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Kodo Arts
$1,600.00 Fabulous celebratory Shinto Shrine gable carving Ca. 1850. Carved from keyaki wood, the sixteen petal chrysanthemum is the crest or mon (紋) of the Japanese emperor and is often seen displayed on Shinto shrines throughout the country. This chrysanthemum is framed by a 'Noshi" a celebratory wrapping for gifts. This carving must have been for a new shrine. Great condition. Length: 35";H: 12"; depth: 3". Ask for shipping quote from CA.
Kodo Arts
Price on Request A Shachihoko is a sea monster in Japanese folklore with the head of a dragon and the body of a carp. According to the tale, Shachihoko lives in the cold northern ocean. Its broad fin and tails always point up toward heaven, and its dorsal fins have numerous sharp spikes. It can swallow a massive amount of water and hold it in its belly, as well as summon clouds and control the rain...
The Kura
Sold, Thank you The turret of a lonely outpost rises from the mountain peak formed by this small Japanese scholar rock set into a hand carved wooden base and enclosed in a wooden box titled Ko jinkaku (Small Armored Tower). The stone is 7 inches (18 cm) tall, 5 x 3 inches (13 x 8 cm). It likely was put together in the early 20th century.
The Kura
Sold, Thank you! A 19th century (early Meiji) period Buddhist image we believe to be a thousand armed version of Yakushi Nyorai accompanied by two sages carved entirely of fragrant sandalwood on a gilded wooden base. The group is in total 15-1/2 inches (39 cm) tall, the image alone 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) tall. Both sages are missing an arm, as well as one lotus blossom rising from the wave patterned base. The holy figure itself also once had a greater number of arms, which have been lost over the last 150 years...
The Kura
Sold, Thank you! A pair of root-wood geese carvings 10 x 4 x 3 inches (24 x 10 x 9 cm) and 6 x 3 x 8 inches (14 x 6.5 x 20 cm) respectively. There are some minor losses around where the feet are attached to the natural form polished wood bodies, otherwise are in fine condition.
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00 Antique Japanese rootwood burl kashibachi, or serving dish for sweets. It is hand-carved from a beautiful hardwood, all in one continuous piece, and has very interesting twists and gnarls throughout. Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 12.72" height, 16.5" width
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00
Unusual antique Japanese natural root burl hardwood stand with very interesting and complex gnarling growths. Very dense hardwood with dark lacquer finish. Would make a stunning stand.
Edo Period circa 1800's Size: 9.5" H, 21" L, 20" W
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese theatre mask, skillfully hand-carved into the face of a tengu, or birdlike spirit, characterized by an usually long nose. His face is painted in red lacquer with black facial hair, and gold-lacquered eyes typical of a demon. The insides bears the usual rough chisel markings of a finely hand-carved piece. Meiji/Showa period.
Size: 8.25" height, 6" width
Dragon's Pearl
$500.00 A rare and finely formed dildo/adult sex toy made of semi-transparent, hollowed horn. Below the finely formed head are a series of raised grooves for added stimulation. Two holes on either side of the lower stem for attaching. Japan, Edo, ca. 1800–25. L 15 cm. Condition: Fair, few cracks and holes due to age and wear(check photos)
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with two rabbits jumping over waves.
Meiji period (1868-1912) 50" L x 20.25" H
Zentner Collection
$1,450.00 Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with two rabbits jumping over waves.
Meiji period (1868-1912) 50" L x 20.25" H
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese hardwood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame, carved with scene of a bridge, surrounded by small islands with pine trees.
Size: 74" L x 1" D x 13.5" H
Zentner Collection
$450.00 Antique Japanese hardwood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame, carved with scenic imagery of large temple lanterns, pine trees, stylized bridge, and an island village.
Size: 73.5" L x 1" D x 15" H
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame. The center panel is carved with a crane flying through pine trees. The crane, as well as the pine, are both symbols of a long and healthy life.
Dimensions: 73" L x 1" D x 14 3/4" Height
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame. The center panel is carved with a landscape scene of a bride with pine trees and rock formations.
Dimensions: 73" L x 1" D x 13 1/2" Height
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame. The center panel is carved with a hawk (taka) on a pine branch. This motif in Japanese art is called "matsutaka-zu".
Dimensions: 67 1/2" L x 1" D x 14 3/4" Height
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame. The center panel carved with lakeside scene of pagodas in a pine tree forest.
Dimensions: 73" L x 1" D x 13 1/2" Height
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese wood ranma (transom) with a black lacquer frame. The center panel carved with lakeside scene of pagodas in a pine tree forest.
Dimensions: 73" L x 1" D x 13 1/2" Height |