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

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.

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.

Zushi with Amida Buddha, Japan, early 19th century

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1122107
10658

Hand shrine, or zushi, in the shape of a lotus pod, carved in two halves. On the inside, on one side the sitting figure of Amida Nyorai on a lotus base, his hands in mudra in his lap, against a gilded background. The other half of the lotus bud is inscribed in black ink on a gold lacquer background with the mantra Namu Amida Butsu. Comes with its original brocade pouch. And with a custom made wooden stand. Japan, Edo period, early 19th century.... Click for details

Zushi with Amida Buddha, Japan, around 1800

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #1122085
10657

Hand shrine, or zushi, in the shape of a lotus bud, carved in two halves. On the inside, on one side the standing figure of Amida Nyorai on a lotus base, his hands in mudra. The other half of the lotus bud is decorated with a mutsume pattern (imitating a triaxial weaving) in kirikane (very thin strips of gold foil). Japan, Edo period, early 19th century.
Very light, soft wood. On the outside red lacquer, covered with... Click for details

Edo Period Monju Bosatsu on Shishi, crystal Inlaid eyes

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1700: item #1121816

An extraordinarily expressive, esoteric, Edo period lacquered wood sculpture of Monju Bosatsu (Bodhisattva Manjusri). The figure seated in relaxed posture. The lower hand likely held a sutra scroll while the right hand likely held a sword. The sutra signified enlightenment (which attribution was particularly ascribed to this Bodhisattva) and the sword signified wisdom cutting off delusion. The Shishi association represents power and wisdom. The finish contrasts between the burnished gold lacquer... Click for details

Dragon in waves with crystal ball, Japan, Edo period

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #1120044
10653

The messenger of the Dragon King of the Sea, holding up a tide ruling jewel. Very rare tagayasan (cassia wood) carved base in the shape of a three-clawed dragon, surrounded by waves that carry the tide ruling jewel, a virtually clear rock crystal ball. Tagayasan base carved and composed in yosegi saiku technique, which is commonly applied in Buddhist sculpture. The base covered in nashiji lacquer. Japan, Edo period, around 1800. Unsigned.... Click for details