Edo Furniture

A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa 17-18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware in old Seto kilns in ...

A Japanese silk Suijaku hanging scroll beautifully presented in a custom wood shadow box frame from Edo period (circa 18-19th century). The scroll, surmounted on golden brocade was painted in fine details with gouache, ink and gold powder highlight, served as a Suijaku mandala for the worshippers. Honji Suijaku is a complicated religious concept uniquely developed in Japan. It mixed and hybrid the Buddism deities with native shinto spirits (known as Kami), which were seen as local manifestations (the suijaku, literally means a "trace") of Buddhist deities (the honji literally the original ground). The original idea may lie with the synergetic strategy to spread Buddism by making it more relatable to the local population who had already worshiped Shinto gods. The paradigm, adopted in the 10th century from an orignal Chinese concept, remained a defining feature of Japanese religious life up to the end of the Edo period (1868). Instead of being confined to deities, its application was often extended to historical figures as shown on this scroll. This long hanging scroll depicts an arrangement of 21 figures including Buddhism and Shinto deities as well as two historical figures on the bottom. Each figure was name-tagged in Kanji for easy identification by the worshippers. It was used in the temple or shrine so that when the worshipper prayed in front the mandala, they prayed simultaneously to all the deities. On the very top, sits Nyorai-Kojin, a hybrid deity of Nyorai Buddha and Kojin, the kaki for fire, stove and kitchen. From the top to bottom and left to right, here is the list of the deities: Kanon with Thousand Hands, Kanon with Willow Branch, Monju Bosatsu...

Okimono or boxwood sculpture integrating the natural shape and texture of a tormented section of a boxwood branch, used to reveal the form of a corvid. This type of scholar's object, which uses natural marvels as a medium for sculpture, is common in China, the birthplace of calligraphy. However, a similar aesthetic can be found in many Sinicized countries, whether it involves Japanese okimono made of wood or ivory, or Chinese dream stones...

Netsuke in boxwood depicting a mouse curled up on itself, holding its tail between its tiny paws. The highly realistic rendering of the fur and the deep, worn patina emphasize the na...

Japanese bronze Koro (Incense Burner) in the form of a Badger, Edo Period (circa 1800) bronze incense burner with removable top. Badger face and t...

Japanese Tomyodai, a temple light stand created of hand wrought iron in an upright form of a circle or "tama" ( flaming jewel of spiritual enlightenment )...

Antique Japanese Yumino Wax Bean Storage Jar, northern Kyushu, Yumino kiln. A well shaped and thickly potted stoneware jar, large well-rounded body with everted lip, lightly applied ...

This bronze sculpture represents a royal eagle standing on top of a tree stump. Its body and the stump were realized separately and mounted, the transition being right above the talo...

A rare and complete set of wood bucket with cinnabar lacquer and gold paint housing a pewter tea pot with a fabric pouch from Ryukyu Kingdom, Second Shō dynasty, circa 19th century. Located in nowadays Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Ryukyu kingdom (1429 to 1879) was a tributary state of imperial Ming...

A large Arita charger of circular form painted in rich cobalt blue under thick glossy glaze with a central vase of thee peony sprays on a platform, the e...

Artist: Utagawa Hirokage (active 1855-1865) Series: Comical Views of Famous Places in Edo Number: 40 "Towboats on the Yotsugi-dori Canal" Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1859 Form...

Boxwood netsuke of a seated professional sneezer depicted as an old man with his right hand raised, holding an stick to tickle himself. His head is slightly raised, his eyes practica...

A Japanese hanging silk scroll by late Edo period painter Haruki Nanmei (1795-1878). The gouache painting was in the tradition of Kano school and depicts an old scholar dressed in lo...

Unique Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain "kabuto" or helmet, hand painted in gold, red and blue colors. Kabuto dates back to 6th century. I...

Gilded and dimpled Japanese decorative porcelain charger intricately hand painted, showcasing a dramatic breathtaking phoenix in deep blue extending its beautiful long wings to cover...

Edo period Bizen vase, late Edo period (mid-19th century) ceramic vase from Bizen, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan. Unusual undulating rim, with tradi...

A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century with Dutch SIlver Handle. Made into a luxury serving platter for sweets with tea! Condition Hairlines, frits and ...

Artist: Utagawa Hirokage (active 1855-1865) Series: Comical Views of Famous Places in Edo Number: 21 "Cherry-blossom Viewing at the Middle Hall and the Double Hall in Ueno" Mediu...

Description Ikkesai Yoshiiku Yaji and Kita at Oji Fox Shrine, from the Series “Tokyo Nichnichi Shimbun” Creator Ikkesai Yoshiiku Japanese1833–1904 Date 1874 ...

Description Unknown Condition Period 19th century

Inrō with four boxes in black and gold lacquer, representing a person in a pavilion in a snowy landscape with mountain on the background. Realised in maki-e on black lacquer with sma...

A Japanese bronze monkey smoking a pipe. Early 20th century

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700. Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Pe...

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also...

Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...

A rectangular Japanese porcelain bowl decorated in blue and white colours. Motives of a poem and a rooster and hen. A very attractive piece of Japanese porcelain. Both the motive an...

Nice Edo period tea set with rooster and chicken decoration in imari palette. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Deco...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese...

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for details. Same goes for the scales of the skin of its legs. The central scale in the center of the shell is movable and enables the passing of a thread. In Japan, tortoise are symbol of luck and longevity, it is thought to be a creature of good omen supposed to bring 10 000 years of happiness. This animal is associated with numerous myths, the most popular dating back to the Nihon-Shoki, an antique tale of Japan and its dynasty. The legend of Urashima Taro...

Rectangular bundai writing table on four legs in gold lacquer with black highlights on a nashi-ji background. The top is decorated with a lake landscape with plum trees, pine trees a...

19th century Japanese red lacquer tray with rabbit running over waves under full moon. Mingei style painting, the imagery of this tray is bas...

The following is a beautiful work of Fuyo drawn by Hasegawa using a skillful brush. 　　　[Hasegawa] 　　1822-1879 Painter from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. 　　*Painter born...

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Tea Bowl Edo , c. 1700 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups ...

The recumbent white porcelain figure of a pug dog shown baring its teeth, decorated by hand with spot painted cobalt detail, the underside with twin holes intended for a cord to pass...

Early 19th century Japanese Scroll: Bijin after the bath in summer. Painted in pigments on silk. Signature reads: Yamauchi Sentsu. Japan,...

Netsuke in boxwood representing a puppy with incrusted eyes made of buffalo horns. Its mouth is open, as if it was barking, it also wears a knotted collar and holds a ball between it...

A Japanese ceramic box with lid. The glazing has motives of flying swans. A signature at the bottom of the box.

Japanese two panel screen: Amorous Cranes and Turtles. In Japan, cranes symbolize fidelity as they mate for life and turtles symbolize longevity. Additionally, this screen also has the Japanese motif of sho-chiku-bai, or the three friends of winter (pine, plum, and bamboo). So called the three friends of winter because all three flourish during the cold months. This screen was originally fusuma doors...

Lobed and ribbed bowl with phoenix, flowering plants and floral scrolls. The ribbed wall and lobed edge, painted in overglaze enamels red, green and gold, black and grey/turqoise. Th...

Saucers perfect. Size: 90 x 17mm cups 2 perfect, rest with some damage see pictures, 18th century. Size: 50 x 29mm. Period Edo Period (1603–1867).

The Genpei War took place from 1180–1185, during which the Minamoto clan rebelled against the Taira clan for control of Japan. The two clans had a bitter rivalry for years, and the M...

Nice Japanese charger with decoration of Bamboo. Charger - Porcelain - Marked 'Tezuka' ??? and 'Yamatoku' ???? - Japan - circa 1900-1910 (Late Meiji Period) 4-11-19-3-1Nice Jap...

19th century superior quality Japanese bronze vase with grape vine handles. Beautifully shaped Edo period (first half of the 19th century) vase with c...

Edo period (18th century) furosaki screen (tea screen), with seal of the artist: Jakyu. Korin School painting, employing Kenzan style of split image. (see "Morning Glories" Metropoli...

A Japanese Edo-Meiji period Palanquin chair for the childrens festival. The form with sliding and hinged doors, decorated in gold hiramaki-e with peonies ...

Pair of very early temple calligraphy panels. A pair of Edo period (17th century) carved wood panels that used to hang outside a temple. One plaque has evidence of a seal in the uppe...

Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box, which is signed and dated: Koran, 1811 (Edo period). The box...

A set of Six Takatori Ware plates. One employing the Japanese Kintsugi technique of using gold to repair cracked ceramics. As a philosophy, kintsugi is similar to the Japanese phi...

Kano School painting of a bamboo grove with blooming flowers and gold dust mists. Painted in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.

Superb bamboo sculpture with glass eyes of a Japanese monk. Japan, 19th century, Edo period. In good condition. Slight wear and small dent seen in photos. Dimensions in cm (H x L x...

Pair of antique Japanese Buddhist temple headdress and necklace ornaments. Gilt bronze with decorative stones and beads, and intricate metalw...

Elegant tsuba in forged iron, with a textured pattern imitating wood grain, also decorated with an openwork motif of a flower within a star, likely a mon (family crest). The tsuba is...

A rare and powerful authentic woodblock print (nishiki-e) by the "Golden Age" master Utagawa Kunimaru (1793-1829). Dating from the 1820s, this piece is a superb example of yakusha-e ...

Each of these decagonal saucer-dishes is painted in underglaze-blue with a landscape of two Dutchmen and a boy warmly wrapped up and wearing large hats, two appear to be skating and ...