Japanese Bamboo Okimono of Fukurokuju, Meiji.

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1920: item #1094733
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Bamboo carving of Fukurokuju, one of the seven lucky gods, his name meaning wisdom, luck and longevity. Depicted as an old hermit with elongated forehead carrying his staff with tied scroll of sacred teachings. Bottom signed. Condition: fine. Dimension: 16.6 cm high.

Japanese Buddha Statue Kannon Bosatsu

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1700: item #1094593
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The Kannon Bosatsu seated image is carved from single piece of wood.
It would appears that is 11-headed Kannon (Juichimen Kannon), had ten faces on the top of its main face, and to be early Edo period, around the 17th century.

Measurements : 12 1/2" (31.7cm) t... Click for details

Japanese Edo Carved, Lacquered Wood Buddhist Guardian

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #1091361

A Japanese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddhist Guardian. (Originally part of a small scale group comprised of at least a central figure and pair of acolytes.) Up to 12 such guardian figures are possible in a temple grouping. Condition is good and presentable with one small loss of wood to one sleeve and some minor lacquer losses. Missing are a nimbus and possibly an ornament atop the helmet. Height: 9 3/8 inch (23.8cm) including a 3/16 (1.9cm) inch high base to which it is affixed.

Wooden Bosatsu Bodhisattva Nagarebutsu Heian 12 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1492: item #1087447
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Standing Bosatsu (probably Kannon) nagarebutsu (lit. flowing Buddha) sculpted from a single piece of wood (ichiboku-zukuri), originally finished in lacquer and gilt. Late-Heian Period ca. 1100. Stable condition, i.e., fumigated against further intrusions by wood-devouring insects.

Height, including lotus-form dais: 116 cm
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Japanese Pipe Case Kiserutzu with Gourd Daruma Pouch

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1900: item #1083919

Boxwood pipe case and tobacco pouch made of a gourd with a boxwood Daruma face with inlaid mother of pearl eyes. Japan, late Edo, 1st half 19th century. Dimensions: pipecase L. 19,5 cm, pouch H. 8,5, W. 8,5 cm.

Amida Nyorai Buddha Antique Japanese Wooden Sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1492: item #1075220
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Seated Amida Buddha with hands placed centrally on the lap in the Amida jo-in concentration mudra, joined wood-block construction, open-work mandorla, lacquer and gilt finish, and eyes of inset crystal. Early-Muromachi Period ca. 1450. Minor old loss and minimal restoration.

Height, including mandorla and plinth: 67.2 cm
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Antique Japanese Carved Wood Noh Mask

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1920: item #1072979

Masterfully carved with expressive eyes and smile, this mask appears to be signed by the carver on the back and is in excellent condition with only a bit of wear and some discoloration to the white lacquer due to age. The mask measures 8 1/2 inches from forehead to chin and is almost 5 1/2 inches wide. More photos are available by request. Late 19th early 20th century.

Yakushi Nyorai Healing Buddha antique wooden sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1700: item #1069963
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Yakushi Nyorai (Healing Buddha) seated upon a lotus-form dais, the left hand bearing aloft a medicine jar and the right forming the semui-in mudra bestowing fearlessness. Joined-block wood construction, finished in lacquer and gilt. Old loss and repairs.

Overall height, including lotus-form dais and mandorla: 35.2 cm
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Amida Nyorai Buddha Antique Japanese Wooden Sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1700: item #1069455
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Seated Amida Buddha with hands placed centrally on the lap in the Amida jo-in concentration mudra, joined wood-block construction, lacquer and gilt finish, and the eyes of inset crystal. Very minor old loss, most notably to one of the hoju (sacred jewel) finials on the plinth, with desirable patination overall.

Height, including mandorla and plinth: 63.0 cm... Click for details

Amida Nyorai Buddha Wooden Sculpture Muromachi 15/16 c.

Japanese: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1700: item #1066399
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A standing Buddha, probably Amida, in wood finished in lacquer and gilt, the eyes of inset crystal, with its original mandorla and lotus-form dais. Muromachi Period ca. 1500. Old loss, most notably of both hands.

Height, including lotus-form dais and mandorla: 76.8 cm
Height of Buddha figure only: 65.5 cm.... Click for details