Fine Old Japanese Straw Sandals "Waraji", Well Preserved Relics 100 Years Old

From our recent Japanese acquisitions and direct from an old Japanese garden Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from ...

This is a guaranteed authentic old Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China. Including our “Certificate of Authenticity” To worship heaven with a bi explains their importance and use in ancient Chinese culture. This group would make an instant collection for reference study, trading, making into your own pendant jewelry, or new year gifts. Dimensions will vary: 1.5-2.8 inches diameters. Quality will vary from good to fair- please refer to the photographs. Shapes will include round, nearly round, and irregular styles. Serious parties may request more photographs. A brief history follows. Note the stunning green and brown calcification and hues combination. We acquired these 20 years ago on one of our dozens of trips to China, northwestern China, Lanzhou area. Provenance: 1 Our private collection and accompanied by our Guarantee of Authenticity. History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using stone...

A rare "old brick water well" motif garden lighting lantern The roof depicts flowering vines in original verdigris finish colors. And bursting with evocative night light (see pho...

Excellent collector condition. Coming from an old collection of Japanese sculptures, this energetic and impressive hand cast flying fish ornament was likely used as a potential model for an automotive hood ornament...

From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...

Japan, a handsome round donut shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from natural granitefrom a decades old garden. This is a unique and visually attractive garden plant...

This is one pair of a sandals which is made around 1950s in Japan. This is made with a paulownia wood which grow in Aizu town in Japan, it is called Aizu Kiri and it is regarded to ...

Boxwood netsuke depicting three toads on a sandal, two of them engaged in a fight, assuming the typical position of sumo wrestlers with their front legs raised and their bodies leani...

This is an old decayed wooden humanoid figurine made in Japan. It is rotting and the detailed age is unknown. The background is unknown, but it is a very beautiful being. One wonder...

This is a small stand made of old Japanese concrete. This shape is called "Makidai" and it got its name from the fact that its legs curl inward. "Maki" = roll "Dai" = stand This des...

This is an antique Japanese cabinet made during the Taisho period. This furniture was made with the same tradition and advanced techniques as Japanese shrines...

This is an old Japanese ceramic dog. It is a figurine from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). Although unnamed, it has a cute expression and goo...