balanced composition of flowering plum, bamboo, and a small bird. Across the two panels, the substantial ...

A distinctive pair of Japanese sculptural bookends by Sotaro Saegusa (1911–2006), combining expressive figuration with a restrained modernist sensibility. Each piece depicts a highl...

A large Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting a pair of peacocks within an expansive landscape of flowering plum, peonies, bamboo, rocks, and smaller birds. The compos...

A Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu) presenting an expansive garden landscape of flowering plants, birds and butterflies against a warm gold ground. A dark, winding stream ex...

A refined Japanese two-panel folding screen (byōbu), painted on silk with an elegant composition of bamboo, chrysanthemums and flowering plum against a warm gold-toned ground. Tall...

A finely crafted Japanese bronze ceremonial chōshi dating from the 19th century, distinguished by its unusually long handle and richly engraved surface decoration. The rounded vesse...

A distinctive Japanese two-panel folding screen featuring six small narrative paintings arranged across an expansive silver-leaf ground. The individual scenes depict figures in trad...

A Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting an ancient pine extending dramatically across a gold-leaf ground, accompanied by a small grouping of upright bamboo. The composition is...

A distinctive Japanese two-panel folding screen, dating from the late Meiji to early Showa period, featuring an unusual linear composition over a silver leaf ground. Fine diagonal l...

A Japanese mid-sized six-panel folding screen depicting an elegant landscape of flowering trees and plants, flowing water, rocky outcrops, distant hills, and a bird in flight. The c...

A large Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting two powerful tigers moving among stands of bamboo. The composition is particularly dynamic, with the two tigers approachi...

A refined Japanese lacquer letter box (fubako or bunko) dating from the Showa period, 20th century. The box is finished in glossy black la...

A large Japanese lacquer document box (fumibako) dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century. The rectangular box is finished in lustrous black lacquer and decor...

A Japanese black lacquer document box decorated with a large crane in flight, dating from the Showa period, 20th century. The crane extends dramatically across the lid with its wing...

A refined Japanese lacquer fumibako (document box), dating to the Meiji–Taisho period, late 19th to early 20th century. The elongated box is finished in lustrous black lacquer and d...

A large Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting three red-crowned cranes gathered on a rocky shoreline, dating from the early 20th century. The composition is distinguished by i...

A finely crafted pair of Japanese Wajima lacquer jubako, decorated with an intricate chrysanthemum design executed in chinkin, the traditional technique of incising fine lines into a...

A Japanese two-panel folding screen depicting a pair of deer beneath pine branches, painted against a warm, subtly reflective gold-toned ground. The two deer form the central focus ...

A large Japanese six-panel folding screen featuring white chrysanthemums and flowering plants arranged across an expansive gold-sunago ground. The composition is centered on several...

An impressive Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting a richly composed landscape of pine, peonies, rocks and waterfowl against a luminous gold leaf ground. A large pine tree ex...

A distinctive Japanese hand-hammered copper vase by Gyokusendo of Tsubame, Niigata, characterized by its softly rounded form, richly worked surface and striking circular kikko-hada d...

A distinctive Japanese hand-hammered copper vase by Gyokusendo, the celebrated metalworking house of Tsubame, Niigata, distinguished by its bold abstract geometric decoration and ric...

A striking Japanese iron ewer distinguished by its highly sculptural geometric form and richly textured surface. The vessel departs dramatically from the conventional rounded profil...

A striking Japanese two-panel folding screen (byōbu) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), entirely covered in silver leaf. Remarkable for its restrained, minimalist aesthetic, the scr...

An elegant Japanese decorative plate crafted in wood and finished in brilliant vermilion-red urushi lacquer, featuring a dynamic composition...

A refined two-panel folding screen depicting vivid red camellias blooming beside a pair of doves resting quietly on mossy ground. The artist captures the life of early spring with me...

A large six-panel folding screen (byōbu) forming a pair with the previously presented crane screen. This screen features a striking composition of cranes: one with wings majestically...

An iconic Japanese bronze vase titled “Bird” by the renowned metal artist Nakajima Yasumi (1906–1988). Signed on the underside and accompanied by its original wooden storage box (tom...

finely cast Japanese bronze okimono depicting a sheep by Kumagai Yuji, signed by the artist. Executed in silvered bronze, the sculpture beautifully captures the calm and gentle char...

An exceptional Japanese bronze vase by the renowned metal artist Toshihide Urashima (born 1950), who worked under the artist name Shisei. Signed Shisei, this remarkable sculptural ve...

A remarkable Japanese kanshitsu lacquer stand dating from the early Shōwa period, featuring a highly expressive surface created through the innovative application of multiple layers ...

An elegant and unusually large Japanese ikebana bamboo basket, handcrafted in the early 20th century. Combining graceful proportions with exceptional basketry craftsmanship, this scu...

A superb Japanese Murashidō bronze vase, signed by the artist, distinguished by its refined proportions and striking sculptural form. The elegant silhouette is enhanced by an unusual...

A refined Japanese bronze vase by Masuo Hara , featuring an elegant cylindrical form and a warm reddish-brown surface. The vase has a restrained and beautifully balanced design, wit...

A finely crafted and signed Japanese Noh mask depicting Mikazuki — one of the most powerful and iconographically distinctive character types in the classical Noh repertoire — a compe...

A refined six-panel byōbu from the late Edo to early Meiji period, set against a softly aged silver leaf ground that has developed a deep, atmospheric patina over time. Clusters of ...

A beautiful example of Japanese hand-hammered copper craftsmanship by Gyokusendo — one of the most celebrated and long-established names in traditional Japanese metalwork, and the fo...

A refined Japanese bronze vase by Masuo Hara , distinguished by its sculptural form and warm reddish-brown surface. The vase has an elegant, elongated silhouette composed of two sof...

A rare and exquisite complete set of nine Japanese lacquer sweet trays (kashiki) executed in the supremely demanding togidashi maki-e technique — one of the most time-consuming and t...

A superb and exceptionally rare cabinet-scale bronze sculpture by Koga Tadao (1903–1979) — one of the most celebrated and widely recognized metal artists of 20th-century Japan — titl...

An exceptional and truly singular Japanese hibachi of the finest quality — a piece that transcends its function as a wooden brazier to stand as a remarkable work of decorative art, d...

A superb tall square-form ceramic vase by one of the most celebrated figures in 20th-century Japanese ceramic art — Kiyomizu Rokubei VI (1901–1980) — presented in its original wooden...

A quiet study in texture and tone. This Meiji-period two-panel screen features silver leaf that has naturally oxidised over time, creating a soft, atmospheric surface of shifting gre...

A stunning and unusually large Japanese Imari porcelain plate of chrysanthemum form, hand-painted with an exuberant floral composition that exemplifies the decorative richness and technical mastery of late Edo to Meiji-period ceramic production. The plate is shaped in the form of a chrysanthemum — Japan...

A refined and substantial Japanese porcelain vessel of cylindrical tubular form, decorated with a bold tiger design applied through copper plate transfer printing — a technique that ...

A quiet study in texture and tone. This Meiji-period two-panel screen features silver leaf that has naturally oxidised over time, creating a soft, atmospheric surface of shifting gre...

A superb Japanese wooden hibachi crafted from kiri wood (paulownia), distinguished by its elegant proportions and unique maki-e lacquer decoration. The surface is beautifully adorne...

A rare and finely crafted Japanese temple nail cover (nageshikazari), dating to the Edo period (18th–19th century). Executed in gilded copper, this architectural ornament was design...