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This principal collection brings together fine and unusual objects chosen for quality, craftsmanship, historical interest and decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deer-antler-katana-kake-sword-stand","title":"Japanese Deer-Antler Katana-kake Sword Stand with Toyotomi Mon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese katana-kake (sword stand) constructed using deer antler and decorated with a mon associated with the Toyotomi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctive display stand intended for Japanese swords, combining the sculptural character of natural antler with samurai-associated heraldic decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Toyotomi name is inseparably associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the great unifiers of late sixteenth-century Japan. The heraldic element gives this unusual stand considerable visual presence when displayed alongside Japanese arms and armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swords shown in the photographs are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please study the photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32705100939339,"sku":"YAM-0008","price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/2A2827AE-7D37-4BC0-A665-9BB2B35BC33E.jpg?v=1611548723"},{"product_id":"bomboniere","title":"Japanese Metalwork Bonbonnière with Dragon Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese metalwork bonbonnière or small presentation container, decorated with a dragon motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalogued previously by Yamazakura as late Edo to early Meiji period; this dating is retained as an attribution rather than a newly verified date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact vessel is distinguished by its worked metal decoration, with the dragon providing a strong traditional Japanese motif. An appealing small-scale example of Japanese decorative metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please study the photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32705356726347,"sku":"YAM-0011","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/11866C87-95D5-4DD1-BCAF-98FAD6AC2856.jpg?v=1609069319"},{"product_id":"hibachi","title":"Edo Period Japanese Hibachi – Traditional Charcoal Brazier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese hibachi (火鉢), a traditional charcoal brazier, described in the earlier Yamazakura catalogue as Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period attribution retained from the original catalogue record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibachi were an established feature of the Japanese interior, providing contained charcoal heat in a purpose-made vessel. Surviving examples are collected both as objects of Japanese domestic culture and for their decorative craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example has particularly attractive detailing and works well as an individual Japanese decorative-art object as well as within a traditional interior display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please study the photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32705595965515,"sku":"YAM-0009","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/A9855808-3B6D-4B16-AA96-002709142427.jpg?v=1609069323"},{"product_id":"wakizashi-2","title":"Mumei Japanese Wakizashi with Arrow-Design Lacquer Saya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese wakizashi, unsigned (\u003cem\u003emumei\u003c\/em\u003e), mounted in an attractive lacquered koshirae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade shows a visible hamon. The mounts include a signed tsuba with bird-form decoration, together with silver-coloured habaki and seppa as recorded in the earlier Yamazakura catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe saya is particularly decorative, with a lacquered arrow (\u003cem\u003eya\u003c\/em\u003e) motif that gives the mounting a strong graphic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e No smith or period attribution is made here without further examination of the blade. The tsuba bears a signature, but the maker has not been identified in this catalogue entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please study all photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description. Please contact Yamazakura regarding appropriate shipping and insurance arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32721653825611,"sku":"YAM-0031","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/DDBB41BF-AC3E-4E7B-B9C3-58965850EDDC.jpg?v=1611548742"},{"product_id":"fukuro-yari","title":"Fukuro-yari with Original Nagaye and Koshirae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese fukuro-yari (socketed spear) with long pole and associated mountings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagaye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2,650 mm long, according to the existing Yamazakura catalogue record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountings:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spear retains the long nagaye and koshirae with which it was acquired in Japan. The existing catalogue also records mother-of-pearl decoration to an inome (boar's-eye) motif on the mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukuro-yari differ structurally from the more familiar tang-mounted yari: the base of the spearhead forms a socket that fits over the pole. The survival of this example with its exceptionally long pole and associated fittings gives it particular interest as a substantially complete mounted polearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade dimensions, socket construction, period, surface condition, exact materials and decoration of the mountings, and any inscriptions or marks are to be documented during physical recataloguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A detailed condition report will follow physical examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of the approximately 2.65 metre pole length, specialist insured shipping will be required. Please contact Yamazakura before purchase to discuss delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32927879823435,"sku":"YAM-0005","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/8BCECA6B-385F-452E-ADB5-944323618A71.jpg?v=1611548756"},{"product_id":"su-yari-1","title":"Su yari","description":"\u003cp\u003e A nice short su yari (1.8 meters ) with koshirae, consisting of gold lacquered winding plants . Mother of Pearl in great condition. Blade is tired but nice .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32946119704651,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/7508C2EF-533B-414C-8DF3-5816C4397142.jpg?v=1609069454"},{"product_id":"altar-candle-holders","title":"Japanese Buddhist altar candle holders .","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo beautiful wooden Antique altar candle holders from a Japanese temple .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eholds six candles .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese would look good in your Japanese style home ! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32948812709963,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/39CD9440-B1A9-4E6B-89B3-1AF10E21D44F.jpg?v=1611548764"},{"product_id":"horagai-shell-trumpet","title":"Horagai shell trumpet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely Horagai shell trumpet , used by the Samurai to control movement of troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebuddhist priests also used these but they used shells with two twists , the samurai used 3 and 3 1\/2 twists , this one is three and 1\/2 twists .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32972315787339,"sku":"Shell","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/9780CD9F-9FD1-4F37-81AC-1B4DBBC5F2F9.jpg?v=1609069466"},{"product_id":"bishamon-kote","title":"Bishamon-gote — Japanese Samurai Armour Sleeves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of Japanese Bishamon-gote (armoured sleeves)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kote incorporating shoulder protection in the Bishamon-gote tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pair is currently mounted for display in a black frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kote formed an essential component of Japanese armour, protecting the arms while allowing movement. Bishamon-gote are distinguished by the incorporation of additional protection around the upper arm and shoulder. This surviving pair is presented as armour in its own right rather than simply as decorative wall material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period, construction, textile components, ironwork, lacing, any signatures or armourer's marks, dimensions and condition are to be recorded during physical recataloguing. The present description therefore avoids assigning a date or school until the object can be examined directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-related wear is visible in the existing catalogue image. A detailed condition report will follow physical examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Yamazakura regarding insured shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33025410826315,"sku":"YAM-0004","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/14285848-C337-4C4E-B0BA-86793A4FE871.jpg?v=1611548767"},{"product_id":"hokai-box","title":"Black Lacquer Hokai with Gold Maki-e Bird and Branch Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese hōkai (lidded ceremonial storage box)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black lacquer with gold maki-e decoration depicting a bird on a branch, with gilt-metal fittings to the lid and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains its tying cords and original storage box according to the existing Yamazakura catalogue record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hōkai are elevated, lidded containers associated with the storage and presentation of garments and other valued objects. The combination of black lacquer, gold maki-e and metal fittings gives this example a strong architectural and decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The previous catalogue records the piece as being in very good condition. A detailed assessment of the lacquer surface, maki-e, fittings, cords and storage box will be made during physical recataloguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period, dimensions, construction, maki-e technique, metal composition, any inscriptions or marks, and the age and relationship of the storage box remain to be documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Yamazakura regarding insured shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamazakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39299863380043,"sku":"YAM-0006","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/products\/F0ABF3AE-FF4E-4427-8F1B-8030D17E2307.jpg?v=1618203268"},{"product_id":"tea-cup","title":"Tea cup","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echawan\u003c\/i\u003e originated in China. 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