Edo Furniture

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. With its elegant, horizontally proportioned form and beautifully aged wood, it is a fine example of traditional Japanese storage furnitu...

Edo Japanese Antique Three Tier Bookcase with Lift-Off Front Panel (Kendon) with 4 inner drawers. "Bunka 8 (1811)" Dated. Used for storing Japanese hand-bound books. Dimensions: H 3...

Large Japanese Antique Four-Tier Bookcase with Lift-Off Front Panel (Kendon), used for storing Japanese hand-bound books. Dimensions: H 35.0 × W 29.5 × D 14.8 in (H 890 × W 750 × D ...

Japanese antique apothecary chest, tansu chest of drawers for medicines (Kusuri dansu). Product of mid to late Edo era (1820s-1860s), estimate from the style & conditions. Deep...

A small, quietly endearing antique low table crafted from solid Japanese Keyaki Zelkova, circa 1820s - 1850s, Late Edo period. Modest in scale and simple in form, it reflects a time...

This is a pair of pottery Komainu (guardian lion-dogs) believed to have been made during the Edo period, in the area around present-day Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Komainu are mythical...

This stone fragment is thought to have been carved as part of a stone pagoda during Japan's Edo period (1603–1868). The stone appears to be andesite, or a similar type of volcanic ro...

18th Century Japanese Edo Period pair of Kyoho-Bina Ningyo (1716~1736), an exceedingly rare early 18th century. An exceptional example of this early style. The finest quality in all ...

This is a small wooden chest of drawers believed to date from the mid-Edo period, specifically the An'ei era (1772–1781) of Japan. The drawer fronts are made of paulownia (kiri) wood...

This matched pair of Japanese tansu chests combines antique craftsmanship with a modern presentation. Both pieces have hand-forged iron hardware characteristic of period tansu: orna...

This piece is a fragment of an old Japanese painting, cut out and mounted in a frame. It is thought to have originally been part of a folding screen or hanging scroll, and depicts a ...

Acquired in Saitama prefecture, Japan's Kanto region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to the late ...

This tansu chest of drawers is made from solid Keyaki & Sugi cedar boards. It is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1860s, or the early to mid-19th century,...

Japanese Antique Tsubo, Pottery Jar is attributed to Shigaraki ware, estimated to date from mid Edo period, early 18th century. This old Shigaraki jar conveys a rich sense of expres...

An ancient five elements stone relic "gorinto" from early Edo Era over 200 years ago And it's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare...

An extraordinary, museum-grade Dochu-Kappa (traditional Japanese traveler's cape/cloak) dating to the late Edo period (19th century), sourced directly from a historic samurai reside...

Imari ware is a style of Japanese porcelain made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari. It is characterized by its vibrant colours, typically including underglaze ...

A beautiful, quite engaging four-panel Edo Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape lakeside scene with various people fishing, boating, playing along the mi...

This is a large antique Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Edo period (circa 1800s–1860s). At first glance, the piece conveys an unmistakable sense of solidity, strength, ...

Antique Large Japan Musha Samurai Boy Days Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll This is a Japanese Boys Day doll of a Japanese warlord, a Daimyo from the 18...

This pair is an example of Kokin bina, a type of doll developed in the 1770s by the Edo (Tokyo) dollmaker Hara Shūgetsu. These are unusual because they exemplify the tastes of Kyoto....

This wooden writing desk, known as a "Fu-zukue", dates back to the late Edo to Meiji period. Tatami culture has long been an integral part of Japanese life, where people sat on the ...

Antique A Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a red lacquer stand holding a long fan, finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and traditional cloth...

This is a stone statue of Jizo Bodhisattva, believed to have been created on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture during the Edo period. On Sado Island, there is a small Jizo hall known as “Nashinoki Jizo,” where numerous stone Buddha statues dedicated by local people since the Edo period are still enshrined today. The sight of these statues, densely covering the ground, conveys the everyday prayers of the people of that time—their heartfelt wishes for children’s growth, recovery from illness, and protection in daily life. Against this background, Jizo worship on Sado Island is closely connected to the concept of “Migawari Jizo,” or substitute Jizo. This belief holds that Jizo takes upon itself the misfortunes and suffering that would otherwise befall people. It was a common practice for people to dedicate Jizo statues...

This extraordinary, large-scale Japanese antique Boro textile—dating from the late Edo (Bakumatsu) to the Meiji period (mid-to-late 19th century)—originated from Yamagata Prefecture ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

An impressive Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting a lively gathering of cranes against an expansive gold leaf ground, dating to the 19th century. Eight cranes fill the compo...

This is an old Japanese BORO textile, dating back to the Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare cloth that has survived through a long span of time. The interplay of indigo and natur...

This remarkable piece is a beautiful example of antique Japanese Boro (boro-boro) or Futonji (futon cover textile), heavily featuring traditional indigo-dyed stripe patterns (Shima-m...

A small stone statue of Jizo Bosatsu. This piece is believed to have been created in the late Edo period (18th–19th century). Standing approximately 17 cm in height, it is small eno...

Japanese antique apothecary chest, tansu chest of drawers for medicines (Kusuri dansu). Product of late Edo to early Meiji era (1850s-1890s),...

Presenting a set high-end and important Japanese dolls of Musha Ningyo Samurai Dolls containing Yoshitsune and Bannerman on two wooden stands from the Edo period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

A Japanese merchant counter tansu from the late Edo period, circa 1840s–1860s, constructed from solid Sugi cedar and finished in layers of original urushi lacquer. This piece was fo...

This stone Buddha was made on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. Sado Island is a special island with its own distinct history and culture, considered a rare place even within Japan,...

This medium-sized mizura tansu (kitchen chest) dates to the mid-to-late Edo period (circa 1830s-1869), as determined by its style and condition. The original urushi lacquer has a ni...

A gorgeous, quite large antique six-panel Japanese Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with red crowned cranes, other playful birds and boldly colored blossoming S...

This is a pottery water basin (mizu-tarai) believed to have been fired in Kyushu, Japan, during the Edo period. The wooden storage box bears the ink inscription "Takatori ware water ...

An arresting 18th-century mid-Edo-period Japanese architectural carving salvaged from a historic Buddhist temple. Originally crafted as an exterior gable finial ornament (Gegyo-hire...

This is a wooden **giboshi**, originally attached to the balustrade (koran) of a bridge or architectural structure. A *giboshi* is the ornamental “finial” placed on top of balustrade posts. While metal examples are widely known, there are also rare cases such as this one that were crafted from wood. They were used on bridges, temple and shrine architecture, and gates, serving to create a sense of boundary and dignity within a space. The design is said to originate from the image of the *hoju* (sacred wish-fulfilling jewel) seen in Buddhist architecture and ornamentation. A giboshi is not merely decorative; it has been regarded as a symbolic element that protects and spiritually defines a place. Based on its form and texture, this piece is estimated to date from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. Judging from the material quality, it is likely made from a dense hardwood, possibly zelkova (keyaki). Having been exposed to wind and rain for many years, the surface has developed a deeply weathered and dried expression. The parched wood grain, raised fibers, and naturally formed cracks all speak to the accumulation of time, giving the piece a sculptural presence. The rounded cap flowing into the strong vertical lines of the body creates a beautiful proportion—folk in spirit, yet somewhat primitive in character. This weathered texture should not be seen as deterioration, but rather as a beauty completed through the passage of time. Its quiet presence evokes wabi-sabi—an expression that cannot be reproduced through modern processing, but only formed by authentic aging. The size strikes an exquisite balance—neither too large nor too small. While easy to place, it creates a strong visual anchor within a space. Simply placing it alone on a shelf or sideboard gives it the presence of a sculptural object. In an entryway or alcove, it becomes a quiet symbolic accent. Positioned against a white or concrete wall, the contrast of materials becomes striking; paired with reclaimed wood furniture...

An exquisite circa 1840 Japanese export tilt-top table or stand of Nagasaki manufacture having allover abalone inlay in black lacquer, the top with with male and female 'Japanese gre...

Antique Japanese Tansu box chest of drawer, product of late Edo to early Meiji era (estimate 1850s-1900s). As showed in the paper labels remains on each drawer faces, This is used by...

Japanese Six-Panel Gold Leaf Folding Screen with Ancient Pine and Bamboo, 19th Century A Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting an ancient pine tree extending dramatically acro...

A zushi is a small wooden cabinet with doors, traditionally used in Japan to house a Buddhist statue or ritual object. When most people picture a zushi, they imagine a formal piece k...

Acquired in Saitama prefecture, Japan's Kanto region, this Mizuya Tansu chest has been used to store the tableware & kitchen tools in ordinal households, dating back to the late Edo ...

Acquired in Saitama Prefecture in Japan’s Kanto region, this mizuya tansu is estimated to date from the late Edo period, circa 1820s–1850s, based on its construction, materials, surf...

A Japanese mid-sized six-panel folding screen depicting an elegant landscape of flowering trees and plants, flowing water, rocky outcrops, distant hills, and a bird in flight. The c...

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted during the Late Edo Period, circa 1850. Its low, horizontal proportions and four generously sized drawers reflect the practical sp...

Tamba Ware Vase Late Edo Period to End of the Edo Period This antique vase is striking with its powerfully protruding shoulders and low, stable center of gravity. The gradation of ...

A small, quietly endearing antique low table crafted from solid Japanese Keyaki Zelkova, circa 1820s - 1850s, Late Edo period. Modest in scale and simple in form, it reflects a time...

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Japanese Takedo Sculptural Rendering of a Kabuki Actor, Circa 1800, Youth Dressed in Gold Paper, Brocade Textiles and Silk Crepe Sleeves Embroidered in Multicolor Floral Design, He H...

This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...

This Japanese apothecary chest (tansu) dates to the first year of Kaei (1848), late Edo period. The date is recorded internally in brush-written ink, providing direct historical evid...

These trays were made after the late Edo period in Japan (after 1800). This particular type of tray is known as "Negoro-bon." Negoro lacquerware is a specific style of Japanese lacqu...

This is an old, large, Japanese-made Kuruma-Tansu. Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s), it is a powerful and dignified piece, the culmination of the skills and aesthetic sense of th...

A wonderfully hand crafted and beautifully glazed Hagi Yaki Ware Chawan tea bowl by the 10th Shinbei Sakakura (X). This piece has quite a special feel to it. The Chawan radiates i...

A remarkable Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese patinated bronze Buddhistic lion censer, exceptionally executed sculptural shishi foo dog form, finely detailed, retaining the original r...

Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated Tenpo era 13th (1842) around rim. Perfect meditation instrument. When struck emits a pleasing bold reverberating sound guaranteed to please you. Bell is in very good condition... Includes red lacquered display base as shown and a complimentary striker This hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument created by specialized Samurai craftsmen with dimpled construction and incised signature of maker along rim sets atop a round red lacquered footed wood display base with wooden striker and when struck creates a serene reverberating sound. Perfect for meditation gardens or interior spaces. Total Height of bronze bell with red lacquered stand...

とても良い修正です。 内容に忠実に、余計な脚色をせず翻訳いたします。 --- This work is a seated stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon, believed to have been created during the mid to late Edo period (18th–19th century). It...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...