Art Gallery
A small gallery of the Japanese fine art and antiques previously sold to customers. Click on video to view and each item for more details.
Black & White Woodblock Print Full View
A custom fitted wood frame modern Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) by the famous artist Hiratsuka Unichi (平塚 運一). He lived from 1895-1997. He was one of the prominent leaders of the (sōsaku hanga 創作版画) creative prints movement in 20th century Japan. He worked only in a black and white format after World War II.
Copper-Silver Alloy (shibuichi) Handguard (Tsuba) with Extensive Gold Inlays
This is a handguard (tsuba) is made of the finest copper-silver alloy (shibuichi). It was made to fit a Japanese long sword (katana). The openwork design is of finely decorated hand drum ringed by six flowers with the very fine details of pine trees in mist inlaid in gold. The composition and workmanship are all characteristic of goldsmiths (kinkō) employed by the lord of Kaga Province. The handguard likely dates from the mid to late Edo Period circa the 18th to mid-19th centuries.
Handguard (Tsuba) with Openwork Designs
Forged iron handguard (tsuba) circa the mid Edo Period (1700 CE) signed 'Nobuie'.
Antique Ceramic Plate
This is a large antique ceramic plate with the designs of two dragons coming out of clouds.
Fine Antique Japanese Dagger
This is an antique Japanese dagger (tantō) by the master swordsmith (Nakayama Ikkansai Yoshihiro 中⼭⼀貫斎義弘) who was active during the late Edo Period circa the early to the mid-19th century.
Antique Handguard with Carved Dragon and Floral Design
This is an antique handguard with a very intricately carved floral design with two Japanese style dragons chasing the wish-fulfilling gem. The wish-fulfilling gem as well as each eye of the dragons are accented very nicely with gold inlays.
Very Large Antique Handguard Openwork Handguard (Tsuba)
This is a very large antique Japanese sword handguard (tsuba) made of very well forged iron. The bold openwork design is that of many peddled Chrysanthemum flower. The craftsmanship of this handguard is magnificent. It has been apprised by the highly regarded Museum of Japanese Sword Fittings (NTB) to be the work of an armorsmith (katchushi) during the early Edo Period circa the early to mid-1600s.
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