Rare Samurai Haori with Muneate Edo Period , 19thcentury

A Timeless Piece of Japanese History and Culture This formal attire is a perfect example of the rich history and culture of Japan. It was worn by samurai in the Edo period when they...

Spectacular Samurai Stirrups These spectacular samurai stirrups are a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship. They are made of iron with silver and b...

A Rare Leather Cover Decorated with Samurai Clan Crest This rare leather cover is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated to the Mid Edo period, circa 17-18th cent...

Excellent set of Samurai armor Edo period. According to the inscription on the Dou(cuirass), Armor was commissioned by a leading member of Wada Samurai family, Wada Masatada to a renown armor maker, Myochin Munetaka. 18th century. Pristine condition, with only minor abrasions and losses due to significant age. PRICE and other inquiries, please send a message. It holds prestigious Tokubetsu Kitcho Shiryo (especially important cultural item), papers by Nihon Katchū Bugu Kenkyū Hozon Kai (The Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Armor...

Elaborately made set of armor , reflecting high social status of the owner. It is appears austere and yet sophisticated with multiple gilded family crests and arabesque design on gilded copper fittings. Very fine 32 plate Kabuto helmet...

Very Fine and Rare Early Hand-Painted Imari Porcelain Covered Bowl This very fine and rare early hand-painted Imari porcelain-covered bowl is a stunning example of Japanese craftsma...

Kesa, known as "Jiasha" in Chinese and "Kasaya" in Sanskrit, is an out layer garment worn by the ordained Buddhist monks. Bearing a basic rectangular form, it developed originally in...

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven brocades. The elaborate motifs feature repetitive hibiscus flowers within framework of ...

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of fine shimmering silk fabric of a salmon orange color, the shade of which changed subtly from different a...

Edo period Chain Mail Armor Jacket, Kusari or sometimes known as Karuta, Japan Japanese chain mail armor jacket is composed of brass metal plates linked together with metal wires an...

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from fourteen columns of patchworks of blue brocades with sumptuous woven pattern. The elaborate motifs feature re...

A Japanese Shirushi-Banten (Fireman's Coat) circa 19th century of Edo Period. The robe was made from a heavy cotton fiber and decorated with a dramatic dragon in the dark cloud scheme using Tsutsugaki, a free-hand resist dye method. A dragon with claws clenching pearls and red-orange fire motifs was artistically depicted slithering in and out of dark swirling clouds from the front to the back of the robe. The spatial composition was superb as well as the stylized motion. The indigo blue colored neck lapel bears scription indicating the location of where the robe belonged: the Kannon-Ji of Magino District (The Temple of Kannon; In Japan, the goddess of mercy Guanyin was known as Kannon). This temple is located in Higashine City of Yamagata Prefecture in Northern Japan. On the back, there is a large Kanji Character "Space" in the center, matching the first symbol of the location "Magino" in the front. It is likely that instead of a functional fire-fighting gear, the robe was used in festival parade by firemen, perhaps sponsored by the temple for the town event. When fully extended as shown in photo 1 and 2, it measures 50" W x 37" H. A beautiful and well-preserved sample of Japanese textile art.