Apologia Antiquities

This is an antique Japanese horse figurine, crafted in the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s). Although simple in form, it carries a distinct sense of life—an expressive charm that cou...

This is an antique, weathered block of Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood. It is estimated to date from the early 1900s to the 1940s. Its form, shaped over many decades, carries a presen...

This is an old, large Japanese sliding door. It was crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was likely used in traditional houses or storehouses of the time. The material i...

This is an old Japanese birdcage, exquisitely crafted in the form of a traditional machiya townhouse. It is an exceptionally rare piece, believed to have been made in the early Showa...

This is an old Japanese lacquer tub, a rare piece that preserves the craftsmanship of artisans from the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). The body is made of Japanese cedar, whil...

This is an old Japanese stone “yagen” (medicine grinder), believed to have been used during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). Though simple in form, it carries with it the silent prese...

This is an old Japanese iron block, estimated to have been made in the early Showa period (1950s–1970s). At the time, it was used in ironworks as an anvil or workbench. Decades of us...

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...

This is a traditional Japanese thatched roof tool known as a “Gangi.” A Gangi is used to trim the cut ends of the thatch and smooth the roof’s surface, symbolizing the craftsmanship ...

This is a huge old Japanese lacquer wood bowl. It was manufactured in 1906 (Meiji period), and its age can be read from the writing on the bottom. The material used is cedar wood, ma...

This is the warhead part (shell) of an old Japanese shell. Functional parts such as the internal explosive and fuse have already been lost, and we present this as a safe relic that h...

This is a phallic statue made of natural wood produced in Japan. It is estimated to have been created during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is made of richly texture...