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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Vintage Japanese Ko-Kutani Crane Sake Cup Pair | GuinomiVintage Japanese Ko-Kutani Crane Sake Cup Pair | Guinomi
Vintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Iroume | White Plum by Takahashi, HajimeVintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Iroume | White Plum by Takahashi, Hajime
Vintage Japanese Maneki Neko (Japanese Beckoning Cat) Wall VaseVintage Japanese Maneki Neko (Japanese Beckoning Cat) Wall Vase
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RARE Vintage Japanese Traditional Kokeshi | Tsuchiyu-Kei  by Shinogi, Toshio (1931-)RARE Vintage Japanese Traditional Kokeshi | Tsuchiyu-Kei  by Shinogi, Toshio (1931-)
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Antique Japanese Oki-Doko Display Furniture | Antique Japanese Display Cabinet with StorageAntique Japanese Oki-Doko Display Furniture | Antique Japanese Display Cabinet with Storage
Antique Japanese Ko Tansu | Personal Storage ChestAntique Japanese Ko Tansu | Personal Storage Chest
Antique Japanese Wajima Red Jyu Bako Portable Bento Box with Vertical Lift DoorAntique Japanese Wajima Red Jyu Bako Portable Bento Box with Vertical Lift Door
Vintage Ichii Itto-bori Wood Zodiac Sheep (Hitsuji) Carving by RyohoVintage Ichii Itto-bori Wood Zodiac Sheep (Hitsuji) Carving by Ryoho
Antique Japanese Nari Koma Whistle Spinning TopAntique Japanese Nari Koma Whistle Spinning Top
Antique Japanesse Jindai Koma Spinning Top | Sadohara region Miyazaki prefectureAntique Japanesse Jindai Koma Spinning Top | Sadohara region Miyazaki prefecture
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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: “Kiwi no Komorebi | Sunlight through Trees” by Miyajima MuhitsuVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi Entitled: “Kiwi no Komorebi | Sunlight through Trees” by Miyajima Muhitsu
Vintage Traditional Nakanosowa Takobozu Kokeshi by Master Fumio, Kakizaki (1947-)Vintage Traditional Nakanosowa Takobozu Kokeshi by Master Fumio, Kakizaki (1947-)
Vintage Japanese Sasebo Spinning Whirling Circus Clown Koma | Kijigangu Sakadachi Top by Katakura FamilyVintage Japanese Sasebo Spinning Whirling Circus Clown Koma | Kijigangu Sakadachi Top by Katakura Family
Vintage traditional Yajirou “Ejiko” by Minoru NiiyamaVintage traditional Yajirou “Ejiko” by Minoru Niiyama
Vintage RARE Yajirou-kei “Ejiko” Mother and Child by Shoki Suzuki (b 1927-)Vintage RARE Yajirou-kei “Ejiko” Mother and Child by Shoki Suzuki (b 1927-)
Rare Vintage Japanese Daruma with Baby by Hideyuki SatoRare Vintage Japanese Daruma with Baby by Hideyuki Sato
Vintage Japanese “Kijigan gu” (Daruma) Car by Kobayashi Seijiro (1918-2015)Vintage Japanese “Kijigan gu” (Daruma) Car by Kobayashi Seijiro (1918-2015)
Vintage Japanese Wooden Folk Bird Whistle Toy by Katakura FamilyVintage Japanese Wooden Folk Bird Whistle Toy by Katakura Family
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Chihaya | Autumn Chill” by Sekiguchi, ToaVintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Chihaya | Autumn Chill” by Sekiguchi, Toa
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: ‘jo-no-mai Noh Dancer’ by Kon, Akira (Seiju) | 1931-Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: ‘jo-no-mai Noh Dancer’ by Kon, Akira (Seiju) | 1931-
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Rare Vintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi by Yokozuka, IkuyoshiRare Vintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi by Yokozuka, Ikuyoshi
Vintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “”Dojo | Young Lady” by Tanaka, HarumasaVintage Japanese  Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “”Dojo | Young Lady” by Tanaka, Harumasa
RARE Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: "Omeno.ka | Fragrance of Plum” by Kiyohara, TakaoRARE Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: "Omeno.ka | Fragrance of Plum” by Kiyohara, Takao
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RARE Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: ’Soshun | early Spring by Miyajima, MuhitsuRARE Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: ’Soshun | early Spring by Miyajima, Muhitsu