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Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture (5)

Japanese Ranma Carved Wood Panel Headboard Size Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1910 item# 914262 (stock# 62-26)
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This Meiji era ranma, an interior transom, was an integral part of the architecture of an old Japanese frame house. Within those houses, moveable partitions of wide sliding doors (fusuma) were used to define rooms, allowing the flexible use of space. The ranma was suspended above the fusuma to fill a gap between the tops of the doors and the ceiling. Pierced carvings on these wood transoms facilitated circulation of air and light throughout the house as well as adding a decorative element. Carve ...click for details

Edo Zeni Bako Japanese Money Box Dated 1829 Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1837 VR item# 894121 (stock# 07-61)
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A merchant’s money box, or zeni-bako, from Japan’s Edo Period carries an inscription that reads, “Purchased one lucky day in November in the 12th year of Bunsei,” which was 1829. The small copper coins in use at that time were called “zeni” and led to the development of simple, strong boxes for merchants to store coins during the business day. This box is made of thick keyaki wood and fitted with an iron lock and hasp. The top is constructed in two sections with a hole in the middle through whic ...click for details

Japanese Ranma Seaside Cottage Scene Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1920 item# 647539 (stock# 62-32)
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Used as an interior transom over wide sliding doors, this early 20th century Japanese ranma was designed to allow light and air to pass through the open top section. The carved wood panel is gently curved along the top providing a nice effect within the rectangular frame. Black lacquer edging emphasizes the curve and reflects a bit of light. The carved scene is a charming Japanese house set within a grove of trees overlooking the sea, boats and snow-capped mountains in the distance. The ranma is ...click for details

Meiji Reed Fusuma (Sliding Doors) Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900 item# 332862 (stock# 08-47)
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Used in Japan during the hot summer months, these sliding reed doors allowed cooling breezes to circulate yet afforded privacy. This set, from late Meiji Period, has mellowed to a rich golden color. The frame and top portion of the doors are light-weight kiri wood. Bamboo trims the reeds and open area at the top of the screen. On the reverse sides of the doors, the reeds are trimmed with horizontal kiri wood strips for extra strength. Natural variegated shading in the reeds creates an inviting r ...click for details

Japanese Reed Fusuma (Sliding Doors) Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1910 item# 168849 (stock# 08-45)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $650
Sliding reed doors such as these late Meiji Period fusuma were used in Japan during the hot summer months to replace shoji screens and solid doors. The reeds allowed cooling breezes to circulate yet afforded privacy. On these doors, the reeds are carefully arranged so the darker areas form a wave pattern. They are held in place by horizontal strips of bamboo on one side and kiri wood on the other. The frame and top portion of the doors are made of light-weight kiri wood. Doors play an important ...click for details

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