Pair of Japanese Guardian Lion-Dogs (Koma-Inu), Edo

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1800: item #944710
FIG84

DESCRIPTION: A pair of wonderful wood koma-inu dogs (also called Shishi or Fu dogs) covered overall in a dark brown lacquer with traces of gilt. Such dogs were always found in pairs, male and female, with huge stone examples placed at the entrances of Buddhist temples to protect against evil spirits. These smaller wood versions were used on either side of sacred shrines as part of the internal decoration. The name “Koma-inu” means dog of Koryo, after the medieval Korean dynasty from which they... Click for details

Japanese Carved Wooden Tray

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #938305
JE-95

This lovely early to mid-1900’s signed wooden tray has been deeply carved with a floral pattern. Good condition with signs of use. Dimensions: 10 ½” x 9”

A Japanese Carved Wood Okimono of a Kappa – Meiji

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #938194
COLL 9074

This is a charming wooden carving of one of Japan’s more interesting mythical creatures – the Kappa. The Kappa is seated next to a basket of cucumbers – his favorite food (next to small children) - and he is holding a jug of sake in his right hand. He has a sharply beaked face and the traditional depression in his head. The back of the Kappa is like a hard turtle shell. The piece measures 2 ¼” high by 2 ¼” wide by 1 ¾” deep. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and excellent pati... Click for details

Japanese Carved Oak Portrait of Lady. Taisho Period

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #937814
b1029

A Fine Large Japanese Carved Oak Signed Portrait of a Lady. 1920/30s. 

Ht. 17 ins. (43.2 cms) This unusual and powerful piece is carved from a solid block of oak. The piece is signed but we have been unable to identify the carver. The "mon" or crest of the kimono is probably that of the Kanamori family, an ancient Daimyo family descended fro... Click for details

A Large Pair of Japanese Bamboo Carvings, late Meiji

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1920: item #936822

From our Japanese Collection, a large and attractive pair of bamboo carvings, late Meiji - Taisho Period, depicting a continuous battle scene of fighting samurai, with some on horseback and some on foot, all well-carved and with a good patina. This pair makes a strong decorative statement. There are several age splits to the base of each piece, ranging from a half inch to an inch long, but none threaten the structural integrity. There is one larger split, however, to the top of one piece about 2... Click for details

Wooden fumi-e, crucifix, Japan, Edo period

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #935926
10587

Wooden step-on image of Christ on the cross on a hillside. To his right another cross. The scene carved in relief, the background in low relief. On the back, carved in low relief, a crane or stork in the hills. Rather dense but light weighted wood that resembles tagayasan wood (so-called iron wood). Japan, Edo period.
10.1 x 6.75 x 0.75 inches (25.3 x 16.9 x 2 cm). ... Click for details

Single- Case Wood Inro

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1910: item #933878
FC-255

A single-case carved wood inro with two cartouches depicting fierce writhing dragons in relief, their muscular bodies finely incised in great detail and inlaid with aogai, coral and tortoise shell on a T-fret ground. Top and bottom panels are carved with auspicious clouds, its adjustable silk string with ojime worked through the bottom. A gold maki-e scene of sakura, kiku, plum and bamboo sprays on a glossy roiro ground decorate the interior. This inro is in excellent condition with Hosho car... Click for details

Japanese Edo Period Keyaki Wood Ranma

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #926074
FC-58B

Japanese Edo Period carved KEYAKI wood RANMA. A wonderfully designed and carved wooden RANMA. The RANMA measures 35" long by 9" tall by 2 1/2" deep. The RANMA has some old insect holes.

Antique Japanese Zushi Shrine Jizo Bodhisattva

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #923437

Black lacquered double door zushi portable shrine opening to a well-carved and polychrome painted image of Jizo Bodhisattva, sitting in repose on a lotus throne, his hand holding a staff with sacred rings, framed by a gilt metal mandorla. Accompanied by two attendants in a rocky grotto setting. Size:14.5"W closed, 29"W open x 11.5" D x 20"H. Edo Period, circa pre 1850s.

Antique Japanese Noh Men Wooden carved mask

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #922434
6718

Approximately 19th century, traditional wood carved Noh - men mask of Koomote, Yung lady. Overall condition is very good with some spots.

Stock Number:6718

Size: 20cm high b... Click for details