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$300.00 GLENDONITE 01 Unique formed glendonite as a pseudomorph of calcite (ikaite) from Hokkaido, Japan, called 'Gennoishi' (lit. 'Hammer stone'). approx...
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$300.00 GLENDONITE 02 Unique formed glendonite as a pseudomorph of calcite (ikaite) from Hokkaido, Japan, called 'Gennoishi' (lit. 'Hammer stone'). approx...
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$280.00 SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Japan. Supernatural black creation as the God (‘Kamuy’=’Kami’) itself with no processing by human hands, except attached with a footed wood stand as an Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki’ (specifically called ‘Chusho-seki’ (Abstract stone)). Size including stand: approx...
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$380.00 SUISEKI OF FERTILITY Unique arrangement of supernatural stones of a penis and a vagina based on Japanese phallic worship, with completely no processing by human hands but attached with an wooden stand as an Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki’. Total: approx...
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Sold JOMON STONE GLANS Tip part of ancient Japanese ritual phallic object called 'Sekibo' (lit. 'Stone stick') dated back to the Jomon period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE), excavated from the Jomon site in Takayama, Gifu area, attached with wooden stand with plaster inside of hole for stabilising. Total with stand: H 7.3 cm (2.87in), Sekibo itself: H 5 x 4.5 x 5 cm (1.96 x 1.77 x 1.96in)...
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Fine example of a Jomon Period Dogu, the earliest known Japanese figure. This figure was purchased in Japan and belonged to the renowned Japanese art historian, Shirley Day. The Dogu acted as effigies of people. They manifested some kind of sympathetic magic. For example, it may have been believed that illnesses could be transferred into the Dogu, then destroyed, clearing the illness, or any other misfortune. Because of the ritual destruction of Dogu, they are quite rare...
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Fine example of a Jomon Period (13,000-300BC) Dogu, the earliest known Japanese figure. This figure was purchased at a Parke Bernet auction by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. The Dogu acted as effigies of people. They manifested some kind of sympathetic magic. For example, it may have been believed that illnesses could be transferred into the Dogu, then destroyed, clearing the illness, or any other misfortune. Because of the ritual destruction of Dogu, they are quite rare...
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Fine example of a Jomon Period (13,000-300BC) Dogu, the earliest known Japanese figure. This figure was purchased at a Parke Bernet auction by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. The Dogu acted as effigies of people. They manifested some kind of sympathetic magic. For example, it may have been believed that illnesses could be transferred into the Dogu, then destroyed, clearing the illness, or any other misfortune. Because of the ritual destruction of Dogu, they are quite rare...
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Fine example of a Jomon Period (13,000-300BC) Dogu Head, the earliest known Japanese figure. This figure was purchased in Japan in 1962 by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. The Dogu acted as effigies of people. They manifested some kind of sympathetic magic. For example, it may have been believed that illnesses could be transferred into the Dogu, then destroyed, clearing the illness, or any other misfortune. Because of the ritual destruction of Dogu, they are quite rare...
Japanese Art Site
SOLD A very rare and fine example of a Jomon Period (13,000-300BC) Terracotta Plaque of a Dogu, the earliest known Japanese figure. This figure was purchased from the H. Taneguchi Gallery of Kyoto in 1985 by a renowned author on and collector of Asian art. The Dogu acted as effigies of people. They manifested some kind of sympathetic magic. For example, it may have been believed that illnesses could be transferred into the Dogu, then destroyed, clearing the illness, or any other misfortune. Because o...
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Very Rare Japanese Jomon Period (13,000-300BC) Terracotta torso (broken off at waist) in the form of a female figure with a bird head. Overall incised decoration. Accompanied by a small terracotta disc found in the same grave lot. Figure: 4.5 x 4 inches, 11.5 x 10 cm; Disc: 2.25 x 1.5 inches, 5.75 x 4 cm. Very Good Condition.
Japanese Art Site
SOLD Fine early example of a Jomon Period Dogu Clay Figure, the earliest known Japanese
figures. The Dogu acted as effigies of people. They manifested some kind of
sympathetic magic. For example, it may have been believed that illnesses
could be transferred into the Dogu, and then destroyed, clearing the
illness, or any other misfortune. Because of the ritual destruction of Dogu,
they are quite rare. This primitive abstract fertility figure has a
futuristic look. There are fun theories that st...
Japanese Art Site
$8400.00 Pair of Carved Wooden Koma Inu Temple Dog Figures, each seated in the traditional posture. These are a very rare find from the
early Heain Period, and could be even earlier, possibly Nara Period. The wood is aged to a beautiful patina. There are not many works of art of the period that come
up for sale. There has been some conservation and restoration to stabilize these fantastic and rare pieces.
18.75 and 17.5 inches (47.5 and 44.5 cm) H, 13 and 12 inches (33 and 30.5 cm) W, 10 and 9 inches ...
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$490.00 Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.
Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
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$490.00 Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.
Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
AntiqueTica.com
$490.00 Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.
Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
AntiqueTica.com
$490.00 Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.
Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
AntiqueTica.com
$490.00 Chinese painted pottery court man wearing tunic, with red, black and white pigments remaining.
Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550-577
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