NAME: Japanese antique ceramic sake jug or bottle AGE: These jugs were used from Meiji to early Showa period. (Some accounts say late Edo period). SIZE: 10-1/4" tall (25.2cm), 5-1/4" (13.5cm) diameter at the widest point CONDITION: In general, these bottles were ... more

NAME: Antique Japanese Lacquered Jubako with 4 boxes DESCRIPTION: 4 box jubako (tiered lunch boxes) with two lids. The food boxes have a dark red lacquered finish on the outside and are brighter red on the inside. A tray at the bottom with a hole in the middle for the finger is used to... more

NAME: Antique Japanese Lacquered Jubako with 5 Boxes DESCRIPTION: 5 box jubako (tiered lunch boxes) with two lids. A gold design is painted on the top of the lids. It probably is a mon (family crest). The food boxes are black lacquered on the outside and a deep red lacquer color on th... more

NAME: Miniature merchant's fabric tansu SIZE: 6" tall, 5-5/8" wide, 2-3/4" deep. CONDITION: Probably from early Showa (30's) and has age appropriate dents, scratches and soiling. The only readily seen "problems" are two large dents, one on the left edge and one at the right ... more

NAME: Miniature merchant's fabric tansu SIZE: 5-1/2" tall, 5-13/16" wide, 2-1/4" deep. CONDITION: Probably from early Showa (30's) and has age appropriate dents, scratches and soiling. The only readily seen "problems" are a larger dent on the edge of the left side that has s... 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

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