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Mastromauro Japanese art
Price on Request A Japanese boxwood okimono of a rat-catcher preparing the miso on a big bowl before catching the rat. Black horn eyes.
Excellent quality and great patina.
Jigaku signature under the base.
During the Edo period, blind people were recruited to hunt rats. With their sensitivity and hearing, they were able to hunt small rodents.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 9 x 8,5 x 8,5 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
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$250.00 JIZO ‘Jizo Bosatsu’ Bodhisattva statue in the ‘gassho’ praying pose carved from a single wood, H 27 x W 11 x D 10 cm (10.62 x 4.33 x 3.93in), late 20th - early 21st century, Japan. selected by hotoke * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under any circ...
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$350.00 JIZO BOSATSU Aesthetically withered wood carving Buddhist image with depth, Edo period, 19th century, Japan, approx. 15 x 4 x 3cm (5.90 x 1.57 x 1.18in)...
Global Ceramics
$80.00 A carved and dark red lacquered serving tray, depicting Bog Arum (Calla Palustris) with its cinnabar red berries emerging from the elongated leaves. Made in Kamakura, the back with a stamped seal mark. Diameter "10 ¾/ 27.5 cm. Condition: some wear and scratch marks (cf. pics).
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$500.00 KANNON BOSATSU WITH ELEVEN FACES Wood carving 'Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu zazo' (Seated statue of Kannon Buddhisattva with eleven faces), Edo period, 19th century, Japan, H 20 x 11 x 11cm (7.87 x 4.33 x 4.33in)...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,500 A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting the poet Ono No Komachi.
Excellent fineness of the details of the carving to simulate the grain of the wood on her trunk where she is sitting leaning on her cane with her long hair partially covered by her hat, next to a bamboo container.
Signature engraved within Keisai reserve.
Meiji period 19th century
Sizes: 2,9 x 4 x 2,2 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
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$300.00 KUGUTSU Mask part of primitive wooden puppet as the original form transitioning to Ningyo Joruri (Japanese puppet drama) called Kugutsu. Edo period (1603-1868). approx. 14.3 x 19.5 x 6 cm (5.62 x 7.67 x 2.36in)...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Large Japanese antique processional temple cart, base made of keyaki (elm) wood with copper hardware, drum is also made of keyaki wood with a large brass rooster on top, wonderful condition (wheels roll!), lovely carving and lacquer detail, unusual and striking! Meiji/ Taisho Period (early 20th century).
Size: 90" high x 69" long x 42 1/2" deep.
The Kura
$2,400.00 A very large mask of heavily carved wood covered in black lacquer with golden eyes dating from the mid Edo period (18th century). There are minor losses to the lacquer on the cheeks and along the edges typical of age. It is 37.5 x 30 cm (14-1/2 x 12 inches) and is in overall fine condition.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Beautiful large antique Japanese ranma (transom), highly carved with pair of birds in flight and gnarled pine tree. Central carving wood is Keyaki (Elm), framing Hinoki (Japanese Cypress). Period: Meiji/Taisho. Early 20th Century.
Size: 87.5" length x 18.5" width x 1.5" thick.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese ranma (architectural transom carving for over a door). Made all of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood, this carving is a rare beauty in it's detail. A cross section view of a gnarled plum branch in bloom along side a stand of bamboo. The straight leaves of the bamboo contrasts sharply with the curving tendrils and round blossoms of the plum tree...
Zentner Collection
SOLD A large architectural Buddhist temple carving of a Dragon (Ryu), with reverse glass painted eyes. The dragon clutches a smooth clear quartz crystal ball in its 3 point sharp claws. The high relief carvings show the dragon's body coiled behind clouds of smoke and waves.
Dragons are the powerful embodiment of yin and yang and are seen as a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people that are worthy...
Zentner Collection
$450 Beautiful large Bamboo Ikebana, with two pots for separate flower arrangements. Appealing contrast lining of black lacquer, complimenting wonderfully the light shade of bamboo. Charming natural wear at the base of Ikebana, with circling rings. Circa 1930-1940.
Dimensions: 31" High X 6" Diameter
Zentner Collection
SOLD Massive antique Japanese fu-dog temple carving made of keyaki (Elm) wood. Wonderful expression, beautifully weathered. Highly carved with flowing mane.
Age: Edo Period. 200+ years old. Size: 26"L x 17"H x 13.5" W
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€400.00 Okimono nicely carved to represent a bearded dignitary standing, wearing formal attire. Ivory, fine patina. Japan, early 20th century. Height: 25 cm. Old accidents and restorations (see photos), otherwise good condition.
Zentner Collection
Price on Request A very large pair of hardwood transom / temple architectural elements, elaborately carved with charming motifs of squirrels eating from grape vines. The carvings are deeply recessed with raised outside edges of a scrolling form. Realistic grape vines and leaves continue along the underside of each transom. Very heavy. (pictured with a tansu for scale. not included)
Early 19th Century Dimensions : 75" L x 7" D x 19" H
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$300.00 LARGE SQUID MOLD Vintage wooden mold for making traditional Japanese confectionery specially for auspicious occasion called ‘Kashigata’ with such unique detailed carvings of squid, Showa period, 1950s, 34 x 16 x 4 cm (13.38 x 6.29 x 1.57in)...
Zentner Collection
Sold A lot of 9 Japanese antique Buddhist temple Lotus leaves and blossoms. Made to be part of a Buddhist altar arrangement. The Lotus represents enlightenment blooming from out of the mud. Carved from wood and lacquered gold. Lotus petals are carved separately and joined. Each fitted with a custom metal stand.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912) Dimensions: Varies from 15 1/2" to 36 1/2" High |