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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Unusual Japanese ‘Rattler’ Yajirou Kokeshi by Niiyama, Keimi (b.1925)Unusual Japanese ‘Rattler’ Yajirou Kokeshi by Niiyama, Keimi (b.1925)
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Unusual Japanese Kijiyama Kokeshi Container with Child by Takahashi, YujiUnusual Japanese Kijiyama Kokeshi Container with Child by Takahashi, Yuji
Vintage Nambu Hanamaki Traditional Nambu/Kina-Kina-Kei Kokeshi by Sasaki, KakuheiVintage Nambu Hanamaki Traditional Nambu/Kina-Kina-Kei Kokeshi by Sasaki, Kakuhei
Traditional Vintage Nambu/Kina Kina Family Kokeshi by Suzumago, JitsutarouTraditional Vintage Nambu/Kina Kina Family Kokeshi by Suzumago, Jitsutarou
Vintage Traditional Yajirou Kokeshi by Endo TsutumoVintage Traditional Yajirou Kokeshi by Endo Tsutumo
Traditional Vintage, Rare Tsugaru-Kei (‘Nuruyu’) Kokeshi by Moriharu, KitayamaTraditional Vintage, Rare Tsugaru-Kei (‘Nuruyu’) Kokeshi by Moriharu, Kitayama
Vintage Japanese Traditional Tsuchiyu Family Kokeshi by Watanabe, KazuoVintage Japanese Traditional Tsuchiyu Family Kokeshi by Watanabe, Kazuo
Vintage Japanese Traditional Tougatta Kokeshi by Nagao, MasayoshiVintage Japanese Traditional Tougatta Kokeshi by Nagao, Masayoshi
Vintage Japanese ‘Takobozu’ Nakanosawa Kokeshi by Saito, TokujuVintage Japanese ‘Takobozu’ Nakanosawa Kokeshi by Saito, Tokuju
Japanese Antique Ivory Netsuke Carving of Okina | Shosai TsudaJapanese Antique Ivory Netsuke Carving of Okina | Shosai Tsuda
Antique Japanese Meiji Boxwood Mennetsuke Mask of OtafukuAntique Japanese Meiji Boxwood Mennetsuke Mask of Otafuku
Antique Japanese Meiji Boxwood Mennetsuke Netsuke of OtafukuAntique Japanese Meiji Boxwood Mennetsuke Netsuke of Otafuku
Antique Japanese Meiji Paulownia Wood Mennetsuke Mask of OtafukuAntique Japanese Meiji Paulownia Wood Mennetsuke Mask of Otafuku
Vintage Japanese Kamakura-bori Tai Sea Bream Kashibako (Confectionery Box) with LidVintage Japanese Kamakura-bori Tai Sea Bream Kashibako (Confectionery Box) with Lid
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Antique Japanese Root Wood Large Hibachi (火鉢) Meiji EraAntique Japanese Root Wood Large Hibachi (火鉢) Meiji Era
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Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Figure is entitled: “Yukibouzu | Snow Boy” by Watanabe, MasaoVintage Sosaku Kokeshi Figure is entitled: “Yukibouzu | Snow Boy” by Watanabe, Masao
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Large Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Figure is entitled: “Chameko | Urchin” by Watanabe, MasaoLarge Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi Figure is entitled: “Chameko | Urchin” by Watanabe, Masao
Vintage Japanese Nagoya Obi | Nagoya Obi with Taresaki End SectionVintage Japanese Nagoya Obi | Nagoya Obi with Taresaki End Section
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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, TakaoVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, Takao
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Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, TakaoVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Mizumo | Spring” by Kiyohara, Takao
Vintage Japanese Traditional Narugo Kokeshi by Yusa, FukujuVintage Japanese Traditional Narugo Kokeshi by Yusa, Fukuju
Vintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Tsubaki ko | Camellia Girl”” by Yamanaka, SanpeiVintage Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Tsubaki ko | Camellia Girl”” by Yamanaka, Sanpei
Vintage Japanese Incense Daruma Koogoo (Incense) Container | Japanese Lidded KogoVintage Japanese Incense Daruma Koogoo (Incense) Container | Japanese Lidded Kogo
Vintage Japanese Negoro Kogo (Incense) BoxVintage Japanese Negoro Kogo (Incense) Box