Japanese single section Kaidon-dansu (step chest), used in a Geishas house as both storage chest and staircase to upper level, this chest is special because it is accessible from either side, made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood and sugi (cryptomeria) wood with it's original deep translucent red lacquer finish and iron hardware, Meiji Period (late 19th century). 68 3/4"high x 56 1/2" wide x 36" deep.

item #154157

Japanese 2-section Kaidon-dansu (step chest) from the Kyoto area, this piece once functioned as both a storage chest and a staircase to the upper level of a Japanese house. Made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood with very light finish, original hardware, beautiful condition and a gorgeous piece overall, Meiji Period (circa 1890). Size: 81" high x 73" long x 25" deep.

item #153385

Japanese traditional tribal robe worn by the Ainu people of Northern Japan, woven out of fine strips of elm bark with wide strips of dark indigo cotton cloth and chain stitch embroidery, minor wear, circa 1920's. Length: 50 inches.

item #147286

Japanese bamboo ikebana basket for flower arrangement in the shape of a boat, split bamboo and wisteria branches, Taisho Era (early 20th century). 19"long x 8" wide x 12"high.

item #145708

Japanese group of small painted and glazed porcelain figures depicting the Seven Lucky Gods, each is signed on bottom, average height is 2 1/2", good condition, early to mid 20th century.

item #137422

Japanese cloisonne vase of globular form with elongated neck, beautiful light green color with design of 2 white herons in flight, minor cracks on bottom not visible from front, Meiji/Taisho Period (very early 20th century). 9 3/4" high x 4 1/4" wide.

item #136787

Japanese small porcelain figure of a sleeping cat, glazed and painted with orange and yellow collar and gold stripes on fur, Kutani ware, Taisho Period (early 20th century). 3 3/4" long x 2 3/4" wide x 1 3/4" high.

item #136783

Japanese small globe shaped cloisonne vase with design of blossoming plum branches, very light blue-green color ground, Taisho Period (early 20th century). 5" high. good condition with no problems.

item #136586

Japanese oval shaped basket with lid and two movable handles, woven out of copper, incised design of flowers on top with an applied metal insect. Meiji Period (late 1800's). 5 3/8" long x 4 1/4" wide x 3" high (5 1/4" high with handles upright).

item #135795

Japanese hexagonal box with peony flowers and insects inlaid in different metals including copper and bronze, Meiji Period (mid-late 1800's), signed on bottom. 2" high x 5 1/4" wide.

item #135359