Good Things in Small Packages: Interview with an Expert Netsuke Collector (2/28/13)
Los Angeles–based attorney David S. White always had a flair for collecting. Growing up in Massachusetts, he collected stamps, coins, … More >>

Developing a Collector’s Passion for Vintage Japanese Kimono (10/12/12)
I recently interviewed Naomi Graham Hormozi, a textile artist/freelance designer/homemaker in the San Francisco Bay Area, about her extensive collection … More >>

Don’t Throw Out the Box: Japanese Tomobako are Certificates of Authenticity (9/26/12)
I recently sold an old, white slipped tea bowl. I was surprised when the person who bought it left feedback … More >>

A Win for the Good Guys—Tracking Down an Internet Scam Artist (9/10/12)
The Internet offers a wealth of opportunity to expand your reach as a seller of antiques. It also offers a … More >>

An Introduction to the Controversial World of Japanese Netsuke Signatures (8/20/12)
A signature on an antique is usually a good pointer to who made the item, as well as where and … More >>

A Little Collection: Japanese Netsuke are Small, Inexpensive and Interesting (7/30/12)
One of the easiest collectables a traveler can take home is something that fits into their luggage, is light, not … More >>

A Primer on Makers’ Marks for Japanese Antiques, Art & Collectibles (7/23/12)
Signatures and marks on Japanese antiques offer the best chance to identify and place a piece in a historic timeline. … More >>

Sharpening a Collector’s Passion for Japanese Swords (7/13/12)
Are you a collector or are you in an accumulating phase? I interviewed Fred Weissberg about his collection of antique … More >>

To Remove Centuries-Old Dirt & Grime from Porcelain, Try an Ultrasonic Cleaner (7/9/12)
Some people like their antiques dirty. I prefer them clean. One very good way to get the exposed parts of the … More >>

‘Anything Chinese’ Antiques Trend in Japan may be on the Wane (6/20/12)
If you have been into an antiques dealers shop lately here in Japan and heard a strange sound coming from … More >>