A wooden tray carved in the shape of a lotus leaf which seems to be almost as thin as the real thing, and amazing feat for the artist. It is 31 x 30 x 1 cm (roughly 12 inches diameter) and in excellent condition dating from the early 20th century and enclosed in a period wooden storage box titled Hasunoha-gata Kashibon.

Mask of the Noh Theater representing the character of Shishiguchi. This finely carved from wood mask shows a face with powerful features, with polychrome pigments to enhance its fierce expression. Its height: 25.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: Shishiguchi means litterally "The Lion's Mouth" This mask is mainly used to interpret the spirit of the lion in a scene of "Shakkyo", a Noh play from which all the lion dances of Kabuki theater are originating.

An antique Japanese wood architectural carving featuring samurai warriors in battle. A warrior riding atop a battle ready horse with sword drawn at the ready. Another warrior boosting the morale of his followers. Made entirely of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood.

Age: Late Edo (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 45 1/2" Wide by 17 1/4" High by 5 1/2" Deep

An antique Japanese carved wood architectural fragment of a strong healthy Sea Bream swimming through the rough sea current. Made from one solid piece of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood, this piece originates from an old Japanese country inn known as a Ryokan.

Age: Meiji Period (1870-1890)

Dimensions: 71 1/2" Wide by 8" High

SEATED STATUE OF MALE DEITY

Probably a wooden image of 'Tenjin' (Heavenly God), Medieval times (13c-17c) or later, Japan. H 47 x W 28 x D 16 cm (18.50 x 11.02 x 6.29in). In weathered condition due to age as is as seen, with worm-eaten marks and its wooden dust comes out...

GOD OF HAPPINESS

Wood. Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. H 11.9 x W 7 x D 5.5 cm (4.68 x 2.75 x 2.16in). Seems to be Ebisu god because of the fish holding in arm, but uniquely much more like rustic and primitive than typical type...

Japanese hardwood naturalist leaf tray. Leaf is carved both sides, accenting the natural twist of the wood. Finished with warm tone.

Age: 20th Century circa 1970's

Dimensions: 38" long x 11 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" high

Arts and craft oak mission style couch with Upholstered cushion.
USA, Circa Mid 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame and build

Dimensions: 77 1/3" long x 29 1/4" high x 33 1/3" deep

Large Antique Japanese Carved Keyaki Lotus Hasu tray dating from the Meiji period. Made of solid single piece quarter sawn keyaki hardwood. Well carved with great detailing. Two of the small flowering lotus pods are individually carved. Warm red dark tones with patina consistent with age.
The Hasu, or lotus, is a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Japan...

Antique Japanese hand carved frog okimono. Well rendered with hand worn original finish. Great condition. 100% bamboo Age: 1920's

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

In Japan, the frog, (kaeru), is symbolic of fertility and good fortune, and as the word in Japanese means "to return”, frogs can be linked with things/or people returning to their place of origin...

An antique Japanese artist carving of a mated pair of Sika deer. Made of a rare Palm wood with real antlers, this pair is resting peacefully in a meadow.
,br> Sika deer symbolize longevity. In Shintoism, they are considered a sacred animal and a messenger of the Gods. This is one reason they are allowed to roam freely around Japanese temples and shrines...

The gaze is stern on this Edo period image of the divine general Shori Ken (Chinese: Zhongli Quan or Han Zhongli), god of war and one of the eight immortals in the Daoist pantheon. This character is most discernable by his feather fan which was said to be able to resurrect the dead and here he holds out prominently in front of himself. Astride a typical stocky Japanese horse in full trappings, he would have looked down on visitors from a gate or the eaves of a palace or shrine...

A wild Edo period figure of a devil bent over backwards in the bridge position, a Sharito Tower balanced on his abdomen, a bell dragging him down suspended from his back. What awful crimes did he commit to be punished so!?! The bronze bell is either from, or at the least pays homage to, Korean styles. Dating from the Edo period, the unusual image is 22 x 14 x 66 cm (9 x 5-1/2 x 26 inches). Some minor losses to the polychrome consistent with age...

Hawaiian burled koa wood bowl. The original finish with iridescent shimmer and luscious color, which ranges from tan to warm gold with brown and black accents. Great condition ready to be enjoyed. Signed W J. Brown #347
The word Koa translates to warrior in Hawaiian, symbolizing strength and courage. At one point in time it was reserved only for royals. With its rarity and durability.

Age: 1995

Dimensions: 13 1/2" wide x 4 1/4" high

A devil dressed in priest robes hunches down, prayer beads clutched in one gnarled claw, an incense burner held up to his sleepy visage, a humorous image carved from a single block of wood by Hirata Masaya (1900-1980) enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated Showa 35 (1960) and titled Sui-ko (Drunk on Incense). It is 25 x 20 x 26.5 cm and is in excellent condition.

SQUARE EBISU

Unique type of anonymous Japanese folk wooden statue of Ebisu god holding a sea bream like its halo primitively carved out from a square timber applying ts original squareness, Showa 52 (1977), H 21 x 10 x 10 cm (8.26 x 3.93 x 3.93in)


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