Pair of Framed Oshi-e Ningyo of Two Kabuki Actors

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1910: item #1146589
R623

Japanese Oshi-e Ningyō of Two Kabuki Actors. 12 x 8.75 inches each, 30.5 x 22.25 cm each. These were very popular during the Meiji Period; over 400 million dollars in sales (in current currency) was recorded in 1888. The characteristics of Matsumoto Oshi-e Ningyō are that the design is stuffed heavily with cotton and the faces are painted in Ukiyo-e (the floating world of Edo period) style. It is very rare to find old Oshi-e Ningyō in this quality and size today. The popularity of Oshi-e Ningyō ... Click for details

Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Mother Carrying Her Child

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1146566
R47

Early Meiji Period Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Mother Carrying Her Child. An exceptional example of the finest detailed carving, featuring exquisite faces. A touching moment is represented in this great work of art. Signed and stamped. 8 inches, 20.5 cm.

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Monkey Incense Burner

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1146565
R24

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner of a Monkey. A wonderful stylized casting of a hanging monkey. A special work of art. 10.5 inches, 26.5 cm.

Rare and Very Fine Japanese Iki Ningyo (Living Doll)

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #1146560
R622

Rare Japanese Iki Ningyo (Living Doll) depicting a man clothed only in a loincloth, showing his perfect physique, with left arm raised and right hand gesturing his strength. Superbly crafted in the latter part of the 19th century for the export market, fulfilling the demand for Japanese “exotica”, following Japan’s opening to the West in the mid-19th century. Fashioned of wood and covered in naturally pigmented gofun, with inset glass eyes, and featuring individually inserted human hair strand... Click for details

Fine Iki Mask with Japanese Collection Label on Back

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1146555
R621

Finely Carved Wood Iki Mask with Japanese Collection Label on Back. A wonderful example featuring a dynamic human presence. Detailed with glass eyes and human hair, and a burnished gofun lacquer finish. 6.25 x 6 inches, 16 x 15 cm.

Fine Iki Mask with Japanese Collection Label on Back

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1146554
R620

Finely Carved Wood Iki Mask with Japanese Collection Label on Back. A wonderful example featuring a dynamic human presence. Detailed with glass eyes and human hair, and a burnished gofun lacquer finish. 6.25 x 5 inches, 16 x 12.75 cm.

Painted Silk Fukusa Panel of the Kabuki Lion Dance

Japanese: Paintings: Other Pre 1920: item #1146551
R103

Japanese Fukusa Panel Depicting Two Kabuki Actors Performing the Lion Dance. Polychrome and Gilt Threads. A fantastic painting with wonderful movement and lush color on chirimen silk. 26w x 24.5h inches, 66 x 62.25 cm. Framed.

Edo Pd. Kano School Painting of Two Men Pulling a Horse

Japanese: Paintings: Other Pre 1900: item #1146545
R98

Late Edo Period Japanese Painting of Two Men Pulling a Horse. This classic Kano school painting is a perfect composition of line and form and color. Frame: 35 x 20.5 inches, 89 x 52 cm; Painting: 28.25 x 13.5 inches, 71.75 x 34.25 cm. Colors on silk. Signed and sealed by Kosui.

Finely Carved, Large Japanese Okimono of a Perched Hawk

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1910: item #1146541
R55

Beautifully Carved, Large Japanese Boxwood Okimono of a Perched Hawk. Finely carved with naturalistic rendering. Signed by Miyamori. Height: 11 inches, 28 cm.

Cloisonne Vase with a Yellow-Eyed Dragon on Maroon

Japanese: Enamel: Cloisonne Pre 1900: item #1146539
R619

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with a Yellow-Eyed Dragon on a Maroon Field. Baluster form with silver wire inlay. 9.5 inches, 24 cm.