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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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Carved Wooden Carp-Shaped Mokugyo (Fish-Shaped Wooden Gong)

A traditional Japanese fish-shaped wooden gong, also called a mokugyo, hand-carved from a single block of wood in the form of a carp, combining practical use with symbolism. The mokugyo has long been a Buddhist ritual instrument struck in temples during sutra chanting; the fish symbolizes vigilance and wakefulness, so it was often made to serve as an alarm signal. This piece is extra large with thick wood, and retains its original mottled red and black lacquer and the wear of the years — the “marks of use” cherished by lovers of antiques. A rope is attached at the back so it can be hung on a wall or beam; it can also be used as a tabletop ornament or a cultural exhibition piece.

Price NT$ 8,000≈ US$ 250
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Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase with Yellow Flowers on Red Ground, Zuikō Mark, Japan

A Japanese ceramic work bearing the “瑞香” (Zuikō) mark. On a bold red-glaze ground are finely hand-painted yellow flowers; the typical form, with a flared mouth and a round belly, has a rich classical Oriental splendor. The yellow flowers and leaves are rendered with fine brushwork showing curling leaves, slender branches and layered petals, in a style close to the “painted kinran ceramics” popular from the Meiji to the mid-Shōwa period. The base is inscribed with the two characters “瑞香” (Zuikō), one of the marks commonly used by Shōwa-period mingei-style workshops or craftsmen; although precise dating is difficult, the style and clay body suggest it was made in the mid-to-late Shōwa period.

Price NT$ 3,800≈ US$ 120
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Cast-Iron Kama Kettle, Japan

A traditional Japanese iron kama (tetsubin), likely a Nanbu-style cast-iron tea ceremony utensil. The body is full and thick, covered all over with the arare (hailstone) pattern of raised hemispherical bosses — a classic decorative idiom of Nanbu ironware that also has the practical benefit of improving heating efficiency and heat retention. The lid knob is shaped as a pine cone, symbolizing evergreen longevity and the spirit of Zen, and the two lugs at the sides carry a bail handle, fully preserving the antique form and the craft tradition. It can be used for boiling water at a tea gathering or brewing tea, and also for a scholar's display, an antique collection or as an accent in a room. Owing to its age and use, the interior has some water stains, rust and scale — normal for an old piece.

Price NT$ 4,000≈ US$ 125
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Painted Ceramic Female Figure, Japan

A painted ceramic ningyō from the Shōwa period or earlier, depicting a woman in a red-ground kimono at her toilette, holding a comb in both hands in a calm, composed pose. It is formed of clay fired as biscuit, with the robe patterns and facial features painted in mineral-colored glazes; the colors are bright and saturated, and the woman's expression is reserved yet lively, showing the gentle grace of traditional Japanese womanhood. Figures of this kind were often used as ornaments, festival objects (such as variants of hina dolls) or scholars' desk curios, and also carry cultural, artistic and folk symbolic meaning.

Price NT$ 3,800≈ US$ 120
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Old Wooden Shop Sign, Japan

An old Japanese wooden sign in Shōwa-era style, made from a thick cedar board that retains weathering and natural cracks from age, giving it strong nostalgic charm. An old iron sickle hangs in the center of the board, together with a white hand-painted Japanese slogan, 「かまわぬから 御自由におくつろぎ下さい」, which translates literally as “Don't worry about a thing — please make yourself at home and relax.” Slogans like this were often seen in earlier years at the entrances of rural inns, eateries, hot-spring guesthouses and local shops, conveying a warm attitude that is friendly, open and easygoing. The arrangement is natural and unaffected, and it is highly effective in creating atmosphere in a space.

Price NT$ 5,000≈ US$ 155
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Vintage French-Style Round Upholstered Stool

A small round stool with French Louis XV-style lines: four curved cabriole legs with a carved apron, and an olive-green fabric seat with button tufting forming soft dimples. Light and easy to move, it works as a vanity stool, a seat by a side table or a bedroom footstool. European-style furniture of this type was also commonly made in Japan during the Shōwa period; this is a vintage piece, suitable for both everyday use and display. (Shows signs of use and storage.)

Price NT$ 3,000≈ US$ 94
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Carved Wooden Standing Daikokuten Figure with Natural Wood Base, Japan

A carved wooden standing figure of Daikokuten (だいこくてん), one of the Seven Lucky Gods of traditional Japanese belief. Daikokuten is shown with a round, smiling face, holding his uchide no kozuchi (the wish-granting mallet that brings wealth) and standing on rice bales, signifying thriving business, abundant harvests and the blessing of good fortune. The figure is heavy and substantial, upright and full in form, and is paired with a base cut from a natural log slice, giving it a steady overall presence — well suited as the centerpiece of a shop or a home entryway. (This is a large item; you are welcome to view and purchase it in person.)

Price NT$ 50,000≈ US$ 1,575
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Japanese Cedar (Sugi) Wood Lantern

An andon lamp of Japanese cedar inspired by the lanterns of Japanese shrines and temples. The upright four-sided box has a gabled roof with projecting eaves, in well-balanced proportions. The front door panel is decorated with leaf-motif inlay / relief, with clear wood grain and a rich range of tones. A metal hanging ring and a square canopy at the top make it easy to carry or move. Small to medium in size and easy to place and pair, it can serve as mood lighting and as a focal point in Japanese-style décor.

Price NT$ 5,000≈ US$ 155
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Early Handmade Carved Wooden Seven Lucky Gods Wall Hanging, Japan

An early Japanese handmade carved wooden wall hanging. A fan-shaped wooden board serves as the base, with three-dimensional faces of the Seven Lucky Gods arranged in the center: Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Jurōjin and Hotei (the order varies with each craftsman's arrangement). Each of the seven faces has its own expression, from the cheerfulness of Ebisu and Daikokuten to the sternness of Bishamonten and the gentle beauty of Benzaiten, and the strokes of the carving knife are clearly visible; the warm patina from years of handling and the growth rings of the wood give the whole an antique elegance. The piece symbolizes prosperous business, household safety, abundant harvests, long life and the protection of learning and the arts, carrying the auspicious meanings of folk belief as well as the decorative quality of Shōwa folk craft.

Price NT$ 4,800≈ US$ 150
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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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