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Item Ships From: Asia
Japanese Antique Coffee Table, Primitive, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A Japanese antique furniture coffee table produced in the Taisho period.
It was made by applying traditional techniques used in Japanese shrin...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pre-Order Large Flower Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Raku Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a pre-order
I am proud to share my latest Art Series vase shape : The Flower Vase.
With a shape inspired from the tulip flower, the RAAQUU Flower Vase expresses a wonde...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Rare annamese cream glazed ewer, Vietnam, 11-15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Famous annamese cream glazed ceramic ewer covered with a cream glaze. Traces of excavation are clearly visible in the glaze.
Dates : Presumably Ly Dynasty (11-13th century)
Region ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a gift box and the vase comes in a RAAQUU branded wooden pine box (9 in x 5.1 in x 5.1 in).
YOU GET : 1 Vase in the selected finish of your choice in a Wooden pine box with ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar from the turn of the 19th century was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Red & Black Lacquer Wooden Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Japanese red & black lacquer wooden bowl from the early 20th century. It is carved from a block of what is likely to be fruit wood. The bowl has aged beautifully over the years wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Suzu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Suzu (鈴) ~ (n) bell
Our Suzu vase is named after its shape resembling a bell. With a wide base and a narrow mouth, this vase will be a great addition to a modern-style interior spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period.
It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time.
It is made of high-quality Japanese zelkova wood and finished with l...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Large "Kokeshi" by Kyutaro Ogura. This large size is very rare. With signature.
Kyutaro Ogura (Ogura Kyutaro: 1906-1998)
Master: Hisashiro Ogur...
Category
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Maple
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.8 C.M. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Grey Pottery Figure of Boar(Wild Pig), Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is an ancient terracotta animal sculpture in the form of a pig, rendered in a simple yet vivid manner. The pig stands firmly on four stout legs, with a short and solidly m...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Panel of Musician Drummer
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery panel of musician drummer.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 27 C.M. / Width 14.1 C.M.
Height including stand:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Torso of Court Lady with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery torso of court lady, with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size of torso only: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 4.7 C.M....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
A Large Straw Glazed Pottery Figure of a Solider, Sui to Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This well-modeled ceramic figure depicts a Scythian warrior in full armor, likely serving as a standard bearer. The warrior stands upright on a thin rectangular base, with clenched f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Straw
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Standing Cow
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery standing cow.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Length 16 C.M. / Width 6.7 C.M. / Height 11.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial conditio...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Horse and Rider
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery horse and rider.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 34.5 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Length 32.7 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Chinese pottery amphora decorated with bronze ornament.
In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, B.C. 206 - A.D. 220
Size...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
10th - 12th C., Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Panel with Figures
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery panel with figures, with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 24.2 C.M. / Width 28.2...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Head of Court Lady with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery head of court lady.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size of head only: Height 11.5 C.M. / Width 11.2 C.M. / Depth 8.8 C.M.
Height including stan...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Wall Art / Japanese objet / wabi-sabi art / primitive wall art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wall art made using some of the material from an old Japanese door.
This is a wooden door reinforced with galvanized iron sheets.
It's a convenient size that doesn't take...
Category
2010s Japanese Primitive Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Tin
Pre-Order Raku Large Oval Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU.
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conversation starter.
Each RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order comes with its own unique serial number. We ship RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order pieces between 2 - 4 weeks from placement of order. Once your piece is completed, pictures will be provided to you prior to shipment.
Important: final product will be similar to the example picture shown but it will not be the same due to the Raku firing technique.
Dimensions: Large Oval Vase...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antiques Lacquer craftsman's workbench, Abstract Painting
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: mainly Cedar board
A workbench used by lacquer craftsman.
Through years of use, natural layers of lacquer have formed, giving it a beautiful appearance like an abstract pa...
Category
19th Century Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other househ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Five Dynasties, Antique Chinese Pottery Lotus Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery lotus jar.
Age: China, Five Dynasties, A.D.907 - 960
Size: Height 24.8 cm. / width 18.2 cm.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Rider Figures on Mythical Beasts Possibly from Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Identical piece is housed in the Longhai Museum of Zhangzhou City. On October 7, 1989, it was appraised as a third-class cultural relic by the Cultural Relics Appraisal Team of the F...
Category
17th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand.
Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 33.8 C.M. / Width 25.5...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar/1500s/"Shigaraki Ware"/Wabisabi Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese pottery called "Shigaraki ware".
Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. (Shigaraki Kiln is marked with a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Antique Storage shelves Black Shelf Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese storage shelf.
The ink-like black color gives it a very nice atmosphere.
I also think the combination of the double doors and sliding doors is nice.
It is di...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Indigo Dyed Old Embroidery Cloth / Japanese Toy Pattern / 1912-1960
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Length 57 cm / width 44.7 cm / thickness 3 cm.
Condition: nice condition over...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hagi-ware Chawan (tea bowl) by famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery, Yamane’s wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
This Ming Dynasty painted pottery horse is depicted standing on a tiered rectangular pedestal. The horse has a well-proportioned body, with sturdy legs and a slightly arched neck. The eyes and muzzle are subtly outlined and incised.
The mane is sculpted with deep, parallel grooves. The tail is long and slightly curved left, extending downward. The saddle is prominently featured at the center of the horse’s back, detailed with a raised, rounded seat and an attached stirrup hanging down one side. The saddlecloth is textured with a crosshatch pattern, bordered by a row of carved fringe-like elements. The horse's legs display subtle musculature, and the hooves are clearly defined, with black pigment accentuating their edges.
The original painted pigments, including white, black, and ochre, are still visible, though faded in some areas. The black pigment highlights the mane, tail, and parts of the bridle, while the ochre tones accentuate the saddle and decorative elements.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green, black, and ochre glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Asian Civilisations Museum - Accession No. C-1384 / 1994-00441 - Ming Dynasty Figure of Horse
(Type : Closely Related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Elegant Horse Screen. In style of Kano Tanshin
By Kano Tanshin
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ink on gold.
This continuation of equine grace unfolds across a stunning gold-leaf backdrop, capturing the essence of nobility that horses represent in Japanese lore.
The screen de...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tsuchi Raku Mix Mini Planter Pot - 6cm Diameter - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuchi ( 土 ) - Earth
*Plants are not included in this purchase
Our Tsuchi pot is named after the medium it holds ; Earth. This pot is double sealed to prevent moisture from seepin...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Superb Japanese Landscape Scroll with Sakura and Bamboo, 16th–17th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A refined and poetic Japanese landscape painting dating from the late Muromachi to early Edo period (16th–17th century). Executed in mineral pigments on paper, the composition captur...
Category
Early 17th Century Asian Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
early 20th Wabi sabi Japanese dough board, wood wall decor, primitive mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Vintage wooden dough board made of thick, solid cypress board, circa 1900s - 40s.
This type of dough board were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households for kneading, rolling out & cutting the dough to make a rice cake or noodles on it - these history gives a unique wabi sabi touch to the item.
Made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener.
Actual item weight : 33.73 lb (15.3 kg)
***
We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cypress
Early 20th Century, Japanese Bronze Mirror with Wooden Case and Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze mirror with wooden case and stand.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century
Size of mirror only: Height 40 C.M. / Diamet...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Salmon Bench 160cm, Natural Light Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillful trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 big pieces for the seat and 8 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple ...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Mirror with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze mirror with stand.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Diameter 14.8 C.M. / Height 24.7 C.M.
Size including stand: He...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Large Carved Cabinet from Dong Yang, Zhejiang, China
Located in Singapore, SG
A late 19th century large carved cabinet from Dong Yang city, Zhejiang province, China. This cabinet is a distinct design of cabinets from this region, who are famed for their wood c...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Elm, Pine
Japanese Antiques Ink painting of a landscape, paper sliding doors, set of 4
Located in Niiza, JP
Ink Painting on Paper, Paper is pasted on the sliding door.
Size: 905 (W) x 1695 (H) x 32 (D) [mm] *Size of one piece 5kg/per
Packing size: 18 CM × 98 CM × 190 CM 40 KG
A traditiona...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 20th C., Showa, A Pair of Antique Japanese Old Bronze Hibachi Brazier Pots
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Antique Japanese old bronze Hibachi brazier pots.
Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 26 C.M. / Di...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Granary Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese pottery granary jar, with cylindrical shape, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: H...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Fat Lady
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery fat lady with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 35.5 C.M. / Width 10.4 C.M. / Depth 8.6 C.M.
Conditi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Old Japanese Modern Geometric design by a great joiner Paulownia wood drawer
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paulownia and Cherry Blossom
This was probably made by a joiner.
The grain of the wood on the front drawer is matched to create a checkered pattern.
The bottom drawer is a...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Raaquu Mizu Raku Pottery Trinket Bowl, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Mizu ( 水 ) ~ (n) water
Our Mizu bowl comes with 3 short legs. It would look elegant on its own or as a keeper of trinkets or potpourri.
This Mizu bowl is the kind of piece to crea...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Tang Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Horse and Rider
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese painted pottery horse and rider.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size excluding stand: Height 36 C.M. / Width 9.7 C.M. / Length 31.6 C.M.
Condition: Well-pr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Hana E Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana E ~ 花 Flower
Our Hana E mini raku vase bears a miniature contemporary design that is cylindrical in shape. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Late 19th Century, Meiji, Antique Japanese Keyaki Wooden Pot 'Hibachi'
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Japanese Keyaki wooden Hibachi vessel.
Hibachi is a traditional Japanese heating device.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Size: Length 63.5 C.M. / Width 62 C.M. /...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Raaquu Kumo Raku Pottery Vase - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kumo ( 雲 ) - (n) cloud
Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well with any interior style.
The Kum...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Set of 3 hibachi Incense burner Planters
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and elegant set of three Japanese hibachi (traditional fire bowls) from the Meiji period (1868–1912), made of richly grained paulownia wood and intricately decorated with carv...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Copper
Rare Annamese Brown Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A rare brown colored stoneware dish with a central floral motif, likely a lotus, which is a recurrent symbol in Asian art representing purity and beauty. The design's fluidity and or...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pebble Shelf Cabinet By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
an artisan high shelving unit designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. elegantly adorned with a precious jade green marble top and an organic curling frame in oak, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
China Jingdezhen Handpainting Blue White Porcelain Landscape Plate
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Modern China Jingdezhen Handmade Blue and White Porcelain Landscape Plate – A Tribute to Timeless Elegance
This Modern Jingdezhen Handmade Blue and White Porcelain Plate beautifully...
Category
2010s Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Raaquu Urn Set - Obvara - Ceramic Raku Pottery
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces :
*Heiwa - Peace*
Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #1 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE A
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP
E26,27 light bulb.
Available to work with 100-250V.
Artist statement
In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining.
This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being.
These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...
Category
2010s Japanese Edo Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Canopy Bed from Shanxi, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simpl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Contemporary Japanese Chochin Floor Lamp Limited Edition #2 Zen Washi
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: OBAKE UN
Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings.
Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP
E26,27 light bulb.
Available to work with 100-250V.
Artist statement
In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining.
This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being.
These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...
Category
2010s Japanese Edo Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.