An antique ivory netsuke depicting a crouching deer. The animal is shown in a natural pose, with a gentle expression, its head turned backward and eyes inlaid in horn. The surface is smooth to the touch, with a warm yellowish patina. Large himotoshi are pierced beneath the belly, next to the deer’s legs. Period: Edo, second half of the 18th century Dimensions: 2.6 × 5.2 × 2.7 cm Condition: Excellent. Natural age lines in the ivory and light wear to the incised details.

Charming okimono depicts a man with staff carrying a bird on his arm. 9 ¾ ” x 4 ¾ ” x 3½ ”.

Post war, Showa period. The mask is one of a pair and seems as a “male”. It is decorated with a movable jaw and ears, eyes inlayed with 2 colored metal, and a tuft of gray hair on the back. The horn on top of the head is moveable. This mask is likely a “hand” mask used during Kabuki play. Karashishi, also known as a "Chinese lion" or "lion-dog"...

Post war, Showa period. The mask is one of a pair and seems as a “female”. It is decorated with a movable jaw and ears, eyes inlayed with 2 colored metal, golden colored metal fangs and a tuft of gray hair on the back. The ball on top of the head is moveable. This mask is likely a “hand” mask used during Kabuki play. Karashishi, also known as a "Chinese lion" or "lion-dog"...

Such hooks were traditionally used in wealthy farmers houses and were suspended from the ceiling over the traditional iron hearth.
Beautifully carved from Keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova) , perhaps most desirable hard wood in Japan, known for its strength and beautiful grain...

Wood hand carved mask Hannya, Noh tradition. Unsigned 6 ½” tall and about 5” wide. The mask represents a jealous female demon or serpent who has been consumed by intense emotions like rage, sadness, and sorrow.

Wood hand carved mask of Okame/Otafuku, Noh and Kyōgen tradition. Unsigned 6” tall and about 4 ½ ” wide. The Okame mask often associated with good fortune, happiness, and mirth.

Wood hand carved mask of Okina, Noh tradition. Unsigned 7” tall and about 5” wide. The Okina mask is one of the most respected and oldest masks in the Noh repertoire. The mask represents an old, benevolent deity associated with longevity, good fortune, and prosperity.

Japanese bone carved and painted figure of a kingfisher with inlayed eyes. Unsigned 3 ½ ” wide and 2” tall.

Japanese large burl wood umbrella holder.

Age: Japan, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 64.5 C.M. / Width 37 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Japanese wooden shrine.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 83 C.M. / Width 76.8 C.M. / Depth 29 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Japanese large burl wood scholar brush pot.

Age: Japan, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 46.5 C.M. / Width 29.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

COMPOTE BY YOSHIO MOCHIZUKI

Designed by Yoshio Mochizuki (1932–2019), an industrial designer celebrated for bringing Japanese folk craft into modern daily life in Aomori Prefecture. Crafted in 1969 as a commemorative gift for the opening of a newspaper company in Aomori. Formed using a distinctive technique in which beech wood strips are spirally wound and shaped. Approx. Ø 30.5 cm × H 10.9 cm (12 × 4.3 in)...

This is a grand departure from all former horse imagery in Japan. A white horse, representing the vehicle for the gods, bearing a large Buddhist Jewel (Hoju) in polished brass on its back, the red lacquered saddle carrying the invisible god, magatama dangling from about the gilded tack. The carved wooden figure is covered in white gofun (powdered shell), with glass eyes and genuine metal, textile and lacquer fittings...

SIX JIZO

Set of six hand-carved wooden Jizō (Roku-Jizō) statues, each with a distinct facial expression. In Buddhist tradition they represent the guardians of the six realms of existence, offering guidance and salvation to all beings. Shōwa period, Japan, 20th century. Each approx. H 16 × W 4 × D 2 cm (6.3 × 1.6 × 0.8 in). The delicate wire halos behind their heads and the finely crafted metal staffs add a subtle elegance...

GOLDEN FAMILY CRESTS

Set of 15 wooden family crest emblems (kamon), Japan, Shōwa period, 20th century. Crafted in three sizes: small (diam. 6 × H 0.5 cm / 2.4 × 0.2 in), medium (diam. 10 × H 1 cm / 3.9 × 0.4 in), and large (diam. 13.5 × H 1 cm / 5.3 × 0.4 in). Each features a principal crest motif in gold. No chips but some rubbing and wear to the gilt surfaces...

FLAMING HALO

A wooden decorative halo (kōhai) designed to be placed behind a Buddhist statue of Fudō Myōō, featuring flames that symbolize the sacred fire which burns away human desires and passions. Circa 1930s, Japan. H 80 × W 22 × D 3 cm (31.5 × 8.7 × 1.2 in). Condition as shown in the photos...

FADED WOMAN MASK

A worn, aesthetically faded Noh wood carving mask of the 'Wakaonna' type, depicting a young female character. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Approx...