Sumptuous Satsuma

Captivating Cloisonné

Majestic Metalwork

Sensational Sculpture

Wonderful wood carvings

Masters of the Meiji-era

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

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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

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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

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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.

Cloisonné ware

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

Lacquerware

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Fine quality Japanese and Chinese 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, Wakizashi, masks and more.

Featured item:

A fine Japanese mille-fleur Satsuma bowl signed Hozan (Circa 1880)

From our collection of Japanese Satsuma ware from the reign of Emperor Meiji, this very fine bowl with a complex mille-fleur (thousand flowers), design featuring (among others), Peonies, Chrysanthemums and daisies.

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Featured Pieces

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

A Japanese, Bronze sculpture of a seafood platter signed Miyao

A masterful Bronze and multi-metal Okimono sculpture of a seafood platter, signed Miyao. (Circa 1880)

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A pair of Silver Koros signed Nemoto (Circa 1880)

A pair of Silver Koros with delicate repousséd enamel design of flowering Cherry Blossom (Sakura) and Autumnal Japanese Maple (Acer) leaves.

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A fine, circular-formed (Kogo) covered Satsuma box (Meiji)

From our collection of Japanese ceramics from the Meiji-era, this finely painted Satsuma box, standing on three feet and depicting the famous Nikko Shrine of Tochigi Prefecture.

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Watch this space

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.