Sculpture of a lifelike erected penis sitting on a base carved in the shape of two testicles, the bottom of which has been sculpted into a vagina. Either an erotic sculpture for fun or a votive phallus to be offered at a fertility shrine in the hopes of getting off-spring.

Sculpted wood with dark staining, rubbed in places

Japan, Showa era, mid-20th century

H 7.25 x D 5.4 x W 3.25 in.

Very good condition

Striking Japanese sweets shop sign with the kanji 'ame' sweets and the name of the store ' Koko Ame Ya' written on the bottom in stylized kanji. Koko means 'with the intention of doing good for all'. 16" tall by 13" wide. great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Balinese antique pair of Dwarapala temple guardians. Carved of stone, these figures once guarded a temple entrance, a warning to humans and negative energies not to pass. Their ferocious appearance is a warning that only those with good intentions will be ushered through and guided to ascend a higher path.

Age: Mid-century

Dimensions: left: 23" high x 11" wide x 9" deep. right: 24" high x 11 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" deep.

A large authentic Nepalese drum. 65 x35 cm. Wooden carved handle, double sided goatskin. Excellent condition, all taunt, no holes or years. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. "The dhyāngro may be either single- or double-headed. Double-headed drums are said to have a male side and a female side.[1] The drumhead, which is made from animal skin, Like the na drum of Tibet, but unlike most frame drums, the dhyāngro has a handle. The carving in the wooden handle of a dhy...

Bashofu kimono hand-woven of ito-basho, which is a family of banana tree, for both wefts and warps. The brown weft kasur and stripe yarns are dyed with extract liquid from tree or root of "sharinbai", which is a family of rose. Bashofu has been woven in many Islands in Okinawa for everyday kimono or work wear. The first half of the 20th century. In good condition except for a bit of wear in front. W:110cm, L:98cm

Full compassion, gentle granite stone jizo buddha in prayer gassho. Lovely facial expresion. Ca. 1950. excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. 11" tall x 6" wide x 5" deep.

Ohara Shoson (Koson)
Snow on Willow Bridge
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches.
Date: 1927.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. With Watanabe C seal (Used 1929-42).
Shoson signature and seal.
Reference: S44.3 and image #166 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A conservator has repaired top margin blanks and tears. One had impinged on the image.
Note: One...

1950's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with Figure Marked

It is 12.9 inches (33 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 2.1 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A lovely Chinese translucent natural gray agate calligraphy brush with a bone ferrule and end cap. Brush is natural hair. The beads are slightly smaller than most, each measuring only .75" diameter (across) x 1" long. It is just beautiful. Brush measures 11.75 inches long.

OKEGATA

Various patterns of wooden rulers for measuring various parts of side face of wooden bucket or barrel so-called ‘Okegata’ (also called ‘Shojiki’, which means ‘Honesty’) as Japanese craftsman’s tool, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. Largest: 29 x 6 x 0.5 cm (11.41 x 2.36 x 0.19in), Smallest: 13.5 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm (5.31 x 1.37 x 0.19in).


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Bashofu kimono hand-woven of ito-basho, which is a family of banana tree, for both wefts and warps. The brown stripe yarn and warp kasuri yarn are dyed with Sharinbai, a family of the rose tree. The small weft kasri yarn is dyed with Ryukyu ai, vegetable indigo in Okinawa. Bashofu has been woven in many islands in Okinawa from old days, for everyday kimono or work wear. The first half of the 20th century. W:114cm, L:132cm

Masaharu Aoyama (1893-1969)
Nikolai-do (Nikorai-do) in Snow (An Orthodox cathedral in Tokyo)
Date: ca. 1940s.
Print size: 3.75 x 2.75 inches.
Publisher: Unsodo. From a group included in an Unsodo client sample book.
Aoyama's "Ao" seal at lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print attached along top edge only to original holiday card.
Condition: Excellent.

Kyoto Kinkakuji
Artist not known.
Date: 1930s-40s
Print size: 5.75 x 3.5 inches.
Publisher: Takemura Hideo. Seal at lower right.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: A couple of small points of foxing at upper back.

A pair of boro tabi (socks) with sashiko, which is made of cotton and indigo dyed and has four metal straps. The lining is cotton flannel. The first half of the 20th century. W:9cm, L:21cm.

A pair of boro tabi (socks) with sashiko. The lining is thin cotton cloth. It has four metal straps. Both soles are lost. The first half of the 20th century. H:12.5cm, L:27cm

HANAKAGO

Flower basket as old Japanese ikebana vase made of wildly but refinedly woven two different type (condition) of bamboo attached with natural wood handle, early 20th century, approx. H 46 x 23 x 19 cm (18.11 x 9.05 x 7.48in). The bottom is holed as seen so that needs to prepare inner container when use of fresh flower arrangement. Just once briefly cleaned in general for not disturbing its original patina so that slightly stained when touch.