Japan - Decorative Objects

This is a Tokoname ware jar made in the Heian period, around the end of the 12th century. It comes with a wooden storage box. Tokoname ware is pottery that has been made on the Chit...

This is a very old Japanese jar of Sue ware (Sueki), fired using a technique believed to have originally come from the Silla kingdom of the Korean peninsula. Similar vessel forms can...

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Openwork Keyaki Zelkova Dragon Hand-carved from single solid wood slab. Dimensions: 
H 24.5 × W 37.8 × D 20.7 in
 (H 623 × W 960 × D 525 mm)
 Weight: ...

Japanese Antique Tsubo, Pottery Jar is attributed to Shigaraki ware, estimated to date from mid Edo period, early 18th century. This old Shigaraki jar conveys a rich sense of expres...

This is a white porcelain jar from the Joseon (Korean) dynasty, made on the Korean Peninsula. Judging from the construction of its mouth and its overall form, it is believed to date ...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and gold on a striking globular body, a signed work by highly accl...

Charming Japanese porcelain sleeping cat from the second half of the 20th century, inspired by the small wooden sculpture at the entran...

This is a pottery water basin (mizu-tarai) believed to have been fired in Kyushu, Japan, during the Edo period. The wooden storage box bears the ink inscription "Takatori ware water ...

An arresting 18th-century mid-Edo-period Japanese architectural carving salvaged from a historic Buddhist temple. Originally crafted as an exterior gable finial ornament (Gegyo-hire...

Antique Japanese Wooden Bowl, Wabi-Sabi Decorative Display Bowl, hollowed out from a single solid wooden slab, carved by hand. Dimensions: H 5.2 × W 32.7 × D 14.6 in (H 133 × W 830 ...

This is an excavated earthenware vessel that is thought to have been made in Korea during the Silla period, around the 9th century. It is a very beautiful jar of the form called a "f...

Name: Nomad Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf ...

Name: Porter Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf...

Tamba Ware Vase Late Edo Period to End of the Edo Period This antique vase is striking with its powerfully protruding shoulders and low, stable center of gravity. The gradation of ...

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...

This is a Japanese "Komainu" (guardian lion-dog). Komainu are statues of guardian beasts placed in pairs at the entrances of Shinto shrines or in front of shrine buildings, protectin...

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic jar, embodying a strong sculptural presence shaped by earth, fire, and the passage of time. It is believed to originate from the Tokoname re...

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...

This Bizen ware jar was fired in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is known as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan. Its...

This is a bonsai creation by Japanese artist Yumiko Kuwahata. It is made from washi paper, clay, and fabric. The ceramic vessels are personally selected by the artist, who visits ki...

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Aluminium tube put into acrylic block. It's great work of Japanese minimalist style. Transparent body makes complex light reflections around. ...

This is a white porcelain vase made in the late Qing Dynasty of China. Made around the 19th century. It has an interesting shape with four ears and a spout. The pattern drawn on the...

This piece is an old Tokoname ware jar produced in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is believed to date from the Momoyama period to the early Edo period (late 16th ...

A striking mid-20th-century Japanese carved wood bear sculpture executed in the iconic Yakumo "Faceted" (Mebori) style from Hokkaido. Rather than relying on traditional realistic fu...

This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...

Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...

This is an old, monumental Tokoname ware “Yabure Tsubo” (broken-form jar) made in Japan. A yabure tsubo refers to a large jar that has sustained natural breakage and weathering over ...

An exquisite contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, or maneki-neko, intricately gilded and hand-painted in the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raises its left paw and is adorned with ...

This wooden vase was acquired in Japan, though its exact place of origin cannot be confirmed. It is thought to date from the vintage era, likely made sometime between the 1970s and 1...

This is an old Japanese wooden bowl. Originally used as a practical household vessel, it can also be turned upside down and appreciated as a display stand or pedestal. When inverted,...

A large hibachi (手焙り, te-aburi / hand-warmer brazier) of paulownia wood (kiri, 桐), decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay (raden, 螺鈿) and makie lacquer depicting birds and flowers (花鳥蒔...

This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...

Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...

Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the ...

Elegent contemporary Japanese dimpled decorative porcelain plate, a unique piece gilded and hand painted by highly acclaimed porcelain artist of Japan’s Imari-Arita region. This mast...

A Texture Like No Other: This extraordinary Japanese vessel is a stunning example of mixed-media folk art. The surface is enveloped in layers of antique hand-made paper, painstakingl...

A bronze vase of elegant bottle form, with a tall slender cylindrical neck rising from a full, rounded bulbous body. The surface is finished in a rich dark brown patina with natural variegated tonal highlights. The body is impressed with a square seal mark. The vase measures approximately 21 cm in height and 12.7 cm in diameter at its widest point. As a piece of some age, it shows minor wear and scratches consistent with the passage of time; it is not of recent manufacture, and such age-related surface characteristics should be expected. Tsuda Eiju...

Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative porcelain vase, hand painted in red and blue on a beautifully shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed piece by widely acclaimed Japanese mast...

This is an old Japanese Wooden candlestick. It seems to be around the Meiji period. The expression of the pile of soot is powerful, and the traces of wax dripping remain intact. It...

Korea is a country of stone where many stone statues and pagodas have been made since ancient times. A variety of elaborate handicrafts were created by hollowing out stones for every...

A stone object of unknown author from Japan. The stone is carved and polished. Very attractive shape and high quality nice work.

At the first glance, this looks like an art piece done by a modern abstract artist - with the layers of random, thicker paint on it. But the truth is, this small box chest of drawers...

Contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, hand painted showcasing a dramatic dragon set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the signature dragon collection by highly ...

Extraordinary meuseum quality signed Japanese contemporary porcelain vase, referred to by the artist as the “lady with a golden shawl,” a masterpiece by a celebrated award-winning th...

This is a bronze vase made in Korea during the late Goryeo dynasty (around the 12th–13th century). The Goryeo dynasty was a period in which highly sophisticated craftsmanship developed alongside a flourishing Buddhist culture. During this era, many outstanding works of art were produced, including celadon ceramics and metalwork. This piece is an example of bronze craftsmanship from that time and possesses an elegant form that reflects the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the period. The shape of this vase is known as “Yuhuchun” (玉壺春), a classic bottle form frequently seen in Chinese Song dynasty celadon. The slender neck rises gracefully upward, leading to a gently swelling rounded body, and finally to a small, stable foot. This silhouette creates a beautifully balanced curve throughout the entire form. While Goryeo craftsmanship was influenced by Chinese culture, it also developed its own distinct aesthetic, and this vessel appears to have been created within that cultural context. Around the neck and shoulder are ring-shaped ridges known as “tutdae” (突帯). These raised bands create a subtle rhythm in the form and give visual structure to the vessel. Such decorative ridges are one of the characteristic features seen in Goryeo bronze objects. They function not merely as decoration but also as an important design element that defines and tightens the overall contour of the vessel. Across the surface, a natural patina has formed over the centuries, with areas of green corrosion and soil accretions typical of ancient bronze. The coloration shifts subtly from blue-green to light brown tones. This patina cannot be artificially reproduced; it appears only through the passage of a long period of time. The piece embodies both the rough character typical of excavated artifacts and a quiet beauty, as though it has preserved a fragment of the ancient landscape within its surface. Regarding its condition, because this is an excavated object, corrosion over time has caused a hole to form in the body. Please refer to the detailed photos for confirmation. For this reason, it cannot be used to hold water directly. However, if you wish to arrange flowers, you may place a slender glass container inside the vase and fill that with water. It also works beautifully with dried flowers or branches. The heavy texture of ancient bronze pairs exceptionally well with natural plant materials, making it a striking decorative object within an interior space. This vase also comes with its original storage box. On the lid is an inscription reading “Goryeo Period Bronze Water Vessel...

Exceptional Japanese contemporary large porcelain charger, hand painted showcasing a dramatic scene of two dragons in platinum and gold set against a stunning dimpled deep blue backg...

Antique Japanese Wooden sculpture of Komainu (Lion Dog / Foo Dog), product of Taisho to early Showa period, Circa 1910s to 1930s. Main part are Hand-carved from a single solid slab o...

A large Shigaraki ware Cha Tsubo (tea storage jar), dating to the Meiji period, circa 1860s–1910s, based on its form, glaze, and condition. Originally produced for tea wholesalers, ...

This is a large Japanese antique crucible from the early Showa period, dating to the 1920s–1940s. Originally used as a vessel for melting metal, this...

While the exact origin and period cannot be pinpointed with certainty, the material and construction suggest that this basket was most likely woven somewhere in Southeast Asia, and i...

Tokoname is a region in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as one of the country's oldest pottery centers, with a history dating back to the 12th century. This jar, despite cracking ...

A striking and elegantly proportioned Japanese bamboo flower basket (hana-kago) of tall, tapering rectangular form, surmounted by a graceful high arched handle — a piece that combine...

This is a bamboo flower basket vase made in Japan during the Showa period, around the 20th century. It appears to have been designed after a “biku,” a basket-like container tradition...

Dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1900–1920, this Japanese antique low stand is crafted entirely from solid keyaki (zelkova), featuring a thick single-board top and ...

A wall-mounted sculpture with the signature of Dedessus les Moustier. It was discovered in France. It has a mysterious charm due to its unique color and motif.

This is a pottery called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Tokoname Kiln is marked with a red circle on the map). It is said to have originated ar...

Contemporary style floor clock designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1989. This clock was designed for Hotel Il Palazzo situated in Fukuoka, Japan. Later, Italian manufacture Acerbis / Morph...