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Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,250 Boxwood okimono depicting a koi carp. The eyes, in mother-of-pearl and black horn, are inlaid with precision, while the overlapping scales on the body give extraordinary realism.
The koi carp was portrayed with particular attention to its movement, creating a dynamic and engaging visual effect...
Zentner Collection
$2,250.00 Japanese antique Bugaku theatre mask for Genjoraku dance. The imperial court dance has been performed for over 12 hundred years. During the Edo Period, the dance was performed as part of shrine festivals to celebrate prosperity and peace. This mask is carved of wood with a moveable jaw. It has traces of red and colorful pigments. Mounted on a metal stand.
Provenance: From the Collection of Sandra Miller, New York. Age: Edo Period (c...
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...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,800 A wooden okimono depicting a lying horse, finely carved down to the smallest details. The muscles, hooves and mane are rendered with care and artistry, capturing the vitality of the horse in a static form.
The excellent patina that envelops the okimono gives the horse a subtle shine that reveals the sculpted details with even more clarity.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 6.5 cm
State of conservation: Very good
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 €1,900 Japanese wooden inro with two compartments depicting a carp with horn eyes, finely carved.
From the mouth comes the cord that crosses the agate ojime and reaches the boxwood netsuke which depicts the story of Oniwaka Maru, the future Benkei, and the giant carp.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo late 18th early 19th century.
Overall dimensions: 7 x 5 x 3.5 cm
Netsuke dimensions: 3.6 x 4.5 x 3 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,850 A Japanese ivory brush holder carved in bas-relief with festive characters dancing and playing next to an elephant dressed for special occasions.
On the opposite side a large Japanese "Matsu" pine seems to cover and shade the entire scene.
The internal part is entirely patinated bronze with slightly gilded details of the symbols of the chrysanthemum and the pauwlonia flower, two symbolic elements linked to the emperor and the Tokugawa clan.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th cen...
This is a rare and exquisite antique Japanese Baku corbel carving from the Edo period (early 19th century). The Baku is a mythical spiritual creature that resides in the Buddhist realm and is known for devouring evil spirits and nightmares. This architectural sculpture is carved from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood and has stood the test of time. It is a large example of an antique Japanese Baku corbel used in a temple or shrine...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,950 A Japanese ivory okimono depicting a pair of figs decorated in polychrome. One of the fruits is ripe and shows partial peeling, revealing the inside.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 6 x 5.8 x 4.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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$300.00 VOTIVE PHALLUS Quite a simple and rustic Japanese wood carving phallus in the form of ultimate, once offered for pregnancy and smooth delivery, 19th - early 20th century, L 20.1 x 3.6 x 3.6 cm (7.91 x 1.41 x 1.41in)...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,900 Okimono expertly carved from a single block of ivory depicting a hunter in the company of an Onagadori rooster. A child stands at the hunter's feet while he strokes the rooster's feathers.
This okimono features the Yukiharu 之晴 signature in relief under the base within a rectangular reserve in red lacquer.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 29 x 7.5 x 6 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Kodo Arts
$850.00 Written on the inside of the original box is the artists' testimonial to this piece. Carved by famed carver Terada Keitaro (artist name : Kei'in) when he was 71 and his retirement piece. Carved in Showa 29 (1954) he went into Ryozen-zan mountain in Shiga Prefecture and found the perfect wild mulberry wood for his final masterpiece. He states he put his whole spirit and soul into this piece. Signed and in excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.
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$400.00 HAIL LOTUS SUTRA Edo period, Japan. H 13.5 cm (5.31in). Aged wooden 'Butsugu' as a gold-foiled Buddhist altar equipment, similar to a presence like 'ikon' (Western religious painting on panel) of traditional Japanese Buddhist art piece. The seven kanji characters written in Indian ink pronounced as "Na-m-myo-ho-ren-ge-kyo" as a whole mean "I devote myself (embrace) to the teachings of the Lotus Sutra."...
Zentner Collection
$6,500.00 This antique Japanese large flying dragon shrine corbel is a stunning piece of art that is sure to impress. The sculpture is made from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood depicting a dragon that appears to abruptly change course in mid-air. The body has dramatic features that visually flow with this sculpture, making it a true masterpiece...
The Kura
sold, thank you A carved wooden mask dating from Edo period Japan, likely made as a talisman to ward off evil and bad spirits. It is of thickly carved wood, larger than life, and beautifully modeled. Originally the mask was covered in lacquer and the eyes were silver., remnants of color still visible in the folds and crevices. It is 31 x 25 cm (12 x 10 inches) and is in overall fine condition.
Kodo Arts
$375.00 Exceptional Meiji Period wood carving of Daikoku, one of the seven lucky gods, known as the god of abundance. He stands on two full rice caskets and carries a bulging bag of treasures and happiness. 22cm tall x 13cm wide x 9cm deep. Ask for shipping quote.
The Kura
$2,500.00 A carved wood figure of a wandering priest, robes billowing in the wind, his large straw hat full of holes, signed Yasuchika on the back. Dating from the late Edo to Meiji period, it is by a member of the Tsuchiya Yasuchika lineage. The figure is 31 cm (12 inches) tall and in excellent condition, complete with walking stick.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€750.00 Old mask of the Noh traditional theater representing the character of Yamauba or Yamamba, with an emaciated face, dishevelled hair, and a sinister smile. The mask is made of wood, painted to ehance its features, and with brass eyes. The mask is signed. Japan, early 20th century. Height: 21 cm. Some abrasion due to age and wear, otherwise very good condition. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand...
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