Rare Hakata Urasaki Couple

Hakata Urasaki dolls, from Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan, are renowned for their intricate detailing and lifelike qualities. Evoking Japan’s rich cultural heritage, they often depict traditional scenes and characters from Japanese daily life, such as the elderly couple enjoying Sake. Additional Details Dimensions: Height 18 cm (both) Brand: Goto’s Hakata Material: Clay Year: Vintage

Tea Ceremony Jar Made Of Bronze

The jar is indeed quite ornate and is crafted with significant detail, characteristic of traditional Japanese art and craftsmanship. The intricate patterns and motifs, including dragons and other symbolic imagery, are often seen in items associated with the Japanese tea ceremony. In a Japanese tea ceremony, various utensils such as tea jars (chaire), tea bowls … Read more

Five-Yen Coin Pagoda

This vintage Japanese Pagoda depicting Kyoto’s To-ji Temple, standing 53 cm tall and made of 5-yen coins, promises its owner’s business prosperity. The five-yen coin is distinguished by its central hole, which could be utilized in the design of such a structure. This pagoda is an example of an artistic craft that leverages the unique … Read more

Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad

Even though it might not look special at first glance, we have a collector’s item here. The object was created for the German Porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal and its “Studio Line” by the Danish Artist and Designer Bjørn Wiinblad. Additional Details Creator/Designer: Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) Dimensions: Height 25 cm Width 11 cm Brand: Rosenthal Material: Porcelain … Read more

Cloisonné Vase by Ando Jubei

An elegant turquoise cloisonné vase attributed to Ando Jubei, a renowned Japanese cloisonné artist. The vase features a minimalist design with a vibrant turquoise color, characteristic of high-quality cloisonné enamel work. The smooth, glossy finish and the refined shape highlight the craftsmanship and attention to detail typical of Ando Jubei’s work. The simplicity of the … Read more

Ashanti Masks

These two masks from Ghana exhibit the cultural richness of West Africa in stunning detail. They are crafted from wood, brass, and beads and have intricate designs in vivid colors. They were created in the second half of the 20th century and originate from Ghana, a country in West Africa. Additional Details Dimensions: Height 33 … Read more

Wayang Golek

This image depicts a traditional Indonesian Wayang Golek puppet. Wayang Golek is a form of puppet theater art found predominantly in West Java and Central Java in Indonesia. These wooden rod puppets are intricately carved and painted, often representing characters from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and local folklore. The puppet in the … Read more

Historic Galleon Model

Discovering this object made my heart beat fast! Since childhood, I have dreamed of owning one of these, and like most little boys, I dreamed of discovering places on board such a vessel. Today, I am just fine with having a model like this, as I already know the struggles of seamen in old times, … Read more

Japanese Usabata Bronze Vase

After conducting thorough research on the object in question, I still doubt whether it is a vintage Ikebana Vase or an incense burner for a temple, as earlier research suggested. Although my initial inclination was towards the Ikebana version, I have decided to use the object as an incense burner, as my heart is more … Read more

Wooden Thai Mask

This artifact is part of my early collection, which focused on masks. I bought it in Bangkok during the early 1990s. The wood mask is 27 cm high and 20 cm wide and originated in Thailand. Additional Details Dimensions: Height 27 cm Width 20 cm Material: wood Year: late 1980’s Origin: Thailand