A wooden okimono depicting two toads, one perched on the other's back. The carefully crafted wood has a smooth surface with slight ripples that recall the typical wrinkled skin of amphibians. The eyes, inlaid in horn, give the toads a lively and attentive expression. Harumitsu signature engraved on the base. Complete with box. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 14 x 15 x 15 cm. Condition: Excellent. There is a small opening on the front of the wood.

Sculpture in varnished bamboo representing a toad. The wood, before being carved, was attacked by xylophagous insects, which hollowed it out by forming cavities. After treating and stabilizing the wood, the sculptor was able to use this appearance to depict the toad's grainy skin: its skin is pustular. In the Japanese bestiary, the toad occupies a special place, carrying positive values...

Carving of a wooden toad with eyes inlaid in hard stone. Its surface is carved with great precision in order to grant him a both smooth and grainy texture, it stands in an amusing pause and is almost smiling. The toad or frog (kaeru) is associated with good luck and wealth. Kaeru means both "toad" or "frog" and "coming home" in Japanese. This extension of meaning is due to the toad's ability to return each year to the pond of its birth...

Late 19th Century Meiji Temple Dragon Panels

Magnificent Meiji-era temple panel is traditionally placed above the entrance, gracing the space with spiritual protection and aesthetic beauty. Each panel vividly depicts a dragon, a symbol of power, strength, and good luck in Japanese culture, intricately crafted with vibrant colors and dynamic movement. The dragons are set against a backdrop of stylized clouds and floral motifs, accentuated with gold, which highlights their divine nature...

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

A small kogo incense holder box in marine walrus ivory and horn dyed to simulate wood, finely carved in the shape of a cucumber. Excellent quality and miniaturization of the box, where a small frog, carefully crafted, seems to blend in skillfully on the rough and irregular surface of the plant. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.7 x 3 cm. Condition: Excellent.

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

Ivory okimono depicting Shoki standing while holding a large koro with an oni visible inside. The contrast between the worried oni and the pride of Shoki, who displays it as a trophy, emphasizes the triumph of the latter, accentuating the symbolic value of the capture. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 24.5 x 6 x 4 cm. Condition: Excellent.

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...

Small antique Japanese boxwood vessel in the carved in the shape of a fine tea kettle with detailed pine carved all around. Fudog heads are carved for a handle on each side. The fitted cap twist into place. Loop hole on bottom for a tie string to be brought through.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 1 1/2" diameter x 1 " high

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...

A Tokyo school ivory okimono, depicting Daruma in a symbolic episode of his life: the crossing of the Yangzi River. Bodhidharma seems to float on the carved ripples of the river standing on a lotus leaf. He is portrayed with a serene and contemplative expression, showing a thick beard and long eyebrows. In his left hand, he holds an open umbrella, a symbol of protection, while his right hand forms the Om sign...