Jizai Okimono of a Dragon

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1910: item #1104118
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A jizai okimono of a dragon with inlaid eyes carved of lacquered and exquisitely toned wood. The body fully articulates, resulting in a sculpture with life-like movements, its jaw and tongue also articulated. This okimono is in marvelous condition and will make an impactful contribution to any home or office. Length: 18.75” Meiji Period, Japan

Additional Photograph #1103841, 12 Guardian Gods 16c

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1700: item #1103842
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This is the two pieces of the twelve guardian gods of Yakushi Nyorai.
According to Yakushi Nyorai's great desire of 12, when each God is 12 of day and night, the moon of 12 or the direction of 12 is protected.
Therefore, the twelve zodiacal signs are allotted.
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12 Guardian Gods of Yakushi Nyorai Statue, 16c

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1700: item #1103841
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This is the two pieces of the twelve guardian gods of Yakushi Nyorai.
According to Yakushi Nyorai's great desire of 12, when each God is 12 of day and night, the moon of 12 or the direction of 12 is protected.
Therefore, the twelve zodiacal signs are allotted.
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Additional Photograph #1098645, Eleven-faced Kannonn

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1800: item #1098647
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This amazing Eleven-faced Kannon is dating from mid Edo period, around the beginning of 18th century.

Sign of sculptor of Buddhist in Edo period on the base.

It is 11-headed Kannon (Juic... Click for details

Japanese Buddha Statue Eleven-faced Kannon, Edo 18C

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1800: item #1098645
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This amazing Eleven-faced Kannon is dating from mid Edo period, around the beginning of 18th century.

Sign of sculptor of Buddhist in Edo period on the base.

It is 11-headed Kannon (Juic... Click for details

Three altar tables + zushi, gilt lacquer, Japan, 20th c

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1970: item #1098404
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Group of four altar pieces: One larger altar table, wood, red, ochre and black lacquer, and gilded at the front and top. Two smaller altar tables, wood, red, ochre and black lacquer and gilded at front ant top. One small empty shrine, black lacquered wood and gilding. Japan, later Showa period. The shrine and one of the smaller stands earlier 20th century.
Larger table 14 ¾ in. long x 5 in. high x 4 ¾ in. deep; small... Click for details

Japanese Antique Root Wood Container with Handle

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1910: item #1097830

Japanese antique burl root wood container, two carved circular areas, tall handle, made all of one piece of wood, beautiful piece. Meiji Period (circa 1900). Size: 10" high x 8 1/2" wide.

An Articulated Wood of a Dragon, Meiji Period

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1097559
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It is fine articulated wood of Dragon shaped.
Naturalistically rendered, the body intricately carved with scales and Spine with a well-carved head legs and claws, its jaw movable.
Unsigned.
Some small damage in several places. ... Click for details

Japanese Box Wood Monk on Shell with Maki-e Lacquer

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1093102

Japanese box made of boxwood carved in the shape of a giant clam shell upon which sits an arhat. His robes are beautifully decorated with gold maki-e lacquer. He holds a sharp tool as if he may attempt to open the enormous shell. Meiji Period (1868-1912).

Meiji Era Carved Bamboo Cane, Tale of The Heike Samurai

Japanese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #1091293

A finely carved bamboo cane. Allover decoration of fierce Samurai combat from The Tale of the Heike Samurai (from the larger context of The Tales of Genji.) Beginning from the top, two naval vessels laden with Samurai allude to the sea battle of Dan-no-ura where the Taira were vanquished by the Minamoto. The child emperor is shown in large proportion with the Minamoto general in smaller proportion. Other aspects of the tale can be seen with one Samurai carrying two severed heads - one in each ar... Click for details