SHOP SIGNS

Kanban, or shop signs, showcase a rich history of merchant advertising in the Edo and Meiji Periods.  Often highly graphic...

SHRINES & TEMPLE PIECES

A collection of relgious objects associated with temples and shrines of the two major religions in Japan: Shinto and Buddhism.

SHUNGA

Erotic art popular during the Edo Period amongst all classes of citizens.  Often times restricted by law, this style of...

SMALL CHESTS

A collection of small Japanese antique chests used in daily life.

SOLD

Items which have been sold from our inventory.

SOROBAN - ABACUS

Traditional calculators used around the world for centuries.   Today in the hands of a skilled practitioner they are faster than...

STEP CHESTS

Some of the earliest examples of Japanese cabinetry were literally built in concert with the home. The stairway or step-chest exemplifies...

STORAGE

Throughout history, bulk products have always needed storage.  Because of their strength and long lasting characteristics ceramics have always been...

TABLES, CHAIRS & OTHER FURNITURE

A diverse selection of Japanese furniture - Japanese tables and chairs.

TEA ARTS

Cha-do, or "the way of tea,"  is, to this day, an important artistic expression in Japan and around the world. ...