UNIDENTIFIED ETHNIC SCULPTURE

Unique mysterious wood carving image in very ethnic costume, with suggestive details as cross carving of head or such necklace... (still unidentified though asked intellectuals in the studies of Itako medium or Ainu culture or so) Sculptor's sign at back. Showa period, Japan. H 19.5 x 14.6 x 6.4 cm (7.67 x 5.74 x 2.51in). Aged deterioration as is as seen...

Wooden Shrine Guardian Lion (Shishi)

Hinoki Wood, Heian–Kamakura Period (12th–13th Century)

A rare and evocative wooden figure of a Shishi, or shrine guardian lion, carved from Hinoki (Japanese cypress), revered for its durability and spiritual associations...

A bamboo basket lined with lacquered paper covered in gold and painted with cranes under a pine tree dating from the 18th century signed Amanogawa followed by the kao-signature used by basket artist Amanogawa (Amagawa) Nubutsune (no dates). Naturally the lacquered lining has cracked with time, but is intact and in surprisingly good condition. The cranes were once painted with white gofun, which has largely worn away. The painting is signed on the left, but the signature is no longer legible...

An ivory okimono from the Tokyo School depicting a fully articulated study of a lobster. Housed in its original tomobako storage box. Published in the volume Selezione 2024. Unsigned Height: 23 cm | Width: 50 cm | Depth: 20 cm Period: Meiji, circa 1900 An example of a fully articulated ivory lobster is recorded in the Shoto Museum of Art, exhibition catalogue The History of Ivory Carvings, Tokyo, 1996.

An okimono-box in lacquer and ivory depicting a samurai armor, mounted on a container entirely decorated in hiramaki-e, hirame, and kirikane lacquer techniques. On the sides are Sōjōbō, the king of the Tengu, holding a fan and dressed as a yamabushi, and Yoshitsune, holding a wooden staff...

An elegant hanging wall vase by Suemura Shobun enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Nagi Hana Kago. It is 17 x 10.5 x 18.5 cm (7 x 4 x 7-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.
Suemura Shōbun (1917-2000) was born in Osaka in 1917 and studied under Yamamoto Chikuryusai I from the age of 19. He established his own studio in 1941, taking the name Shobun...

FRAGMENTS OF GODS

Wood carving molds for making several parts of papier mache Shinto/Buddhist images. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. Largest: L 19 cm (7.48 in), Smallest: L 13 cm (5.11in)...

Vintage Japanese Hand Carved Coral Brooch With Solid Silver Backing

The box is 1.53 inches (3.9 cm) tall by 3.78 inches (9.6 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide. The coral is 1.7 inches (4.4 cm) long by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide. The coral is 66.6 gram. Total include box is 0.3 Lb.

It has tarnished and oxidation silver, inclusions at coral, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A wooden okimono depicting Shoki on the move, armed with his sword, in search of evil spirits. Carved from a single block of wood, Shōki is shown standing on a rock, his gaze directed downward as he prepares to ambush a hidden oni. Signed under the base and complete with the original tomobako. Period: Meiji, late 19th – early 20th century Dimensions: 30.5 x 22 x 15 cm Condition: Excellent condition.

Japanese burl wood display stand, hand-cut from a natural burl slab approximately 1 inch thick, showcasing an intricate interplay of swirling grain, live edges, and rich color variation oxidation ranging from golden amber to deep reddish-brown...

Japanese antique carving of a dragon. Carved of hinoki wood, lacquered and painted with gold and polychrome mineral pigments. This dragon once graced the inside of a Buddhist shrine in a prominent household or temple. Both the carving and the painting is masterfully done with details to the individual scales, long metal whiskers and reverse-painted-glass eyes...

Japanese antique hinoki wood panel carved with lush blossoming peonies. Painted with gold lacquer, the flowers stand out against the black lacquer frame.
This carving would have once graced the inside of a Buddhist household shrine. The peony flowers symbolize beauty, wealth and prosperity and are associated with samurai families as a symbol of honor and bravery.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7" high x 43 1/2" long x 1 1/2" deep

ULTIMATE DAIKOKU

Old Japanese wood carving 'Daikoku' ('Daikokuten') deity as ‘Yashiki-gami’ (‘Kami’ (“God”) enshrined at dwelling) in such naive efficient form with a lovely face, found from an old house with long history dated back to the Edo period in Miyagi region. H 11.5 x W 4.5 x D 4.3 cm (4.52 x 1.77 x 1.69in)...

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

One of a series of three famous proclamations issued in Keio 4 (1868) by the newly established Meiji government, this one reenforcing the ban on Christianity. The wooden signboard is 68.5 x 42.5 x 4cm (27 x 17 x 1-1/2 inches) and is in overall fine condition...

A set of one Tokkuri sake flask and choice of two Guinomi sake cups by Okushima Keiji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hari Shuki Ishiki, Tokkuri to Hai. The Tokkuri is 9 cm (3-1/2 inches) diameter, 16 cm (6-1/2 inches) tall, the Guinomi is 8 cm (3 inches) diameter, 5.5 cm (2 inches) tall, and is in perfect condition, directly from the artist. The set will be enclosed in a single signed wooden box...

A Tokyo school ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a fisherman holding a long rope with numerous fish hanging from it. At his side, a child offers him a float with a hook, while with his right hand he holds a pierced basket. Signed Ryūsui engraved under the base. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 33.5 x 13 x 11.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Natural ivory fissures are present.

HALF MASK

Wood carving Noh mask that is cut in half. Heisei period, Japan. L 21.4 cm (8.42in).


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