DASING Japan Art Warehouse currently has 186 pieces online, including tea ceremony utensils, Ko-Imari porcelain, maki-e lacquer and metalwork from the Edo to Shōwa periods. Each comes with its history and a record of its craftsmanship, awaiting the discerning collector.
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An antique doll from Japan (antique doll, antikku dōru), with a porcelain face and glass eyes that give it a lifelike expression, as if it could communicate with you. The doll is slender and richly dressed, strongly evoking the European Victorian era. It is finely made, using high-quality fabrics and delicate sewing, reflecting the value of an antique doll.
This Edo-period Japanese money box is an antique of considerable historical value and practical function. In old Japan, such boxes were containers for storing coins and valuables; sturdy and durable, they were usually made of heavy timber with metal fittings to keep the contents safe. The design of this box is plain and unadorned, and its surface retains the marks of history, showing the patina of age and a rustic beauty. (An old piece with signs of age; there is also a Mount Fuji design on the back)
This public telephone is a classic Shōwa-era design, simple and practical in form, its yellow-and-black colour scheme evoking nostalgia. Made of durable metal and plastic, it features the contrasting yellow and black design characteristic of the Shōwa period.
This Japanese carved wood Daruma is a work of art that brings together culture, craftsmanship and aesthetics. Whether as a home ornament, a decoration for business premises, a treasured collector's piece or a gift, it displays a distinctive charm and deep cultural meaning. It is not only a work of art but also a good-luck charm full of blessings and encouragement.
An old wooden sign from a Kumano Shrine in Japan — a genuine old piece that has weathered the years. The board is made of solid wood, with a calm weight and stable structure. The surface is carved with text relating to “熊野神社” (Kumano Shrine), and it was probably one of the exterior-wall or gatepost signs used by a shrine in the Shōwa period or earlier. The characters are hand-carved, the strokes vigorous and powerful with clear variations in depth, showing the carver's skill and a simple, archaic aesthetic. The board has natural cracks, erosion and traces of history, which are not flaws but marks of the piece's age and part of its value.
A standing wooden sign from a Shōwa-period Japanese chemical-fertilizer dealer. In the mid-Shōwa period Japanese agriculture modernized rapidly, and promotional items for kasei hiryō (compound fertilizer) were widely seen. On this sign the characters are carved in intaglio and then filled with gold lacquer, the lettering heavy and showing the feel of hand-cut knife work, together with a vermilion emblem at the top and the words “exclusive dealer / licensed”, reflecting the importance placed on brands and patents at the time. Hanging holes, wear from use, knocks at the edges and corners, some fading and the patina of age are visible — traces of a genuine working sign removed from a home or business. It is complete overall with clear lettering, carrying a strong period feel of Shōwa commercial design and local character.
A Shōwa-period authorized-dealer sign for a Japanese pharmacy / patent-medicine brand. By the Shōwa period Japan's distribution system was mature, and patent-medicine brands often used a tokuyaku (authorized dealer) system to distinguish their sales channels, with wooden signs like this hung at pharmacy entrances or on arcade pillars. This piece pairs a gold ground with black main characters for a high-contrast effect legible from afar; at the top, a round red radiating flower-shaped emblem resembles the crests of Kyōto-related shrines / Tenjin shrines, echoing the regional indication given by the characters “京都” (Kyōto). The sign retains the original patina of age: natural oxidation of the gold lacquer, wear at the edges and corners, some paint loss and exposed wood fibers — all genuine traces of long outdoor / semi-outdoor use. The structure is sturdy and the lettering clear, giving it dual collecting value in Shōwa commercial design and the history of medicine retailing.
A large flower stand in the form of a shishi guardian beast, made in Japan's Shōwa period and modelled on the traditional Japanese mythical beast, the shishi (as in the shishimai lion dance and the shishigashira lion head). It is painted all over in vivid vermilion, with a golden mane and a black back; the strong colour contrast gives it great visual impact. In Japanese folk belief the shishi symbolizes warding off evil and misfortune, guarding the home and inviting blessings and good fortune; since ancient times it has been widely used in shrine festivals, traditional performing arts, good-luck displays in shops and the decoration of large residences. This piece shows the shishi in a crouching pose, its four legs steady and strong, its expression dignified yet with a touch of humour and liveliness, fully showing the character and appeal of Shōwa-era folk craft.
This is a highly representative Daruma-themed collector's work from Japan's Shōwa period, created by the Japanese master craftsman “Daruma Jisshū.” The set of ten wooden Daruma figures, each with a different spirit, is preserved complete and comes with its original wooden glass-fronted display case. In Japanese culture, Daruma (だるま) symbolizes perseverance, good fortune, business success and the fulfilment of wishes, and is one of Japan's most representative good-luck charms. Japanese people often dedicate a Daruma at New Year, when opening a business, and for exams, elections and other important life goals, praying for their wishes to come true. The defining feature of this set is that it brings together ten Daruma with different expressions and moods; each is hand-painted on natural wood, retaining the wood grain and the craftsman's brushstrokes and showing the unique charm of Shōwa-period Japanese folk craft.
A small jewelry cabinet made in Kobe in 1952, crafted in STERLING SILVER. The double-door body is finely engraved with flowers and foliage, and the doors, hinges and clasps show layers of classical metalwork. Over the years the silver has naturally oxidized into varied tones and signs of use, making the delicate engraving stand out more vividly in light and shadow.
Wearing an ornate jeweled crown, draped in celestial robes and necklaces, the figure sits in the "royal ease" posture, one leg raised and the other hanging naturally, capturing the graceful, relaxed pose of Water-Moon Guanyin. The face is lowered with a calm expression, and the bronze-toned finish is naturally deep and steady — well suited to a tea room, study or quiet space.
Every piece has weathered centuries. We bring an exacting, professional approach to antique art to every handover and delivery.
We keep searching all over Japan for antiques and vintage pieces with character — ceramics, tea ceremony utensils, vases, wood carvings, furniture and Shōwa-era goods — and bring them across the sea to DASING.
Items are photographed as they are, showing color, texture, detail and actual appearance as closely as possible, so buying online comes closer to seeing them in person.
Antiques often show wear, oxidation, kiln flaws, repairs or other signs of age. We show these as fully as we can in photos and item descriptions, so you can understand each piece before deciding to buy.
