Good small copper alloy Buddha from Japan, circa post WW II, 1950s. This probably was meant to be in a small portable shrine. The body was cast separate from the nimbus- there is a slight crimp on one side which may be noted as an irregular edge in enlargements. This was made in the typical Chinese Tang style, a good example of how Japan assimilated and refined foreign cultural influences. H: 9cm/3.5in.
Small figure of the elephant deities Shoten and the female Kangiten embracing on a lotus base. They signify matrimonial peace and lots of offspring. Bronze with black patina. Japan, Edo period, 19th century.
Height: 2.9 inches (7.5 cm) .
Some traces of usage, patina a bit worn, basically very good condition.
Large pair of cranes, standing. One has its neck and beak stretched upwards, the other has its neck curved down. Cast bronze. Japan, latter half Meiji period.
Height: ca. 49 and 39.5 inches (124.5 and 100.5 cm).
Small repair at one of the legs, some paint spatter, little oxidation, excellent condition.
Highly decorative and rare figure of the bodhisattva Kannon sitting on a lotus throne, holding one hand in mudra, the other hand holding a lotus bud. Behind him a petal shaped madorla. Finely cast bronze with beautiful patina. Three parts: Kannon on base, mandorla (mounted with original bolt) and lotus bud. Japan, Meiji period.
Height: ca. 36.8 inches, diameter: ca. 17.3 inches (ca. 93.5 x 44 cm). Heavy.... Click for details
Small bronze sculpture of the Chinese monk Xuanzang (Jap. Genjo Sanzo) with a pile of Buddhist scriptures rolled up and stacked in the pack on his back and a lotus leaf over his head from which dangles an incense burner, as he returns to China from India. In his hands he was holding a scroll and a fly whisk that are today missing. Figure stands on an irregularly shaped base. Japan, mid to late Edo period, 18/19th century. ... Click for details
A dark bronze okimono modeled as a graceful bijin with biwa and plectrum in hand. The bijin is beautifully chiseled with softly rounded face and hands, carefully modeled eyes that catch the light and kimono draping over her body. Hidemitsu chiseled signature cartouche is on the base. This bronze okimono is in excellent condition.
Height: 13"
Meiji Period, Japan
Small figure of a tiger, sitting on a rocky base, tail curled around his haunches, his head up as if picking up a scent. Cast in two pieces, but securely mounted. Signed on bottom: Shohoken. Japan, Nagasaki?, Edo period.
Height: ca. 3.1 inches (7.8 cm).
Fine condition. Some scratches on the bottom.
Small shrine with inside a reliquary or sharito in the shape of a flaming wish-granting jewel. Crystal jewel holding relics. The reliquary made of gilded bronze with fine engraved and punched decoration. Japan, Momoyama period (ca. 1568-1600).
Height sharito: 4.1 inches (10.4 cm); height zushi: 5.4 inches (13.5 cm).
Gilding of sharito vir... Click for details
Highly unusual pair of candlesticks in the shape of the eccentric duo Ashinaga and Tenaga. Tenaga is crouching on the ground, his arms stretched high above him, holding a lotus leaf shaped cup that should hold the candle. Ashinaga is standing next to a jar used for fishing, holding a lotus leaf shaped cup stretched above his head. Both their faces show strain in their efforts to hold the cups as high as possible. Beautifully patinated bronze. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.... Click for details
Step-on image in bronze of Christ on the cross before a town-setting. The scene cast in high relief, the background in low relief. The heavy piece is standing on four corner-feet. Signed on the side Yusuke saku. The back inscribed Kanbun kyunen junigatsu hi kore tsukuru (made on a day in the 12th month of the year Kanbun 9 (1669); niju no uchi ni (no. 2 from 20); Kai Jashumon yo kurumehan.
7.25 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches (18... Click for details
