NAME: Japanese wooden figures of Ebisu and Daikokuten of the 7 Gods of Fortune fame, wood box MAKER: unknown SIZE: 1-1/2", lacquered wood stand is 4-1/4 x 2-1/4" CONDITION: excellent. NOTES: Very fine, painted detail. Ebisu and Daikokuten are often paired... more

Antique Japanese original woodblock print by Eikyu (Eikyu Matsuoka 1881-1938), probably dating to 1920-30's. It is a picture of "Silk Farming". It depicts a busy workroom, with a woman working at a table, 2 women working on a project on the floor and a gentleman by a large sack. The women are al... more

Antique Japanese original woodblock print by Gekko Ogata (1859-1920). This print is from the series "Gekko's sketches", Sept, 1896 and was probably part of a book. The print itself measures 5" x 7" and depicts sea life, koi, tai (red snapper) and squid. Artelino has an interesting short more

NEW book, "Japanese Antiques", revised edition, by Patricia Salmon. The softcover book was published in 1985 and measures 5-1/8" x 7-1/8". There are 256 pages and many black and white photographs. This had been on consignment in a friend's shop and the covers got a little scratched and soiled but... more

Seto sake bottle from Taisho Period (1912-1926), measuring 5-1/8" tall, 2-3/4" diameter at largest point and 1-1/8" mouth diamter. The color is a light brown or beige with a lighter color towards the lip. The body is somewhat squarish in shape and the design is of rice plants with a grasshopper en... more

Antique Japanese Yatate, c1850. A yatate is a portable writing set that dates to the Kamakura period 1192-1333. A yatate has a dipper for the ink (sumi) and an attached tube for a bamboo brush. They were either attached to the belt (obi) or tucked inside. This yatate is made of bronze, is 6-1/4"... more

Antique Japanese kiri wood and iron stamp box from late Edo to early Meiji period (c1850-1880), measuring 6-1/2" x 4-3/4" x 4.3/4" deep. A stamp in Japan was/is their signature. Probably belonged to a merchant who kept many stamps in it. Please keep in mind that this box is 125 to 155 years old. ... more

Antique Japanese Pastry Branding Irons from Meiji period (1868-1912). The lengths range from 11-7/8" to 13-1/2". Two are triangular with oval prongs, one is a leaf-like pattern and the last says "milk". The longest handle is slightly bent, some rust and corrosion but nothing unexpected for the ag... more