Antiques

These carved wooden sculptures of Japanese guardian lion dogs, known as 'Komainu', are traditionally placed at the entrance to Shinto temples or homes, to ward off evil spirits.

This ceramic vessel features a blue/gray glaze, delicate hand-lettering and a gentle dent, likely a mishap occurring in the kiln. The Latin lettering tells us this bottle of soy was originally intended for export.

This copper vessel, originally used for travelling with water or sake features a strong cylindrical form, accentuated with a concavity on top for easy filling, a delicate swivel handle and short spout. A rich patina has developed from years of use.

An intricately etched motif depicting a cabin on the shore of a forested island adorns the lip of this giant shell.

A rare example of early shoki-imari ware from Saga Pref., Japan, c. 1700's.

A small white ceramic cup with beautifully sculpted handles from the Yi Dynasty, featuring a delicate cream-white glaze with soft pink clay.

This obelisk-shaped black prism of quartz makes for a stunning monument, perfectly scaled for a desk or bookshelf. Its cloudy interior textures and striations remind us of the cosmos.

Antique early-mid Edo era Koimari Dyed Flower and Butterflies vase with kintsugi repair to the rim.

The light green ash spotted interior of these boxes are a nice counterpoint to the moody exterior, where a heavy application of tenmoku and khaki glaze makes for beautiful, abstract drip patterns. The form of the lid reminds us of vernacular Japanese roof