Taisho Decorative Objects

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...

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...

Bronze turtle with brown patina. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is considered a symbol of wisdom, stability and luck. Tradition has it that it provides protection and 10,000 years of ha...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan...

Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan. The miniature vases of baluster f...

A petite and beautiful hand-decorated ceramic baluster vase, painted all around with traditional Japanese motifs, including native flora, birds and bamboo stems on a creamy glazed background. The colour palette is bold and bright, with highlights of green, red and blue, together with plentiful gilt relief...

This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries). It can use as incense burne...

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

This is an exceptional and generously sized antique Japanese hibachi (charcoal brazier) from the Taisho era, a period renowned for its refined blend of traditional craftsmanship and ...

Shaped like an arrow vase, this piece features a rounded body that extends into a long cylindrical neck, with tubular handles on either side. Japan, Taisho/Showa period, 20th century.

Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth in Japanese culture. Kaeru in is a homophone meaning both "frog" an...

Japanese bronze of Ebisu, the god of luck, fishermen, and propriety, circa 1912-26. Antique, likely Taisho era. He holds a red sea bream (which symbolizes good fortune and abundance)...

A charming and characterful ceramic dog sculpture crafted in the renowned Bizen ware tradition of Japan. Dating from the early 20th century, this expressive piece captures a crouchin...

108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom together with maker's address & name. Finished with traditional Urushi lacquer. The original laquer remains well & gives a good wabi sabi touch. Each handles are partly covered with Boro (hand-woven, indigo dyed cotton cloth) - this is another wabi sabi element of this tansu. Smooth opening & closing operation for all drawers. drawer inner w 5.79 in / d 12.6 in / h 1.38 in, 1.69 in, 2.28 in, 2.64 in (from the top) actual item weight 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) Dear customer - feel free to inquire me for the shipping fee quote. The shipping fee showed in the page is automatically calculated by the system, I'm able to offer reasonable quote via Fedex. *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...

A Japanese Taishō period blue and white porcelain planter from circa 1920, with landscape scenes. Created in Japan during the early 20th century Taishō period, this exquisite blue an...

Fabulous japanese earthenware Satsuma vase. Marked Japan Kyoto Nishida Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period:...

Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Kappas are playful water spirits from Japanese folklore associated with rivers and traditional tales. Signed An incised artist signature “Bunraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance, Kappa Bring Good Fortune Japanese Kappa...

These unusual bamboo baskets are early 20th century flower baskets (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Sculptural and intriguing, each...

An antique Japanese Taishō period Tamba Tachikui Ware from the early 20th century with brown glaze and discreet calligraphy. This exquisite antique Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware, hail...

This captivating Japanese Taishō period vase, dating back to circa 1900, embodies the artistic refinement and understated elegance characteristic of the era. Crafted with a textured,...

This antique lacquerware box with a lid retains the elegance of the Taisho period. It is characterized by the deep luster of the lacquer and the delicately painted floral pattern, m...

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener o...

A finely crafted Japanese bronze vase by the well-known metal artist Hiramatsu Hiroharu, distinguished by its sculptural, gourd-like form and softly fluted vertical contours. The har...

Introducing an Exquisite Early 20th Century Taisho/Showa Period Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase – A Timeless Masterpiece! Step into t...

This is an antique flower vase which was made in Japan. It was made with the style Oribe (Oribe ware) around 1920 in Taisho era. Dimensions: 8 x 8 x H26 cm Oribe ware (also known a...

A fine old or antique Japanese stoneware vase. In a squat vase form with ribbed decoration throughout. In the style of Bizen ware. ...

An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th century, Japan. The graceful fish portrayed realistically in motion, as if swimmi...

Japanese Taisho Era basket weave vase. Signed. Very heavy and substantial solid bronze casting. Fine original patina and condition. Measures 10.13 in...

A lovely 20th century Satsuma vase with figures. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Ori...

A Japanese Taisho period tiered food box from the early 20th century with red lacquer and calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered...

A Japanese Taisho period handmade pumpkin-shaped planter from the early 20th century, with distressed marks. This charming Japanese Taisho period handm...

A Japanese Taisho period Hokai box from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, ornate brass accents and original rope. This vibrant Japanese Taisho period...

A pair of Japanese Taisho period gold and red lacquer hexagonal planters from the early 20th century, with recessed reeded cartouches. Hailing from the Taisho period in Japan (1912-1...

This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...

This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...

Late Taisho/Early Showa Period. Artist signature and seal read: Seiun. Comes with original wooden box.

Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vase with raised design of swimming carp with gold eye details. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature r...

Ikebana basket (hanakago) made of dark brow varnished bamboo wickerwork, elongated rounded shape, with a handle made of three varnished wooden branches. Thicker bamboo braids on the ...

Baluster type vase. Porcelain. Taisho period, Japan, 1912-1926. With marks on the base. Baluster vase (due to its shape) in Hirado porcelain enameled in brown with iron oxide varni...

Rare brass ikebana basket made to imitate the traditional Japanese basketry (hanakago) that usually use bamboo and rattan. Of trapezoidal form with a round opening, a tight collar a...

This beautiful end of Meiji Period Japanese Kyoto Fuzan Satsuma Ware double-handled vase has a gold plated intricate infinite circular relief pattern design and two images of goddess...

Large, beautiful country-ware vase. Possibly Oribe vase with beautiful blue-green drip over-glaze and other nice glazing techniques. Small "ears" on the side. Taisho period handmade ...

An elegantly carved stone Kannon elephant. Taisho period Kyoto, Japan.

A very decorative and dramatic pair of Japanese Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vases incorporating modern patina washes of that period and a more stylized carved design. Each havin...

Small Ikebana basket with a black lacquer finish, solely made of bamboo slats. The handle is of rectangular shape, made of a single slice of bamboo split and fixed by four knots deep...