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Item Ships From: Japan
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Tin Toy Truck 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old tin toy truck made in Japan, believed to date back to the early Showa period (1920s–1940s). It is a rare artifact that speaks to the honest and humble craftsmanship of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Shiro Kuramata Hammer House
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hammer house object by Shiro Kuramata.
Never used condition in box.
Category
1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zinc
Late Edo Period Vajra Bell (Ghanta)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A finely cast ritual bell (ghanta) from the late Edo period (c. mid-19th century), made of brass with a five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) handle. This sacred implement would have been us...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family Crests
Japan, 18th century (Edo period)
Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 40 cm, H 53 cm
An extremely rare se...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair.
One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to.
The Kabuto...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Edo Period Horagai – Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and authentic Edo period (1603–1868) horagai—a conch shell trumpet traditionally used in Japanese Buddhist rituals, Shugendō mountain ascetic practices, and by yamabushi (moun...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Large coffee sculpture Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
By Ryosuke Harashima
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Table or sculpture made by Ryosuke Harashima.
This work is made of antique Japanese antique sled that was used for caring bamboo charcoal at kiln, coper ...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
19th century Indian portable Vishnu shrine
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Portable Shrine Depicting the Pastimes of Lord Vishnu India, 19th century
A beautifully crafted wooden portable shrine intricately painted and designed to...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Stunning Ming Period Male Deity Sculpture – 14th–17th Century China
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and evocative wooden sculpture of a male deity, dating to the Ming dynasty (14th–17th century), China. The figure’s calm expression and dignified posture reflect the spiritual...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a malevolent spirit character from traditional Japanese folklore. Expertly crafted from ca...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a malevolent spirit character from traditional Japanese folklore. Expertly crafted from ca...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Bronze Statue of Eleven-Faced Kannon by Matsuhisa Shūrin (1926–1992)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Height: 75 cm
Width: 31.5 cm
Weight: 18.1 kg
Material: Cast bronze (chūdō)
Signed, with authenticity guaranteed
A magnificent large-scale bronze sculpture of Eleven-Faced Kannon Bod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Enorme Telephone Ettore Sottsass Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Enorme telephone. Mint condition with box. We think that it's difficult to use telephone now. Rather displaying.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
20th-Century Silver Poker with Lapis Lazuli — Handcrafted
Located in Fukuoka, JP
20th-Century Silver Poker with Lapis Lazuli — Handcrafted
This elegant 20th-century poker is crafted from solid silver and set with a striking lapis lazuli cabochon. The deep blue s...
Category
20th Century Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with water-drop like symbol openwork.
Manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji period) estimate from the s...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Pair of Tribal Silver Bracelets, India, 19th Century (74 and 67 g)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking pair of 19th-century tribal bracelets from India, crafted in solid silver and distinguished by their bold, architectural form. Each bracelet features a sculptural ring-sha...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Heavy Silver Tribal Bracelet, Rajasthan, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This striking 19th-century silver bracelet from Rajasthan is more than a piece of jewelry—it is a piece of history. Entirely handmade and weighing nearly 400 grams, it exemplifies th...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Chrysanthemum-Shaped Carved Jade Tea Cup Stand
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An elegant 18th–19th century Chinese jade chajuo (tea cup stand), carved in the form of a chrysanthemum flower—a traditional symbol of longevity and purity. The translucent celadon-green jade is finely worked with sixteen lobes radiating from a central circular recess designed to cradle a tea bowl during ceremonial service.
Such stands were an essential element in refined Qing dynasty tea culture, used to elevate and stabilize precious teacups while enhancing the aesthetic harmony of the tea setting. The piece is presented on a custom-made wrought iron display stand...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade
Mid-20th c. Rare Vintage Japanese Kijigangu folk toy by Fumio Tsuta
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and charming example of kijigangu (traditional Japanese wooden toy), this handcrafted pull toy was created by Fumio Tsuta, the third-generation craftsman of the esteemed Tsuta...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Stig Lindberg / "COMEDIA" PLAYNG CARDS SET / AB J.O. OBERG
SON / 1958
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
This playing card was introduced in 1958 by the Swedish company OBERG.
Like the KARNEVAL series released in the same year, it has unique illustrations with a distinctive fantasy feel...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tapio Wirkkala / PENDANT "SILVER MOON" / Westerback / 1971
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers of modern design in Finnish precious metals as well as glass design.
Together with Bertel gardberg, he laid the foundations of modern design in...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of pyramid speaker from PHILIPS
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Pair of Philips pyramid speakers. Compact audio speakers distinguished by their geometric pyramid form and minimal design, reflecting the experimental aesthetics of late 20th-century...
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1990s Belgian Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ko Verzu vintage doll
s wardrobe for ado holland
By Ko Verzuu
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Freestanding toy wardrobe.
Verzuu from the Netherlands became director of ADO and continued to showcase his sense of color and abstract expression reminiscent of Destyle through his ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Japan - Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plywood
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