Japanese Wood Carving Statue Daikoku

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1125288
2138

Daikoku is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, deity of good luck and good fortune, and is standing on two rice bales, holding a hammer in the right hand and carrying the big sack over his left shoulder.
Date the 19th century.

Measurements about : 5 3/4" (14.... Click for details

Japanese Stone Jizo, Guardian

Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1124667
3A110B

Japanese Stone Jizo, Guardian for protecting Children, Women and Travelers, 12 1/2" high, 7" wide, 4 1/2" deep. There is a 4" x 4" size of Granite stone is carved out on the side of bottom section-see pictures. Weather worn natural looking stone Jizo has been in the private garden for more than 50 years in U.S.

Japanese Stone Jizo, Bodhisattva

Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1124661
3A109B

Japanese carved Lava stone Jizo, Bodhisattva holding Lotus Bud, 22" high, 11" wide, 9" deep, one of the the most beloved Protector for Travelers, Women and Children. The condition is worn and lichen growing, natural looking stone Jizo has been in the garden for more than 50 years in private home in U. S.

Edo Period Iki Mask 3 from the Musee Archeologique

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1124318
R603

One of a collection of three fantastic and rare, large Edo Period Iki masks, de-accessioned from the Musée Archéologique in Strasbourg, France during the mid-20th Century. These three are rare for their large size. They have never before been offered on the art market. The other two masks are posted on this site. Carved Poloma wood with gofun (oyster shell lacquer), glass eyes and human hair. 7.5 inches (19 cm) high x 7 inches (18 cm) wide.

Edo Period Iki Mask 2 from the Musee Archeologique

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1124317
R601

One of a collection of three fantastic and rare, large Edo Period Iki masks, de-accessioned from the Musée Archéologique in Strasbourg, France during the mid-20th Century. These three are rare for their large size. They have never before been offered on the art market. The other two masks are posted on this site. Carved Poloma wood with gofun (oyster shell lacquer), glass eyes and human hair. 7.5 inches (19 cm) high x 7 inches (18 cm) wide.

Edo Period Iki Mask 1 from the Musee Archeologique

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1124316
R599

One of a collection of three fantastic and rare, large Edo Period Iki masks, de-accessioned from the Musée Archéologique in Strasbourg, France during the mid-20th Century. These three are rare for their large size. They have never before been offered on the art market. The other two masks are posted on this site. Carved Poloma wood with gofun (oyster shell lacquer), glass eyes and human hair. 9 inches (23 cm) high x 8 inches (20 cm) wide.

Stone Kukai Kobo Daishi Shingon Priest Edo 19 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1900: item #1124063
453

Seated stone depiction of Kukai (774–835, known posthumously as Kobo Daishi). Clearly dated on the back to the second year of the Kouka Era (1845), late-Edo Period. Very minor old loss.

Height: 28 cm
Width: 26.5 cm
Depth: 15.5 cm.... Click for details

Chinsou Buttou Zen Master Portrait Sculpture Wood 16 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1700: item #1123835
452

Buttou (lit. Buddha head) of a chinsou choukoku (Zen master portrait sculpture), sculpted in wood and originally polychromed, the eyes of inset crystal. Momoyama/early-Edo Period ca. 1600, possibly earlier. Minor old loss, with remnants of lacquer-based ground treatment.

Height: 20.8 cm

Japanese Guardian Lions, Shrine Sculpture,

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1920: item #1123252
3A148

Japanese Shrine Wooden Guardian Lions, to put on top of two(2) Shrine doors to protect Shrine entrance, 10 1/2" high, 6"wide, 11" deep, circa before 1920's. They are in good condition, no damages, show beautiful old age cracks. This pair is exact pair, should never be separated.

Stone Monkey Hear No Evil Kikazaru Edo 19 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1900: item #1122406
451

Seated monkey figurally sculpted from a light-hued sandstone, the hands covering the ears in classic hear-no-evil fashion. Late-edo Period ca. 1800. Very minor old loss.

Height: 23 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 11 cm