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This is a kimono called Uchikake which Japanese women wear for wedding ceremony. It is said that the women wear the white uchikake for the reason of 'they can dyed in any color' and...

An antique Islamic brass planispheric astrolabe, a crafted scientific instrument reflecting the advanced astronomical knowledge of the medieval Islamic world. Engraved with geometric...

Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Length 20 C.M. / Width 13.9 C.M. / Thickness 8 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected d...

This is an antique Japanese blacksmith's anvil. It is believed to have been used in an active blacksmith's workshop from the Meiji period through the early Showa period (1900s–1930s...

Antique Chinese painted pottery jar with original pigments remaining. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height 28.2 C.M. / Width 22.3 C.M. Condition: Well-preserve...

Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Length 20 C.M. / Width 14.8 C.M. / Thickness 9.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected...

A beautiful rare Large Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral turquoise necklace from Yunnan. A superb Large complete chain necklace with added Taoist charms with...

This is a Hitoe Obi made in Japan around 1970s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono....

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. /...

Japanese Antique wood slab, used as Okidai, display stand with decorative purpose - used at Tokonoma (traditional alcove space in Japanese room) with flower vase, pottery or other cr...

Twenty Drawer Tansu, Meiji period, Late 19th-Early 20th century A merchant or artist tansu, which was used to store wares or artists implements; a handsome repository of goods and u...

Fine Large Antique Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha – Ayutthaya Style, Central Thailand, Late 18th–Early 19th Century A large and striking Thai gilt bronze Buddha seated in Bhumisparsha mud...

A fine old or antique Japanese bronze umbrella stand. Of a cylindrical form in a warm chocolate brown patina. The umbrella stand with numerous cartouches throughout in a variety of...

Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Length 20.9 C.M. / Width 14 C.M. / Thickness 8.8 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected...

This is an old Japanese wooden work board. The wood is cedar, and due to long-term use, the black color around the edges remains, and the color has peeled off only in the middle. Th...

This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material is cedar. This is black and beautiful. Afte...

Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Hada indeterminate, with Shakudo & gold dragon menuki, beehive design fuchi kashira...

A small shrine with a gentle, natural wood grain. Its simple yet well-proportioned form reveals traces of its use as a place of daily prayer. The doors open like double hinges, and...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century Size: Height 54.4 C.M. / Width 30.5 C.M....

This is an antique Japanese copper-clad panel, constructed from a wooden core covered with thin sheets of copper, each individually secured with numerous small rivets and nails. Its ...

This is a large antique wooden box made in Japan. It is believed to have been crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), using cedar wood. The soft, characteristic grain of ceda...

This wooden work board is said to have been made in northern Kanto during the Meiji to Taisho periods (circa 1868–1920). Originally used in Japanese homes for kneading mochi and maki...

This is an antique Japanese herring oil press, dating from the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912) and originally used to extract oil from herring. During the height of the herring fishi...

This antique Japanese wicker basket is made of rice straw, and is fully covered with reused Washi, a traditional Japanese paper. Even the bottom and inside of the lid are covered. Th...

This is an antique Japanese miniature shrine known as a Kawara Zushi, a small devotional structure traditionally associated with folk belief...

Antique Lanna Thai wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with gilded gold. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height 40.8 C.M. / Widt...

Antique Chinese pottery cocoon jar. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Siz...

Antique large Khmer bronze gong with nice green patina with stand. Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century Size of gong only: Diameter 48.2 C.M. / Thickness 7 C.M. Height inc...

This is a large antique Japanese Buddhist prayer bead necklace known as Hyakumanben, or "One Million Recitations." It is believed to date from the late Edo period (1800s–1860s). Alt...

Antique Japanese ceramic jar. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th century Size: Height 34 C.M. / Width 46.2 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall. 100% satisfaction and authenticity guaranteed...

A Japanese antique ceramic vase with a quiet, time-worn presence. The piece shows a small chip along the rim, and several kiln marks remain visible on the body—subtle traces of its h...

Antique Chinese terracotta warrior figure modeled after one of the 7,000 warriors that form the Terracotta Army in the Mausoleum of the Fir...

A decorative Japanese folding fan featuring an elegant arrangement of green floral motifs against a silver-toned ground with contrasting dark accents. The fan’s gently radiating plea...

Low Circular Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) Coffee Table with Curved Legs This antique circular table is a powerful embodiment of the natural vitality inherent in Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova...

Pair of Victorian Radiator Covers or Doors ready for repurposing. Hand cut and chased with torch designs on each panel from the late 19th Century in heavy gauge brass. Heavy decorati...

19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring...

This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1920s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their desig...

A unique and valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet An old Tibetan or Central Asian eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the early 20th century. ...

19th century Chinese export silver bowl. Decorated in a bold repoussè dragon motif with two dragons contending for a center flaming pearl of wisdom amongst clouds and chased ground. Marked on the underside KHL. Carved wooden stand...

This is a cotton jacket which was made in Japan in Showa era around 1990s. A yukata (浴衣, lit. 'bathrobe') is an unlined cotton summer kimono, worn in casual settings such as summer ...

This carved jade object is a traditional Chinese archer's ring, worn to protect one's fingers while drawing a bowstring. Over time, what began as practical equipment became a fashion...

This is an antique Japanese-style cabinet made in the Meiji period. The texture of the black lacquer, smoked with soot from the hearth, has a unique depth and charm that is unlike a...

PAIR of Asian Chinese (19th Century) decorated lacquered small 2 door cabinets with scenes and figures on rectangular stands with filigree corners and shelf (PRICED AS PAIR).

This complete Edo-period samurai armor is an exceptional example of the refined martial elegance and ceremonial grandeur associated with Japan’s warrior aristocracy. Every component reflects a precise harmony of functionality, symbolism, and prestige. At the heart of the set is a superb suji-bachi kabuto, constructed from multiple riveted iron plates arranged with flawless symmetry and enriched by a beautifully aged patina. It is crowned with a gilt tehen no kanamono, and the imposing maedate presents a pair of antler-like blades framing a gilded sun disc an emblem of celestial authority and divine lineage. The Fukigaeshi feature extraordinary gilt dragon ornaments, carved in high relief. Dragons, ancient symbols of protection and power, were reserved for armor of the highest rank, strongly indicating that this set belonged to a Daimyō or high-ranking retainer. The menpō, lacquered in deep black, includes a natural-hair moustache and an articulated jaw (resseibō), lending the face a vivid sense of character. Below it, the shikoro is composed of finely lacquered blue-and-gold plates, meticulously laced with silk. The okegawa ni-mai dō cuirass is finished in a dark brown lacquer and laced in deep indigo silk, complemented by elegant orange ceremonial tassels a hallmark of formal presentation armor. The sode (shoulder guards) retain their rare bear-fur trimming, an expensive and status-laden material symbolizing courage and noble rank. Completing the ensemble are beautifully made kote, haidate, and suneate, each executed with rich fabrics and refined lacquer work. A butterfly mon (chō-mon) appears on the leg guards an elegant symbol of transformation, adding a poetic contrast to the armor’s martial presence. The extensive use of gilding, the rare bear-fur details, and the prominent dragon motifs confirm this as a piece created for the highest echelons of samurai society. It is a masterpiece where ceremonial artistry, symbolism, and authority converge. Artistic and Historical Significance This armor epitomizes the Edo-period ideal, when arms and armor transcended their battlefield origins and became expressions of identity, dignity, and cultural refinement. The interplay of dark lacquer, golden ornamentation, and natural materials embodies the spirit of bushidō discipline, inner strength, and beauty through restraint. Whether displayed in a private collection, gallery, office, or interior setting, this armor commands attention. Its presence transforms any space, making it a truly museum-worthy centerpiece for collectors of Japanese, military, or historical art. The set includes its traditional stand and storage box. As with all antique armor...

A set of Antique Chinese green glazed pottery granary jars. Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during t...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 55.7 C.M. / Width 25 C.M. /...

Antique Sukhothai celadon glazed dish. Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, Sawankhalok kiln, 14th - 16th Century Size: Diameter 23.8 C.M. / Thickness 8.7 C.M. (size excluding stand) Co...

This is an antique low table from the Taisho period. The table top is made of five pieces of Shurizakura wood with beautiful grain, and its rich expression captivates the viewer. In...

This is an old Japanese wooden block workbench, believed to have been used in the early Showa period (1900s–1940s). The material is zelkova (keyaki) wood. The countless scratches, dents, and the smoothness of its surface are proof of the many years of daily use and the touch of human hands that have polished it over time. The iron fittings remaining on the surface tell the story of the work once performed here, while also serving as a striking visual accent. The inherent durability and beautiful grain of zelkova have gained even greater depth through the passage of time, creating a unique and irreplaceable texture. Left as it is, it stands as a powerful art piece; as a display stand, it functions beautifully to enhance the presence of whatever is placed upon it. There is a slight tilt, but this too is part of its individuality, telling the tale of its long history. It is not in perfection, but in the imperfections shaped by time, that the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi resides. This wooden workbench is more than just an old tool — it is a sculptural object that reflects the era and the lives of the people who used it. Whether in a home interior, gallery, or as store display furniture...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 52 C.M. / Width 23.8 C.M. /...

Early 20th Century Chinese Wooden Rice Measure with Copper Fittings – Collectible with Rich Patina Description: This authentic Chinese rice measure, crafted in wood with copper and blackened metal fittings, dates from the early 20th century and was traditionally used for measuring and transporting rice. Featuring hand-assembled wooden planks joined with metal corner reinforcements, this piece displays a rich brown patina that testifies to its age and use. A functional tool of rural Chinese life, it now stands as a beautiful decorative object or collector's piece, ideal for adding authentic character and cultural depth to an interior. Key features include: Traditional Chinese Craftsmanship: Constructed with fine wooden planks, joined and stabilized with blackened metal brackets and copper fittings, this measure showcases practical design rooted in vernacular tradition. Warm Natural Patina: The deep brown wood tones and aged copper highlights reveal a beautiful oxidation and surface wear, offering an aesthetic of timeworn authenticity. Early 20th Century Origin: Made in China in the early 1900s, this piece reflects a period when such tools were essential daily implements—now repurposed as vintage decor. Versatile Decorative Use: Perfect as a sculptural centerpiece, storage box, or planter base, it adds texture and history to both rustic and modern interiors. Collector’s Appeal: A sought-after item for collectors of antique Asian objects, particularly those interested in domestic cultural heritage pieces. Solid & Sculptural Form: With its boxy shape and visible joinery, the piece feels both grounded and graphic, bringing architectural strength to its setting. This Chinese rice measure is more than a historic vessel—it’s a symbol of cultural heritage, honest craftsmanship, and functional beauty, ready to enrich contemporary spaces with vintage soul. Keywords: antique Chinese rice measure, early 20th-century wooden vessel, vintage Asian storage box...

36'Large Japanese beautiful porcelain vases A pair of baluster Imari porcelain vases, Japan, Meiji. Polychrome floral decor, very beautiful ,

This Sashiko b(h)anten was made around 1920-1926 in Taisho era in Japan. On the front, it is written 'Member of Vigilance Committee Umezonocho ' ...

Vintage Japanese Hira-daiko (Flat Taiko) Drum A vintage Japanese taiko drum handcrafted from keyaki (Japanese zelkova) wood. This traditional flat-style drum, known as a Hira-daiko ...

This is an antique wooden low table from the Meiji period (1986-1912). The curved legs are beautiful. It was used as a workbench by craftsmen at the time. The material is high-qual...

This bowl is made from Tokoname ware, a type of pottery from Aichi Prefecture. Tokoname ware has a history dating back to the 12th century, and there are still several active kilns t...

Asian Silk Road Style Venetian Italian antique shoes leather and silk embroidered framed in a lucite box. Pair of Antique Venetian leather and silk silk ladies shoes slippers embroid...

Japanese Antique wood slab Okidai (display stand), Made of quality single solid slab of Japanese Zelkova (Keyaki). Product of 1870s-1910s (Meiji to Taisho era), estimate from the m...

Antique Japanese wooden Noh mask. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Length 20.3 C.M. / Width 14.7 C.M. / Thickness 9.3 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expect...

Magnificent and powerful, fantastically sculptural, ferocious bronze Japanese writhing sea dragon candleholder is coiled around itself, with an uplifted head and a stylized plume of ...