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.
This Turkish ceramic bowl is made using traditional handmade pottery techniques and fully reflects the rich history and distinctive artistic style of Turkish culture. Turkish ceramics have a long history and are known worldwide for their intricate patterns and bright colours, and this bowl is a fine expression of that art.
This wooden lunch box crate dates from the Shōwa period in Japan (1926–1989); it is practical and also has a rich historical background. The Shōwa period was a time of major social and economic change in Japan, and crates of this kind were common, practical objects of daily life, reflecting the society of the period. It is both a usable collector's piece and a decorative object that carries a story from history. (Shows signs of use and age)
These early vintage Japanese milk cans date from the Shōwa period and were probably widely used on farms or for transporting milk. Milk cans were an indispensable part of farming and daily life, and these reflect the scenes and way of life of Japan's agricultural society at the time. Owing to their age, the cans show clear rust; the base of one has rusted through, and the lids of both cans cannot be opened because of rust. They suit antique collectors, lovers of vintage style and those who enjoy industrial design. Whether for decoration, collecting or as a set-dressing piece, they bring a strong sense of history and culture to a space. (Only one remaining; its base has rusted through)
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.
Daikokuten is one of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin), symbolising wealth, abundant harvest and happiness. The figure shows Daikokuten in his classic image: beaming, holding a mallet in his right hand and cradling a fish, a symbol of abundance, in his left. The whole is full of life, signifying ample wealth and a flourishing career.
The tenmoku stand is an important and indispensable utensil in the Japanese tea ceremony; its simple, unadorned form and deep history reflect the long exchange and transmission of culture between China and Japan. The central recess of this stand holds a tea bowl or dish securely and prevents it from slipping, showing its practicality. The surface has a high-gloss finish resembling the look of traditional lacquerware.
The sometsuke (blue-and-white) stem cup is a typical traditional Japanese craft object with a strongly East Asian cultural character, often used at banquets, ceremonies or in daily life to hold food or drink. This vintage piece dates from the Shōwa period and shows the elegant beauty of Japanese blue-and-white porcelain. Its tall form and flowing lines give it an air of simplicity and refinement.
Arita ware is renowned for its refined workmanship and fine quality and is representative of Japanese ceramic art. This set continues the fine traditions of Arita ware and is both practical and attractive. New and unused, it retains its original lustre and details of craftsmanship, making it very suitable for collecting or everyday use.
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.
