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Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

$954List Price

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Scholar s Objects

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Silver

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

$1,900

H 3.15 in W 5.5 in D 3.15 in

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

Located in New York, NY

This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Lacquer

Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack

$6,000

H 22.25 in W 24 in D 10 in

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box used to store document or small scroll painting), circa second half of 19th century late Edo period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box that is almost entirely covered by the lid which has two bronze medallion rings with tasseled...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

$4,000

H 2.6 in W 9.75 in D 4 in

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In China the carrier case is known as Ji, traditionally used by the traveling scholars or monks in the ancient time to carry their belongings such as books, clothes, and stationary. The piece on offer here is of Japanese origin and dated to Edo period (circa 17-18th century), possibly older to 16th century of Momoyama or Muromachi period. It was likely reserved for the use of a high-rank priest to carry the Buddhism scripts based on its luxurious high quality. The wood frame takes the shape of a pagoda with carved bamboo design that features upturned corner cornices...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

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Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period

$12,000

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

One of the finest Japanese Maki-e Suzuribakos (ink box) we have on offer, the roiro color box showcases an ambient nocturnal scene in which two shakudo inlaid crows perched on the ha...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Stone, Metal

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

$18,000

H 2 in W 9.25 in D 10.125 in

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese three-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with an original ensuite Ojime circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743). The circular ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

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Ceramic

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

$3,800

H 0.6 in Dm 2.75 in

Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro

Located in Austin, TX

A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl embellishment, signed Gyokusen, Ed...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

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Copper

Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro

$7,800

H 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The hand warmer, called a...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Copper

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

$2,800

H 4.75 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese four-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with original ensuite Ojime and Netsuke circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743). The r...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

$4,000

H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 0.4 in

Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very finely cast Japanese bronze water coupe in the form of the courtesan Eguchi riding an elephant, signed Kazutada, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The small and elegant bronze water coupe is exquisitely cast to depict a figure of a seated lady reading poetry upon the back of a large recumbent elephant. This image depicts the Courtesan of Eguchi as Fugen Bosatsu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan

$1,250

H 3 in W 3.63 in D 2.25 in

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Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Horagai conch shell trumpet with beautiful patination and bronze mouthpiece. This Horagai conch shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo period (18th-19th century) and is in fine original condition with expected abrasions due to the significant age of the item. The trumpet is made of a conch shell with a bronze mouthpiece. It measures 34x 16.5 x 13 cm (13.5 / 6.5 / 5 inch) and weighs 1.2kg (2.5 lb). The trumpet has a beautiful patina, resulting from years of use and exposure to the elements. The bronze mouthpiece is also in good condition and shows no signs of wear. The trumpet is powerful and can produce a loud, clear sound. It was traditionally used in Japanese ceremonies and festivals and is still used today by some Shinto priests...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

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Shell

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

$977

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Edo Period Kyoto Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Edo Period Kyoto Screen Period: Edo period Size: 343 x 176 cm (134.6 x 69 inches) SKU: RJ69 This stunning Edo period screen depicts typical scenes of d...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Edo Period Kyoto Screen

$9,450

Edo Period Kyoto Screen (2/2)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Edo Period Kyoto Screen Period: Edo period Size: 343 x 176 cm (134.6 x 69 inches) This stunning Edo period screen depicts typical scenes of daily life...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Edo Period Kyoto Screen (2/2)

$9,450

Edo Period Seasonal Transition Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Edo Period Seasonal Transition Screen Period: Edo Size: 368 x 153 cm This exquisite six-panel screen, adorned with golden flakes, beautifully portrays the seamless transitio...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Early Edo Period Chinese-Inspired Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This remarkable screen from the early Edo period, circa the 17th century, showcases the influence of early Chinese art forms with its intricate ink work on a gold leafed surface. The...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Early Edo Period Chinese-Inspired Screen

$3,496 Sale Price

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19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Introducing an Exquisite and Rare Gilded Buddhist Manuscript This remarkable piece presents a truly exceptional find—a gilded Buddhist manuscript of...

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