Edo Period Kyogen Theater Karura (Garuda) Mask

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1800: item #934826
0180

Edo Period Kyogen Theater Karura (Garuda) Mask, donated in the 19th Century by the prominent collector, Dr. C.G. Weld to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. 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.

Edo Period Tengu Mask with Handle on Back

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1800: item #934650
0179

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.

Japanese Large Ranma with Apsaras

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #912962

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.

Japanese Rootwood Display Stand

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1920: item #906371
JD-61

This early to mid-1900’s Japanese display stand is composed of several pieces of gnarled root hardwood to create an artistic functional sculpture. Very good condition. Height: 20” Width: 12”

Japanese Burled Vine Root Display Piece

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1940: item #906180
KI-13

This early to mid-1900’s piece of burled vine root was used in the tokonoma as a display piece. It has wonderful balance, texture, depth, movement and patina. Length: 25” Height: 14” Depth: 9”

Japanese Wood Hannya Demon Mask

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1950: item #902537
JH-48

This mid-1900’s decorative Hannya mask is the vengeful and jealous woman turned demon with pointed horns, piercing stare and overall expression all exhibiting the wrath, anger and resentment of her nature. Beautifully grained wood and in excellent condition. Height: 9” Width: 7”

Wook Okimono of Daruma

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1910: item #896489
8-361p

A wood okimono of a standing Daruma, his bare feet parted and body slightly twisted as his robe whips about him. Daruma holds an ivory whisk in his left hand, the carving detailing his earrings, eyelids, and the serene expression capturing some moment during the beginning of his nine-year meditative state. Along his back is the carved signature of Megoro Sokyo. This okimono is in very good condition with no damage or restoration. Height: 4 ¾" Meiji Period. Japan

Wood Okimono of a Seated Priest

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1910: item #896458
9-487

A fully carved boxwood okimono of a seated priest with a jui (scepter) carved of white and brown agate in his right hand. The priest's robe is carved carefully as it eddies about his feet, the sleeves cascading from his broad shoulders in sweeping folds on each side. His features are well detailed and his gaze pensive. Carved KIJI signature on the base. This wonderful mixed-media sculpture is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Height: 4 1/8" ... Click for details

Aintique Standing Ainu Wood Carvings Sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1920: item #889947
6203

Approximately daiting to early 20th century, Ainu standing couple exquisitely and animately carved in kind of yew tree cut in Hokkaido. They both are very good in condition with fine and beautiful patina. Highly recommended quality work.

Stock Number:6203
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Japanese Zushi with Fudo Myo

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #888132

Charming miniature zushi shrine with black lacquer on the outside and gilt lacquer on the inside in which stands a tiny carved and painted wooden figure of the Shinto Guardian Fudo Myo, he stands and hold various tiny metal implements in his six hands, Edo Period. Size: 4 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide (5 1/2" wide open) x 2" deep.