![Tadashi Nakayama, Keshin (Incarnation), Woodblock: Description: Tadashi Nakayama (1927-2014), Keshin (Incarnation), Woodblock Print, 1958, pencil signed and dated along bottom, depicting a bird under an eclipse, with stamped seal on verso, matted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
Japanese Antiques
![Tadashi Nakayama, Keshin (Incarnation), Woodblock: Description: Tadashi Nakayama (1927-2014), Keshin (Incarnation), Woodblock Print, 1958, pencil signed and dated along bottom, depicting a bird under an eclipse, with stamped seal on verso, matted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Good Signed WW II Japanese Officer's KATANA Sword with Showa Stamp & Nice Hamon.: Good Signed WW II Japanese Officer's KATANA Sword with Showa Stamp & Nice Hamon. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38 1/4", Blade length : 26 1/2". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425111_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![WW II Military Mounted Officer's WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed KOTO era Blade Circa 1500s. Nice Clean: WW II Military Mounted Officer's WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed KOTO era Blade Circa 1500s. Nice Clean Blade with Beautiful Hamon. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 33 1/4", Blade length : 22".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425108_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare 17th-18th C. Japanese Samurai Back-Plate Armor with a FLAG HOLDER Bracket: Rare 17th-18th C. Japanese Samurai Back-Plate Armor with a FLAG HOLDER Bracket. A wonderful early example worn in battle by a samurai carrying his Clan's flag mounted behind his back. Very well built](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425076_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed Blade Showing Active Grained Patterns.: Fine Quality Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword with Signed Blade Showing Active Grained Patterns. Active Hamon, Beautiful Gold Inlaid Mounts with Rare Scabbard Tip of Blued Iron and Gold Inlays. Lovely](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare WW II Japanese Army Officer's Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA SAKU. Bearing Seldom Encountered KOKUIN: Rare WW II Japanese Army Officer's Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA SAKU. Bearing Seldom Encountered KOKUIN Stamp at the End of Tang. Beautiful Active Hamon Along the Edge. Total length (inside scabbard if pre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425128_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![KOSON, Ohara: Fishing boats at sunset: Artist: KOSON, Ohara Title: Fishing boats at sunset Date: c. 1920 Medium: Woodblock print Size/Format: chuban (8.25" x 10") Description: A very RARE landscape by the artist mainly known for his kacho-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![KOTO PERIOD JAPANESE KATANA SWORD ~ SIGNED KUNIYOSHI ~ 27 INCH BLADE: Koto katana, 27 inch length of cutting edge, signed Kuniyoshi, ca. 1400-1500s, high quality horimono carvings on both sides, in military shin gunto mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425122_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Good Japanese Samurai DAISHO Set of KATANA & WAKIZASHI in Matching Mounts.: Very Good Japanese Samurai DAISHO Set of KATANA & WAKIZASHI in Matching Mounts. Mumei Blades Likely Koto or Shinto era. One Tsuba Signed and with Gold Seal. Signed Fuchi. Comes with a Fine Stand Havin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425131_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Utagawa HIROSHIGE I (1797-1858): Kameyama in the snow: Artist: Utagawa HIROSHIGE I (1797-1858) Title: Kameyama in the snow Series: Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Publisher: Hoeido Date: 1833-34 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: oban (c. 9 7/8" x 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370128_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![A RARE CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'BUDDHA'S HAND' CITRON INCENSE BURNER: 17 11/16 x 10 1/4 in. (45 x 26 cm.)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/179250288_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717529102)
![Signed Japanese Brass Sword Guard Tsuba: Signed Japanese Brass Sword Guard Tsuba decorated with waves on one side. 3 inches H x 2.75 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255805_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Figure of a Man with a Beast on Shoulder: Japanese Figure of a Man with a Beast on Shoulder. 5 inches H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255808_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Black Lacquer Shodana Display Table: Japanese Black Lacquer Shodana Display Table. Some loss, please see photos. 32"w x 33"h x 13"d.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Meiji Period Arthur & Bond, Japan Sterling Hammered Bowl: This stunning piece is from Arthur & Bond (1889-c1923) an English silversmith company based in Yokahama, Japan. Beautiful bowl with low relief iris flowers and appears hand hammered. Well marked on th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861904_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![Takahashi Hiroaki, Fuji from Mizukubo, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei 1871-1945), Fuji from Mizukubo, Woodblock Print, 20th Century, signed and stamped along lower right side and in the plate lowe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Antique Japanese Carved Gourd Sculpture: Detailed gourd carving with various items, teapot, scrolls, swords etc. Appears to be from Japan. Unmarked. Measures about 2 1/4" x 3".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781946_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Utagawa Hiroshige, Cherry Blossoms, Woodblock: Description: Utagawa Hiroshige, Cherry Blossoms in at Arashiyama, Woodblock Print, c. 1951, from Ten Views of Kyoto, originally published c. 1834, this is from the 1951 re-carved edition, marked](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![COLLECTION OF 17 MINIATURE STATUES FROM OCCUPIED JAPAN 1945-1950: This collection features 17 miniature statues from occupied Japan between 1945 and 1950. The statues depict various scenes of men, women, and children, and are made of porcelain and pottery. The multi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8313/326693/177979735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717797699)
![Vintage Japan Noel Christmas Santa Sleigh Figurine: Vintage Relco porcelain Santa's sleigh with reindeer "NOEL" Christmas decoration candle holder figurine. Made in Japan. Condition: No chips or cracks.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608287_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![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)
![JAPANESE LACQUER Room Screen W/ Applied SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES: A lovely scenic Japanese screen in black lacquer with applied/inset semi-precious stones. On verso, lacquer with incised, gilt scenes. 6 panels. Dimensions:H: 72" x L: 96 x D: 1.5" Each panel measures](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9229/331312/179787679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718317147)
![Japanese Satsuma Bowl: Property from a Savannah, GA Estate Description: Japanese Satsuma Bowl, marked on underside, depicting two women among flowering branches, with shaped rim. Measurements: Height:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394455_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![5 Japanese Ceramic Articles: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: Japanese Nabeshima Porcelain Plate, Pair of Imari Plates and 2 Small Dishes, comprising a 8 3/8 in. Nabeshima ware porcelain pl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395216_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
News about Japanese Antiques
![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 […]
![Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/174401771_1_x.jpg)
Japanese Woodblock Prints presented in New York on April 10
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, April 10, launching at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale of Japanese Woodblock Prints, featuring 87 lots of works from Tokuriki, Masao Ebina, the Utagawa School, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. First among the highlights is Bakufu Ohno’s (1888-1976) 1950 print […]
![Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/621.png)
Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M sale
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions marked a major milestone of its own with its New Years Antique Toy Extravaganza on January 13, selling nearly $1.3 million across 723 lots and notching its first million-plus toy sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. “In our ten-year history we’ve had other million-dollar-plus auctions, but this was our […]