Taisho Sculptures

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, stylized dragon handles, and a finial lid sculpted as a dragon. Traditionally used for religious rituals or to cr...

Antique signed Japanese articulated crab sculpture (Jizai OKimono) in copper, circa 1910s. The piece is well detailed and patinated.

This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from traditional sugi (Japanese cedar), whose soft grain and gentle texture reflect the depth and warmth of its age. The form is strikingly minimal—its design is completely free of unnecessary elements. Although it is simply a box, the composition of clean lines and planes gives it a subtle tension and understated beauty. It carries the precision and warmth of handcraft, something that cannot be replicated by industrial production. One particularly captivating feature is the visible trace of careful repairs made over many years. A knot hole on the side was thoughtfully patched with black washi paper, a practical repair that, over time, has become an expressive and almost artistic detail. In this small gesture, one can sense the quiet presence of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The top and sides bear gentle wear and abrasion accumulated over decades. Rather than damage, these marks serve as a texture created by time, giving the piece its unique depth and character. The box possesses a humble yet powerful presence—a true embodiment of wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection and age. The interior remains sturdy, offering ample storage capacity. It has been thoroughly cleaned, ensuring it can be used safely and comfortably. Its low, elongated proportions make it highly versatile: ideal as a low coffee table, a book table, a side table, or a display platform. Simply placing it in a modern interior instantly adds a sense of calm and visual depth. A simple yet richly expressive antique wooden box...

ABOUT Price is per collection. 2 collections available. (1st set and 4th set have sold) Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only. Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms...

This wooden wall clock by Aichi was produced in Japan in the 1920s. With its round, black wooden frame and easy-to-read dial, the clock hung in stations, schools, and government buil...

Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Bronze The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The p...

A Japanese Taisho Period, 1912 to 1926, cloisonne enamel vase featuring a glossy dark blue ground and decorated with traditional polychrome pattern dep...

This wooden wall clock by Meiji was produced in Japan in the 1920s. With its round, black wooden frame and easy-to-read dial, the clock hung in stations, schools, and government buil...

This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous wood like cypress, it retains its soft grain and warm texture. Finished without a ...

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

Iron sculptural fish bowl from Japan. Great for incense. Wonderful patina. Signed with a Japanese mark. 1950s

This wonderful Japanese cast bronze okimono in the form of crab was made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho...