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$800.00 Small round zushi consisting of two parts. The outside of both are covered in nashiji lacquer. On the inside of the one part in relief is carved in fine detail the image of Bishamonten holding a trident and a pagoda, subduing two demons. Inside the cover sits Benzaiten playing the biwa.
Bishamon and Benten are two of the seven gods of good fortune (shichifukujin), but they each hold a position in the Buddhist pantheon, as well. Both images in plain, unpainted camphor wood...
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00 A rare pair of 18th century hand carved Edo period solid keyaki (zelkova) peonies that would have been mounted on temple doors. Finely carved three dimensionally with great detail, condition is very good.
Custom fabricated stands with antique bronze finish float each carving securely and ready to display. Age Edo Period 18th Century 12" wide X 12 1/2" high (each) X 16 1/2" high w/stand X 5" wide
Zentner Collection
4500.00 Pair of early Edo period carved Baku mythological elephants. These would have been built into the design of a temple, displayed high up by the beam construction. Hand carved with great care from a single piece of Keyaki hardwood (zelkova wood).
Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that dispel evil spirits and devour nightmares when the mouth is open and retain good spirits when the mouth is closed...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese biwa, a plucked string lute instrument. Made of hardwood with kiri (paulownia) wood front, inlaid with bone and bamboo details. The four strings (missing) are struck with a wooden plectrum. This instrument is often used in narrative story telling. The biwa is the chosen instrument of Benten, the goddess of music, eloquence, poetry and education.
Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926) Dimensions: 35 1/2" long x 12" wide
Zentner Collection
$550.00 Japanese pair of shrine figures depicting two Lucky Gods, Ebisu and Daikoku. On the left is Ebisu, a popular god of business prosperity and abundant crops as well as the patron of fishermen. Carved from wood, he stands with a fish under one arm and a smile on his face. On the right is Daikoku, who represents prosperity and is the protector of crops. He is the patron of cooks, farmers and bankers. Carved from wood, he stands on bales of grain with a big bag slung over his shoulder...
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$200.00 HOLES AND GEARS Set of a reeling machine's bangboard and gears made of wood. Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Board: 26.5 x 16cm (10.43 x 6.29in), Large gear: D 12cm (4.72in), Small gear: D 5cm (1.96in)...
Zentner Collection
Sold A lot of 9 Japanese antique Buddhist temple Lotus leaves and blossoms. Made to be part of a Buddhist altar arrangement. The Lotus represents enlightenment blooming from out of the mud. Carved from wood and lacquered gold. Lotus petals are carved separately and joined. Each fitted with a custom metal stand.
Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912) Dimensions: Varies from 15 1/2" to 36 1/2" High
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Inquire for Price Boxwood Carved Mother & Baby Toad Okimono Signed, 19th Century
The toads is 2 inches (5.2 cm) tall, and 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) long by 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) wide. It is 85.7 gram. It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood carving of a pair of celestial maidens. From the group of heavenly beings known as Tennin in Japan, these beautiful female figures, Tennyo, or Apsaras, are similar counter parts to the western angel. These crowned women, floating in intricately carved swirling clouds, represent heavenly attendants of the Buddhist realm...
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$800.00 HORNED TRAINEE MONK Details unknown, but I think he must be a very great old man, since it has remained for long years until today as a wood carving statue. Edo period, 19th century. approx...
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00 Antique Japanese carved wood kyōgen theatre mask of the moon faced Otafuku. Her name was once Uzume and evolved into Okame which means "tortoise", a symbol of longevity. Otafuku or Okame is considered the goddess of mirth, a cheerful woman who's name means "abundant good fortune". A bringer of victory and success, she is good-natured, good-humored, good-hearted, generous, kind, serene, and patient...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese carved wooden Kyōgen theatre mask of Zo-onna (middle-aged woman). Still beautiful, she is more serious than her younger counterparts. Her face is longer and narrower and she does not smile but her mouth is open, showing both rows of perfect teeth. Beautifully carved of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood, signed on the inside.
The characters of the signature read 工藤則朝作 (作, saku, here means "work of _" / "made by _", and the name is 工藤則朝)...
Mastromauro Japanese art
Price on Request A Japanese boxwood okimono of a rat-catcher preparing the miso on a big bowl before catching the rat. Black horn eyes.
Excellent quality and great patina.
Jigaku signature under the base.
During the Edo period, blind people were recruited to hunt rats. With their sensitivity and hearing, they were able to hunt small rodents.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 9 x 8,5 x 8,5 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
Zentner Collection
$5,000.00 An absolutely wonderful Japanese antique doll of child. Each piece independently moving head , angles feet, arms and hands. Very finely hand carved and painted with stunning original pigment. Realizing and original glass eyes with sweet expression, wearing beautiful silk kimono Edo Period kimono (in great condition).
Mid Edo Period (1603 - 1868) Dimension: 18" high (standing)
Zentner Collection
SOLD A rare antique Japanese temple carving of a mythical sea turtle swimming among the rough ocean waves. Hand carved from one solid piece of Kuwanoki (Mulberry) wood, its three dimensional deep relief was carved on both sides...
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$280.00 BEAR FAMILY Vintage Japanese wood carving bear okimono of exquisite composition, with chiseled Japanese letters of "Commemoration. Trip to Hokkaido. 1962 9.12". approx. 33 x 13 x H 39cm (12.99 x 5.11 x 15.35in). Some chips and cracks as is, but no fatal damage as seen. selected by kikue * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase,...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese temple carving of a flying dragon protecting a sacred Hoju while flying through the tumultuous clouds. Hand carved from one solid piece of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Beautiful three dimensional high relief detail.
Age: Edo Period, circa pre 1850s) Dimensions: 53 1/4" Wide by 26 1/4" High by 5 1/2" Deep
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00 Antique Japanese zushi (traveler's shrine) with double panel doors which open to reveal a standing figure of Jizo Bosatsu (O-Jizo-Sama). Jizo is the protector of travelers and firefighters as well as the guardian of the souls of all children. He stands on a lotus base with a Buddhist ring staff (shakujo) in his right hand and a jewel in his left. The doors of the shrine are painted with tennin, celestial beings on either side. Made of wood with lacquer and gold gilt.
Age: Edo Per... |