Japanese Antique Super Huge Daruma 1800s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Object mingei

This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a god. It is called "Tenjin. Tenjin" is a general term for "a god who lives in heaven. This wood carving dates from the Edo period (1...

Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials, passed them on, and nurtured a lifestyle culture in order to survive in the severe struggle against nature. Over a long period of time, the tools accumulate a certain flavor and reflect the way of life. The harsher the natural environment and the weaker the human being, the stronger the power of the tool. In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and re-creating the things around us opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we carefully select and collect beautiful, powerful, and unique Japanese antiques. This is a very old candlestick...

This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item. This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha statue. Only the sword remained. Gods such as Fudo Myo, who reign as Buddhist guardians...

This is a black-glazed boat-shaped pottery made in the late Edo period of Japan. This will be a hanging vase. Pour water directly into this and decorate the flowers. Also, perhaps this is a pottery called Seto-yaki. Seto is an ancient kiln located in Aichi Prefecture. Various shapes and colors were produced there, and in the late Edo period, dark glazed pottery was also produced. When a dark brown glaze is applied, the areas with thick glaze look black, and the areas with thin glaze look brown. I put water directly into this and left it for a day, but there was no water leakage. I would say it is in very good condition. Although it is a small item, it has a very strong presence. It has a glossy and elegant appearance. There are many types of Seto pottery...

Circa late 1800s, wood, and glass, American, possibly New York. Charming beyond belief, this polychrome Folk Art House was originally made to feature a ...

Tea ceremony woven round bamboo basket with handle used for storing charcoal. The inside lining is lacquered. Comes with signed tomobako by artist Tokyusai. His signature is also on...

A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box This Fine example shows a vast amount of patinated brass ornamentation decoration . internally there is one sub division. The m...

A multi-coloured stone Shiva Lingam, a elongated egg shaped stone used for Shaivite worship in Hindu rituals These heavy stones are sacred and come from the Narmada River in In...