![Excellent Japanese Koto Period Katana Sword ~ Signed Kunitsugu ~ NBTHK Certificate: Koto katana, signed Kunitsugu, and ubu unshortened. This is a work by the 1st generation Uda Kunitsugu who was active in the early 1400?s. The Uda school worked in the Soshu tradition, showcased in th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425121_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
Japanese Antiques
![Excellent Japanese Koto Period Katana Sword ~ Signed Kunitsugu ~ NBTHK Certificate: Koto katana, signed Kunitsugu, and ubu unshortened. This is a work by the 1st generation Uda Kunitsugu who was active in the early 1400?s. The Uda school worked in the Soshu tradition, showcased in th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425121_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Muromachi Period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with 28+: Muromachi Period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with 28+" Nagasa Blade & Nice Mix Metal Mounts. Blade Circa 1400s, Mounts 1800s. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 40 1/2", Blade length : 28 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Keisai Eisen (1790–1848 Japanese) Aizuri-e Woodblock: Artist: Keisai Eisen (1790–1848 Japanese) Subject: Woman in traditional Japanese dress Medium: Aizuri-e Woodblock Date: 19th century Size: Unframed: 8.75" X 14.5" Framed: 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/174163543_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige 53: Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) from the series, Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido Road, titled Station 53 Otsu Hashirii Teahouse. Paper measures 9.5 inches H x 14.5 W within](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Moriage Teapot and Sugar Bowl: Japanese Moriage Teapot and Sugar Bowl. Teapot measures 5 inches H x 8 L, small chip and restoration to spout.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255792_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Large Bronze Cache Pot Yamantaka: Japanese large bronze jardiniere cache pot of an archaistic style, the tapering form showing divided sections with alternating phoenix and Buddhist god Yamantaka in relief on a swirl ground, set on sc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255798_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![MASAMI TERAOKA Whitney Museum of Art Exhibition Print: An exhibition print from the Whitney Museum of Art for Masami Teraoka. Dated 1980. Nicely framed under glass. Measures: L: 57” x H: 18” x W: 1”](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9229/331312/179191659_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718317147)
![Antique Japanese Export 950 Silver Cigarette Cases: Gorgeous pair of cigarette cases believed to be of Japanese origin. Each box is stamped 950 silver, both beautifully engraved, one with bamboo and flowers, the other with foliate scrolls. Each has a s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861877_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![Mori Masamoto, Sacred Bridge, Nikko, Woodblock: Property from a Georgia Estate Description: Mori Masamoto (Japanese, b.1912), Sacred Bridge, Nikko, 20th C, Woodblock Print, stamped in block lower left, matted in a wood frame. Frame size: 20 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394375_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Kikugawa Eizan, Hunting Party, Triptych, Woodblock: Property from a Private Collection, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Kikugawa Eizan (Japanese, 1787-1867), Hunting Party, Triptych, Woodblock Print, the three panels framed together, the first](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394344_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Very Nice Signed Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword. Unusual Hamon, Nice Gold: Very Nice Signed Koto or Shinto era Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword. Unusual Hamon, Nice Gold Inlaid Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 25 1/2", Blade length : 17 1/8". ~ . Detailed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425129_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![A Japanese Painting of Two Cranes, with a Kumashiro Yuhi signature: Ink and color on silk, Depicting two cranes standing under a plum blossom tree, signed by the artist with a seal. Kumashiro Yuhi (1712 - 1772 or 1773) was an Edo period Japanese artist renowned for hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Very Large Framed Japanese Woodblock Print of a Beautiful Geisha Woman, with Artist Signature &: Very Large Framed Japanese Woodblock Print of a Beautiful Geisha Woman, with Artist Signature & Seal. Size: Framed 40" x 30". Unframed 29 3/4 x 19 3/4". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Anonymous - 2 prints: Couples: Artist: Anonymous - 2 prints Title: Couples Series: From a series of shunga prints Date: c. 1830s-50s Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: koban (c. 3.5" x 5") Condition: Good Reserve: $180.00 Shippin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370138_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![Very Nice MEIJI era Japanese Doctors Tanto or Wakizashi Sword Imitation, Solid Carved & Lacquered: Very Nice MEIJI era Japanese Doctors Tanto or Wakizashi Sword Imitation, Solid Carved & Lacquered Wood Club. Total length: 18 3/4". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Beautiful Large Japanese Hand Crafted Wooden Shrine for a Buddha Figure Statue.: Beautiful Large Japanese Hand Crafted Wooden Shrine for a Buddha Figure Statue. Size : 24" x 22 1/2" x 11 3/8". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional informat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425153_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Nice KOTO era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword, Clean Fullered Blade Signed DODANUKI HYOBU,: Very Nice KOTO era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword, Clean Fullered Blade Signed DODANUKI HYOBU, Circa 1550s. Nice Gold Inlaid Shakudo Fuchi Koshira and Large Copper Menukies, Very Unusual Iron Tsuba](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425109_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU WWII Japanese Officer KATANA Sword, Double Signed Showa Stamp.: WWII Bring-back Japanese Officer Samurai Katana Sword, Rare KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU Blade, Signed with a Showa Stamp. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38 1/8", Blade length : 25 7/8". ~ . Detai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425130_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Toshi YOSHIDA (1911-95): Monument Valley: Artist: Toshi YOSHIDA (1911-95) Title: Monument Valley Publisher: self-published Date: 1971 Medium: woodblock print Size/Format: dai oban (14 3/8 x 21 1/2 in.) Description: Pencil signature. Condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333286/180370044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718751548)
![1400s-1500s Japanese Koto Katana Sword with NBTHK Kanteisho Certification ~ 27 inches blade: Koto katana, 27 and 1/2 inch length of cutting edge, unsigned ca. 1400?s-1500?s, with NBTHK kanteisho certification attributing the blade to Kaifu school, the blade shows a rare kanmuri-otoshi zukuri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Japanese Large Carved Figure Signed Kanayama: Japanese large signed hand carved sculpture of a wiseman with hand dye coloring, signed Kanayama. Condition report - some age splitting and cracking noted. 14.75 inches H. This item cannot be exported](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255796_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige 44: Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) from the series, Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido Road, titled Station 44 Ishiykushi. Paper measures 9.5 inches H x 14.5 W within matting, fr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Gilt Figural Items: Collection of 4 Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Gold Painted Figural Items. Large tea caddy measures 9 inches L x 4.25 deep x 4.5 H. Small box with coasters measure 3.75 inches W x 2.25 H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255803_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Antique English / Japanese Brass Dinner Gong Set: Antique English Brass Dinner Gong Stand with Japanese Gong. Gong stand measures 16 inches H x 12.5 W x 5 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255790_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
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![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 […]