Serendipity: All Other Things Japanese

Serendipity: All Other Things Japanese

Serendipity is a happy and unexpected event that occurs due to chance, and often appears when we are searching for something else. Serendipity is a delight when it happens in our daily lives, as chance plays an important role in collecting, and has been responsible for some exciting discoveries in the antique and folk art worlds. An enduring cliche’ about Japan is that the old and traditional co-exist harmoniously with the modern lifestyle.

This catagory of our site will serve Japanese collectors and anyone interested in Japanese craft, the culture, and the history of the visual excitement of the objects which represent art, craft, and artisanship present in all antique and vintage Japanese arts and crafts produced by artists throughout Japan.

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Kanban: Traditional Shop Signs by Alan Scott Pate
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Antique Japanese Bone Calligraphy Brush | An Artist’s TreasureAntique Japanese Bone Calligraphy Brush | An Artist’s Treasure
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Fine Vintage Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Cicada MotifFine Vintage Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Cicada Motif
Fine Vintage Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle Cicada Motif Sale price$195.00 Regular price$295.00
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Rare Antique Japanese Natural Tree Trunk Ikebana Exhibition Container | Japanese Kiji-shi Hand-hewed Wood SculptureRare Antique Japanese Natural Tree Trunk Ikebana Exhibition Container | Japanese Kiji-shi Hand-hewed Wood Sculpture
Vintage Japanese Kamakura-bori Miniature Chest with Lacquer Lily “yuri” Motif | Mid-20th CenturyVintage Japanese Kamakura-bori Miniature Chest with Lacquer Lily “yuri” Motif | Mid-20th Century
Vintage Japanese Bizen-yaki DARUMA in Repose | Zen Patriarch Buddhist MonkVintage Japanese Bizen-yaki DARUMA in Repose | Zen Patriarch Buddhist Monk
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Antique Wood Akubi, Daruma  Yawning Carving | Shaka Akubi - アクビAntique Wood Akubi, Daruma  Yawning Carving | Shaka Akubi - アクビ
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Japanese Interpretation of “Daruma | Bodhidharma” Doll by Oltata, Akira | Zuganji TempleJapanese Interpretation of “Daruma | Bodhidharma” Doll by Oltata, Akira | Zuganji Temple
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Rare Vintage Japanese Interpretation of “Daruma | Bodhidharma” | Engimono by Kamata KouchiRare Vintage Japanese Interpretation of “Daruma | Bodhidharma” | Engimono by Kamata Kouchi
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Japanese Tsubojirozo (Tsubo Rō zō), Sometsuke Octopus Arabesque Curlicue Pattern Tokkuri by Tako Karakusa from Arita, Saga Prefecture | 1900sJapanese Tsubojirozo (Tsubo Rō zō), Sometsuke Octopus Arabesque Curlicue Pattern Tokkuri by Tako Karakusa from Arita, Saga Prefecture | 1900s
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Antique Japanese Suzuki Calligraphy Inkstand | Meiji PeriodAntique Japanese Suzuki Calligraphy Inkstand | Meiji Period
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Antique Japanese Oki-Doko Wood Display Cabinet for OrnamentAntique Japanese Oki-Doko Wood Display Cabinet for Ornament
Antique Japanese Oki-Doko Wood Display Cabinet for Ornament Sale price$525.00 Regular price$1,030.00
Vintage Japanese Large/Rare Kamakura Bori Red Lacquer Noh Okina Document Box | Shorui bakkusu SignedVintage Japanese Large/Rare Kamakura Bori Red Lacquer Noh Okina Document Box | Shorui bakkusu Signed
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Antique Chinese Round Hand Carved Rosewood Tiered Display StandAntique Chinese Round Hand Carved Rosewood Tiered Display Stand
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Antique Chinese Rosewood Hand-carved Ovoid Wood Stand | Fine Art display baseAntique Chinese Rosewood Hand-carved Ovoid Wood Stand | Fine Art display base
Antique Chinese Rosewood Hand-carved Huanghuali Wood Stand | Fine Art display StandAntique Chinese Rosewood Hand-carved Huanghuali Wood Stand | Fine Art display Stand
Japanese Vintage  Lacquered Chestnut Toggle | Amulet
Japanese Vintage Ivory/Bone Kanzashi Hairpin
Japanese Vintage Set of Jade Koga Kanzashi Hair OrnamentJapanese Vintage Set of Jade Koga Kanzashi Hair Ornament
Japanese Vintage two piece Mother of Pearl Koga Kanzashi Hair OrnamentJapanese Vintage two piece Mother of Pearl Koga Kanzashi Hair Ornament
Japanese Ivory Miniature Kyogen Mask of HyottokoJapanese Ivory Miniature Kyogen Mask of Hyottoko
Japanese Ivory Miniature Mask of Hyottoko | Kyogen MaskJapanese Ivory Miniature Mask of Hyottoko | Kyogen Mask
Contemporary Japanese Wood Desert PlatesContemporary Japanese Wood Desert Plates
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Contemporary Japanese Tenmoku Guinomi Stoneware
Contemporary Japanese Tenmoku Guinomi Stoneware Sale price$15.00 Regular price$48.00
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Vintage Japanese Auspicious Porcelain and Coral Necklace / PendantVintage Japanese Auspicious Porcelain and Coral Necklace / Pendant
Antique Japanese  Lacquered Mask of Minoku Bosatsu | Japanese Buddhism ArtAntique Japanese  Lacquered Mask of Minoku Bosatsu | Japanese Buddhism Art
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Vintage Japanese Iga-yaki Rectangular Concave Tray entitled: “Dragon Spirit” by Ryusei AritaVintage Japanese Iga-yaki Rectangular Concave Tray entitled: “Dragon Spirit” by Ryusei Arita
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Vintage Japanese Hagi-yaki Yunomi Tea Cup | Miwa Kiyusetsu X Contemporary Studio WareVintage Japanese Hagi-yaki Yunomi Tea Cup | Miwa Kiyusetsu X Contemporary Studio Ware
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Vintage Japanese Black Lacquer Hibachi Brasier with Copper Insert | Sumidemai Tea CeremonyVintage Japanese Black Lacquer Hibachi Brasier with Copper Insert | Sumidemai Tea Ceremony
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Vintage Japanese Kutani Green Glazed Kogo with the Face of DarumaVintage Japanese Kutani Green Glazed Kogo with the Face of Daruma
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Vintage Japanese Kutani Green Glazed Kogo with the Face of Daruma | Ceramic Collectible Incense ContainerVintage Japanese Kutani Green Glazed Kogo with the Face of Daruma | Ceramic Collectible Incense Container
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Vintage Japanese Kogo Incense Container by Joho Nakamura | Sumidemae Ceramic CollectibleVintage Japanese Kogo Incense Container by Joho Nakamura | Sumidemae Ceramic Collectible
Vintage Japanese Noh Mask Lacquered Wood Carving: Ko-omoto Young Girl | Traditional Omen by Oiwa, HiroshoVintage Japanese Noh Mask Lacquered Wood Carving: Ko-omoto Young Girl | Traditional Omen by Oiwa, Hirosho
Vintage Japanese Noh Mask Natural Wood Carving of Okame (Otafuku), Goddess of Mirth and Sensuality | “Ko-Omoto Noh-Men”, UnsignedVintage Japanese Noh Mask Natural Wood Carving of Okame (Otafuku), Goddess of Mirth and Sensuality | “Ko-Omoto Noh-Men”, Unsigned
Vintage Japanese Singed Wood, Lacquer Noh Mask of ‘Omoikane-no-mikoto’, God of Disaster/Protection | Traditional Kagura Dance/Demon Bagairu. Artist: SeiyuVintage Japanese Singed Wood, Lacquer Noh Mask of ‘Omoikane-no-mikoto’, God of Disaster/Protection | Traditional Kagura Dance/Demon Bagairu. Artist: Seiyu
Antique Japanese Lacquer Round Wood Chabako | Tea Box with Persimmon MotifAntique Japanese Lacquer Round Wood Chabako | Tea Box with Persimmon Motif
Large, Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled “Ume Goromo | Plum Kimono” by Takahashi, Hashime (1918-2002)Large, Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled “Ume Goromo | Plum Kimono” by Takahashi, Hashime (1918-2002)
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled “Ume Groom | Plum Kimono” by Takahashi, Hashime (1918-2002)Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled “Ume Groom | Plum Kimono” by Takahashi, Hashime (1918-2002)
Vintage Japanese Yajirou Wheeled Push Ring Toss Toy Train by Tsuta, FumioVintage Japanese Yajirou Wheeled Push Ring Toss Toy Train by Tsuta, Fumio
Antique Chinese Rosewood Hand-carved Wood Stand | Fine Art display base
Antique Chinese Round Hand Carved Rosewood Tiered Display Stand
Antique Chinese Huanghuali  Hand-carved Fine Art Display Stand
Antique Chinese Rosewood Hand-carved Huanghuali  Wood Stand | Fine Art display Stand
Antique Chinese Rosewood Display Stand with Serpentine Scroll Legs and Stretcher | Fine Art display Stand
Antique Japanese Rosewood Display Stand | Fine Art display TableAntique Japanese Rosewood Display Stand | Fine Art display Table
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Antique Chinese Huanghuali Rectangular Display StandAntique Chinese Huanghuali Rectangular Display Stand
Antique Chinese Huanghuali Rectangular Display Stand Sale price$85.00 Regular price$175.00
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Antique Japanese Kamakura-Bori Lacquer Flower Tray with Antique Rosewood StandAntique Japanese Kamakura-Bori Lacquer Flower Tray with Antique Rosewood Stand
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Vintage Chinese Export Jade and Gold Filigree Enamel PendantVintage Chinese Export Jade and Gold Filigree Enamel Pendant
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Antique Chinese Jade "Dragon" Belt Buckle | Garment HookAntique Chinese Jade "Dragon" Belt Buckle | Garment Hook
Antique Chinese Jade "Dragon" Belt Buckle | Garment Hook Sale price$175.00 Regular price$375.00
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Vintage Traditional Japanese Sasebo Koma (Competition Spinning Top) by Yamamoto SadaemonVintage Traditional Japanese Sasebo Koma (Competition Spinning Top) by Yamamoto Sadaemon