Showa Furniture

Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom Mid 20 th century Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch ) Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb ) Material: wood with go...

A lovely set of 8 Kutani tea serving bowls with covers in an original stamped wood box. All bowls signed/marked on the base. Likely from the Showa pe...

This striking Japanese vase features a thick, cascading ash glaze in rich tones of celadon green and ivory over a deep brown body with carved vertical patterns. The glaze flows dynam...

On offer is a set of six wood platter-shape trays, hand-turned and lacquered with ink painting and calligraphy by Hirao Chikuka (1856-1939). Fashioned from elm wood, based on the dra...

A stunning large Japanese shikiita display stand, crafted from richly figured burl wood and showcasing an exceptional natural grain. The organic patterns and depth of the burl create...

A Japanese antique shelving unit dating from around the 1960s, constructed from a combination of chestnut and cedar. The interior is evenly divided into a grid of compartments, creat...

This wonderfully designed, abstract work by esteemed Japanese printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. The print is pencil signed, numbered (46/65) and dated 1963 by the artist. A fairly uncommo...

A fabulous shishi (shi-shi) 獅子 guardian lion okimono sculpture by renowned Japanese Bizen Yaki ware pottery master Fujiwara Tousai, perhaps originally designed as a koro/ incense bur...

Ōtenjin (大天神) A type of Noh mask used to portray powerful deities or revered, divine figures in Japanese Noh theater. The mask embodies strength, authority, and the transcendental n...

A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the first Japanese artists to combine Western-style elements with the traditional methods of woodblock printmaking. This work is known as "Dancing Figure (Eshima)" The print is signed (in white ink within the image) and sealed (in red) by Kawano. This work is a quite rare self-printed lifetime double dai Oban large-size print. The quality and colors are striking. It is likely from a limited edition and perhaps numbered on the lower margin (we can not verify as it was previously framed but we are confident that this is the case). A very beautiful and rich image. Would make for a great addition to any Japanese art and print collection or Stand-out accent work in about any setting. Frame dimensions: 30.5" high, 20.5" wide, .5" deep Viewable art...

This wonderfully designed, abstract work by esteemed Japanese printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. The print is pencil signed, numbered (13/80), dated 1963, stamped on the verso by the artist, and embellished with metallic pigments. It is an uncommon and hard to find work. Nakayama has exhibited internationally in cities such as Rome, Tokyo, Krakow, Milan, and his works can be found in museums around the world including: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia. Cincinnati Museum of Art, Ohio, USA. fine Arts Museum of San Francisco - Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, USA. Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hawaii, USA. Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., USA. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA. Western Australian Art Museum, Perth...

A striking and rare black lacquer box by celebrated Japanese lacquer artist Hiroshi Mimura (1921–1975), known for his bold, modernist reinterpretations of traditional techniques. Thi...

A large print created by Ryunosuke Fukui, a highly acclaimed modernist artist from Japan who lived between 1923 and 1986. Fukui's art has been exhibited in many prestigious museums a...

A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort. Oshie, which translat...

Rare set of four Japanese Showa period door panels known as Fusuma in Japanese architecture. Similar to a Shoji room divider but made of an opaque materia...

The screen blossoms with peonies — flowers often celebrated in Japanese art as symbols of prosperity, honor, and beauty. Painted in soft pinks and whites, they radiate under a gentle...

An alluring Japanese Ando Jubei musen shippo (wireless cloionne) "jade green" silver mounted vase by the Ando Cloisonne Company (Ando Shippo Ten) ...

A striking murashido bronze vase by the renowned Nitten artist Nakamura Takero, distinguished by its powerful form and exceptional hand-hammered surface. The vase displays a richly ...

A refined Japanese ikebana basket, expertly handwoven from split bamboo with a tall, cylindrical body and elegantly arched handle crafted to resemble natural bamboo stalks. The baske...

A beautifully sculpted bronze vase by renowned Japanese metal artist Yasumi II Nakajima (1905–1986), celebrated for his mastery of patination and abstract form. This elegant vessel e...

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

A Japanese antique black-painted storage cabinet dating from the 1920s–1940s. When closed, the cabinet presents a clean and refined outline, with its box-like construction appearing ...

A Japanese antique dining table crafted from oak, dating from the 1930s–1950s. Its calm and well-balanced presence gives the piece a composed, orderly appearance, while the round tab...

A truly wonderful and exceedingly rare abstract limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist/printmaker Junichiro Sekino. This print, which appears to be titled "Tori &a...

A Japanese antique tabletop showcase crafted from oak, dating from the 1920s–1940s. Formed with five glass sides, the case offers a clear and immersive view of the objects displayed ...

Fascinating Japanese Showa period for panel table screen depicting a procession of guards, nobles and attendants. Vibrant ink and color natural pigments on mulberry paper with gold f...

A rare Ando Jubei ginbari cloisonne vase. On the body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against stunning m...

Very fine copper vase. Signed and boxed. Signed on the bottom of the vase . Size: 22/12.5 (8.6/4.9 inch ) Weight: 460gr ( 1lb) , with box 850gr (1.9lb) Good condition , s...

A refined Japanese bronze vase by Masuo Hara , featuring an elegant cylindrical form and a warm reddish-brown surface. The vase has a restrained and beautifully balanced design, wit...

Sen'yo Ogawa 1882-1971 Japan painter. Kyoto production. Name Tasaburo. After served as apprentice of the Buddhist teacher, I learned a Movie to Chu Asai, exhibited oil paintings to...

A finely crafted Japanese bronze bird okimono, notable for its elegant form and expressive modeling. The sculpture displays careful attention to detail, from the delicate rendering o...

This striking Japanese bronze vase from the 20th century evokes the texture and rhythm of nature through its sculptural, bark-like surface. Cast in heavy bronze and weighing 4.9 kg, ...

A finely crafted and signed Japanese Noh mask depicting Mikazuki — one of the most powerful and iconographically distinctive character types in the classical Noh repertoire — a compe...

A stunning Japanese obi textile from the Shōwa period, masterfully woven from silk with exquisite raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) detailing. This formal maru obi features a rich and in...

Tenjin (天神) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Tenjin SKU: TBA17 Size: W: 15 cm, H: 21 cm Tenjin is a prominent deity in both Shinto and Noh theater, repre...

A superb Japanese wooden hibachi crafted from kiri wood (paulownia), distinguished by its elegant proportions and unique maki-e lacquer decoration. The surface is beautifully adorne...

A delightful vintage Japanese celadon glazed incense burner, koro, in teh form of a standing foo lion, shishi, or foo dog, Taisho to Showa Era, circa 1930, Japan. The charming shish...

This series of ceramics are unique work by Norihiko Terayama. He broke ceramic at first, and makes it into a lot of fragment. He rasps some of fragment and gets their patterns on sur...

This press molded bottle is a great example of Tatsuzo Shimaoka's work. Tatsuzo Shimaoka lived and worked in Mashiko, Japan, a town well-known for its pottery traditions. He original...

A Japanese antique low desk crafted from sen wood, dating from the 1930s–1940s. Compact in scale, the piece fits comfortably into limited spaces, offering a practical and approachabl...

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi, one of the most influential figures in postwar Japanese design, this vintage lounge sofa embodies a unique dialogue between Scandinavian modernism and Jap...

A beautiful example of Japanese hand-hammered copper craftsmanship by Gyokusendo — one of the most celebrated and long-established names in traditional Japanese metalwork, and the fo...

An absolutely gorgeous, beautifully decorated large pottery/ceramic basket vase by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the greatest art...

This is a magnificent and heavy bronze masterpiece vase "Peaches and Pomegranite" by master bronze artist Hirai Shoho. This work of art exudes symbolism, peaches: exemplify longevi...

Japanese kimono, richly decorated with polychrome embroideries with silk and metallic threading, featuring a motif of flowering prunus to a cream-white ground. Lined with bright red ...

A striking Japanese Kutani ware "Poppies" bottle vase by Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873 - 1956), Meiji to Taisho Period, circa 1915, Japan. The attractive vase is decorated with a bold d...

A Japanese antique cabinet dating from the early Showa period (circa 1930s), crafted almost entirely from solid oak, including the back panel. The use of high-quality oak throughout ...

A fine two-piece set of Japanese Chagama, a central piece used as a kettle to boil water for chanoyu (tea ceremony). The set consists of a Kama (water vessel) and Furo (the base for ...

This tall vase was crafted by Japanese National Living Treasure Tatsuzo Shimaoka. It comes with a custom signed tomobako. Tatsuzo Shimaoka lived and worked in Mashiko, Japan, a town...

Presenting a captivating Menburyu mask, originating from Saga Prefecture's traditional temple drama theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male e...

This is a Japanese Kutani porcelain vase from 1950s. Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese porcelain originating in Ishikawa Prefecture in the 17th century. It is known for its vivi...

This press molded bottle is a great example of Tatsuzo Shimaoka's work. Tatsuzo Shimaoka lived and worked in Mashiko, Japan, a town well-known for its pottery traditions. He original...

This Japanese antique round coffee table was made around the 1920s–1940s. It is crafted from solid wood, combining two hardwoods that have developed a warm, natural patina through de...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his nuka glaze over Mashiko stoneware pottery and his hand ...

Lovely and rare piece. Condition Overall condition perfect. Measures: 290 x 43mm Period Showa Periode (1926-1989).   

A wonderful image titled "Toshogu (Tōshō-gū ) Shrine)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga (new print) move...

A superb tall square-form ceramic vase by one of the most celebrated figures in 20th-century Japanese ceramic art — Kiyomizu Rokubei VI (1901–1980) — presented in its original wooden...

A finely decorated vintage Japanese box for precious incense, kogo, in the shape of a male mandarin duck, oshidori, by Zohiko, Showa Era, 1960's, or earlier. The lovely and whimsic...

Ikebana basket (hanakago) in wickerwork of polished bamboo with twisted handle. Features a sheet metal and varnished bamboo vase for the floral arrangement. Mark under the vase Nana...

A masterful landscape made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese art practice called Obara. Accented with gold leaf. Incredible craftsmanship and a wonderful rendering of bare trees. Made by Yamauchi Issei (b. 1929), stamped in the corner. Issei is well known throughout Japan as the leading artist in Obara Paper Art. Starting in 1948, he apprenticed with Fuji Tatsukichi, a leading proponent of the arts and crafts movement in Japan who worked to Revive many cultural traditions on the brink of extinction. Issei started exhibiting in the Nitten in 1953, won the Gold Medal in 1963, and eventually became a juror. His artwork was given as a gift to the Showa Emperor of Japan, as well as dignitaries such as General Douglas MacArthur...