A Japanese Bamboo Cane w/Multiple Figures–Meiji–Page 2

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1117727
ICHI 338

This remarkable bamboo crane has the entire length of the cane carved with a large variety of figures. The top is a whorl that shows fine patina – this, and the rest of the cane’s patina – have led us to date the cane to the late Meiji period, circa 1880s-1910. The carvings include – Monkeys in a tree – A Geisha Girl – Deer – Flying Cranes – an Eagle – and a pomegranate. Each of these designs is carved in very fine detail. ... Click for details

Nyoi sceptre made from natural gnarled wood. Edo

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #1117637
645

A highly attractive nyoi sceptre in the form of a lingzhi fungus (rekishi) made from a natural piece of gnarled wood. The piece has been polished and lacquered, but is otherwise un-modified. Japan, Edo, 18–19th cent. L 21.5 cm. Condition: Excellent with a fine patina from natural wear.

Japanese Large Leaf Tray

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1950: item #1117038
2134

Large wood carving tray is in the shape of Japanese banana leaf.
Date from the early to the mid 20th century.

Measurements about : 38 3/4" (98.5cm) long.
It is in good condition wit... Click for details

Old Lacquer Lucky Mallet with Zelkova Wood Stick

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #1115049
111103

A good zelkova wood stick with a old wooden lacquer mallet of good luck (uchide-no-koduchi) decorated with creeping wood sorrel crest in a circle. The top and the stick is detachable (The top is totally fitted into the stick). The top mallet is older than the stick. This tool could have been used for a ceremonial service in a festival. The decorated crest has been popular since ancient times for its elegant style, and often used for various tools and belongings such as a palanquin and a car sinc... Click for details

A Wooden Yatate Brush Holder – Kamakura Period

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1492: item #1114721
COLL 1200

This is a very old portable brush and ink holder known as a yatate. When we first acquired the piece we thought it was just a simple folk art hand carved ink well and brush that was fan shaped and with hand wrought bronze pivot point. The piece is 10 “long by 1” deep and is ½” wide at its widest. It is made from a lovely dark old wood – we believe that it is was constructed from hinoki (Japanese Cedar wood).

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Japanese Ko-omote Noh Mask

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1980: item #1111920

Japanese Noh performance mask of Ko-omote the youthful beauty, made of carved wood with painted features. Size: 8 1/4" high x 5 1/4" wide.

Japanese Wood Carving Dragon

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1800: item #1110702
2132

This rare wooden sculpture is a decoration for a roof beam of a temple or a shrine.
It is formed of dragon's head out of the clouds and caved from a single piece of wood.

Measurements : 20 1/2" (52cm) by 3 1/2" (9cm) and 13 3/8" (34cm) hight.... Click for details

Japanese Wood Carving Basket-shaped Tray

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1940: item #1110358
2131

The tray or plate, in the form of octagon-shaped old basket, is carved from wood.
The artist signature "Koseki-saku(made)" is carved on the underside.
Takahashi Koseki was woodcraftsman and active in the mid 20th century.
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Japanese Sword-shaped Gun Powder Case

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1800: item #1108131
3113

This rare wooden lacquered gunpowder case has two finely chiseled butterfly ornaments.
Dates from the Edo period.

Measurements about : 11 3/8" (29 cm) long and 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) wide.
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A Single-Case Wood Inro

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1104625
FC-185

A single-case wood inro in rich brown and gold lacquers with attached ivory manju netsuke of a sea dragon. (In allegorical style, the inro depicts the extraordinary story of ill-fated Anchin, the Buddhist monk, who suffers under Kiyohime’s obsessive passion. The monk’s unwillingness to succumb to her advances turned kiyohime into a vengeful dragon trapping Anchin under the temple bell. Kiyohime bursts in flames, melting away, the monk still inside the bell. Other versions of the legend mention... Click for details