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We are purveyors and stewards of treasures belonging to the past and believe some things get better with age (as do some people). Take a look around. You might find something that makes you feel something.

Objects of Interest

Our goods are unique, vintage and often hand made. They have been curated over the course of several decades, laboriously selected for their authenticity, quality and style. We add new items with each change of the season, sometimes more often, sometimes at random. Check back often to see what Just Arrived.

Nostalgia is underrated. Time travel is possible. Everything's going to be 'okey'.

Celebrating Japan

UCTCI Bear and Pig Canisters

$ 90.00

Vintage set or 2 Japanese ceramic canisters by UCTCI. Air-tight storage great for coffee, tea, rice, chia seeds. Vintage redware, in exceptional condition with original labels.

Measures 5 1/2" tall x 4" in diameter (at base, approx.)

Small Green Ikebana Vase

$ 55.00

Square footed ceramic Ikebana vase in deep sage green glaze. Hand made in Japan.

Measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" square, 4" tall (approx.)

Minoyaki Ikebana Vase

$ 230.00

Large Minoyaki Ikebana vase / bowl, semi-translucent warm white and crystal textured deep blue glaze. Hand turned and formed, pentagon shaped Mino Ware. One of the more unique and substantial pieces we have acquired (7 lbs.), an exceptional studio pottery piece, signed by the artist. Made in Japan

Measures 13" x 3" (approx.)

Saikai Pink Flower Bowl

$ 58.00

Vintage Saikai ceramic bowl, pink outlined glaze flower over textured sand. This is an exceptional example, made in Japan.

Measures 4" tall x 7" in diameter (approx.)

Otagiri Bird Mugs

$ 48.00

Vintage set of 4 game bird and water fowl mugs. Pheasant, Qual, Ducks and Geese. An unusual find and in exceptional condition. Made in Japan.

Measures 4" tall (approx.)

Hand Carved Japanese Bowl

$ 42.00

Vintage wooden snack bowl depicting the villages under Mt. Fuji. Hand turned and carved from a solid log. Food safe tung oil finish, made in Japan.

Measures 6" to 7" in diameter by 2" deep (approx.)

Bamboo

$ 54.00

The world of bamboo brilliantly and elegantly explored by Robert Austin and Koichiro Ueda in this book that combines authoritative text, dealing with the cultural and aesthetic as well as the technical aspects of Bamboo. 162 pages of stunning photographs by Dana Levy, including 32 in full color.

Hardbound with original sleeve, measures 12" x 8 1/2" (approx.)

Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 Lens

$ 142.00

Vintage Pentax Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 prime lens, with original leather case, caps and hood. Whether you're shooting on film, digital or video, this will get you up-close so you can tell your story and make art. The premium coated optics and machined all-metal construction challenge most modern lenses on both build and image quality. This 135mm f2.5 has 5 glass elements, manual focus and the option of auto aperture control.

Exceptional, collector condition, precision construction. Fits all M42 screw type mount film cameras. Will work on most modern DSLR, 4/3 and full frame cameras (with an adapter). Serviced, field tested.

Made in Japan, circa 1971-1972.

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Free ground shipping for most orders over $100.00

We know you want your order fast so we offer several shipping methods to choose from, including free ground shipping on most orders over $100.00. Expedited services from USPS, FedEx and UPS are also available.

For orders under $100.00, a discounted regional flat rate shipping charge applies. If you would like your order gift wrapped, you can add this to your cart and we'll make sure everything gets the extra treatment. Send your gift message when you checkout, we'll take care of the rest.

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Free shipping applies to US addresses and US PO boxes only. Items that do not qualify will be clearly marked as such, for example, furniture that might require freight services. Please note: We do not ship internationally at this time.