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Zentner Collection
$1,150.00 Antique Japanese bamboo walking stick. Carved with scenes of snakes chasing frogs. The frogs and snakes appear on the surface of the cane as if through holes in a tunnel. With details painted in ink and light colors. Signed by 吉明刀 Yoshiaki.
Taisho Period (1912-1926) Dimensions: 36" long x 3/4" wide
The Kura
sold, thank you A horrifying image of a ghostly apparition accompanied by a Buddhist verse engraved into this long bamboo incense container by Ishii Matetsu. It is expertly crafted. The verse reads:
Katsu! Dokusei Dokushi Dokko Dokurai The literal translation sounds quite cold, but in Buddhist teaching it means: We enter the world alone; we depart it alone. Do not depend upon others for your happiness, rely upon yourself and live your life in your way to the fullest...
The Kura
sold, thank you The androgynous Kannon sits in meditation under climbing rocks and tumbling waves deeply carved into the side of this bamboo incense container dating from the early 20th century (late Meiji to Taisho period). It is 34 cm long (13-1/2 inches) long and in excellent condition, a superb example of the genre. This would have been used to hold incense sticks.
Kodo Arts
$980.00 Beautifully symmetrical granite stone buddhist stupa. Late Taisho Period Ca. 1920. excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H: 17" by W: 41/2".
Welcome To Another Century
$1,200.00 Glass ball on a wooden stand of finely carved and undercut work. The base has been carved in the shape of high foaming waves in which fishes are swimming, and that carry the jewel of the tides. The waves inlaid with little pieces of mother-of-pearl and gold lacquer. Ryujin, the Dragon King, held this jewel to rule the tides. Overall height 7 ¼ inches. Japan, Meiji period. Ball in near-perfect condition (one tiny, shallow scratch), the stand with some repairs and some missing tips on the waves...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,600 Boxwood okimono with horn and mother of pearl, portraying the moment of Daruma's awakening. The figure, sitting and stretching, has wide eyes and an open mouth.
Under the base, the signature “Tomokata” is engraved on red lacquer.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 10 x 14 x 7 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €6,500 A Japanese bronze and ivory Tokyo School Okimono depicting a Geisha dancing with fans.
The Geisha is portrayed in a dance pose, with fans open around her, creating an atmosphere of movement.
Her smiling face expresses serenity, while her eyes shine with joy and grace...
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 A charming little okimono of three monkeys posed in the famous style known in Japanese: Sanzaru (Hear no evil, See no evil, Say no evil). Inlaid eyes, amazing detail work on the fur and the face. Signed Shugetsu. Age: Meiji Period. Size: D: 1.6" H: 2.8".
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese brooch made from coral, beautifully carved into a fan surrounded by flowers, leaves, and swirling winds, with a goldtoned metal backing and fastener. 19th century
Size: 1" tall, 1.5" wide
Zentner Collection
$1,250.00 Antique Japanese bamboo container for flowers. Beautifully carved in high relief with a scene of a tiger in a bamboo grove. The tiger is carved with great detail and expression standing on an outcropping of rock, mouth open in a roar. The bamboo stocks and leaves around him are enormous in comparison and are carved so deeply that the branches are not attached to the body of the container in some places. Lined with a copper insert. Signed on the back: Koseki...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese small amber carving of a frog resting on a leaf. The golden yellow amber has natural inclusions.
Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1" H
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 A whimsical Japanese boxwood carving of a toad, with inlaid eyes, crawling atop a functioning cylindrical box carved of bone. The box is hand-carved with flying insects and leaping frogs in a lily pond, the base carved with a floral band. Signed by the artist.
Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 6 3/4" H
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese small ink stone. Carved with leaves and fruit on front and back. The front is accented with three tiny pieces of coral. The entire back side is carved with intricately interlacing vines, leaves and fruit. A small mouse sits off the the right side. Comes with kiri wood tomobako.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 4 1/8" high x 3" wide
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$300.00 STONE JIZO 'Jizo Bosatsu' (Jizo Bodhisattva) carved from a single stone block, in weathered and well-worn condition for many years at outside as is. Edo period, 19th century, Japan. approx...
Kodo Arts
$850.00 Lovely serene buddhist Jizo bodhisattva diety with almost a knowing smile breaking. Carved out of granite in the Late Meiji Period. H:32cm; W:19cm; depth 13cm. Ask for shipping quote.
Dragon's Pearl
$500.00 A rare and finely formed dildo/adult sex toy made of semi-transparent, hollowed horn. Below the finely formed head are a series of raised grooves for added stimulation. Two holes on either side of the lower stem for attaching. Japan, Edo, ca. 1800–25. L 15 cm. Condition: Fair, few cracks and holes due to age and wear(check photos)
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Inquire for Price Pair of 1900's Japanese Bamboo Carved Vase with Figurine
Each is 14.9 inches (38 cm) tall by 6.4 inches (11.8 cm) wide. Total weight is 2.8 lb. They have hairline cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid... |