Edo Furniture

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japan, 1798-1861), a set of nine Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) from the series 'Taiheiki Eiyuden', or 'Heroes of the Great Peace' published between 1846-1847...

A Fine Black & Gold Lacquer Japanese Nagamochi Trunk With Family Crests of the Tokugawa and Minamoto Clans Of rectangular form, the storage trunk covered on all sides with hiramak...

Removable bronze top, with gold drip pattern at top. Cresting ocean waves on bottom with raised silver sea spray.

A private viewing in picnic surrounding of nobles (probably samurai), including one woman. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.

Colorful pair of 19th century Japanese Edo period six-panel byobu table screens depicting pairs of Minogame turtles in spring landscapes. Made in the Kano school style one screen...

The first battle at Uji was in 1180 and was the beginning of the Heike Wars. This screen depicts a famous scene from the Heike Wars. Two Heike generals, Sasaki Takatsuna and Kajiwa...

I have not been able to find this print. Its certainly Edo period Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Decoration Type / Colour: Poly...

A gorgeous Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The small piece has a beautiful aged patina and a wonderful, surprisingly hefty feel to it when held in...

I bought a very attractive copper tray. This is an item that was once used as a gong. In other words, it was used as a percussion instrument. It was also used in temples. The materi...

Boxwood netsuke representing the mask of Hyottoko in Noh theatre. Hyottoko is a legendary comic character, considered to be a fire god in certain regions of north-east Japan. The sha...

A finely cast ritual bell (ghanta) from the late Edo period (c. mid-19th century), made of brass with a five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) handle. This sacred implement would have been us...

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...

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...

Manju-type netsuke (round in form) in red lacquer, carved using the tsuishu technique (carved red lacquer), shaped as a fan and decorated with a carved scene of a scholar and his attendant. Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke...

This is a serving bowl which was made around 1800s in Edo period. It is made with porcelain and it's all hand painted. This bowl was made with Koimari style (Koimari-ware). The motif...

Late 18th century Japanese Celadon charger with good patina. Good wear to the center of the plate and very fine crackle create a multi-layered hues t...

Mid-19th century Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada. Also known as Toyokuni III (1786-1865). A Kabuki actor as a Samurai warrior in dramatic scene. Likely the central image...

Name: Hatto Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of black painted stee...

A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting small size. We have found a similar Japanese dishes in the sh...

Rectangular and flat lacquer Kobako (small box) representing a furoshiki knot seen from above. Fundame background, furoshiki in takamaki-e with floral pattern, inside the folds of th...

This antique Imari porcelain plate dates to the late Edo–Meiji period (19th century) and is decorated with a lively scene of playful shishi (mythical lion-dogs) among blooming botan ...

A striking large Japanese Imari porcelain charger from the late Edo period (19th century), featuring a dynamic composition with two shishi (guardian lions) depicted in expressive, fl...

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one of the folk utensils mainly used in Japan in the early modern times, and it is a r...

Manju netsuke in lacquer and maki-e on a grey-blue ground, shaped as a traditional taiko drum and decorated with foliage. Himotoshi pierced beneath the ...

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey dressed as a Sanbosa dancer. The figure is crisply modelled with cobalt blue and iro...

Description A lovely set for the Kaiseki meal. Condition Perfect. SizeL 24.5x24.5cm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

Fantastic Asian four panel folding byobu screen painting depicting the popular theme "One Hundred Children, or Boys". This theme was often painted by Kano School painters in the Edo ...

Exquisite pair of mid Edo period large Japanese Ko-Imari porcelain vases in an attractive baluster shape boasting intricate patterns of floral and highly detailed geometric motifs that beautifully intertwine on the body of the handsome vases, creating captivating landscapes in dark blue, orange and gold details throughout, which is characteristic of Imari porcelain from the Edo Period. The two scalloped cartouches on each vase with highly decorated and elaborate borders recreate the pine, plum and bamboo motif known as “Sho-Chiku-Bai” or the “Three Friends of Winter.” The impressive pine trees in cobalt blue decorated with gold details dominate the landscape on white background. The two small delicately scalloped cartouches appearing in the middle of the long neck of the vases depict playful rabbits among trees. The late father of the collector of this exquisite pair, who operated one of the leading kilns in the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan, travelled extensively to Europe in the early 1960s with a mission that he led, to purchase and bring back to Japan antique ceramics...

A Japanese Edo Period two panel folding screen with white and brown hawks of ink and color on paper.

Sharing with you this lovely and well made Vase. The shape and color are truly beautiful. Country of origin: Japan Period: 19th century Condition Condition. 1 Large hairline. Size: ...

These charming bronze shells were cast in Japan in the 19th century. They lived for many years in the collection of the Paris artist Pierre Le-Tan. One of...

From our recent Japan acquisitions An important black lacquer treasure dated 1852 with its original box tomobako Superb antique Ohibachi (over sized hibachi) from late Edo era use...

A lovely figural print Kunisada UTAGAWA (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865) - "The Tale of Genji" Utagawa Kunisada The Tale of Genji - Chapter 12 Condition Woodblock in good condition, ...

Early 19th century Japanese Scroll: Bijin after the bath in summer. Painted in pigments on silk. Signature reads: Yamauchi Sentsu. Japan,...

A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...

Large butsudan home altar with Amida Nyorai figure Edo Period (1600-1868) This is a beautiful Japanese wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai Buddha, from the Edo period (1600-1868)...

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks and Geese Among Bamboo and Flowers, Edo period painting (c. 1850) of mandarin ducks and geese on a grassy sh...

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...

18th century Japanese Screen of a Collection of Fans. Paintings on fans depict famous Japanese painting subjects, this screen was most li...

Description Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a landscape scene and beautifully painted deer in the style of Chinese Wanli period pieces. Unmarked...

This fascinating collection displays three distinct elephant miniatures intricately hand-carved of boxwood (Tsuge) in traditional forms of netsuke. ...

Japanese Hasami ware kurawanka-type white porcelain tokkuri (sake flask), mid-late Edo period, mid 18th – early 19th century, approx. H 19.7 x D 10.5cm (7.75 x 4.13in). Characteristi...

Antique Japanese Bronze Mirror decorated with a scene of clouds swirling over two intertwinning pine trees, symbol of long life, on a promontory with waves breaking against it. Larg...

This magnificent hibachi (charcoal brazier), likely custom-made to order, exemplifies the pinnacle of Japanese lacquer artistry of the 19th century. Carved from solid wood with a ric...

A Japanese Edo period blue and white charger, circa 1800. 17 ½ inches wide by 3 inches tall

A Japanese four-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with original ensuite Ojime and Netsuke circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743). The r...

A beautiful, richly colored Japanese triptych woodblock print by famed Japanese Edp Period artist Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786-1864). This ...

Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enla...

Unique and rare find of an old Japanese double-eared pottery tea utensil ware for the use of flowering or incense made of the well-burnt blackish clay containing rich in iron in the ...

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Edo Period, 19th century Japanese cloisonne lanterns were made during the Meiji period, from the la...

A beautiful and exceptionally 20 1/2 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted ...

Large 17th Century Japanese Edo Period Arita dish Chinoiserie blue and white Wanli Kraak Charger Material: Ceramic, porcelain Design: Arita, Ming Dynasty, Wanli style, Chinoiserie Style: Ming, William and Mary - Louis XIV Baroque, Antique, Asian antique, Oriental Origin: Japan, Arita, 17th century Colors: Blue and white, the blue is unbelievable fabulous Decor: Chinoiserie, Chinese Wanli style known as "kraakdish" Description: Large 17th Century ceramic...

This is an antique framed woodblock print. A Japanese, ukiyo-e figural scene by Utagawa Kunisada (1786 - 1865), dating to the early Victorian p...

This is a very beautiful example of a Japanese, Arita- Imari porcelain large Dish or Platter with finely hand painted decoration, dating to the Edo period circa 1810. This dish is v...

Description Nice & Beautiful Arita Japanese Porcelain Vase, double gourd. Landscape scene with figures. This 17th Century Japanese Export Porcelain Jug or Ewer, Arita Kilns c.1670-...

A very nice set of 5 tea bowls decorated with flowers and pommegranat. They are marked on the base. Decoration for the SE Asian market. Straits style                        ...

Description A very nice Imari plate and large Imari Charger. Its 19th century. Edo period. Condition 1 firing flaw to the rim only. Size: 46x5.8CM DiameterxHeight Period 19th cent...

Description A very nice Kenjo Imari Doucai style plate. Its 18th century. Sometimes called Kenjo Imari. The Masayuki Yamamoto Collection has several of these. There is also one in t...

A beautiful Japanese Asian Edo Period (1603-1868) Nagasaki School/ Nanpin School nature landscape scene painting featuring a playful bird and colorful spring flowers in full bloom. ...

A great plate dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Its a Japanese version of a well know Late ming dish (see pictures also). Very...