![Very Nice Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword in Lovely Red & Gold Lacquer Mounts. Early Mumei Cutdown: Very Nice Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword in Lovely Red & Gold Lacquer Mounts. Early Mumei Cutdown Blade. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 23 1/4", Blade length : 14 3/4 ". ~ . Detailed co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425139_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
Japanese Antiques
![Very Nice Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword in Lovely Red & Gold Lacquer Mounts. Early Mumei Cutdown: Very Nice Japanese Samurai WAKIZASHI Sword in Lovely Red & Gold Lacquer Mounts. Early Mumei Cutdown Blade. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 23 1/4", Blade length : 14 3/4 ". ~ . Detailed co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425139_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Unusual Antique Japanese Samurai Flail War Club Mace Weapon, of Hard Wood with Strong Iron Mounts.: Unusual Antique Japanese Samurai Flail War Club Mace Weapon, of Hard Wood with Strong Iron Mounts. Quite Capable of Impacting the Helmets and Other Armor. Total length : 29 1/2". Detailed condition re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425090_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)
![Nice Japanese Shinto Katana Samurai Sword ~ 1600s blade: Shinto katana, 24 inch length of cutting edge, unsigned ca. 1600s, likely Osaka Shinto school with an active gunome midare hamon, clean mint condition blade in ornate and original samurai style handac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425117_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![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)
![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)
![Toshusai Sharaku (Active years: 1794-1795 Japanese) "The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Tomita Hyotaro": Artist: Toshusai Sharaku (Active years: 1794-1795 Japanese) Subject: The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Tomita Hyotaro Medium: Woodblock Date: 1794-1795 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173590778_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Antique Japanese Champleve Dragon Lamp Vase: Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Champleve Dragon Lamp Vase. Lamp measures 25 inches H x 15 W x 10 deep, vase measures 12 inches H.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255811_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Japanese A.Yoshida Watercolor Painting: Very fine watercolor painting "Ueno Park in Tokyo during cherry blossom season" by listed Japanese artist A. Yoshida.A. Yoshida (19th/20th Century) was active / lived in Japan. A Yoshida is known for](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425072_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Mount Fuji Morning View Japanese Woodblock Hiroshige: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Japanese woodblock print, Mount Fuji Morning View by Utagawa Hiroshige. Framed, measuring approx 17.5" x 12.75".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Early Shinto era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword Blade Signed KANE MICHI / NAO MICHI, Circa: Early Shinto era Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword Blade Signed KANE MICHI / NAO MICHI, Circa 1658-1672. Massive Blade, Perfect for Polishers Practice. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 18 1/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425140_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Pair Utamaro Japanese Woodblock Prints Beauties: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Pair of Kitagawa Utamaro woodblock prints. Okita & Ofuji and The Ninth Month. Both framed, each measuring approx 13.5" x 11".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392728_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Japanese Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float: This exquisite fishing float originated from Japan and is made of hand-blown glass, which gives it a unique and delicate appearance. The float falls under the category of antique original and is perfe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8313/326693/179467921_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717797699)
![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)
![A Group of Four Japanese Boxes and An Onsen Hand Towel: Comprising a small jewelry cabinet, a jewelry box, two small medicine boxes, and an onsen towel, with the jewelry cabinet measures 11.1/2 in. high, 8 in. wide, 4.3/8 in. deep, the smallest medicine bo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646362_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A Japanese Bronze Jar and Cover in the Shape of a Budai, Meiji Period: 4.3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) high, 7 in. (17.8 cm.) wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646306_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A Japanese Molded and Underglaze-Blue-Inscribed Lobled Dish: 8.1/4 in. (21 cm.) diam.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646216_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Pr Nippon Plates, Cloisonne Vase & Metal Teapot: Description: Pair of Japanese Nippon Plates, Chinese Cloisonne Vase and Metal Teapot, comprising a pair of 8 3/8 in. Japanese Nippon plates, marked in red on underside, a 7 1/2 in. Chinese cloiso](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Utamaro, 3 Laughters at Children's Playful Spirits: Property from a Bluffton, SC Estate Description: Kitagawa Utamaro, Three Laughters at Children's Playful Spirits, c. 1802, Woodblock Print, inscribed along right side, stamped lower right, depicti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394400_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Yoshimori (Meiji) Ukiyo E Woodblock Print "View of Takanawa": Title: View Of TakanawaMedium: Woodblock PrintPainting Size: 16" x 32"Frame Size: 17" x 33"Signature: SignedArtist: Yoshimori (Meiji)JZ24030930](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646079_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Seiko Mens Stainless Tank Watch 6309-6200: Scarce, clean men's Seiko watch ss case & original band. Black and gold recessed dial. Measures 29mm across dial.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179896719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Japanese Woodblock Miyozaki Pleasure Quarter Sadahide: From an Ithaca, NY estate, originally inherited from Chinese parentage. Early Japanese woodblock by Sadahide, View of Yokohama Miyozaki Pleasure Quarter. Top two corners and bottom right corner attach](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392754_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Brass & Copper Mount.: Antique Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Brass & Copper Mount. Size: Regular Adult. Scull Stand is not included. ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For addi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![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 41 1/8" x 31 1/8". Unframed 29 3/4" x 19 3/4". ~~. Detailed condition reports are not](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425070_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
News about Japanese Antiques
![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 […]
![European, Japanese and American vintage toys share the stage at Milestone Jan. 13](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/645_1.jpg)
European, Japanese and American vintage toys share the stage at Milestone Jan. 13
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – An amazing selection of pre- and postwar toys from around the world is on tap with Milestone Auctions‘ New Year’s Antique Toy Extravaganza on Saturday, January 13. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The 732-lot sale includes some of the most sought-after European, American and Japanese playthings from the […]