Japanese Art & Antiques

Japanese art and antiques selected by Yamazakura, encompassing works from the samurai tradition through the Edo, Meiji and later periods. This principal collection brings together fine and unusual objects chosen for quality, craftsmanship, historical interest and decorative presence.

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Japanese Cast-Bronze Tea Utensil with Tomobako

£127.00
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Japanese Yari with Carved and Inscribed Nagaye

£995.00
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The opposite face bears cursive Japanese script.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e The previous catalogue attributed the blade to the Muromachi period on the basis of the form and length of the kerakubi (neck). That dating has not yet been independently re-established during the current recataloguing and is therefore treated as a provisional attribution pending physical examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The earlier catalogue interpreted the cursive inscription as expressing the idea that through training the practitioner and weapon become one. A fresh transcription and translation are required before that interpretation is presented as definitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The survival of the long decorated and inscribed pole gives this yari particular interest as a complete mounted object rather than as a blade alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade measurements, nakago, mei if present, exact construction, period, full pole dimensions, inscription and condition are to be recorded during physical recataloguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of the approximately 2.4 metre overall length, please contact Yamazakura regarding specialist insured shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Metal Buddha Head with Wooden Display Stand

£65.00
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Japanese Chawan Display Stand with Seven Tea Bowls

£165.00
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Black Lacquer Hokai with Gold Maki-e Bird and Branch Decoration

£575.00
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Bishamon-gote — Japanese Samurai Armour Sleeves

£750.00
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Japanese Horagai Conch-Shell Trumpet

£160.00
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Pair of Japanese Wooden Buddhist Altar Candle Stands

£200.00
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Japanese Su-yari in Decorated Koshirae – Approx. 1.8 m

£750.00
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Fukuro-yari with Original Nagaye and Koshirae

£900.00
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Japanese Matchlock-form Yatate Portable Writing Set

£100.00
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Mumei Japanese Wakizashi with Arrow-Design Lacquer Saya

£2,000.00
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Edo Period Japanese Hibachi – Traditional Charcoal Brazier

£175.00
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Japanese Metalwork Bonbonnière with Dragon Decoration

£110.00
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Japanese Deer-Antler Katana-kake Sword Stand with Toyotomi Mon

£520.00
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