Antique Japanese ranma depicting a pair of tigers on a stones edge with crashing waters below. Bmaboo can be seen in carved details behind the tigers. Handcarved carved from solid Hinoki (Japanese cypress).

In Japanese art and architecture, the tiger is a powerful symbol of strength, protection, and authority...

Japanese antique carved wooden figure of the famous monk, Bodhidharma. Well known for his intense demeanor, Bodhidharma (Daruma) stands with eyes wide and long robe flowing around him. Bodhidharma is the Indian monk credited with founding the Zen tradition of Buddhism. Daruma figures represent perseverance and are believed to bring good fortune. This figure is especially detailed and has a movement to it as if his robes are being blown by the wind...

SKULL TOTEMS

Set of three anonymous hand-carved wooden skull totem sculptures. Japan, Shōwa period, 20th century. Slender, minimal forms carved from single pieces of wood. Approx. max: 36 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm (14.2 × 0.6 × 0.6 in)...

Carved stag antler depicts a fox amidst grasses and clouds. Perfect condition. 8 ” x 1 ¼ ”. 20.5 x 3 sm

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 four case inro. The intricate carving depicts an avian scene with cranes among pine trees. Perfect condition. 3 ¾ ” x 1 ½ ”. 9.2 x 4.2 sm

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

Okimono or boxwood sculpture integrating the natural shape and texture of a tormented section of a boxwood branch, used to reveal the form of a corvid. This type of scholar's object, which uses natural marvels as a medium for sculpture, is common in China, the birthplace of calligraphy...

BIPHALLUS

Carved wooden phallic figure made from an extremely hard, fossil-like hardwood. Japan, Shōwa period, 20th century. Approx. 21 × 3 × 2.5 cm (8.3 × 1.2 × 1 in)...

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

Rare Noh theater mask representing the character of Deigan, who is an adult woman transformed by her strong jealousy into a demon spirit which is about to manifest itself. This mask reflects the pain and disarray of this woman, with her disheveled hair and her tragic face. The mask is signed and nicely mounted on a custom stand. Its height: 21.2 cm. Very good condition.

Early Edo Japanese carved and gilded wooden statue of Kannon (Guanyin) sitting in a lotus base, zushi, travelling case. Based on the elaborate crown, the figure is a Bodhisattva rather than a fully enlightened Buddha. The style of the statue, with its royal appearance, is often associated with figures like Bodhisattva of Compassion, or Dainichi Nyorai, the Cosmic Buddha. Zushi 10 ½ “ x 5 x 4 “ Kannon with its base 8” x 4 x 3 ½’ ”

19th C Japanese carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha in a zushi, travelling case. Behind Buddha is mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head features tight curls, an ushnisha (a protuberance on the crown of the head). Buddha is in excellent original shape...

Early Edo carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha with a mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head is with an elongate head dress and a crown. Left hand holding an object that looks like gourd. Sings of old restoration on base, back of the halo and right hand. 15 ” x 5” x 3 ¼ ”

19th C Japanese carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha with a mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head features tight curls, an ushnisha (a protuberance on the crown of the head). Sings of old restoration on left hand and foot. 14 ” x 5” x 3 ”

Japanese carved pendant depicting a skull and silver snake piercing through the eye sockets, signed on the back with a silver chain. 1 ¼” x 1”.

ICHIMATSU BODY MOLD

Wooden torso mold carved for crafting traditional Japanese Ichimatsu doll. Shōwa period, 20th century, Japan. Approx. H 21 × W 12.5 × D 7.3 cm (8.3 × 4.9 × 2.9 in)...