Fabric Scholar's Objects

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor gallery with this fine treasure from Japan. Yoroi Samurai adult armor hand made in Japan complete with all parts with all aut...

A high quality embroidered silk scholar robe that has been deconstructed and mounted. Please see photos as the Chinese embroidery is finely done and adorned with Bats, fruits, vines ...

A rare and very well-preserved folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent household and used it widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu). The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a folky charm but appears modern at the same time. Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h. For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens...

Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small porcelain container with spoon in the original box. Measures: H: 4 cm, W: 17 cm, D: 10 cm.

Rare one-of-a-kind, beautiful lotus flower design A bronze bellwhich would have been suspended in front of a Shinto shrine worship hall, and struck with a knotted rope to awaken the gods to listen to one’s prayers. This rare dated cast bronze Buddhist chanting bell "waniguchi" is inscribed on its obverse above its attractive lotus flower design with the date June 24, 1705 ( Hoei era year) and depicts the dedication inscription: "made by Nishimura Sakon Muneharu of Kyoto- dedicated to Atago Dai Gongen" . This rare inscribed dedication is of a deity often worshipped and chanted to...

Japanese Edo period Musha Ningyo (boys' day doll) of a samurai and attendant. Pairs of ningyo of this very fine quality almost never appear for sale, much...

Japan, hand painted silk scroll of a moon light horned owl in tree, signed seal of Keisen including wood collector box tomobako, Taisho period 1918 Dimensions: 20 inches wide and 70 inches length. Rare subject matter, this painting is skillfully and tastefully rendered in watercolor and pigment on a pleasantly aged background and with beautiful tones. The original signed collector box is a bonus. We have been dealing in fine authentic Japanese art and antiques...

From an important Japanese Buddhist Collection dated 1846 The scroll was hand written by the Buddhist monk NICHIU SHONIN in EDO KOUKA 3 HINOEUMA (1846), original handmade washi pa...

A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of Tenjin- one of Japan's most famous ancient scholars, Kami. In mythology, folklore and the Shinto religion of Japan, Tenjin ...

A beautiful and compelling Japanese antique hand-painted scroll of a brilliant sun with a serene pair of conjugal cranes- scroll worthy of your favourite room. Hand painting on si...

Rare find from our last Japanese Acquisition trip to Japan. A first. An authentic large Japanese antique meditation cushion or pillow rug crafted from beautiful silk. It dates to about 80 years ago and is still in fine usable condition. Clean, fine quality, lovely quality and gently used. You will love this meditation pillow...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Here's an extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell complete with a long and thick hand crafted pull rope and handle. The big 9" high bell shows patina from great age, dates to the late 19th century, and was likely used by a member of Japan's Shinto Buddhist Community where it was authentically rung in Shinto ritual at some time in the distant past. This is a very nice big old copper casting of a wonderful temple bell and comes complete with a 72 inch pull rope. Authentically used, this Suzu bell was sourced from an old Kyoto Japan collection. The large old bell...