FINE BRONZE MIRROR TOKUGAWA EDO PERIOD 1603-1868 JAPAN

**First Time At Auction** East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A fine gathering of arrows made with slender bamboo bodies. Two arrows have diamond-shaped, forged-steel points, two have i

East Asia, Japan, Edo period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A fine and large example of a forged-iron grapping hook called a kaginawa (kagi meaning "hook," and nawa meaning "rope") with a lengthy rod-form body

DESCRIPTION: Japanese Noh theater Waka Onna Mask. Made by Deme Yoku. Tokugawa or Edo period (1603-1868). Polychrome on carved wood. MEASUREMENTS: 5-1/4" wide at widest part x 8-1/4" long. CONDITION: H

An antique Japanese silvered copper hand mirror. Late Edo period, 1603-1868. The round mirror is decorated with chased relief depictions of trees and ginkgo leaves. The reverse side is polished to mir

An antique Japanese silvered copper hand mirror. Late Edo period, 1603-1868. The round mirror is decorated with chased relief depictions of trees and ginkgo leaves. The reverse side is polished to mir

Gold Lacquered Wood Buddha, Edo Period, Japan (1603-1868 AD) This gold lacquered wood standing Buddha has both hands in Abhayamudra, the gesture of reassurance and safety, which dispels fear and acco

Iron, alloys, brocade and diverse materials, Japan. Edo period (1603 -1868) The multi-piece set of armor is a rare example, because of how nearly complete it is. From the helmet to the mask, to the sh

Japan, Edo Period (1603-1868). Full stock, octagonal barrel with incised and gilt characters and dragon. Brass trigger, hammer and pan guard. Some wear, ramrod has end loss. 57"l.

AN AIKUCHI DAGGER Japan, Edo period (1603 - 1868) (blade and koshirae) Blade Straight shape with iori mune. Koshirae Saya and tsuka with green-grey and partly black lacquer finish. Copper kojiri and f

Standing Kannon Bosatsu, Japan, Edo period(1603-1868) 17th/18th c., wood set with gold paint and sheet metal diadem with wire attached beads, soft carved design, the compassionate Bodhisattva Avaloite

East Asia, Japan, late Edo period (1603-1868). An impressively long and finely painted scroll. The imagery presents with fluid, sparse brushwork characteristic of painters in the late Edo period (1603

Imari shoulder vase, Japan, Arita, Edo period(1603-1868), 1st half 19th c., Porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze, iron red onglaze painting and gold color, wide flower vase ribbed in the shape of cha

An antique Japanese gilt copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Edo period, 1603 to 1868. Large elongated vase with pronounced base and neck. Clover leafs moti

A Japanese gusoku (composite armour), A Japanese gusoku (composite armour), Edo period (1603-1868), to include red lacquer sode (shoulder guards), the eighteen-plate kabuto (helmet) with neck guard, t

A Japanese horse armour cover, A Japanese horse armour cover, Edo period (1603-1868), comprising red lacquered pieces, sewn on to a textile backing, in three sections, 94 x 114cm, 57 x 68cm and 90 x 9

A Japanese bagai (horse armour), A Japanese bagai (horse armour), Edo period (1603-1868), the shirigai, (croup, flank and thighs) covered in gold-textured lacquer, constructed of small square pieces i

A Japanese ebira (quiver) and five arrows, A Japanese ebira (quiver) and five arrows, Edo period (1603-1868), the leather pouch decorated with a gilt mon, and purple braid, with steel tip arrows, to i

A JAPANESE PARCEL GILT LACQUERED TRAVELING ZUSHI SHRINE, EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), parcel gilt, black lacquer, bronze mounted wood, contain carved wood deities on stands over a small incense drawer, the

Japan, Edo period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A skillfully carved wooden shishi (or jishi - translates as "lion"), a noble mythological beast traditionally used as an architectural element placed under the

East Asia, Japan, Edo period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. An intimidating fragment from a polearm known as a sodegarami ("sleeve entangler") used by the samurai class in feudal Japan. This tool consists of a

**Originally Listed At $200** East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A hand-carved wooden ladle with a lengthy handle used for serving and drinking liquids as well as for watering horses o

**First Time At Auction** East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A lovely wooden incense box comprised of several wooden slats that are secured with dozens of iron pins. The rectangular bo

**Originally Listed At $300** East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A beautiful example of a lengthy polearm known as a "naginata" (literally "mowing down sword" or "reaping sword"). The

East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. Two wonderful sets of cast-copper and cast-silver menuki meant to be secured within the handle wraps of a traditional Japanese sword. Each shorter co