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Item Ships From: Japan
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy.
I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
Although it is a casting, ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bamboo Flower Vase by Suigetsu Buseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo Flower vase by Suigetsu Buseki .
Suigetsu Buseki (1930–2013)
He is the second generation of "Bamboo Craft Midoriya". He studied under Koka...
Category
1950s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Negoro Style Lacquered Worship Stand, 17th-18th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Discover a piece of Japanese religious heritage with this exceptional Negoro lacquered stand. Crafted in the 17th to 18th century, this worship article stand is a prime example of e...
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antiques, Reeds and geese, silver folding screens set, ink, by Shoko
Located in Niiza, JP
The material is silver paper.
Unfolded size: 3760 x 1180 mm
Folded size: 470 x 1180 x 105 mm, 7 kg per piece
Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 5 mm plywood): 30 CM x...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Landscape Ⅲ by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : Landscape III
Japan / 2024s
Size : W 560 H 680mm
The night sky and sea are expressed with two-tone dyed colors.
Abstract embroidery of a bird flapping its wings is applied ...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen
Japanese Antiques Copper Gutter Chain, Triple Ripples, 3M
Located in Niiza, JP
Single part: φ100 Length: 2950(H) [mm] 8kg
Beautiful even on rainy days
One of the old folk tools that impresses with Japanese aesthetics
A passage for draining water from the gutte...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antiques Primitive Art wood Shrine for Buddhist statues
Located in Niiza, JP
1200(W)× 860(H) × 250(D) [mm] 10kg
Estimate packing size(Packed in 4-5mm plywood): W135cm H100cm D40cm 22kg
A soot-covered shrine thought to be from the Edo period
It is for home u...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Edo Period Makie Lacquer Incense Burner with Bronze Receptor
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Fine Lacquer Incense Burner with Makie Gold Design.
This fine lacquer incense burner is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated to the Edo-Meiji period, 19th cen...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Side table Low table Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese low table.
This table has a square top and subtle decoration that makes an impression.
It's in good condition for an old item.
It's small, so it's easy to car...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique kimono textile art " Waves and clouds ~Eternity~ " by ikasu Beige, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by traditional hand-dying technique edo-komon, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
It is elegantly framed with paulo...
Category
1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
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 Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Meiji Period Golden Dragon Zabuton Covers by Tanaka Rishichi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
The unique batik zabuton covers are adorned with golden dragons and are believed to have been originally ordered for a temple. The cushion covers were made under the Tanaka Rishichi ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen
Japanese Antique Hagiwara Hideo Thirty-six Fujis Light and Dark, Woodblock print
Located in Niiza, JP
Hagiwara Hideo - Thirty-six Fujis: Light and Dark, Woodblock print, Framed
Sheet size: 535 (W) x 400 (H) [mm]
Framed: 560 x 460 mm, 2 kg
Hideo Hagiwar...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique Black Cabinets, Wabi-Sabi, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is a Japanese antique furniture made in the Taisho period (1912-1926).
It has four drawers with copper handles from that time.
The base of the handles is decorated with a typic...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage kimono textile art "View from the Window ~Maple&Plum~" by ikasu, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is a glorious nod to buddhist temples circle windows, with beautiful Japanese garden scape seen outside. Golden leaf on the border of a frame is an expression of light goin...
Category
1930s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage kimono textile art " Turquoise Forest ~Strength~ " by ikasu Blue, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Fabrics featuring iconic Japanese plants like chrysanthemum, maple, and bamboo were gathered from various long underwear and kimono pieces to create a set of canvases (diameter 30, 25 and 20cm) showcasing exquisite gradations.
The top canvas, in pristine white, originates from long under-kimono, while the middle and bottom canvases are skillfully upcycled from kimono fabrics.
<< Period / Story >>
The long under-kimono and kimono fabrics used in these canvases were originally crafted and worn during the late Showa period (1960-80ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
The pattern on the top canvas features a chrysanthemum, an auspicious emblem symbolizing longevity. It is affectionately referred to as the "raccoon dog chrysanthemum" due to the large, overlapping petals resembling the fur of a muzina, a creature similar to a raccoon dog or badger. This motif is highly popular in various plant-inspired designs and frequently seen in Edo komon, katazome, and jimon textiles.
The top canvas naga-juban under-kimono, being entirely white and devoid of any additional dyes, suggests its use as formal wear. Its pristine white hue accentuates the silk's luster when exposed to light and highlights the beauty of the woven patterns.
The fabric used here is rinzu, a type of fabric thinner than crepe de chine, characterized by its soft, smooth texture and subtle sheen. This particular lintel distinguishes itself with the way its ground pattern emerges and also incorporates a woven chrysanthemum pattern.
The central canvas showcases a maple tree, symbolizing longevity, which changes its colors with the seasons, bringing joy and happiness to people's lives.
The bamboo featured on the lower canvas has been regarded as a symbol of good fortune since ancient times, given its straight and vigorous growth, along with the Chinese legend that a phoenix consumes its fruit. It embodies concepts such as "immortality," "longevity," and "strength" because it remains green even in winter. The hollow stem also signifies "innocence," suggesting that there are no hidden agendas.
All three canvases are adorned with ground patterns that, when viewed from a distance, appear as modern works of art, yet upon closer inspection, they reveal a distinct Japanese ambiance.
<< Characteristics of the fabric >>
All three canvases are made of fabrics with jimon. The unique and high level of Japanese weaving...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Exquisite Hand-Signed Arita Porcelain Vase, Contemporary Masterpiece by Yasushi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Introducing a breathtaking contemporary Japanese vase crafted by the renowned porcelain artist Yasushi, who worked in Arita during the mid t...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage kimono textile art "Snowflake ~New Beginnings~" by ikasu Purple, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Six canvases (Diameter approx. 30cm, 25cm, 20cm) use the fabric taken from antique kimono, its' various parts, to create one harmonious fluid image of a snowflake - a symbol of new b...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Antique Vessel
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This beautiful clay vase, dating back to the 19th century, is a wonderful example of craftsmanship from its time. Made from high-quality clay, it features unique textures and colors ...
Category
19th Century Hungarian Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$700
VIntage kimono textile art " Wish for prosperity " by ikasu Gold, Black, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work is inspired by traditional Japanese nature colors symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.
It is filled with storytelling ...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi 'Blind Monk' Character Signed by Myori
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi (Blind Monk) character
Yoroboshi captures the complex emotions of intense grief and spiritual deliverance. Behind the painful derangemen...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage kimono textile art " Plum Gradation " by ikasu Pink, White, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This canvas featuring a plum color gradient kimono showcases a unique decorative variation of the popular seigaiha (青海波) sea waves pattern.
The artwork got a Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Cu...
Category
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Vintage kimono textile art "On Coral Waves ~Everlasting~" by ikasu Pink, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< About this canvas >>
This kimono canvas set of three pieces portrays mountains surrounded by the sea. While each of the three pieces is crafted from different kimonos, they all s...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Canvas
Japanese Antique Sofa Bench Oak Wood 1930s-1940s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese bench sofa.
It is large enough to seat three people.
The frame is made of oak.
The oak wood, which has turned dark brown over ti...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
36% Off
Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A round table with a soft silhouette that exudes warmth.
The material used is high-quality ash. The strong grain and gentle design are in perfect harmony.
The color is light, but t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antiques Suga Geshin Wax Casting Rain Dragon Pattern Vase/Flower Vase
Located in Niiza, JP
Suga Tsukishin Wax Casting Rain Dragon Pattern Vase/Flower Vase
φ120× 240(H) [mm]
Box size: φ140×290mm 2kg
A work by the third generation of Tsukishin, a master caster from Takaoka,...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine.
It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950).
This is an ornament made using a tree l...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antiques Natural wood stools, set of 2 Wabisabi Primitive Stool
Located in Niiza, JP
Natural wood stools, set of 2
Approx. φ330 x 420 (H) [mm]
7 kg each
Material unknown, iron base
Chairs that make use of the unusual shape of the wood
Intricately crafted, with iron ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Stand Mirror 1890s Marquetry Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is a Japanese stand mirror.
It was made around the Meiji period (1890).
The materials used are good and it is very elaborately made.
Although some parts, such as the marquetry,...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$800 Sale Price
35% Off
Japanese Antiques Hagiwara Hideo [Fish] Woodblock print, framed
Located in Niiza, JP
Hagiwara Hideo [Fish] Woodblock print, framed
Print size: 445 (W) x 325 (H) [mm]
Framed: 660 (W) x 470 (H) [mm]
Hagiwara Hideo is an oil painter, but ...
Category
20th Century Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
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Vintage kimono textile art "Flowers ~Life Circle~" by ikasu Pink, Black, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
<< About this canvas >>
This canvas is crafted from three different haori fabrics, each adorned with a shibori dyeing flower motif going through entire fabric. These fabrics tell a ...
Category
1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 'Playful Cat' by Hirose Toho, 1920s Taisho
By Hirose Toho
Located in Kyoto, JP
Playful Cat
Hirose Toho (1875-1930)
Hanging scroll, ink, mineral pigments and gofun on silk.
Painting inscription: Toho Sha
Painting seals:
Upper - Hirose Hitoshi
Lo...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Contemporary Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 8
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a stunningly shaped porcelain body in black, a signed masterpiece belonging to the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japan Rare Tall Tulip Stone Lantern- one of a kind Beauty
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual "tulip" flower contemporary designed garden lantern - first we have seen.
Please view our video.
A handsome and elegant tulip flower form kasuga stone lantern with a lovely...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Granite
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an attractive antique display stand made from old wood from the Taisho era. This stand has been used in Japan to display Bonsai.
The surface is finished with lacquer.
It is made with a particularly rare burl grain, and the patterns created by the natural burl that occurs during the tree's growth process give it a sense of vitality that cannot be expressed artificially. This unique beauty is highly valued in furniture and crafts.
This display stand can be used not only as a decorative stand, flower stand, or Bonsai stand...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Jizo Bodhisattva Statue, Late 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Item No.
Late 19th century / Japan
Size W470 D430 H360
A Japanese Jizo Bodhisattva statue from late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antiques Kosuge Kogetsu Bamboo Woven Flower Basket
Located in Niiza, JP
φ125/180 (W/W including ears) x 350 (H) mm,
box size: 170 (W) x 180 (H) x 500 (D) [mm], 1.5 kg
In good condition with almost no signs of use
The bamboo is split into small pieces t...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Antique Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This cafe table has attractive legs that form a cute curve.
The soft, swaying curves, the rounded tabletop, and the light color create a cute finish. The high-quality ash wood acquir...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Display Stand, Bonsai Stand, Wooden Object, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique display stand was made from old wood from the Taisho period in Japan. In Japan.
It was used as a bonsai stand. It is finished with red lacque...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Calligraphy Paper Scroll Taiga Ikeno(Imitation)【切磋琢磨mutual improvement】
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: paper and wood
Image size: 270(W) x 1270(H) [mm]
Overall: 360(W) x 1900(H) [mm]
BoxSize：75×70×475㎜ 500g
Ikeno Taiga is one of a master of Japanese painting.
This work is ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antiques Kato-style(Firelight-shaped) wood window, for temples building
Located in Niiza, JP
1060(W)× 1400(H) × 85(D) [mm] 32kg
Estimate packing size: W115cm H150cm D20cm 48kg
Firelight (Kato-style) window used in temple building materials
So named because of its shape that...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Glazed Ceramic Vase Signed “Koishiwara”
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Large Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Washizome is a Japanese paper with water-absorbing properties, cut into a shape and size according to the pattern, on an unglazed base made of locro. Cobalt oxide, manganese, iron, k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antiques A paulownia lacquer Makie brazier with a deer and a lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
φ310× 205(H) [mm]
Box size: φ340×240㎜ 4㎏
Lovely design
A Kasuga lantern with a cute male and female deer in raised lacquer.
The grey parts are made with lead.
The window of the lant...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
1937 Japanese Fish Sea Bream Carved Design Wooden Tray
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Beautiful Japanese Wood Carving Tray with Carp Design.
This beautiful Japanese wood carving tray is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated 1937 and is in good o...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Bronze Flower Vase in Hon-yaki Patina by Masaharu Signed
By Masaharu
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking Japanese bronze flower vase (花器, kaki), cast using the traditional chūdō (鋳銅) technique and showcasing the rare hon-yaki (本焼色) p...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Hammered Copper Vase by Gyokusendō with Original Documentation
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A magnificent example of Japanese metal artistry, this hand-hammered copper vase was created by the renowned workshop Gyokusendō (玉川堂), known for preserving centuries-old tsuiki (鎚起)...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Japanese Antiques Tanaka Kosai Striped Flower Basket Bamboo Basket
Located in Niiza, JP
φ360× 105(H) [mm]
Box size:Box size: φ370×140mm 2kg
The Oita Prefectural Art Museum also has similar collections of woven baskets by Kosai.
The unique design makes it immediately re...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage kimono textile art "Sunset Timelapse ~Ephemerality~" by ikasu Red, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
The art piece uses two sides - front and reverse - of the same kimono, to show beautiful sea surrounding Japan, in hues and in late sunset, as a timelapse.
The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono.
I use antique kiritansu that can’t be used as furniture anymore to create basis and frames for my works. It adds them even more authentic atmosphere of traditional wabisabi spirit. Can you feel it?
<< Period / Story >>
The kimono used in this piece was originally crafted during Showa period (around 1960ies).
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
Sea waves, depicted in two color variations here, are a symbol of transience and Impermanence in Japanese culture. The ebb and flow of the tides, the ever-changing currents, and the relentless motion of the waves serve as reminders of the fleeting nature of life. This artwork featuring the sea convey themes of impermanence, reminding viewers to cherish the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life's fleeting moments.
The theme of impermanence is strengthen by two colors of the sea - the lighter in early hues and the darker when the sun is just about to set in the sea.
<< About the frame >>
This artwork frame is crafted from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos, and it serves to convey the refined beauty of Japanese nature.
Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments.
Paulownia wood is closely linked to kimono culture. During the Edo period (17th cent.~), it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Japanese Antique Flower stand Exhibition stand 1940s-1950s Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old Japanese flower stand.
The tabletop is made of solid oak.
The understated decoration of the stand brings out the charm of the item...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$500 Sale Price
37% Off
Yamamoto Shunkyo (1871-1933) Japanese Framed Painting Pair, Carp and Bamboo
Located in Kyoto, JP
Two framed panels by Yamamoto Shunkyo depicting a carp (koi) leaping from a river.
Ink and gold leaf on paper.
Instinctively brushed in a freehand s...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Antiques iron paulownia design crest lantern lamp Toro
Located in Niiza, JP
φ170× 400(H) [mm] 2kg
Antique iron lantern with a beautiful antique feel. Two sides are carefully decorated with paulownia leaf designs.
Kitaoji Rosanjin (a very famous designer an...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
B43 Japanese antique, pine, cedar Byobu folding screen, room dividers
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Pine & cedar etc
1 piece: Width 900 x Height 1740 x Depth 30 mm
Expanded size: Width 1800 mm
Folded size: Width 900 x Height 1740 x Depth 60 mm, weight 14 kg
Packaging (4-5...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Stool ASHIGARU-1 by POPCORN
By POPCORN
Located in 加須市, 11
Stools, display stands, and interior design elements
ASHIGARU means "a common foot soldier" in Japanese, so named because it looks like a common foot soldier.
Category
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Steel
$552 Sale Price
20% Off
An old couple (in Venice) by Blue Tip Atelier
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Title : An old couple (in Venice)
Japan / 2024s
Size : w1960 x h2000 mm
While traveling in Venice, I came across an elderly couple sitting on a bench and was so inspired by their...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen
Vintage kimono textile art "Marble Story ~ Healing ~" by ikasu Grey, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
This work uses a vintage kimono fabric with marble pattern, that makes it look like a real piece of marble.
The line in the middle symbolizes “kintsugi” - concept of wabi-sabi, which values imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of aging.
It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.
I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.
<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >>
Kintsugi (金継ぎ), which translates to "golden joinery" or "golden repair," is a traditional Japanese art form of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. I used this tecnique here to "repair" antique kimono by transforming it into art work. Beyond its literal meaning of mending broken ceramics, kintsugi carries profound philosophical and cultural significance in Japanese tradition:
・Embracing Imperfection: Kintsugi celebrates imperfection and impermanence. Rather than disguising or concealing flaws, it highlights them, treating the breakage as part of the object's history. This philosophy encourages acceptance of imperfection as an essential aspect of life, beauty, and human experience.
・Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic: Kintsugi embodies the principles of wabi-sabi, an aesthetic worldview centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Wabi-sabi values simplicity, authenticity, and the beauty of things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Kintsugi exemplifies these principles by turning what might be considered flaws into features that enhance the object's beauty and character.
・Resilience and Transformation: The act of repairing broken things with precious metals symbolizes resilience and transformation. Instead of discarding or replacing the broken object, kintsugi honors its history and transforms it into something new and valuable. This reflects broader philosophical themes of overcoming adversity, finding beauty in imperfection, and embracing change.
・Honoring the Past: Kintsugi preserves and honors the history of the object. Rather than erasing or ignoring its past, it acknowledges and celebrates it. This aspect of kintsugi can be seen as a metaphor for honoring our own personal histories, including the challenges and setbacks we have faced, and recognizing how they have shaped us into who we are today.
・Spiritual and Philosophical Symbolism: Kintsugi has spiritual and philosophical implications, reflecting concepts such as the interconnectedness of all things, the cycle of life and death, and the pursuit of harmony and balance. The process of repairing broken objects with precious metals is seen as a metaphor for spiritual growth, enlightenment, and the journey towards wholeness.
Overall, kintsugi represents not only a practical technique for repairing ceramics but also a profound philosophical and cultural perspective on life, beauty, and the human experience. It embodies values such as resilience, acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing imperfection.
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Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos.
Paulownia wood is known as the lightest wood in Japan, prased for its natural luster, resistance to moisture, and resilience against cracking. Since ancient times, it has been used in crafting furniture, chests, and musical instruments.
During the Edo period, it became customary to store cherished kimonos in paulownia chests...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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Located in Niiza, JP
Tokyo copperware master Takahashi Ryoun lion and peony motif vase
φ420× 330(H) [mm]
12kg
Material: copper, gold inlay for the eyes
Takahashi Ryoun, a master of Tokyo copperware
As yo...
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20th Century Japanese Japan - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
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