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This is the most eclectic section, and the most fun to browse. Shigaraki-ware tanuki, Showa-era signboards and flower stands, Edo Kiriko glass, along with European bronze figural sculptures and French antique mechanical birdcages — place one in any corner of your home and the character of the space changes.

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Shōwa-period Wooden Barrel Lid

A Shōwa-period wooden barrel lid with clear signs of use and age, which add to its value as an antique. It bears an inscription reading 'an auspicious day in the tenth month of Shōwa 35' and is complete, making it suitable as a nostalgic ornament or an antique for collecting. Japanese woodcraft of the Shōwa period paid close attention to texture and detail, and this lid shows the essence of traditional Japanese woodworking. Such objects are practical and also carry cultural and historical meaning, suitable for antique lovers or collectors interested in Japanese culture.

Price NT$ 500≈ US$ 15
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Shōwa-period Mouth-Blown Glass Candy Jar, Japan

A Shōwa-period Japanese mouth-blown glass candy jar showing the typical features of hand blowing: distinctive traces of the making process are visible, natural lines produced by handwork that make each piece unique. It offers relatively generous storage space, suitable for sweets, tea leaves and the like, and the clear glass makes the contents easy to see. The lid is simple and practical and the body rounded; whether used as a storage jar or as an ornament, it is well worth collecting. With its long history and light signs of use on the surface, it offers antique lovers a memory of everyday life in the Shōwa period. (Shows marks from the making process)

Price NT$ 2,800≈ US$ 85
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Carved Wooden Fish Mould, Japan

An early Japanese wagashi (confectionery) mould, a finely carved wooden piece depicting a fish, which illustrates the culture of traditional Japanese confectionery making. Moulds like this were used in the past to make traditional sweets for festivals and special occasions. They were usually made of wood and carved by hand, and have considerable craft and collecting value. (Shows signs of use and age)

Price NT$ 3,800≈ US$ 115
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Edo Kiriko Cut-Glass Three-Tier Box, Japan (With Tomobako)

A three-tier box in Japanese Edo Kiriko cut glass, a work of art with considerable collecting value. Edo Kiriko is the representative Japanese tradition of glass cutting, which began in the Edo period (17th century) and is known for its precise cutting. This piece is made of deep blue glass, finely cut with cranes and tortoises on the body of the box, motifs that signify longevity and prosperity and symbolise good fortune and blessings.

Price NT$ 26,800≈ US$ 815
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Shōwa-period Public Telephone, Japan

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.

Price NT$ 3,800≈ US$ 115
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Carved Wood Daruma, Japan

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.

Price NT$ 4,000≈ US$ 120
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Hand-Woven Rattan Vintage Pillow, Japan

A hand-woven rattan pillow of the old style with a strongly Japanese character, a fine example of a traditional Japanese household object. Handmade from natural rattan, it is both practical and of cultural value. Its light construction and natural texture show the simple beauty of traditional craft, making it suitable for home decoration or a personal collection.

Price NT$ 400≈ US$ 12
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Shigaraki Ware Tanuki Figure, Japan

The Shigaraki ware tanuki (raccoon dog) figure is a classic of traditional Japanese pottery. Shigaraki ware comes from Shiga Prefecture, Japan, with a pottery-making history of more than a thousand years. In Japanese culture the tanuki symbolises good luck, prosperity and cheer, and is often placed at the entrances of shops, restaurants and homes to bring thriving business and family happiness.

Price NT$ 68,000≈ US$ 2,070
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Shōwa-period SS Pharmaceutical Shop Sign, Japan

A Shōwa-period SS Pharmaceutical sign from the classic era of the Japanese pharmaceutical industry, with strong Shōwa-era character. It is a three-dimensional advertising figure in the form of a rabbit, playful and highly recognisable in design, reflecting the importance the pharmaceutical industry then placed on creativity and consumer appeal. Placed in pharmacies and shops, it served mainly to attract customers and convey the brand's values.

Price NT$ 48,000≈ US$ 1,460
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This Season's Picks · The Beauty of Shōwa Silver and Metalwork

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Shōwa Metalwork · Selected Silver

1952 Kobe Vintage STERLING SILVER Engraved Jewelry Cabinet

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.

NT$ 88,000 Condition: visually very beautiful
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DASING Japan Art Warehouse antique collection: metal seated figure in the style of Water-Moon Guanyin
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Chinese Antique | Metal Seated Figure in the Water-Moon Guanyin Style

NT$ 30,000

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.

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