LOTUS PEDESTAL FOR BUDDHA

Powerful and profound wood carving sacred-lotus pedestal. Edo period, 19th century, Japan. approx. W 43 x D 35 x H 14cm (16.92 x 13.77 x 5.51in)


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Fairly large zushi hand shrine in the shape of a lotus petal. Double sided, made of sandalwood.
Inside each half is a deep relief carving of Buddhist deities. On one side the three-eyed Aizen Myoo with a lion crown, sitting on a lotus base in the clouds before a red mandorla. His six hands hold Vajra and ghanta, bow and arrow, and lotus bud and pouch. On the other side the two-armed Kannon bosatsu, holding a lotus bud in the left hand, sitting on a lotus base in the clouds...

LOVE LETTER FROM PROSTITUTE

One of old hand props for the performers of Nihon Buyo (Classical Japanese dance) or Kabuki actors called 'Tenbeni' (lit. 'Upper red'), originated from the customs of 'Yujo (Japanese prostitute) who draw the line with own lipstick on the upper part of love letter to the customers, as a rare type with just wave lines. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 228 x 20 cm (89.76 x 7.87in)...

This is a genuine theater puppet kashira representing the character Osome. It is not a souvenir. As you can see it is quite clean, however there are three faint vertical cracks in the gofun covering, beside the nose and up the right cheek. The gofun is stable. She wears her hair in an immaculate coiffure held with one unpretentious comb and a ribbon of chirimen silk. Two silver ornaments accent the very simple and attractive figure...

The size of Foo Dog Koro: 4 1/2" L x 3 3/8" H x 1 3/4" W
This is lovely Vintage Cast Brass Foo Dog Koro (incense burner).
The finish of Koro is very well made in detail as photos showing.
I believe it is Japanese Made. The condition of Foo Dog is excellent.
Dating from 1970’s. The weight of Foo Dog is 1 pound 1 oz (0.453 Kg).
Very nice heavy weight. Our price including priority mail insured.

The size of Each Sake Cup: 2 7/8" Dia x 1 1/16" High (74 mm x 22 mm). This is beautiful Japanese Porcelain Kutani Sake Cup in Yoshidaya Style. Each cup has beautifully handpainted with thick enamel work of green border with line works. The design on the center with Grapes and Squirrel design. Back side with brown glaze painting with line works which the photo could not captured the design...

Lovely Byobu Screen 6 panels with Autumn Flowers.
The size of Screen: 148" L x 66" W (376 cm x 168 cm)
This is Byobu was made finely and fine condition. Gold leaves and
Painting is very lovely. There is no place to be repaired.
It has the signature of artist name, Nofumi, but we do not
have profile information. Dating of screen from 1950’s...

Lovely Japanese Byobu Screen 6 panels with Spring Flowers.
The size of Screen: 148" L x 66" W (376 cm x 168 cm)
This Byobu is made finely and fine condition. Gold leaves and
Painting is very lovely. There is no place to be repaired.
It has the signature of artist name, Naofumi, but we do not
have profile information. Dating of screen from 1950’s...

The size of Doll: 7" H x 3 1/2" W x3 1/2" Deep.
Stand size: 5" L x 3 5/8" W x 3/8" H
This is lovely Japanese Hakata Doll. Girl holding Crane.
The condition is excellent...

The size of Hakata Doll: 5 7/8" H (w/stand) x 5" W x 2 1/2" D,
Stand size: 4 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 3/8"
This is lovely Japanese Hakata Doll in the form of Sumo Tori(wrestler).
He is Yokozuna, Grand Champion. Very cute.
It came with stand. It has a seal of Hakata Doll Union.Association...

The size of Plate: 7 1/4" Dia x 1 1/8". Pretty Japanese Ko Imari Plate. The plate has blue underglaze design with red, gold design in the center. There is two design around with total three windows and three strip decoration. One with Crane and Pine tree with gold karakusa design. Other stripe design with red Karakusa and green geometric design. All of design are done with very good detail work. The condiiton of plate very good, no chip, no crack and no hairline. The some of gold has wear on pin...

A pair of brightly colored Mandarin ducks nestle down under cover of dried lotus in this

The size of Each Makie Hibachi: 10 1/4" Dia x 7 5/8" High. The pair of Japanese Kiriwood(paulownia) Hibachi with Makie(lacuqer) works. Each Hibachi is made from single Kiri wood. Each Hibachi has Makie(lacquer) works on front as well as on the back. The design of Botan(peony) and bamboo fence works are done carved then lacquers. There is nashiji work as well as moters pearl powderd works on the leaves. Hibachi came with copper container inside to hold. It is perpect for flower plants or other fl...

This is beautiful hand painted Japanese nippon Noritake box 1 3/4 in height 2 3/4 in diameter is in very good condition with no damage Only some age wear and green color wear otherwise no hair line chip or repair. Old Nippon mark to the bottom If you have any question please let me know Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you

The size of Kogo: 2 3/4" Dia x 1 5/16" High. This is beautiful Japanese Roiro, Black Makie Kogo (incense box). It has four makie leaves design with silver, gold, red, and dark green color with gold works. Inside Kogo with silver finish. The condition of Kogo excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. It does not come with Tomobako, match box by artist, but we will supply wooden box. Dating from after war 1950-1960's.

The size of Washi Canister : 6" High x 3" Dia.
This is rare Japanese Washi wrapped tin Tea Canister. It is about 50 - 60 years old. The design of Washi (Japanese paper) has very intricately designed and printed by woodblock or silkscreen printing method, but not offset lithograph. It has printed with several colors. Inside canister with jade color synthetic made knob. The cover and main body match the design perfectly. Please note white designs are more standing out in the photo because of...

A low Japanese Negoro incense table with many layers of black, red, and translucent lacquer pigment. Naturally worn finish consistent with age an use. European style hand carved leg and foot. Original hardware of hand forged iron. Traditionally used as a low stand to raise up an incensor.

Edo Period 18th Century

13 1/2" long X 11" wide X 6 3/4" high