Edo Furniture

Japanese antique thick lattice sliding door, ara-koshido. Edo to Meiji period circa 1870s to early 1900s. Nowadays it's getting harder & more rare to find a sliding door with thick,...

A fine small Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese hand carved and painted lacquered gilt wood meditating Buddha figure. Japan, circa early 1800s or earlier, exquisitely carved diminutive lightweight wooden Buddha sculpture, with blue domed ushnisha crown and red dot, finely sculpted cascading robe, depicted in seated position with arms in dhyana (meditation) mudra, upon ornate throne base, lavishly lacquer gilded original finish retains its brilliant luster, black lacquered back. A remarkable religious icon carving. PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION: From an important California collection Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. 2024 Day 1 Mid-Century, Antiques, Asian & More catalog, lot 1324 DIMENSIONS: (approx) 3" High, 3" Wide, 2" Deep *Additional photos available upon request* CONDITION REPORT: A wonderful example, in very good original antique condition. Beautifully aged patina, rich luminous glow, age appropriate accretions and wear, including small loss to nose tip, worn chippy finish, especially to edges, and typical gilt rubbing. Overall wonderful presentation Keywords: Objet d'art Asian antiques Buddhist temple art...

Japanese Inro from the Edo period (1615-1868) Beautiful Inro, created in Japan during the Edo (1615-1868) Shogunate period circa Late 18th century. It was carefully crafted in carve...

Antique Japanese Suibokuga Egrets by Kano Tokinobu, 17th century. A sumi-e ink on paper painting illustrating two egrets in reserve with no outlines contrasting with the reeds from the marsh in the background. The painting with 3 vermillion seals of the artist in the lower left corner. Japanese dry mount paper on a wood frame with thin brocade border silver leafed surround and lacquered wood outer frame. Condition: Lighter discoloration on the lower portion of the painting, other minor signs of age, wear, stains and repairs otherwise fine condition. Age: Painting Edo Period, circa 1670. Mounting circa 1985. Image: 51-1/2 in. x 20-1/2 in. (131cm x 52cm) Frame 59-1/4 in. x 25-1/4 in. (150cm x 64cm) Weight: 6 lbs. Provenance: with Honeychurch Antiques...

Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 31 x 9 cm 31 x 9.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants f...

Fascinating Japanese 19th century Edo period two-panel screen depicting two perched birds of prey. Painted in the manner of Chokuan Soga (17th century). Large size byobu screen with ...

A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls...

Paravento giapponese a sei pannelli , opera di un pittore della prima metà del 19° secolo, di scuola Rinpa. Sei pannelli dipinti con inchiostro su foglia oro e "gofun" su carta veget...

This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844). The aged urushi (Japanese lacquer), worn away in places, enhances the piece’s unique character and ...

It is an old jar baked in Japan. It seems to be in the Edo period (1700s-1800s). The unique distorted shape is beautiful. The color and balance of the gla...

Japanese Abura-zara (oil plate), Seto ceramic plate used to catch oil drippings from lanterns, simple flat, round dish with slightly raised edge, one half...

A truly beautiful and supremely serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha. A magnificent work. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Seated with narrowed eyes in deep meditation and hands in Buddhist Abhaya Mudra position offering a blessing of protection, reassurance, peace, and benevolence. This hand position, also known as the "fear not" gesture, was achieved by Buddha immediately following his enlightenment. This work is from the late Edo period, (1603-1868)/ early Meiji period (1868-1912). From a California collection. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts/buddha collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting. One of the best Japanese Buddha sculptures...

This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. ...

This is a pair of antique decorative urns. A Japanese, bronze baluster vase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful pair of va...

Gold Leafed Screen - Late Edo to Meiji Transition Period: Mid-19th century (Late Edo - Meiji) Size: 384 x 169 cm SKU: PN32 Hailing from a pivotal era in Japanese history, this gold...

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo Edo period, circa 1660-1680 H. 88 x W. 100.5 x D. 54 cm This cabinet includes a later European japanned stand, but also a modern powder-coated steel frame. The latter can be designed and added to your specific needs. The sides and front of the rectangular two-door cabinet are embellished in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a black roiro lacquer ground with a continuous design. The two doors depict a long procession of numerous figures travelling on foot and horseback along buildings and a pagoda into a mountainous landscape. This is the annual court journey, Hofreis, of the Dutch from Nagasaki to the Shogun’s court in Edo. Three horseback riders are dressed as Dutch merchants and a fourth figure, probably het Opperhoofd, is seen inside a palanquin, norimon. Just about to cross the bridge, two men are carrying a cabinet like the present one. Many Japanese figures on either side of the procession are engaged in various activities; some play musical instruments on board of small boats, others are fishing; figures inside buildings are depicted playing go, and farmers are tending to their rice paddocks. The upper part of the right door shows a large mansion, probably the local daimyo’s castle, with men kneeling before a man in the central courtyard. The court journey fits in with the foreign policy of the shogunate which accorded a role to the VOC alongside China, Korea, and the Ryukyu Islands who also had to pay tribute. However, the VOC employees were traders, having low status in Japan’s social hierarchy, and they were received with less deference than were the state embassies from Korea and the Ryukyu Islands. Nevertheless, the contacts with the Dutch were a welcome source of information to the Shogun about Europe and European science and technology. The left side of the cabinet depicts, in mirror image, a rare view of the artificial fan-shaped Deshima Island, the trading post for the Dutch in Japan. The island, where the Dutch flag flies, is surrounded by small Japanese boats and an anchored three-masted fluyt (cargo ship), flying Dutch flags, with on the stern the VOC monogram. On the bottom right a busy street of Nagasaki is shown, bordered by shops and leading up to the stone bridge. On the island the trees are beautifully painted, two cows can be seen, and the flagpole, all in very fine detail. Dutchmen and enslaved Malay are visible outside the buildings and two Japanese figures, probably guards, sit in a small hut in the centre. A maximum of fifteen to twenty Dutchmen lived on the island at any time and soldiers or women were not allowed. Restrictions on Deshima were tight, and the merchants were only allowed to leave the island by special permission. The Opperhoofd had to be replaced every year, and each new Opperhoofd had to make a court journey to pay tribute, present gifts, and to obtain permission to Margaret Barclay eep on trading. In the distance, many birds fly above the hills and a four-story pagoda can be seen. The right side of the cabinet is painted with other horse riders and their retinue journeying through mountains. The pair of doors to the front open to reveal ten rectangular drawers. The drawers are decorated with scenes of birds in flight and landscapes with trees and plants. The reverse of the left door with two thatched buildings, one with a ladder, underneath a camelia tree with large blooms; the right door with a three-story pagoda nestled among trees and both doors with a flying phoenix, ho-oo bird. The cabinet, with elaborately engraved gilt copper mounts, hinges, lock plates and brass handles, is raised on an 18th-century English japanned wood stand. A pair of large cabinets...

Japanese Buddhist teaching painting, set of four paintings with 24 Buddhist stories with Japanese written characters in each story on one screen. Provenance: Purchased from Christie's South Kensington...

A fine quality antique Japanese inlaid bronze Yatate scholars travelling inkwell dating to the 19th century and understood to be from the Edo pe...

This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome protector, he is thought to defend sacred places, punish evil-doers, expel demons and bestow wealth. In this example, Bishamonten stands atop a crouching demon, dressed in finely painted armor...

A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...

A fine and rare Japanese ao-oribe glazed minoyaki stoneware dish, late Momoyama or early Edo period, 17th century, Japan. The circular dish of wheel thrown ...

Sharing with you this lovely Edo bowl of octagonal shape. In Imari palette. Condition 1 chip to rim. Size: 15x7.5CM DiameterxHeight Period 17th century 18th century Edo Period (160...

A huge early 19th C. Japanese Kura door in cedar. Beautifully patinated bleached-out wood with hand forged wrought iron plaque/lock. Can either be used as ...

A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...

A rare Japanese export lacquer medical instrument box Edo-period, 1650-1700 L. 19 x W. 6 x H. 8.5 cm This unconventionally shaped lacquer b...

A six-panel Japanese paper screen with poems, autumn flowers, bamboo fence and Mandarin ducks. Poems are believed to be earlier but were probably...

1960-1970s Hand painted silk. Rice paper backing. Made in Japan. Six colorful Geisha surrounded by bamboo trees. Little details, a shamisen, or Japanese guitar, a rice paper scroll...

A very nice blockprint 30-5-18-pm-3341 Condition / Overall Condition Perfect. Size frame: 242x 274mm. Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)

An absolutely charming pair of Japanese Tosa School six-panel folding screens painted with the "One Hundred Boys at Play" motif, featuring a multitude...

UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III 1786-1865) - 'Nezumi Kozo' (Japanese 'Robin Hood') - Rare antique woodblock print - Ichikawa Kodanji IV acting as Nezumi Ko...

A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan. The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonderful gold lacquer takamaki-e design of a gnarled and elegantly twisted plum tree with branches in full bloom. A border of golden cranes in flight to the top. The smoking box, called a tabako bon, is comprised of an open section at the top with inset with two cylindrical metal canisters...

A gorgeous six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature lake/landscape scene with a water walkway/angular bridge and blossoming iris flowers - perhaps an homage to the famed Irises screens...

This is a white porcelain sake bottle made at the end of the Edo period. The name of this pottery is Iwayaki. The Yako was built in Hikino-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. (The location marked with a red circle on the map is the pottery.) The kiln is currently abandoned. The kiln was opened in 1818 and continued until around 1900. Until this time, many sake bottles of this type were made and shipped with various decorations. (Please take a look at the document images of Iwatani Sake Tokkuri with various designs) This item is a pure white sake bottle and has the simplest design. containing a Chinese herbal...

Extraordinary 19th Century hand carved wood mask believed to have once been a dramatic Noh Drama piece likely representing a giant or demon. The mask with expressive grimacing face ...

Japanese two-panel screen: ink painting of Palm Trees on paper, Edo period (1787) beautiful painting of Japanese windmill palm trees. Ink paint...

A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. We have an example in our private collection and this is the second one we have seen in 10 years. Condition Lid rest...

A pair of 17th Century (Late 1600s) Japanese Edo screens made of 12-panels. This folding silk screen is painted on a gold leaf background. It has a...

Rimpa School painting featuring cascading chrysanthemums as well as cockscombs, summer wild flowers, and a climbing morning glory vine. Beautifully executed, fine painting in mineral...

An exquisitely crafted iron plate featuring a dynamic and finely detailed depiction of a Shishi (mythical lion-dog). The figure is portrayed with expressive movement and intricately ...

A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent is...

Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654) “Falcon” Wall panel, ink and light color on paper. Upper Seal: Mitani Lower Seal: Toshuku Dimensions: Each 118.5 cm x 51 cm x 2 cm (46.5” x 20” x .75”) Individual falcon paintings by Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654), an early artist of the Unkoku School. Founded by Unkoku Togan (1547–1618), a master of the Momoyama period, the Unkoku school enjoyed long lasting patronage in southern Japan. Togan was a retainer of the Mori family in present day Yamaguchi prefecture. Members of the school considered themselves to be in the artistic lineage of Sesshu Toyo...

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flower basket. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank.31 Unmarked at base Arita wa...

This antique daruma was crafted in the Late Edo Era (1603-1868). Made of wood, it exudes a simple yet unique charm that reflects the cultural essence of its time. The natural textu...

This is an upper part of a an unusual 19th century Japanese cabinet using bamboo and burled wood as design accents on the two sliding do...

Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool and of high quality. marked above the base rim. Condition There is a chip to the base rim and the upper rim has s...

product of late Edo period, estimate 1850s- 1860s - about 160+ years-old medium sized tansu (chest of drawers) with 5 drawers. Finished with traditional Urushi lacquer remains well, and some old paper labels still remained, both giving a good wabi sabi touch to the item. Fine opening & closing operation for all drawers. drawer inner 1,2 & 3 (from the top) : w 20.87 in / d 10.63 in / h 2.95 in, 3.35 in, 4.33 in 4 & 5 : w 9.84 in / d 10.63 in / h 5.2 in actual item weight 27.31 lb (12.38 kg) *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...

This exceptional pair of bronze hibachi (traditional Japanese braziers) dates back to the Edo period and features exquisite craftsmanship with intrica...

Vintage Asian woodblock print on rice paper of a Horse mounted King with a Tree, Bird and Sun Mandalas floating above and surmounting three figures in an open pavilion. Cinnabar chop...

Late Edo Silver-leafed Screen Period: Late Edo to Meiji Size: 186 x 176 cm (73.2 x 69.3 inches) SKU: PL42 Embracing the essence of the Late Edo to Meiji transition, this oxidized s...

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...

Set of four 19th century stunning, intricate lattice panels from Japan. Wood with naturally worn patina; traces of crackled finish. Each panel measures 35.5 inches wide and placed to...

A antique Japanese scholar’s object made out of a solid burl wood trunk section having an added bottom with beautiful surface texture and dark Honey mottled patina. Originally designed to hold smoking implements of traditional ‘Tabako bon’ set: hi’ire – container for lit charcoal and haifuki – tall container or a piece of bamboo for used tobacco ash. Could be also used for calligraphy brush pots...

A sublime Japanese two panel "Magpie and Peony" screen, ink and color on paper, Edo Period, late 18th or early 19th century, circa 1800, Japan. The two panel screen features a wond...

Amazing 19th century Japanese Edo period six panel folding byobu screen depicting Chinese children at play. The screen alludes to the 100 children theme. ...

A fine Japanese late Edo period kiri wood (chestnut) and cypress wood tansu (merchant's chest) with multiple drawers of various sizes including a sliding section. Having original red...

A great dish dating the middle of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. We have found a similar Japanese dish in the shibata collection Condition Perfec...

A beautiful framed antique Japanese School ink and color painting on silk, 19th century, finely detailed and richly colored, depicting Amida Triad, with two Bodhisattva attendants worshipping Buddha, on a gilt arabesque mat, in a black frame. Provenance / Acquisition: A Private Dallas Collector Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas, Texas. Summer Fine Arts and Antiques catalog. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a notable media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow...