Jingoro and the Statue
Stories about the (possibly fictitious) sculptor Hidari Jingorō are well known in Japan. According to one, he saw a woman of exceptional beauty and created a sculpture of her. Jingorō began to drink in the company of the sculpture, and it emotionlessly started to imitate his moves. When a mirror was placed before the sculpture, the woman's spirit came to life.
We have a large collection of antique Japanese scrolls to be viewed by appointment. They are available as-is, or can be remounted as per the client’s wishes.
Dragon and Tiger Taishō Period - after mounting on rigid supports.
In Japanese painting, the tiger and dragon are iconic, paired symbols representing the balance of opposing cosmic forces, specifically yin and yang. The dragon embodies wisdom, heavenly power, and water, while the tiger symbolizes raw strength, earthly power, and wind. Together, they signify a harmonious, albeit rivalrous, coexistence.
Fukusa (gift cover) 20th Century. Silk.
Tsumugi Silk Obi - early 20th Century
Bizen Ikebana Vase by Tosin
Iga Chawan (Tea Bowl)
Chawan (Tea Bowls) and other Teaware
Collecting Japanese teaware is a pursuit that balances artistic appreciation with practical, sensory, and historical value. For collectors, the focus ranges from antique Edo/Meiji porcelain to contemporary, handmade ceramic, with high value placed on the artist’s signature, regional techniques, and the aesthetic of wabi-sabi (beauty in imperfection).
We have a large collection of chawan and also some mizusashi (water containers) to be viewed by appointment.
Hagi Gohonte matcha bowl by Matsuno Ryuji
Kurotomesode 20th Century Hand stencilled and embroidered
Kimono, Obi, Fukusa and Other Textiles
From a collector's standpoint, Japanese kimono, obi, and fukusa represent more than clothing; they are recognized as portable masterpieces of textile art, social history, and craftsmanship, often dating from the Edo (1603–1868) to early Showa (1926–1989) periods. Collectors often focus on the quality of silk, the complexity of techniques (weaving, embroidery, dyeing), and the rarity of motifs.
We have a large collection of textiles to be viewed by appointment.
