Granite Stone Jizo Bosatsu Bodhisattva Buddha Edo 18 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1800: item #1084036
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Seated Jizo Bosatsu figurally sculpted from granite, the centrally placed hands holding a hoju (sacred jewel). Mid-Edo Period ca. 1725. Old loss, most notably to the lower right edge. Light lichen accumulation.

Height: 42 cm
Width: 30.5 cm
Depth: 25 cm.... Click for details

Japanese Pipe Case Kiserutzu with Gourd Daruma Pouch

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1083919

Boxwood pipe case and tobacco pouch made of a gourd with a boxwood Daruma face with inlaid mother of pearl eyes. Japan, late Edo, 1st half 19th century. Dimensions: pipecase L. 19,5 cm, pouch H. 8,5, W. 8,5 cm.

Stone Gorinto 5-Tiered Stupa Pagoda Muromachi 16 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1700: item #1082677
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Gorinto (5-tiered stupa) sculpted in one piece from tuff, a sedimentary stone composed largely of volcanic ash. Muromachi Period ca. 1500. Minor old loss. Excellent lichen accumulation.

Height: 38 cm
Width/Depth: 12.8 cm.

The gorinto is a uniquely Japanese style of st... Click for details

Stone Dai-Nichi Buddha Vairocana Jizo Edo 19 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1837 VR: item #1082520
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Sandstone depiction of Dai-Nichi Buddha (Skt. Vairocana), the hands forming the chi ken-in knowledge fist mudra. Late-Edo Period ca. 1825. Minor old loss. Good lichen accumulation.

Height: 46.1 cm
Width of base: 18.8 cm
Depth of base: 14.5 cm.... Click for details

Stone Hokyointo Stupa Pagoda Buddhist Sculpture 15 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1492: item #1078954
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Hokyointo stupa sculpted in four parts from a relatively soft, lightweight sedimentary stone. Muromachi Period ca. 1500. Old loss. Uniform lichen accumulation overall.

Height: 62.5 cm

A uniquely Japanese stupa form, the hokyointo takes its name from the Hokyoin Darani sutra, copies of which were placed inside early, i.e., Heian Period (794-1185... Click for details

Amida Nyorai Buddha Antique Japanese Wooden Sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1492: item #1075220
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Seated Amida Buddha with hands placed centrally on the lap in the Amida jo-in concentration mudra, joined wood-block construction, open-work mandorla, lacquer and gilt finish, and eyes of inset crystal. Early-Muromachi Period ca. 1450. Minor old loss and minimal restoration.

Height, including mandorla and plinth: 67.2 cm
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Stone Jizo Bosatsu Bodhisattva Kannon Buddha Edo 19 c

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1900: item #1073398
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Standing Jizo Bosatsu semi-figurally sculpted from a lightweight sedimentary stone composed largely of volcanic ash, a sacred jewel held in the left hand and a crozier in the right. Late-Edo Period ca. 1850. Minor old loss. Abundant lichen accumulation.

Height: 15.1 cm
Width: 7.0 cm... Click for details

Stone Bato (Horse-Head) Kannon Bosatsu Edo 18/19 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1800: item #1073382
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Seated Bato (Horse-Head) Kannon Bosatsu figurally sculpted from a gray-hued medium-density igneous stone, a horse-head perched atop the head and the hands forming this deity's signature Bato Myo-in mudra. Mid- to late-Edo Period ca. 1800. 0ld loss, most notably to the upper portion of the hands and to one side of the horse-head.

Height: 40 cm
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Antique Japanese Carved Wood Noh Mask

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1920: item #1072979

Masterfully carved with expressive eyes and smile, this mask appears to be signed by the carver on the back and is in excellent condition with only a bit of wear and some discoloration to the white lacquer due to age. The mask measures 8 1/2 inches from forehead to chin and is almost 5 1/2 inches wide. More photos are available by request. Late 19th early 20th century.

Stone Frog Toad Kaeru Garden Sculpture Showa 20 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Other Pre 1970: item #1072727
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Frog sculpted from a gray-blue igneous stone. Showa Era ca. 1970. Old loss, most notably to the outer edge of the left front leg. Light lichen accumulation.

Height: 16.5 cm
Length: 26.5 cm
Width: 25.0 cm... Click for details