Small yellow bronze sculpture of the elephant deity Shoten and the female Kangiten on a lotus base. In this constellation of embrace - in esoteric Buddhism - they signify matrimonial peace and lots of offspring. Shoten is derived from Ganesha and is regarded as a wild one. Kangiten is an incarnation of the 11headed Kannon. She appeases him and converts him to Buddhism. Shoten Kangiten are usually kept in closed shrines, as ‘secret sculptures’ or hibutsu, because of the sexual allusion. Japan, Me... 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
Antique Japanese Masterpiece Bronze Hawk. The highest achievement in Japanese bronze sculpture and the highest standards of refined Japanese artistry are really what you are looking at in this very fine piece. It is superior in its details and striking in its emotional impact. This beautiful work of art greatly rewards appreciative and repeated viewing. 24h x 25w inches, 61h x 63.5w cm.
Japanese Antique Bronze Elephant Shaving Mirror with Ivory Tusks. An exquisitely rendered and very rare piece. 13w x 10h x 8.75d inches, 33h x 25.5w x 22d cm.
Vivid Bronze Sculpture of Tigers Attacking an Elephant signed by Joko. A great example of everything we love about Japanese Bronze Sculpture and why it is so highly regarded. The pain and ferocity in this amazing piece is palpable. 16w x 14h x 13d inches, 40.5w x 35.5h x 33d cm.
