Miniature Suiseki / Scholar's Rock & Seal

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1900: item #909499

A unique Japanese scholar item of the Meiji period consisting of three well-carved seals incorporated in a miniature mountain-shaped suiseki or scholar’s rock. The mottled, dark-green, jasper-colored stone has been cut horizontally to provide surfaces for three well-carved seals in archaic style seal script. The bottom section, having two flat sides, is a two-sided seal, while the upper, peaked section has been carved as one seal on the flat underside. The two-part seal stacks as a small moun... Click for details

Japanese Carved Bamboo Flower Container with Kannon

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1900: item #877779

Japanese antique kakehara flower container for hanging on the wall, carved of bamboo with a wonderful design of the goddess Kannon in the midst of billowing clouds and lightening, Meji Period (1868-1912). Size: 8" high x 2" wide.

Japanese Carved Bamboo Ikebana Container

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1920: item #856490

Carved bamboo ikebana container for flower arranging, carved with calligraphy poem and scene of man and child under pine tree, Taisho Period. Size: 24 1/4" high x 7 1/4" diameter

Beautiful Japanese Large Yellow Cut Crystal Vase

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1930: item #777254

Lovely Japanese large cut crystal vase, light yellow color with white carved design of flowers, Taisho Period. Size: 12 1/4" high x 5 1/2" wide.

Antique Japanese Kimono Sash w/ Green Jade Carving

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1920: item #756478
4095

Antique Japanese Kimono Sash with impressive and exquisitely carved gree jade.

Stock Number:4095

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Scholars Desk Crystal Brush Stand, Seal-Stamp, Obelisk

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1920: item #629477
MOR2042

A set of scholars desk items, including a Chinese Qing dynasty crystal brush rest in the form of two mountains, Chinese crystal stamp carved with four characters between dragons, and an unusual obelisk written with the Nichiren Buddhist epitaph Na-mu Myoho-ren-ge-kyo in radical script over textured surface, glass or crystal. We have been unable to find a single inclusion in the obelisk, making it either a perfect crystal, suiting a religious object, or glass. The stamp is four immaculately cut... Click for details

Japanese Stone Figure of Buddha (Bosatsu) C. 1900

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1910: item #593545

This small stone figure of a standing Jizo Bosatsu (Buddha)with both hands holding the sacred jewel.

It measures 5 3/4 inches tall or 14.5 cm in height.

It dates to the Meiji Period: circa 1900. ... Click for details

Japanese Stag Antler Okimono of Toads

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1920: item #520003
IVR78

DESCRIPTION: An appealing little Japanese okimono of two bumpy toads, the carver having used the natural branching of the stag antler to differentiate them. One toad kneels upright, while the other sticks out his tongue. Very pleasing and nicely carved. Good condition with no losses or cracks; most likely Taisho Period, 1912 – 1926. DIMENSIONS: 3” high x 3” wide (7.5 cm).

Abstract Daikoku sculpture, iron, Japan, 19th century

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1900: item #469636
10354

Figure of a phallus in the shape of Daikoku standing on rice bales. Cast iron with black patina. Japan, 19th century.
Height 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm).
Minor corrosion traces on top, otherwise excellent condition.

Ball on wooden stand, Japan, Meiji period

Japanese: Carvings: Other Pre 1910: item #291628
10091

Glass ball on a wooden stand of finely carved and undercut work. The base has been carved in the shape of high foaming waves in which fishes are swimming, and that carry the jewel of the tides. The waves inlaid with little pieces of mother-of-pearl and gold lacquer. Ryujin, the Dragon King, held this jewel to rule the tides. Overall height 7 ¼ inches. Japan, Meiji period. Ball in near-perfect condition (one tiny, shallow scratch), the stand with some repairs and some missing tips on the waves.