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Style: Showa
Japanese Antique Display Shelf Chestnut Wood 1930s Wabi-Sabi Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese display cabinet.
Made of chestnut and cedar wood.
Since it has been around 100 years, the chestnut tree is unpainted, but the color has become darker.
This w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Bamboo Table 1930s-1940s Folk Art Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese bamboo table.
It was made in the early Showa era.
It is made by combining bamboo of various shapes.
There are also two sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Showa Period Red & Black Lacquered Obon Ozen Tray Serving Tables Bowls
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 5 Japanese mid century modern ozen tray tables. Features black and red lacquer with gold insignia along the front. Includes matching bowls and dishes, (2 large bowls, 3 smal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool used at Minoya Elementary School in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
The back of the seat has the name of the school and the fact that it was built in 1965.
A simple stool with an oak top and iron legs.
Two plastic parts on the toe are missing, but there is no problem in use.
Old school...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Iron
Japanese Traditional Design Exhibition Stand / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a shelf made of very beautiful traditional Japanese decoration and wood.
The wood is paulownia and ebony.
Paulownia is a material often used for tansu.
It's a soft tree, but it...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Other
20th Century Showa Period Garden Folding Screen Two Panels
Located in Brescia, IT
Oriental Spring Garden: Japanese two-panel screen painted on rice paper from the Showa period.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Old Small Wooden Drawer / 1912-1950 / Accessory Case/ Taisho-Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a small drawer from the Taisho era to the early Showa period (1912-1950) in Japan.
The outer material is made of chestnut.
The inside is cedar wood.
It's very cute.
Also,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese 20th Century Mulberry Wood Kimono Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Japanese mulberry wood kimono cabinet from the 20th century, with sliding doors and drawers. Born in Japan during the 20th century, this exquisite ca...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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Antique Japanese Export Lacquer Bamboo Stick Stand
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Japanese Orange Red Negoro Lacquer Low Table, Taisho Period, 1920s, Japan
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A striking orange-red lacquer Japanese low tea or coffee table decorated in the negoro lacquer technique, Taisho period, 1920s, Japan.
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H 12 in W 41.75 in D 31.5 in
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H 36 in W 67 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Japanese 6-Panel Gouache and Gold Leaf Painted Table Screen
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20th c., Showa period gouache and gold leaf Japanese screen. Depicting plum tree blossoms on a riverbank across 6 panels. Plum blossoms are often mentioned in Japanese poetry as a symbol of spring...
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H 11 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
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Japanese Big Old Blue Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
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Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing sound 21 Inches Tall
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Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural blue gray patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions.
This vintage hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid-20th century.
A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used.
Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina.
Dimensions: 21 inches tall and 12 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original aged blue green patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them.
Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you.
This bold sound brings to the Japanese people - the voice of Buddha- is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). This bell sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers.
We will also include a complimentary hand striker.
Unique. Great garden consideration.
Only One.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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Japanese Fine Hand Carved "Flying Crane & Mutra Trees" Ranma Screen
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Antique Large Burl Wood Shikiita Stand with Beautiful Patina
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Large Burl Wood Shikiita Kadai or Tea Tray.
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Japanese Old Bronze Personal Meditation Bell Calming Sound
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Handsome long sounding old hand hammered bronze temple chanting meditation bell orin. Heavy quality which assures a rich resonating sound. Chanting meditation bell shrine Orin includes zabuton silk cushion and wood bachi hitter, three pieces.
Long, pleasant serene sound.
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perfect for your home, studio, or an impressive garden choice.
We guarantee that its deep and serene reverberating sound will please you.
History of temple bells
From Japan comes this huge hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument which was created by specialized century's old Samurai craftsman with dimpled construction and includes an incised signature of maker along rim. This temple bell sets atop a later plush silk display base with silk pillow and old authentic Japanese striker.
When struck, it creates a big serene reverberating sound perfect for stress relief meditating, or as a warm, welcoming and pleasant house guest...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
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Japanese Old Simple Design Stool/Primitive Design/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a simple stool made with only two materials, the top plate and the base.
It is carved with a chisel, but I think this is an expression for creating a pattern on the surface. it...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
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Japanese Wooden Bench/Design like Charlotte Perriand/Showa/1950-1980
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This bench was used in a house built in the early Showa period (after World War II) in Tokyo.
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Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Workbench / Bench Seat / Exhibition Stand /Showa
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Japanese Old Large Wooden Low Table /1927-1970 / TV Board / Sofa Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a large wooden table made in the Showa period in Japan.
It was used in an old private house in Gunma prefecture.
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H 15.36 in W 66.93 in L 15.36 in
Japanese Old Big Wooden Bench / Showa / Simple Design / Mingei/ 1920-1970
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden bench made in the Showa period in Japan.
It is made mainly of cedar wood.
The seat is very beautiful.
The simple design fits into any room.
it's recommended.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Furniture
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Cedar
H 20.48 in W 72.05 in D 11.42 in
Japanese Very Beautiful Wood Grain Old Cedar Stand / Flower Stand /Showa Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stand for placing Japanese vases and incense burners.
In Japan, China, South Korea, etc., there are many stands for decorating such small things.
There are various materi...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
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Cedar
H 2.17 in W 19.89 in D 12.45 in
Showa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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