Niō: the guardians of sacredness
Today we will approach the sacred places par excellence, the temples. We will stop, however, at the threshold of the main entrance to discover the…
Fuji: discovering a symbol
Probably one of the most significant symbols of Japan, Mount Fuji stands at 3,776 metres on the island of Honshu. For the Japanese, it is…
Netsuke: practicality first, then style
Today we are talking about an object that was born for purely practical purposes and soon became a source of exquisite artistic expression: the Netsuke….
Shibayama, the sublime inlay technique
The great Japanese masters of the Meiji period executed exquisite marquetry work, creating works of excellent finish on various surfaces. For example, ivory and lacquer….
Japonisme, the origin of the influence of Japanese art in the world
There is a term that defines the Western world’s interest in Japanese art and culture. It was coined by the French critic Philippe Burty at…
Fairs and the Web. Being art dealers in the 21st century
The term we most associate with works of art stems from what we believe to be one of man’s basic needs. It is the word…
Bronzes, silverware and enamels. From swords to works of art
Masterpieces of technique and finish, bronzes, silver and enamels make up a large part of Japanese artistic production. These are pure silver and bronze sculptures…
Instinct or meditation. Two different roads that lead to art
If we were asked to describe the path our customers take to arrive at the purchase of a work of art, we would find ourselves…
Rarity and wonder
Dear readers, as you know, there is something that inspires us every day in our work and that is passion. A passion that has accompanied…
The crane between reality, art and legend
Dear friends, we are dedicating the first of our art stories to what is considered one of Japan’s most iconic animals. Depicted by artists of…