Hand-carved Japanese wooden bear (higuma), shown standing with a salmon firmly clasped in its mouth. The bear is carved in the robust and dynamic style associated with the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaidō, who developed this art form in the late 19th and early 20th centuries...

GYOBAN

A wooden fish-shaped temple board called a Gyoban, used primarily in Japanese zen temples to announce the time or call monks to assemble. Circa 1950s. 60 × 18 × 6 cm (23.6 × 7.1 × 2.4 in). The fish’s eyes remain open even while sleeping, serving as a reminder to monks to practice diligently day and night without rest...

12 BODHISATTVAS

A row of twelve Japanese wooden Buddhist figurines depicting Shō Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteśvara), mounted on a wooden plate. Hand-carved in November–December 1966. Approx. 37 × 10.5 × 3 cm (14.6 × 4.1 × 1.2 in)...

Antique, Japanese, A set of 5 rare Dutch glass cups imported to Japan in the Edo period and formerly owned by the Confucian scholar Nakai Riken (1732-1817). They are enclosed in a custom made double sided wooden box with drop in doors titled on the side Yoi-O-Gozui (Five fortuitous ways to be drunken) with a long verse carved into each door. Of course, the meaning of the title goes much deeper, and the Gozui is also a Confucian concept...

Antique Japanese Lacquered Shishi-gashira Lion Mask – Edo to Meiji Period

A finely crafted traditional Japanese Shishi-gashira (lion head), used in ceremonial dances such as the Shishimai lion dance, a performing art believed to ward off evil and bring good fortune.

Period: Edo–Meiji period, 19th century
Dimensions: 24 x 15 x H10 cm (9.4 x 5.9 x H3.9 in)
Weight: 450g (1lb)

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Lovely Meiji Period Ca. 1900 zen buddhist cypress wood caving of Amida Nyorai Buddha. Sits on an elegant gold gilt stand with lacquered zelkova wood top. Buddha: 11" high x 6"wide; with stand: 15" high x 9" wide. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote.

UNRULY HORSE

Wood carving of a man overpowered by a wild horse. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. 70 × 41 × 3 cm (27.55 × 16.14 × 1.18 in). Some age-related wear.


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Japanese signed Wakaonna Mask depicting a young woman

An exquisite Japanese Noh mask depicting Wakaonna (young woman), a classical character used to represent noble and graceful female roles in Noh theater. Carved from wood and delicately painted, the mask exudes serenity, youth, and elegance with subtle expressions that shift with lighting and angle...

Japanese Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi character

Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting ”Yoroboshi” character, who was disowned by his father, became blind with grief and tragically,
"It's full of sorrow in the heart while leaving a sense of innocence. Includes original signed box...

A finely crafted Japanese hanakago (flower basket) signed 尚光作 (Shōkō saku, “Made by Shōkō”), dating to the Taisho to early Showa period (c. 1920–1940). This piece features a wide cylindrical form with vertically split bamboo at the top, transitioning to a tightly woven yotsume-ami (square plait) and ajiro-ami (diagonal lattice) lower body...

Fierce Japanese Wooden Kagura Mask of a Wrathful Deity – Edo to Meiji Period

A powerful and expressive Japanese wooden mask, likely representing a wrathful deity or warrior spirit from a regional Kagura performance...

Original Edo Japanese carved ranma panel, depicting a graceful crane soaring through stylized swirling clouds. This finely carved architectural element would have originally been placed above sliding doors or between rooms in a traditional Japanese home or temple, allowing light and air to pass while maintaining visual elegance.
The crane (tsuru) is one of the most revered symbols in Japanese culture—representing longevity, fidelity, and spiritual transcendence...

Hand carved antique Japanese wooden transom panel (ranma) depicting a powerful ascending dragon (ryū) coiled among swirling clouds...

TOWN GIRL

Wood carving with slight smiling. Circa 1950s, Japan. H 12 x 17 x 18 cm (4.72 x 6.69 x 7.08in).


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HEAD OF A MONK

Wooden sculpture with 'gyokugan' (glass eyes) made by a 'busshi' (Japanese Buddhist sculptor) named 'Shigeru Ikegami'. Showa period, 20th century. H 16 x W 8.5 x D 9.5 cm (6.29 x 3.34 x 3.74in). The condition is as is as seen...

Superb Wooden Mask of Powerful Mountain Spirit, Tengu – Edo Period

A bold and expressive Japanese mask depicting Tengu, the fearsome mountain spirit.
Hand-carved from wood and finished with red lacquer, with original horsehair beard and mustache.
Excellent patina and fine details—long nose, sharp features, and dynamic expression.

Age:late Edo period , 19th century
Size: 20.5 x 18.5 x16 cm ( 8.1 x 7.3x 6.3inch )
Weight: 424g (0.9 lb)