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Japanese Art Site
$3600.00 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Noh Theater Mask of Okina, the Happy Old Man, portraying a happy man of wisdom and joy in many Noh dramas. This Noh mask is carved by Ko-Ikiu III from a long line of Noh mask
carvers. It is finely lacquered over paloma wood. Signed with original case. This
mask is in Perfect Condition. 7.5 inches tall (15 inches with beard) x 6 inches wide, 19cm tall (38cm with beard) x 15cm wide.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD White Rabbit Ceramic Sculpture by Takegawa Chikusai (1809-1882), created in his final year, 1882. Takegawa Chikusai was responsible for putting Banko Yaki, and the Banko-gama kiln (established 1829) and its home of Yokkaichi City in Mie-ken back on its feet and on the map. Banko Yaki had previously been made in the early Edo Period in Kyoto...
Japanese Art Site
$9,500.00 A spectacular 19th Century Japanese Bronze Horse, with a wonderful dark caramel brown
patina, featuring a classic Japanese wave design in the mane and tail. This
important bronze is a masterpiece of the finest quality. 21 inches (53.5cm) wide x 18 inches (46cm) high.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Late 19th Century Japanese signed Noh theater Mask of Okame, the Goddess
of Mirth, a very popular image in Japanese culture. A beautiful example of
this type of mask done by a master carver, using Cypress wood (Hinoki) and
many layers of Gofun, crushed oyster shell lacquer. A very charming and well
rendered image. 8.25 inches (21cm) high x 5.25 inches (13.5) wide.
Japanese Art Site
$900.00 A small, arresting late 19th Century Japanese bronze sculpture of Yamauba, breast feeding Kintaro. The
mythology is Kintaro was left is the forest by his father to save him from
his enemies. He was found by Yamauba, the forest goddess, who nursed him to grow
to become the Hercules of Japan. This charming bronze has wonderful detail. 4 inches (10cm) high x 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Very beautiful and detailed antique figure of Uga Benzaiten, she is carved of wood and painted with colored and gilt lacquer, she has eight arms each holding a different Buddhist objects, her elaborate crown is made of metal and includes glass beads which hang down and a torii gate which stands at the top, one of the details specific to Uga Benzaiten is the coiled snake that sits on top of her head with the head of a man, Edo Period...
Zentner Collection
Sold Pair of Fushimi Kitsune Stone Foxes, Shinto shrine guardians have a lively and attractive appearance, red pigment to mouths. Inscription on back shows the address of the Inari Fushimi Shrine and the name of the carver...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Beautiful large flat keyaki root wood stand with over 6 natural holes of root on surface, beautiful graining and sculptural presence, top edge carved at perimeter with incised line and raised surface on edging. Size: 40"L 25"W 5/8" H
Zentner Collection
SOLD Beautiful large Japanese standing Amida Buddha, finely carved wood with red, black and gold lacquer, flowing drapery. Standing on base carved to look like rock and lotus and painted with a gold lacquer, inlaid glass eyes.
Early Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 42" high x 19 1/4" wide x 14 1/2" deep.
Okame, the Goddess of Mirth, is commonly paired with Usobuki in Kyogen theater. This is a rare and old pair of Okame and Usobuki ceramic figures. We have the original receipt from Things Japanese 20 years ago. We are asking the same price as the price on the receipt from 20 years ago. 6 inches (15 cm) tall.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Late Edo Period Japanese Bronze Turtle. A fascinating, finely casted bronze turtle, it has a wonderful attitude. The beautifully rendered form shares the feelings of the turtle with the viewer. 14.5 inches (37cm) long, 7.5 inches (19cm) across, and 5.5 inches (14cm) high.
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.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Rare Japanese Okimono Pair of Bronze Silverised Patina Fighting Cocks. Fine
dramatic sculptures that are amazing and can be positioned in endless ways. They
feature very natural details and action. Heights: 10.5 and 8 inches, 27 and 20.5 cm.
Japanese Art Site
$3100.00 This is a rare, well-modeled and detailed 19th Century Japanese Arita
Porcelain Elephant. It is based upon an outstanding 1680 Japanese Kakiemon
model, which in turn, was derived from Chinese prototypes. This piece is
enameled in red and cobalt with yellow accents. It is a beautiful and striking
work of art. Width: 17 inches (43cm); Height: 8.25 inches (21cm).
Japanese Art Site
SOLD One of a collection of three fantastic and rare, large Edo Period Iki masks, de-accessioned from
the Musée Archéologique in Strasbourg, France during the mid-20th Century. These three are rare for their large size. They have never before been offered on the art market. The other two masks are posted on this site. Carved Poloma wood with gofun (oyster shell lacquer), glass eyes and human
hair. 9 inches (23 cm) high x 8 inches (20 cm) wide.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD One of a collection of three fantastic and rare, large Edo Period Iki masks, de-accessioned from
the Musée Archéologique in Strasbourg, France during the mid-20th Century. These three are rare for their large size. They have never before been offered on the art market. The other two masks are posted on this site. Carved Poloma wood with gofun (oyster shell lacquer), glass eyes and human
hair. 7.5 inches (19 cm) high x 7 inches (18 cm) wide.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD One of a collection of three fantastic and rare, large Edo Period Iki masks, de-accessioned from
the Musée Archéologique in Strasbourg, France during the mid-20th Century. These three are rare for their large size. They have never before been offered on the art market. The other two masks are posted on this site. Carved Poloma wood with gofun (oyster shell lacquer), glass eyes and human
hair. 7.5 inches (19 cm) high x 7 inches (18 cm) wide.
Zentner Collection
$8,000.00 A captivating and lively statue of Bodhidharma holding his fly wisk, carved out of keyaki wood coated with black and red lacquer, small losses to pigment. Age:Edo Period, Size: Length: 10" Width: 5.8" Height: 29.8".
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