Pair of komainu, bronze, Japan, Meiji period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1060337
10644

Very unusual pair of komainu or guardian dogs to a Shinto or Buddhist shrine. The left one with the mouth open and drooping ears, the right one with its mouth closed and with the ears perked up. Very fine and smooth bronze cast with rich brown patination. Makers mark engraved into the bottoms. The name consists of a single character that can be read in a variety of ways: Yasushi, but also Hiroshi, Yutaka, Toru or Akira; followed by “saku” or “made by”. Japan, late 19th century.... Click for details

Pair of Japanese Bronze Tigers

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1960: item #1060303
1249

A pait of art deco style Japanese bronze tigers, date from the early to the mid 20th century.

Measurements about : 12 3/4" (32.5 cm) long x 7 3/4" (19.8 cm) tall, and 11 7/8" (30.3 cm) long x 5 7/8" (15 cm) tall.
Weight about : 2545 grams in both.... Click for details

Reclining elephant, bronze, Japan, Edo period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1837 VR: item #1041738
10636

Rare sculpture of a bronze elephant, reclining holding up his head and throwing his trunk up in the air. Traces of former gilding. Japan, Edo period, 18th century.
Length: 7 ½ inches; height: 6 ¾ inches.
Few scratches on bottom, excellent condition.

Bronze statue of Daiitoku Myo (Yamantaka) - Japan

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1837 VR: item #1041105

Japanese statue of Daiitoku Myo (Yamantaka) sitting on a cow. He is the guardian deity (wrathful emanation) of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha). Bronze. In very good condition. Height 32cm; 21cm. wide. The cow is 23 cm. Weight 4 kg.

Late Edo Period Japanese Bronze Turtle

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1031080
R319

Late Edo Period Japanese Bronze Turtle. A fascinating, finely casted bronze turtle, it has a wonderful attitude. The beautifully rendered form shares the feelings of the turtle with the viewer. 14.5 inches (37cm) long, 7.5 inches (19cm) across, and 5.5 inches (14cm) high.

Japanese Standing Buddha

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1960: item #1006194
2169

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.

Pair of cranes, bronze, Japan, Meiji period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1920: item #995563
10612

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.

Bronze figure of Genjo Sanzo, Japan mid-late Edo period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1837 VR: item #976952
10602

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

Bronze Okimono Of A Bijin

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1920: item #963769
6-693

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 bronze sculpture of tiger, Japan 19th century

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #940791
10559

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.