A beautiful close up of a Dove decorated with applied Mother of Pearl feathers

Detail depicting a market scene on a fantastic Japanese Satsuma dish by Kinkozan

A lifelike Japanese late 19th Century Silvered Bronze Okimono of an owl

Detail on the scabbard of a fantastic Japanese Wakizashi (sword)

Boys joyfully playing with a kite on a Satsuma dish signed Kinkozan (Circa 1880)

A dramatic wood carved Okimono depicting Ryujin

Award-winning dealers in Chinese and Japanese antiques and fine art for over half a century.

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Ceramics

Ceramics

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A broad and fascinating selection of our Chinese and Japanese antique ceramics ranging from the 16th Century through to the early 20th Century.
Metalwork

Metalwork

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One of Europe’s largest and finest collections of Japanese metalwork including statues, multi-metal vases, chargers, miniatures and much more.
Okimono

Okimono

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Enjoy a wonderful collection of fine Japanese ornaments, miniature statues and other decorative objects made by some of the master craftsmen of the Japanese Meiji era.
Cloisonne ware

Cloisonné ware

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Stunningly beautiful Japanese Cloisonné ware including vases and dishes, ranging from miniature to monumental in size.
Lacquer ware

Lacquerware

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Fine quality Japanese lacquer ware including vases, chargers, sculptures, decorative boxes and more.

Textiles, Embroideries, Screens & Panels

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A beautiful selection of wall art including fine Shibayama panels, embroideries, silks, tapestries, paintings, Oshie-e and mirrors.

Netsuke

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Highly collectable and often with amusing subjects, these intricate, miniature carved ornaments were originally worn as part of traditional Japanese dress.

Furniture

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A range of highly decorative furniture including Shodana, desks and studies, altar tables, garden stools, screens and stands.

Armoury &
Curiosities

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A fascinating collection including Tsuba, Tanto, masks and more.

New to our collection

A delightful late 19th Century Japanese Satsuma box and cover

Ceramics: 19th Century

A pretty Japanese late 19th Century earthenware pottery round box and cover. Signed Kinkozan to the base and with round panels depicting various flora and fauna.

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Featured Pieces

Each month we pick out a selection of great pieces to showcase in our virtual window display.

A charming, wood Okimono of two toads, by Masanao

Circa 1880

A fantastic and immaculately carved Camphar wood Okimono bearing the celebrated Masanao mark.

The carving depicts an adult toad with its offspring sitting on his back. Their eyes half-closed as if resting whilst still on the look out for something tasty.

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A dramatic Bronze Okimono depicting Emperor Jimmu

Circa 1880

The figure stands on a Bronze base. He carried his long bow in his left arm with his right hand supporting the quiver containing his arrows. His robes billowing in the breeze as he stares forward with piercing Silver inlaid eyes.

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A fine Japanese Wakizashi Samurai sword

Circa 1880

From our collection of Meiji-era metalwork and armoury this exceptional Wakizashi, complete with carved wood scabbard and Tanto.

The scabbard and hilt decorated with multiple Dragons flying through clouds and decorated with inlaid Mother of Pearl.

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Watch this space

In October 2020 we welcomed our friends from The British Antique Dealers’ Association, (BADA) to our Islington Galleries. BADA had been making a series of short videos showcasing the broad range of their membership. In this video, Kevin offers a brief insight to our business, takes a look around our galleries and shows an exceptional example of Japanese Meiji-era metal-work.

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Associations

We are very proud to be long-standing members of the following established and well-respected arts and antiques communities:

BADA

BADA

BADA

Founded in 1918, the British Antique Dealers’ Association is the leading trade association for the fine art, design and antiques community.

Lapada

LAPADA

LAPADA

Established in 1974, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, (LAPADA) is the largest and one of the most trusted associations of art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom.

CINOA

CINOA

CINOA is the principal international confederation of art & antique dealer associations with over 5,000 dealers worldwide and more than 80 years’ experience in the trade.