A naturalistically carved and incised wood okimono of two Akita puppies at play, their fur, ears and features beautifully delineated.
The communication between the two is evidenced by their position, the one atop causing surprise in the wide eyes and open mouth of his playmate - the expressions and carving technique defining the charm of
the sculpture. The bottom of the piece is carved with great realism, in the same style as
the puppies, the wood graining and natural, warm wood tones ... Click for details
Details: A fine and attractive example of an Edo period gilt wood figure of the Dhyani Buddha Dainichi Nyorai. He is wearing the adornments of a prince denoting his status as supreme amongst the Tathāgatas and is seated in a pose of deep meditation upon a separately fashioned double lotus throne on a hexagonal plinth. Dainichi’s hands are held to the front of his chest in the esoteric 'Wisdom Fist' Mudra (Chiken-In), the identifying feature of Dainichi Nyorai. His well modelled and refined ... Click for details
Very elaborate double-hinged door shrine with the wooden figure of a sitting Amida Buddha, both hands in mudra before him. Behind his head and back a double mandorla. Amida is sitting on a lotus pedestal on top of a multi-tiered base in flower-shaped profile. His garment decorated in fine gold hand painted flower and geometric patterns. All details of the base accentuated in hand painted gold.
The outside of the zus... Click for details
Very small shrine with the wooden figure of a standing Amida Buddha, both hands in mudra. Behind his head a round mandorla. Amida is standing on a lotus pedestal surrounded by whirling clouds. His garment decorated in fine gold hand painted flower and geometric patterns. The inside of the zushi decorated with geometric design in gold on gold. The inside of the roof decorated with a lotus pod in gold on gold.
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Small shrine with the esoteric Buddhist figure of the Fudo Myôô. He is standing on a rock pedestal with a lasso in his left hand and formerly with a sword in his left hand. Behind him a flaming mandorla. The patterns on his garment and his jewelry painted delicately in gold and mineral colors. Japan, Edo period, 18th century.
Height of zushi: ca. 5.8 inches (14.6 cm).... Click for details
Elegant wooden sculpture of a nude woman, standing in a pensive pose, one knee slightly bent, her chin resting in her right hand. The wood is sculpted in a slightly faceted manner, giving the piece an almost abstract feel. Soft wood with green, yellow and oil based paint. Piece let into a square wooden base. Exhibition label at the base. Titel: Fumiko. Name of participant: Sakaba Yasuo. Address in the Tokyo Arakawa-ward, Nishi-Ogu. The venue: Sokei exhibition, which is the Art Academy in Tokyo. ... Click for details
Very Fine and Rare Edo Period Usobuki Kyogen Mask in Pristine Condition. You'll never see a better Usobuki mask. This one is even better than the widely-published example in the Kyoto National Museum. 8h x 5.5w inches, 20.5h x 14w cm.
Edo Period Kyogen Theater Karura (Garuda) Mask, donated in the 19th Century by Dr. C.G. Weld to the Museum of Fine Arts. Karura is a mythical fire-breathing bird-human creature from Buddhist-Hinduist mythology. A fine and rare example. Wood with lacquer. 8 x 6.25 inches, 20.5 x 16 cm.
A unique Edo Period Tengu (Devilish Imp) Mask with a handle in the back for use in parades. In fact, this was purchased in Japan in the 1960's directly from the parade participant who was using it, after the parade was over. A rare piece from a renowned collection. 8h x 5w x 5.75d inches, 20.5 x 12.5 x 14.5 cm. Wood with traces of pigment.
Wonderful Japanese large ranma (transom carving), carved of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood with a design of a pair of beautiful apsaras (musical angels), floating in elaborate swirling clouds, each figure has a crown with a bird on it and holds a musical instrument, Meiji Period.
Size: 24" high x 72" wide.
