This red-and-white blown glass vase with pleated surface decoration is the work of Iwata Toshichi (1893–1980), a seminal figure in the emergence of modern Japanese art glass who not only helped research and revive ancient Japanese glass techniques, but also blended Western glassmaking techniques with Japanese sensibilities of color and form...

Japanese pipe case kiseruzutsu made of a stag antler. The case is finely carved in relief with a depiction of a rain dragons amid scrolling clouds. The cord attachment is formed by mushroom. Perfect condition. 7 ¾ ” x 1 ¼ ”. 19.7 x 3 sm

Antique Japanese kiseruzutsu (pipe case) made from carved stag antler. It is used to hold a kiseru, a traditional Japanese tobacco pipe. The case features intricate relief carvings of a rain dragon amidst scrolling clouds and a shishi dog head. Such items were part of a sagemono (hanging object) ensemble, which included a pipe case, a tobacco pouch, and a toggle (ojime), all linked together. 8 ½ ” x 1 ”. 21.4 x 2.8 sm

Fine 19th C stag horn pipe case depicting a bamboo with snail crawling on it. Great patina, prefect condition, great details. Unsigned. 8 ” x 1” 210 x 28 mm

Antique, Japanese, A set of 5 rare Dutch glass cups imported to Japan in the Edo period and formerly owned by the Confucian scholar Nakai Riken (1732-1817). They are enclosed in a custom made double sided wooden box with drop in doors titled on the side Yoi-O-Gozui (Five fortuitous ways to be drunken) with a long verse carved into each door. Of course, the meaning of the title goes much deeper, and the Gozui is also a Confucian concept...

A finely crafted Japanese hanakago (flower basket) signed 尚光作 (Shōkō saku, “Made by Shōkō”), dating to the Taisho to early Showa period (c. 1920–1940). This piece features a wide cylindrical form with vertically split bamboo at the top, transitioning to a tightly woven yotsume-ami (square plait) and ajiro-ami (diagonal lattice) lower body...

Japanese antique carving of Bodhidharma, the monk founder of Zen Buddhism. Made of a large bamboo section and intricately carved to show Daruma's intense expression. He stands with flowing robes and large nimbus against a textured background. Made to hang on the wall.
Daruma figures represent perseverance and are believed to bring good fortune.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 35 3/4" high x 6" wide x 2 1/2" deep

19th Century Japanese Stag Antler Deer Horn Carved Handle Magnifying Glass with Monkey

It is 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) long by 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) wide. It is 0.5Lb.

It has inclusions and hairline cracks at the carving, bent at the rim of the metal, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair of 1900's Japanese Bamboo Carved Vase with Figurine

Each is 14.9 inches (38 cm) tall by 6.4 inches (11.8 cm) wide. Total weight is 2.8 lb.

They have hairline cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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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)

Lovely serene buddhist Jizo bodhisattva diety with almost a knowing smile breaking. Carved out of granite in the Late Meiji Period. H:32cm; W:19cm; depth 13cm. Ask for shipping quote.

The androgynous Kannon sits in meditation under climbing rocks and tumbling waves deeply carved into the side of this bamboo incense container dating from the early 20th century (late Meiji to Taisho period). It is 34 cm long (13-1/2 inches) long and in excellent condition, a superb example of the genre. This would have been used to hold incense sticks.

A horrifying image of a ghostly apparition accompanied by a Buddhist verse engraved into this long bamboo incense container by Ishii Matetsu. It is expertly crafted. The verse reads:
Katsu!
Dokusei Dokushi Dokko Dokurai
The literal translation sounds quite cold, but in Buddhist teaching it means: We enter the world alone; we depart it alone. Do not depend upon others for your happiness, rely upon yourself and live your life in your way to the fullest...

Antique Japanese small ink stone. Carved with leaves and fruit on front and back. The front is accented with three tiny pieces of coral. The entire back side is carved with intricately interlacing vines, leaves and fruit. A small mouse sits off the the right side. Comes with kiri wood tomobako.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 4 1/8" high x 3" wide

Antique Japanese bamboo walking stick. Carved with scenes of snakes chasing frogs. The frogs and snakes appear on the surface of the cane as if through holes in a tunnel. With details painted in ink and light colors. Signed by 吉明刀 Yoshiaki.

Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 36" long x 3/4" wide

An incredible carved bamboo vase of warriors making their way through forested crags whipped by roiling mist cut from a single piece of bamboo and signed on the base Omikuni Sakata Shiori Yamaguchi Moritsugu Saku :Made by Yamaguchi Moritsugu of Shiori, Sakata, Omi Province (Modern day Maibara Shiga Prefecture on the North-Eastern shore of Lake Biwa). It is 35.5 cm (14 inches) tall and in overall excellent condition, enclosed in an old wooden box...

A unique hand split bamboo basket in the shape of a natural double gourd. Wild gnarled wisteria forms a steady base while branching up and around the backside of the double gourd.

Early Meiji Period C. 1870's

14" long X 11" deep X 24" high

A whimsical Japanese boxwood carving of a toad, with inlaid eyes, crawling atop a functioning cylindrical box carved of bone. The box is hand-carved with flying insects and leaping frogs in a lily pond, the base carved with a floral band. Signed by the artist.

Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 6 3/4" H