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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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Hokkaidō Carved Wood Bear, Japan

This carved wooden bear from Hokkaidō is one of the warmest classic symbols of Shōwa folk craft. The Hokkaidō carved bear (kibori-guma) originated in Ainu culture and represents reverence for and protection of nature. This piece is carved using the mentori (faceted) technique, its crisp, bold knife-work capturing the bear's endearing, good-natured pose as it sits at rest, with the carved fur lines and the details of the paws everywhere showing the craftsman's hand. At 26.5 cm tall it has substantial presence; the dark-brown wooden surface bears natural traces of age, and such slight wear only adds to the authentic beauty and historical depth of the antique. (Traces of storage and scuffs)

Price NT$ 2,500≈ US$ 79
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Beni Fuji Tenugui Long Towel (Classic Igeta Pattern), Japan

This Japanese “Beni Fuji” tenugui long towel is a precious deadstock item reflecting traditional Japanese textile craft and the everyday aesthetics of ordinary people. In Japanese culture, the tenugui is not only a practical everyday towel but also a cultural medium expressing the sense of the season, festive blessings or occupational identity. This piece, bearing the classic igeta (well-frame) pattern, is full of rich, rustic Japanese charm. Deadstock, with its packaging intact. (Note: owing to long storage, the fabric may show slight traces of age, which only add to its authentic vintage character.)

Price NT$ 600≈ US$ 19
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Shōwa-period Iron Figure of a Herd Boy with an Ox, Japan

This Shōwa-period Japanese iron figure of a herd boy with an ox is a cast-iron artwork brimming with pastoral poetry and the spirit of Shōwa folk craft. In traditional Japanese culture, the “herd boy riding an ox” is not only a classic metaphor from the Zen “Ox-Herding Pictures” for seeking one's true mind and returning to nature, but also symbolizes the abundance and peace that follow diligence; it was a desk ornament favoured by literati and businessmen of the time.

Price NT$ 4,000≈ US$ 125
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Pair of Blue-Glazed Guardian Lions, China

This pair of Chinese blue-glazed guardian lions is a ceramic artwork of great visual impact and classical Eastern aesthetics. What is most captivating about the blue-glazed lions is their finely modelled, lively form and spirit. The male rests a foot on an embroidered ball, symbolizing power and a secure foundation, while the female plays with a cub, signifying many descendants and protection of the family. This traditional “male on the left, female on the right” arrangement is not only a visually balanced aesthetic but also carries age-old hopes of guarding the home, dispelling ill fortune and gathering wealth and blessings. Standing an impressive 41 cm tall, with raised relief of curled manes, bells and cloud motifs, they show rich gradations of light and shade beneath the layered peacock-blue glaze, as if every line of muscle held vitality poised for action. In contemporary high-end interior design, this magnificent yet steady blue easily stands out against calm wooden furniture or cool-toned concrete spaces, becoming the focal point that defines a room's atmosphere. Whether placed on either side of the entrance to a large residence to convey the dignity of the household, or in a private collection room as an artistic focal point, this pair of guardian lions, with their distinctive classical spirit, create a quiet and noble guardian scene for your home, bringing the warmth of classical craftsmanship and contemporary living aesthetics into perfect dialogue across time and space.

Price NT$ 18,000≈ US$ 565
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Mexican Pottery Figure in Ancient Mesoamerican Style (Aztec/Maya Style)

This pottery warrior figure from Mexico, in the style of the ancient civilizations of Central and South America, blends the artistic essence of the Aztec and Maya civilizations — a fine decorative piece displaying primal vitality and a mysterious ritual character. The work finely depicts an ancient warrior in a heroic pose, wearing an ornate feathered headdress and holding a shield and sling, with a vivid and solemn facial expression. Most notably, the figure's surface is hand-painted with ancient mineral pigments, yellow, green and blue interweaving into rich symbols of rank; the base also bears a clear MEXICO origin stamp and a numbered label, attesting to its artistic value across geographic boundaries. Unlike common monochrome pottery, this figure has distinct layers of colour and the warmth of a naive handmade touch. At a moderate 18 cm in height, whether placed on a desk in a modern study as a “guardian image” or on a display shelf full of exotic flair, its strong “cultural symbolism” instantly quiets the visual clutter of a space and becomes a captivating glimpse of an ancient civilization. For collectors keen on exploring where world cultures meet interior aesthetics, this is a refined piece not to be missed. (With MEXICO stamp and collection number)

Price NT$ 1,000≈ US$ 31
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Mexican Pottery Head in Pre-Columbian Style

What is most striking about this head is the sacred solemnity held within its rough red clay. The long, narrow, deep-set eyes and layered geometric headdress faithfully recreate the pre-Columbian civilizations' exalted vision of power and faith. Unlike factory mass-produced ornaments, the earthy grain of its surface and the natural knocks of age on the ears are true evidence of its nature as a “soul object,” as if every mark sealed within it the blazing sun and dust of the ancient Mesoamerican land. In contemporary decorative aesthetics, a pottery head of this kind, standing 42 cm tall, can define the atmosphere of a space in an almost “totemic” way; whether placed in a stark concrete industrial-style building or in a lush, jungle-style tropical home, its primal and pure vitality breaks through conventional visual frames. For collectors, this is not merely a piece of pottery but a dialogue between civilizations across geography, time and space, bringing rare artistic weight and historical depth to your living space. (The base bears a certification label from the early Mexican exporter Mexexport)

Price NT$ 3,800≈ US$ 120
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Shōwa-period Japanese-Style Child Doll, Japan

This Japanese-style child doll embodies the “healthy beauty” and “sense of everyday life” characteristic of the Shōwa era; its round, full facial lines symbolize a pure wish for a flourishing family and the safety of children. Unlike imperial-kiln works that pursue extreme luxury, this folk-craft style is more approachable and unpretentious, and the mellow sheen of its glaze seems to carry the warmth of family life in that innocent era. It is not only a craft piece but also a quiet witness to history, bringing a timeless sense of calm and healing to modern spaces.

Price NT$ 650≈ US$ 20
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Shōwa-period Small Paulownia Wood Hibachi, Japan

A small paulownia wood hibachi of a type common in Japan's Shōwa period. It is a simple cylindrical wooden piece with clean lines and solid proportions; placed on a table, it brings a strong atmosphere of Japanese household objects. Paulownia wood is light yet stable, with natural grain and a warm colour that deepens into an antique tone with years of use; inside is a copper liner, the heat-resistant inner vessel common in traditional hibachi, which also makes cleaning and maintenance easy. As shown in the photos, it comes with ash inside — the original condition in which this vintage piece was kept — giving collectors a stronger sense of its history of having “once been used.” Besides its traditional use as a hibachi (which requires proper ventilation and safety arrangements), small hibachi like this are now more often used for Japanese-style decoration and multipurpose storage: for example, for arranging branches and flowers, holding incense tools, storing small tea ceremony items, or as display props in a shop. Measuring 16.3 cm in diameter and 14.5 cm high, it is an easy-to-place, easy-to-match tabletop piece with just the right presence; acquiring 2–4 at once allows a matching set display, creating a ryokan-like, wabi-sabi atmosphere. (Shows signs of age; copper liner and ash included)

Price NT$ 1,200≈ US$ 38
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Shōwa-period Paulownia Wood Hibachi, Japan

A paulownia wood hibachi from Japan's Shōwa period, designed as a round, globular volume; it looks solid and stately, its lines simple yet with great presence. The paulownia grain flows naturally, with light and dark tones interweaving into distinctive ripple and knot patterns; the grain of every wooden piece is different, and this “uniqueness” is the most appealing quality of vintage woodwork. Paired with a stand of the same wood, the whole looks more complete and sits more stably, lending the space the calm atmosphere of a Japanese tatami room. Inside is a copper liner — copper being heat-resistant and a good conductor of heat, a common arrangement in traditional hibachi — and with its lid it keeps out dust in everyday use and looks neater. Even if not used for burning, it is well suited as a display piece, storage container or flower vessel in a Japanese-style space. Wooden hibachi of this kind were common in Shōwa-period Japanese rooms, tea settings, ryokan and Japanese homes, objects combining everyday function with beauty; it suits collectors who love Japanese vintage pieces, the texture of woodwork and a wabi-sabi atmosphere. (With lid / with stand / copper liner inside; natural marks in the wood itself)

Price NT$ 5,800≈ US$ 180
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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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Every piece has weathered centuries. We bring an exacting, professional approach to antique art to every handover and delivery.

Sourced in Japan · Shipped to Kaohsiung

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.

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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.

Vintage Condition · Fully Described

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.