Beautiful antique hibachi, a traditional Japanese coal burning hand or room warmer, dating to the Taisho-Period (1912-1926). Hand carved from a bolt of Kiri (paulownia) wood, prized among Japanese wood workers and craftsmen for its strength, light weight, and workability. Decorated on the sides with gold and silver makie lacquer in a floral motif. There is a copper insert, which is in excellent condition and has developed a beautiful patina. The hibachi measures roughly 9 1/2 inches tall by 11 i ...click for details
Antique earthenware tsubo vase, from the Seto region of Japan. This small vase features a turquoise melon drip glaze pattern over a greenish gray base color. The Seto area is known for its many kilns, producing fine earthenware, or yaki. The tsubo dates to the late Meiji-Period (c.1910), and is in excellent condition. It measures roughly 3 inches in diameter at the base, flaring out to 4 3/4 inches diameter at the widest point before tapering to a 3 inch diameter rim. The vase stands 6 inches ta ...click for details
Antique two section Japanese Choba dansu merchant tansu chest, Meiji-Period (c.1890). Crafted in the Nagoya style, similar to Craftsmen or Shaker design found in western furniture making. The frame, drawer fronts, and sliding drawers are made from Hinoki (Japanese Cypress), and feature meticulous mortise and tenon joinery. The panels are Sugi, commonly known as Japanese Cedar. Restored to beautiful condition; thoroughly cleaned, waxed, and buffed to a warm golden patina. The cast iron handles an ...click for details
Vintage Japanese ceramic or earthenware vase. This vase was crafted in the Seto region of Japan, renowned for its many kilns which produce fine earthenware, known as yaki. The bowl is designed in the form of a tree trunk with a climbing monkey, or Saru, perched near the rim. It features a warm earthtone glaze with hues of brown, gold and green. This piece is in excellent condition and measures approximately 12" tall and 4" in diameter at the widest part. Showa-Period (c. 1960)
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Beautifully crafted antique Japanese ko-dansu, a small tansu chest traditionally utilized for a variety of practical household storage applications. Late Meiji to early Taisho-Period (c.1910); good to excellent condition. Thoroughly cleaned, then waxed and buffed to bring out the rich golden patina of the kiri wood. The tansu measures roughly 23 inches wide, 16 inches tall, and 11" deep.
Beautifully crafted antique Japanese ko-dansu, a small tansu chest traditionally utilized for a variety of practical household storage applications. Late Meiji-Period (c.1890); good to excellent condition. Thoroughly cleaned, waxed and buffed to bring out the deep auburn-red patina. Mortise and tenon joinery throughout, cast iron handles and locks in good condition. The locking mechanisms have been internally disabled, allowing the locks to move freely without a key to prevent accidental jammin ...click for details
Beautiful two section antique Japanese isho dansu clothing chest. Cabinet crafted from Hinoki (Japanese Cypress), with drawers of prized Kiri, or Paulownia wood. The tansu may be stacked as originally designed, or used as two separate complementary pieces. The overall dimensions when stacked are 40 1/2 inches tall, 34 inches wide and 16 inches deep, with each symmetrical section standing 20 1/4". The ornate cast iron lock plates are in excellent condition, in the style of Nigata prefecture ...click for details
Small vintage Japanese bako, or small tansu chest, crafted from beautifully figured keyaki wood. Early Showa-Period (c.1930); good to excellent condition. some slight separation near the edges of the back panel.
Thoroughly cleaned and buffed to bring out the lustrous natural finish. The bako measures roughly 8 inches wide by 10 1/2" deep, and stands 10 inches tall.
Small antique zeni-bako, a Japanese box designed for the temporary safekeeping of money and values. Meiji-Period (c.1880); Excellent condition. 10 inches deep, 6.25" wide, and 7 1/2" tall.
Vintage Japanese bako, or ko-dansu, a small tansu chest traditionally utilized for a variety of practical household storage applications. Early Showa-Period (c.1940); good to excellent overall condition. Thoroughly cleaned, waxed and buffed to bring out the deep patina of the wood. The case and drawer construction of the bako is solid Hinoki (cypress) and Sugi (Japanese Cedar), while the back panel is veneer material. There are a few minor chips near the edges of the back panel, but they are n ...click for details
