Signed 19th C. Ivory, Shibayama Okimono. Shoki and Oni

Japanese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1124961

A fine shibayama inlaid, carved ivory okimono depicting Shoki with oni. The larger, central figure depicting Shoki in flexed pose with court dress including knotted hair, trademark sword (sheathed), and Shibayama school inlaid attire, jewelry and sword. Three unruly oni with expressive shape and defined musculature appear - one seated at Shoki's feet, one reaching apparently in anguish for a vessel held high by another oni restrained by Shoki overhead. The seated oni holds a mask with slot appar... Click for details

Japanese Wood Carving Fish-saped Pipe Case

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1124382
2137

Fine artisan Japanese wood carving kiseru-zutsu or pipe case is in the shape of fish.
Date the early 20th century.

Measurements : 8 3/4" (22.3cm) long.
It is in good condition.... Click for details

A Japanese Wooden Okimono - Shaka Nyorai Buddha

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1124265
ICHI 1218-c

This fine carved wooden okimono is of the Buddha known as the Shaka Nyorai – or in Japan he is known as Sakyamuni.He is shown standing on a on a two-layered lotus pedestal atop a hexagonal base . The Buddha wears a flowing monastic robe clinging to his form, Buddha wears a joyful smile on his face. Behind the figure of the Buddha is a rosewood colored mandorla carved with stylized clouds. (The mandorla was attached separately to the figure and throne.)... Click for details

Japanese Bamboo Carving Container with Tiger

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1124179
2136

Japanese bamboo carving flower container or brush pot has sculptural decoration of a tiger and bamboo.
Date from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Measurements : 14 5/8" (37.2 cm) tall and 5 1/8" (13 cm) wide. Hole : 3 5/8" (9.2 cm) diameter and 5 3/8" (1... Click for details

Zushi, Kokuzo bosatsu, lotus pond, Japan, early 19th c.

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #1123140
10660

Circular hand shrine, or zushi, in two halves. On the inside, one half shows, carved, the bodhisattva Kokuzo with a sword in the right and a jewel in his left hand. He sits on a lotus base, placed on a rock. Details of the carving and the background painted in gold, black, iron red and malachite green. The other half shows a two-toned gold painted decoration of a lotus pond, a rock and a cloudy sky. The outside left plain. Comes with a custom made wooden stand. Japan, Edo period, early 19th cen... Click for details

Zushi with Amida Buddha, Seishi, Kannon, Japan, 19th c.

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1123123
10659

Hand shrine, or zushi, of the triptych type. Inside, in the middle section sits Amida Nyorai on a lotus base, flanked by Seishi and Kannon bosatsu. Inside the left panel, and inside the right panel tennin (apsara) flying over a lotus pond. Image of Western Paradise.
Sandal wood. The outside covered in a dark, translucent lacquer, sprinkled with clouds of nashiji and on the front two kiri-mon in slightly raised gold... Click for details

Japanese Antique Large Temple Ranma of 3 Sages

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1122986

Antique Japanese large and deeply carved ranma depicting three sages (from left to right): Le-tieguai (with the iron crutch) , Zheng si yuan (with the tiger) and Gama Sennin (with the frog). There is much of the original paint still intact. Wonderfully carved with great detail and expression. Most likely from a Shinto temple. Edo Period (18th century). Size: 27" high x 87" long x 3" deep. (very heavy!)

Fine Antique Meiji Japanese Burl Wood Basket

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1122300
11-302

This sinuous Japanese shallow form basket or “moribon,” hand carved of curling hardwood burl, has a bold irregular loop handle jogging diagonally across the top. Meiji period, late 19th century. The basket’s swirling edge follows the natural tree shape, creating a wonderfully elegant movement. The inherent natural honey-colored hue of the wood enhances the rich grain in the burl, giving its graphic wavy design a luminous depth and sheen. ... Click for details

A Japanese Wood Noh Mask of Hannya. Edo Period.

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1800: item #1121298
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A Rare Japanese Noh Drama Mask of Hannya. Edo Period  

Ht. 8 1/4 ins. (20.9 cms) This powerful Noh mask depicts Hannya and is used in many Noh and kyogen Japanese plays. The Hannya mask portrays the souls of women who have become demons due to obsession or jealousy. Plays in which a person may wear the hannya mask include Aoi no Ue and Dojo... Click for details

Antique Japanese Signed Bamboo Carving, Fish

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1120487
MOR3073

A chikkon (bamboo mingei carving) of a dried fish signed Ippu-saku (made by Ippu) enclosed in a kiri-wood box dating from the first part of the 20th century. The carving makes expert use of the root area and twisted stalk of the bamboo, nodules visible about the belly and at the end of the tail. The eyes are inlayed stone. It is 21 cm (8-1/4 inches) long and in fine condition.