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Japanese Collectibles
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![Rare 18th-19th Century EDO Japanese Samurai Sword Storage Case, KATANA-ZUTSU w/ Abalone: RARE JAPANESE SANURAI SWORD STORAGE / TRAVEL CASE OR KATANA-ZUTSU. MEASURING APPROX. 40" LONG OVERALL, CONSTRUCTED OF WOOD, IT IS COVERED IN THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF ABALONE SHELL. TWO PIECE CASE HAS A](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8985/334660/181323434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720708578)
![Rare Japanese Meiji Period Miniature NORIMONO Palanquin, Lacquer & Silver: RARELY SEEN MINIATURE WORKING MODEL OF A JAPANESE NORIMONO OR PALANQUIN. HIGH QUALITY BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER ON WOOD WITH MON DESIGN. 2 HINGED ROOF PANELS AND 2 SLIDING PANELS, PAPER LINED INTERIOR. D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8985/334660/181323258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720708578)
![RARE Antique Japanese Scholar's Writing Implement With Shibayama Inlaid, Circa 1880: Antique Japanese Scholar's Writing Implement With Shibayama Inlaid, Circa 1880. The container measures 14 1/4" x 9" x 2". Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180166707_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718418025)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Guard, TSUBA Made into Placecard Holder: NICE OLD SOFT METAL TSUBA AND KASHIRA MADE INTO A PLACE CARD HOLDER. VERY NICE QUALITY.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8985/334660/181492869_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720708578)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Guard, TSUBA: NICE OLD IRON TSUNA, LARGER KATANA SIZED.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8985/334660/181492867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720708578)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Guard, TSUBA: NICE OLD IRON TSUBA, LARGER KATANA SIZED.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8985/334660/181492868_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720708578)
![Antique 1850 Japanese Tobacco Box w/ Sterling Silver Liner: FINE and RARE 1850 Japanese Tobacco Box with sterling silver liner, provenance Ex Famous New York Gallery. Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy and paste the UR](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180167022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718418025)
![Four Tsuba (Hand Guards) Edo Period (1615-1868), 18th To 19th Century (4): Four Tsuba (Hand Guards) Edo Period (1615-1868), 18th To 19th Century (4)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8054/336175/181794438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721339815)
![Collection of 19 Japanese Sword Parts: Vintage collection of 19 Japanese sword parts. Many ornate and well decorated examples including eight tsuba for Katana and Wakizashi. Collection of four collar for the cap of scabbards, one signed. T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/337132/182388443_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721426300)
![Antique Japanese Sword w/ Scabbard: Uninspected Japanese Katana with scabbard textured in a lacquered paint and blue linen wrapping to the top. The sword with long ray skin under tightly woven grip. Very good quality menuki and gilt bra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/337132/182388449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721426300)
![JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife Signed: JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife - size closed with sheath 14 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389815_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Sword MENUKI, Made into a Brooch: NICE MIXED METAL MENUKI OF A SAMURAI MADE INTO A BROOCH. VERY NICE QUALITY.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8985/334660/181492870_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720708578)
![JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife: JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife - size closed with sheath 18 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![Japanese Army Officers Sword w/ Scabbard: Japanese Army Officers sword or katana with scabbard. Pommel with matching gilt bronze decoration. Tightly wrapped grip with ray skin. Menuki in matching floral motifs. Gilt bronze tsuba with floral m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/337132/182388450_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721426300)
![World War 2 Japanese Silk Hinomaru Rising Sun Flag: World War 2 Japanese Silk Hinomaru Rising Sun Flag. 37" x 29'.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife: JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife - size closed with sheath 10 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389820_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![Three Tsuba (Hand Guards) Edo Period (1615-1868), 18th Century (3): Three Tsuba (Hand Guards) Edo Period (1615-1868), 18th Century (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8054/336175/181794436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721338711)
![JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife STERLING SILVER FITTINGS: JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife - size closed with sheath 11 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![Samurai 32-Plate Kabuto Helmet, Edo Period 1603-1868: Japanese, Edo Period 1603-1868 samurai armour kabuto helmet constructed of a skull with 32 iron plates hammered together with a raised lip visible to the exterior. The lames in lacquered steel with bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/337132/182388543_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721426300)
![Dorado By Gretsch Guitar Model 5989: Dorado By Gretsch Guitar Model 5989 in case. Very good original condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1294/336231/181922789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720801509)
![JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife: JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife - size closed with sheath 7 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword, w/ Kozuka & Scabbard: Nicely mounted Japanese short sword or Wakizashi with gilt mounts including a golden flower and textured surface Kashira or pommel. The Ito or hilt tightly wrapped with ray skin and a good Menuki unde](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/337132/182388451_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721426300)
![Gamma Tin Litho Wind Up Tank M-98 With Original Box 1960: Gamma Tin Litho Wind Up Tank M-98 With Original Box This is a fantastic toy, all original, and nearly mint in the box. Gama is a German maker of toys, usually cars and trucks, dating from before World](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/336298/181894109_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720814081)
![JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife: JAPANESE Antique Samurai Tanto Dagger Knife - size closed with sheath 12 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389822_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
News about Japanese Collectibles
![Nelkin collection of Japanese ukiyo-e art showed strong results at Heritage](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/179219989_1_x.jpg)
Nelkin collection of Japanese ukiyo-e art showed strong results at Heritage
DALLAS — Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, CT and New York City bought antiques across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass. However, her primary passion was for ukiyo-e, the Japanese artform that has captivated Western eyes since the late 19th century. Her collection was sold by Heritage Auctions in Dallas on June […]
![Draft copy of the earliest Japanese Instrument of Surrender in English comes to Quinn’s July 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/180973027_1_x.webp)
Draft copy of the earliest Japanese Instrument of Surrender in English comes to Quinn’s July 16
FALLS CHURCH, VA — What is thought to be the earliest extant copy of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in English headlines the Summer Rare Book Auction at Quinn’s Auction Galleries on July 16. The 23-page typed comes for sale from the family of Charles Andrew Jensen (1916-2007), who worked in US Navy Communications Intelligence. […]
![Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/179220002_1_x.jpg)
Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27
DALLAS — Heritage Auctions is selling the Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints on Thursday, June 27. Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, Connecticut and New York City collected across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass. However, her primary passion was for ukiyo-e, the Japanese artform that has captivated Western eyes […]
![Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/176976035_1_x.jpg)
Japanese cloisonné art and vases win spotlight at Jasper52 May 15
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a 320-lot sale titled Gilded Enamel: Cloisonne Art, Vases, & More. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The sale highlights all spotlight examples from Japan, including those dating to the Meiji period. First among them […]