Showa Furniture

This wooden ptarmigan statue was carved in Japan in 1967 (Showa 42). The underside of the base is inscribed with ink: "April 1967," "Ptarmigan," and "Living on Mount Tateyama," revea...

An absolutely gorgeous Shino ware pottery sake/ teacup by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the great...

This is an old carved wooden catfish made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a profound and beautiful grain. Zelkova...

A beautiful and quite colorful Japanese woodblock print by renowned artist/printmaker Katsushika Hokusai titled "Shichiri Beach in Sagami Province" from his series Thirty-six Views o...

A vibrant and refined example of mid-twentieth century Japanese cloisonné enamel, produced by the Sato Cloisonné Company, a respected workshop known for...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted and designed vase by master Japanese Mingei Moshiko potter Shoji Hamada, a fine example of his iron pigment and glazed hand painted tetsue brushwork...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

A refined Japanese lacquer letter box (fubako or bunko) dating from the Showa period, 20th century. The box is finished in glossy black la...

An absolutely gorgeous Shino ware pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the gr...

A large and finely detailed Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting a majestic peacock among blooming peonies (kujaku botan no zu), executed in ink and colour on silk with excep...

This is an antique Japanese iron articulated sculpture of a spiny lobster. Judging from its advanced craftsmanship and refined construction, it is believed to have been created in th...

Japanese kimono, richly decorated with polychrome embroideries with silk and metallic threading, bright red silk set, embroidered decoration and appliqué, motif of flowers and horses...

A bold and visually engaging example of mid-twentieth century Japanese cloisonné enamel, attributed to the Sato Cloisonné Company, a workshop known for ...

This is a cotton jacket which was made in Japan in Showa era around 1970s. A yukata (浴衣, lit. 'bathrobe') is an unlined cotton summer kimono, worn in casual settings such as summer ...

A fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel cabinet vase. In brass with cloisonne enamel throughout. Decorated with a geisha in blue kimono surrounded by numerous flowers and butterf...

A refined Japanese silk kimono dating to the 20th century, executed in a luminous shade known as Soga-iro—a soft, radiant yellow historically associated with the chrysanthemum, one o...

A finely detailed Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting quails (uzura no zu), executed in ink and colour on silk with delicate brushwork and careful attention to naturalistic detail. The composition captures the birds with remarkable sensitivity, reflecting the long-standing appreciation for avian subjects in East Asian painting traditions. Quails have been a favored motif in Japanese art for centuries, symbolizing abundance, harmony, and the changing seasons. The artist skillfully balances the decorative and naturalistic elements of the composition, creating an elegant and tranquil image. The scroll bears an artist’s signature and is accompanied by a double wooden storage box (nijūbako). The outer box is missing its lid. The work originates from an old Japanese private collection (kura-dashi). Japan, Edo period, circa 18th–19th century. Dimensions: * Overall: 182 × 54.5 cm (71.7 × 21.5 in.) * Painting: 103 × 41 cm (40.6 × 16.1 in.) A refined example of traditional East Asian bird painting...

This is a Japanese curtain which was made in Japan around 1960s. It is called Noren. This noren has a family crest (kamon) in the middle. This type of Kamon is called Maruni Sasa Rindo. This noren is with cotton and starts losing a color because of sun but it is in good condition for its age. The color is beautiful. Noren: Noren are fabric dividers hung in doorways, across windows, on walls or between rooms. They take many shapes and sizes and are made using a multitude of different colors, patterns and materials. Traditional noren are hand-woven using natural fabrics like linen and cotton and often dyed with natural dyes like Japanese indigo. Maruni sasa rindo: "Maru ni Sasa Rindo" is a Japanese family crest...

A refined and highly elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jar from the Showa period, signed by the Ando Cloisonné Company—renowned fo...

A gorgeous, quite fascinating hand-painted six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a rather engaging androgynous or erotic court scene (it has been suggested to us that thi...

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 ...

An exceptional, 100% authentic piece of Japanese Mid-Century Modern design history: an Original 1960s FRP Armchair by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki. Designed by the legendary Isamu Ken...

Kimono designs featuring diamond-shaped (hishi-gata) patterns in the 1980s blended traditional Japanese motifs with modern aesthetics. The hishi pattern is a classic Japanese design ...

This is a Obi (Japanese Kimono Belt) made in Japan around 1960s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorise...

This is a sake bottle which is called 'tokkuri' in Japanese. This tokkuri is made with porcelain and it is hand painted. It was made in Showa era around 1970s. The design is the land...

the charming wooden model depicting the traditional Japanese temple architecture called the "Five-story Pagoda" (Gojunotu) with each level symbolizing the five elements of the Buddhi...

This is a Japanese Silk Jacket called Michiyuki. It was made around 1970s. This Michiyuki Jacket has a pocket and belts inside. It is not reversi...

Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red. -Deta...

An exquisite, beautiful flower vase by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring an example of his popular two-color, sumptuous earth-toned ...

This is an antique Japanese soup-bowl made around 1990s with wood. This soup-bowl is made with wajima-nuri, a Japanese lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Wajima-n...

This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1980s. The haori is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. Resembling ...

A beautiful, circular-shaped woodblock print by American master printmaker Clifton Karhu who lived in Japan for over 50 years. Karhu's work gained great esteem not only in Japan but ...

This is a bowl that we use during tea ceremony. This is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980 in Showa era. This bowl has a style Kyo raku. It is called Kyo ware and it was...

A remarkable Japanese kanshitsu lacquer stand dating from the early Shōwa period, featuring a highly expressive surface created through the innovative application of multiple layers ...

This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era around 1980s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted. This is Kutani ware. ...

A beautiful and wonderfully colored woodblock print by famed Japanese artist and Shin-Hanga master printmaker Kawase Hasui. This print is titled "Rain at Yasuniwa, Nagano Prefecture ...

A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to sto...

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) martial arts set of protective armor/armour including the Men (mask), Do (torso/bust protector) and Tare...

Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA08 Size: W: 15.5 cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 26 cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon...

This is a silk jacket which was made in Japan. It was made in Showa era around 1980s. The haori is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. Resembling ...

A beautiful, darkly fired, antique Bizen ware three-ear tsubo jar/pot/vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a l...

A beautifully handwoven Japanese bamboo basket, crafted in the early 20th century for use in ikebana (the art of flower arranging). This tall, narrow form with a rounded rim and twis...

This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench believed to have been actually used in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas in the Tohoku region between 1945 and 1960. This box-shaped st...

A distinctive Japanese hand-hammered copper vase by Gyokusendo of Tsubame, Niigata, characterized by its softly rounded form, richly worked surface and striking circular kikko-hada d...

It is a Japanese indigo dyed antique cloth. It calls its name "fu-ro-shi-ki". Originally used in the dressing room of the public bath "furo" during the...

This exceptional and stunning, limited edition large woodblock print is considered by many experts to be Sekino's masterpiece. The limited editi...

This is a porcelain plate for serving dishes. It can be used as a decoration too. It is all hand painted and on the back there is a signature written 'Zuihou' in Japanese. Zouihou is...

Height 21cm, width 23.2cm, depth 16cm. An early tiled shrine"KAWARA-ZUSHI". Ceramic shrines were made in pottery producing areas all over the country, but they are rare, and are o...

This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era around 1960s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted. This is Kutani ware. ...

This is a doll called Gosho Ningyo in Japan. It was made in Japan around 2000s. It is made with metal and it is all hand painted and hand crafted. ____ Gosho Ningyō are traditional ...

A beautifully composed and colored woodblock print by famed Japanese shin-hanga artist/printmaker Ito Shunsui (1898-1972) titled "Garden in Early Summer (Shoka no Niwa)" though it is...

Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

Bronze vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905-1986), Showa period, Circa 1960-70. Patinated dark reddish brown, the vase has a slender waisted shape. The base cast with a seal-style signature, along with the inscribed Tomobako (Paulownia) wood storage box. In good condition, the vase shows some rubbing with handling and there is a small area of very minor marks. Please refer to the last photograph. The storage box is in very good condition. Born in Osaka, the eldest son of the well-known metal artist Nakajima Yasumi I, Yasumi II graduated from the Sendai National Crafting Academy in 1932. In 1933 he exhibited for the first time at the Export Crafts Exhibition, and went on to show his work several times outside Japan at the Grande Salon de Paris...

This wooden doll is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Sakyo NIIYAMA. He was born in 1934, 18th March. It is made with Yajiro style from Miyagi p...

This Sashiko b(h)anten was made around 1960 in Showa era in Japan. On the front, it is written 'Member of Vigilance Committee Ariake ' in Japanese. On the back, it is written 'ariak...

A Spectacular melon shaped vase in vibrant turquoise color - a signature glaze by this renown artist This is a beautiful Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki (Kyo-yaki) pottery flower vase (Kabi...

An exceptional Japanese bronze vase by the renowned metal artist Toshihide Urashima (born 1950), who worked under the artist name Shisei. Signed Shisei, this remarkable sculptural ve...

This is an old horse rein used in settings related to Japanese festivals and sacred rituals. It is thought to date to around the Showa period, in the 20th century. Although it was or...