Japan Art & Antique Appraisal Review™

Private Case Intake Form

Thank you for securing your JapanSolved™ review.

This form opens your private case file for a Japanese art, antique, vintage, craft, textile, collectible, interior object, ritual object, or cultural asset review.

Please provide the best available information. You do not need to know everything. If the seller description, box writing, certificate, auction page, provenance note, inscription, or Japanese document is unclear, simply upload it or paste the link.

Most clients begin with the Japan Art & Antique Appraisal Review™. If your case requires deeper specialist coordination, seller communication, proxy purchasing, quality assurance, physical inspection, export preparation, packing, storage, logistics, insurance support, or ongoing collection-building, JapanSolved™ may recommend a separate quoted scope before proceeding.

SECTION 1: PAYMENT & CASE ACCESS

1. Which JapanSolved™ service or payment path applies to this case?

A

Japan Art & Antique Appraisal Review™ — Baseline Object Review

B

Japan Art & Antique Specialist Case Deposit™ — deeper specialist routing

C

Acquisition / Negotiation Case Deposit™ — seller communication or purchase support

D

Export / Cultural Property Case Deposit™ — export-sensitive or restricted-risk object

E

Private Collector Desk Retainer™ — ongoing sourcing or review support

F

I received a private payment link or invoice from JapanSolved™

G

I have not paid yet and need the correct payment path

H

Other / discussed privately with JapanSolved™

3. Email used for payment

4. Your full name

5. Country or region where you are located

6. Preferred contact method

A

Email

B

C

LINE

D

Other

7. Contact handle or number for your preferred method

SECTION 2: CASE STATUS & URGENCY

8. What is the current situation?

A

I am considering buying this object

B

I already bought it but have not received it

C

I already received it

D

I inherited or already own it

E

I want to sell, insure, export, document, or verify it

F

I am comparing multiple objects

G

I am building a collection and need ongoing support

H

I am sourcing for an interior, gallery, hotel, restaurant, or design project

9. Is there a deadline?

A

Auction or purchase deadline within 24 hours

B

Deadline within 2–3 days

C

Deadline within 1 week

D

No urgent deadline

E

Not sure

Small note below field:

Urgent auction, seller-response, or same-day review cases may require a rush quote or specialist case deposit.

10. What do you want JapanSolved™ to help you decide?

Whether there are obvious red flags before I buy

Whether the seller’s claims are credible enough to continue

Whether the object, documents, or Japanese wording need deeper review

Whether the price feels risky based on the available information

Whether visible condition issues need specialist attention

Whether provenance, ownership history, or attribution is unclear

Whether export or cultural property risk may exist

Whether I should request more proof from the seller

Whether Japan-side inspection, pickup, or handoff may be needed

Whether this belongs in a larger acquisition, logistics, or collection-building plan

SECTION 3: OBJECT CATEGORY

Kimono / haori / obi / uchikake

Boro / sashiko / indigo textile / fireman coat / noragi

Ukiyo-e / shin-hanga / sosaku-hanga / Japanese print

Scroll / painting / calligraphy

Lacquerware / maki-e / urushi object

Netsuke / okimono / small carved object

Tetsubin / kyusu / tea object / boxed craft object

Ceramic / pottery / tea bowl / kiln object

Samurai armor / kabuto / menpo / armor fitting

Sword fitting / tsuba / koshirae / sword-adjacent object

Buddhist statue / altar fitting / ritual object

Cloisonné / Meiji metalwork / bronze / decorative craft

Tansu / byobu / ranma / architectural salvage / interior object

Doll / mask / folk craft / mingei object

Vintage toy / sofubi / pop-culture collectible

Watch, design object, or luxury collectible from Japan

Other / not sure

12. If “Other” or “not sure,” describe the object briefly.

13. How many objects are included in this request?

A

1 object

B

2–3 closely related objects

C

A small group or set

D

A larger collection

E

Not sure yet

Small note below field:

The baseline review usually covers one object, one listing, or one tightly related set. Larger groups, multiple sellers, or collection-level reviews may require a separate quote.

SECTION 4: SELLER, LISTING & PRICE DETAILS

14. Where did you find or acquire the object?

A

Japanese auction site

B

Japanese dealer or antique shop

C

Gallery

D

Private seller

E

Estate source

F

Flea market or local market

G

Marketplace listing

H

Already owned / inherited

I

Other

15. Paste the seller link, auction page, listing URL, or website.

16. Seller/Shop name, contact details, auction house, or source name, if known

17. Asking price, auction estimate, or purchase price

18. Your maximum budget or decision threshold

19. Has money already been paid to the seller?

A

No

B

Deposit only

C

Full payment completed

D

Payment pending

E

Not sure / handled by another party

20. Is the object currently in Japan?

A

Yes, in Japan

B

No, already outside Japan

C

Not sure

D

Seller has not confirmed location

SECTION 5: PHOTOS, DOCUMENTS & JAPANESE MATERIALS

21. Upload object photos.

Please upload clear images of the full object, front/back, close-ups, signatures, marks, damage, labels, boxes, certificates, seals, tags, seller photos, or screenshots. More angles are better than one beautiful angle.

Size limit: 10 MB

22. Upload certificates, boxes, receipts, old papers, auction pages, provenance materials, or seller screenshots.

Size limit: 10 MB

23. Paste any Japanese description, seller text, certificate wording, or box inscription here.

24. Are there inscriptions, seals, labels, signatures, box writing, or tags?

A

Yes, clear photos uploaded

B

Yes, but photos are unclear

C

Maybe / not sure

D

No visible inscriptions or labels

25. What does the seller or source claim about the object?

SECTION 6: PROVENANCE, AUTHENTICITY & CONDITION CONCERNS

26. What worries you most about this object?

Fake, reproduction, or modern copy risk

Misattributed artist, school, kiln, maker, era, or region

Unclear provenance or ownership story

Condition issues hidden in photos

Restoration, repair, repainting, relacquering, or replacement parts

Stains, odor, foxing, cracks, chips, rust, insect damage, mold, fading, missing parts

Seller trust or vague listing language

Price may be too high

Export or cultural property restrictions

Shipping, packing, storage, or damage risk

Cultural or ethical sensitivity

I do not know what to worry about yet

27. What condition issues are visible or mentioned?

28. Has the object been appraised, certified, published, auctioned, exhibited, or previously sold?

A

Yes, documents uploaded

B

Seller claims yes, but proof is unclear

C

No

D

Not sure

29. Do you need JapanSolved™ to help request more information from the seller?

A

Yes, if needed

B

Maybe, depending on the review

C

No, review only

D

I already contacted the seller

Note:

Seller communication, proof requests, negotiation, proxy purchase support, or acquisition handling may require a separate quoted scope.

SECTION 7: EXPORT, CUSTODY & LOGISTICS

30. Where do you want the object to go eventually?

31. Do you intend to export the object from Japan?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Maybe later

D

Already exported

E

Not sure

32. Are you worried this object may be culturally sensitive or export-restricted?

A

Yes

B

Maybe

C

No

D

Not sure

33. Does the object involve any higher-sensitivity category?

Buddhist statue or temple-related object

Ritual object or altar fitting

Samurai armor or sword-adjacent object

Object claimed to be very old or historically important

Object with unclear ownership history

Object described as cultural property, important art, museum-grade, or designated

Large architectural or interior object

Fragile textile, paper, lacquer, or ceramic object

None of these

Not sure

34. Do you need physical inspection, pickup, packing, storage, or shipping coordination?

No, review only for now

Physical inspection may be needed

Seller pickup may be needed

Proxy purchase or deputy shopping support may be needed

Quality assurance before handoff may be needed

Packing or crating guidance may be needed

Temporary storage may be needed

Export or shipping coordination may be needed

Insurance or value documentation may be needed

Not sure yet

Note:

For remote buying, fragile items, seller pickup, local inspection, or handoff control, JapanSolved™ may recommend the Japan Private Deputy Shopping Proxy & Quality Assurance Desk™ as the next service path.

SECTION 8: RELATED JAPANSOLVED™ SERVICE PATHS

35. If this case needs more than baseline review, which JapanSolved™ paths may be relevant?

Japan Private Deputy Shopping Proxy & Quality Assurance Desk™

Japan Private Buyer Proxy & Execution Desk™

Japan Cultural Asset & Luxury Collectibles Investment Intelligence Desk™

Japan Large Format Cargo Shipping & Execution Desk™

Japan Export, Documentation & Cultural Property Risk Support

Japan Interior, Salvage & Collector Object Desk™

Japan Textile & Kimono Archive Support

Japan Print & Paper Provenance Support

Private Collector Desk Retainer™

Not sure. Please recommend the right path after reviewing my case.

36. If the object appears promising but complex, are you open to a quoted next-step scope?

A

Yes, please recommend the appropriate next step

B

Yes, but only if the added cost is clearly explained first

C

Maybe

D

No, baseline review only

37. Which additional service level might you consider if needed?

Enhanced Provenance & Condition Review™ — from $950

Specialist Appraisal Coordination™ — from $1,800

Seller Communication / Negotiation Support™ — from $1,500

Export, Custody & Handoff Planning™ — from $2,500

Japan-Side Inspection Coordination™ — quoted

Proxy Purchase / Deputy Shopping QA™ — quoted

Packing, Storage, or Logistics Coordination™ — quoted

Private Collector Desk Retainer™ — from $1,500/month

Not sure yet

Note:

Selecting an option does not commit you to additional payment. It helps JapanSolved™ understand which pathway may be appropriate if the baseline review reveals deeper risk or opportunity.

SECTION 9: COLLECTION STRATEGY & CLIENT INTENT

39. What kind of Japan are you trying to acquire?

Visually iconic Japan: kimono, obi, armor, prints, byobu, lacquer, dramatic objects

Quiet connoisseur Japan: tea objects, ceramics, bamboo, subtle craft, restrained materials

Historic collector Japan: provenance, age, attribution, serious documentation

Interior statement Japan: tansu, ranma, screens, lighting, furniture, architectural pieces

Textile / fashion Japan: boro, sashiko, noragi, fireman coats, kimono, obi

Spiritual / ritual Japan: Buddhist objects, altar fittings, devotional sculpture

Pop / design Japan: toys, sofubi, watches, modern collectibles, design objects

I am not sure yet. I need JapanSolved™ to help clarify the lane.

40. Tell us anything else that may help us understand the case.

SECTION 10: REVIEW BOUNDARIES & CLIENT CONFIRMATION

41. Review Boundary Confirmation

I understand that the baseline review is an initial Japan-side review path, not a guarantee of authenticity, market value, export approval, investment return, or final legal determination.

42. Additional Scope & Quotation Confirmation

I understand that specialist appraisal, physical inspection, seller negotiation, proxy purchase support, export preparation, logistics, insurance, custody, storage, or acquisition execution may require additional quotation and payment.

43. Risk Escalation & Service Path Confirmation

I understand that JapanSolved™ may recommend pausing, requesting more proof, escalating to specialist review, changing service paths, or declining deeper involvement if the object appears too risky or outside scope.

44. Information Accuracy Confirmation

I confirm that the information I provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

PRIVATE CASE COMMUNICATION PREFERENCE

How may JapanSolved™ contact you after reviewing this case?

A

Yes, contact me with the review path and any recommended next-step quote

B

Yes, but only about this object or case

C

Case communication only, no general updates