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Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1900 item #1478500 (stock #pc117)
Kodo Arts
$375.00
Almost art deco iron lock plate from a kura (treasure house ) door. Shaped like a "Takara Bukuro" or mythical treasure bag that has all treasure magically inside. Ca. 1890. Iron. In traditional Japan, most wealthy houses had a small house in back with thick walls and heavy door called the 'Kura' where all the family heirlooms were stored. 12" wide; 9" tall. Ask for shipping quote from CA warehouse.
Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1980 item #1478406 (stock #12476)
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$200.00


GYOTAKU

Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) as a traditional art form of Japanese fishermen which was originated to be started by samurai warrior in the Edo period, 19th century, and have been believed to have such the common discipline and spirituality of bushido (samurai’s chivalry)… Here is the gyotaku on cloth for the big sea bream caught in the Sea of Japan. Showa period, 20th century. approx. 100 x 90cm (39.37 x 35.43in)...
Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1900 item #1478404 (stock #J752)
Haruko Watanabe
Sold, Thank you.
A carpet made of recycled washi fragments which were daifukucho (merchant's record book) or letters, and kakishibu (persimmon tannin) painted for strength and waterproof. It was generally put over tatami mats protecting them from sun beam or dust. It has letters "Kanei 6 (1853)", very late Edo period. It has rips, holes and moth bites. 204cm x 192cm
Japanese : Folk Art : Dolls and Puppets : Pre 1980 item #1478197 (stock #05440)
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$350.00


DOLL HEADS

Traditional Japanese folk craft from Aomori region called 'Kubi Ningyo' (Doll Heads). Showa period, 20th century. Made of paper, straw, and wood...
Japanese : Folk Art : Dolls and Puppets : Pre 1940 item #1478100 (stock #1735)
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$200.00


KAWAII SCHOOL GIRL

Old Japanese girl doll in 'sailor-fuku' (traditional Japanese school girl uniform combining sailor-suit top and pleated skirt) handmade by the student herself as a task for home economics. Cotton. Early Showa period, early 20th century. H 22cm (8.66in). Rare find...
Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1950 item #1477961 (stock #05439)
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NEEDLE BOX

As old Japanese wooden sewing case with 17 boxes. Early-mid 20th century. 34.5 x 18 x 3cm (13.58 x 7.08 x 1.18in). Used condition as is as seen.


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Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1950 item #1477517 (stock #08381)
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$350.00


TABI PATTERNS

53 pieces + small fragmental pieces (like photo#3) set of ‘tabi’ (Japanese socks) patterns made of reused old paper as the professional craftsman's tool, early 20th century, Large: 29cm (11.41in), Small: 15.5cm (6.10in)...
Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1960 item #1477516 (stock #1924)
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$150.00


NAKED LANTERN

‘Warosoku’ (Japanese candle) and candlestand made of 'magewappa' (bentwood container) originally the lower part of 'chochin' (Japanese paper lantern). Mid 20th century. Candlestand: H 5.5 x D 11cm (2.16 x 4.33in)...
Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1960 item #1477135 (stock #1922)
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$250.00


GIMMICK HAND REELING MACHINE

Bell rings when reeling up 100 times. Wood. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. H 46 x 42 x 25cm (18.11 x 16.53 x 9.84in). In working condition, but needs a little knack for ringing, like rotating the gear at the same time when reeling up with the handle. *Stand is not attached...
Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1960 item #1477021 (stock #05438)
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$350.00


10 EGIS

10-piece set of vintage Japanese wooden jigs for 'eging' (squid/octopus fishing) made to look like prawn, so-called ‘egi'. Showa period, mid-late 20th century. L 16cm (6.29in) each...
Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1920 item #1476952 (stock #1814)
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$650.00


SHRINE AND MONKEY

Well-matched assortment of a naturally soot-colored wooden zushi (household shinto altar) with such blackened depth and a votive seated stone monkey sculpture in the ‘gassho’ praying pose with folded hands in such mountain-like well-abstracted silhouette due to aging.

Shrine: H 29.7 x W 19.3 x D 13.5cm (11.69 x 7.59 x 5.31in), Edo period, 19th century, Japan
Monkey: H 10.7 x W 8.4 x D 7.4cm (4.21 x 3.30 x 2.91in), Meiji period...
Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1990 item #1476922 (stock #12468)
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DOUBLE-FACED MASK

Auspicious Japanese paper mask with the front side of cute rabbit face and the backside with shunga (pornographic) motif and written kanji idioms of 'Better fortune', 'Inviting happiness', and 'Protection against evil'. Showa period, 20th century. 27.5 x 16 x 8cm (10.82 x 6.29 x 3.14in)...
Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1920 item #1476901 (stock #pc139)
Kodo Arts
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Very rare Shinto iron swirl lantern Ca. 1920. Both sides shaped like a shinto drum. H:11" ; diameter 8" ; depth 4". Great condition. Ask for quote from our CA warehouse.
Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1930 item #1476727 (stock #08378)
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$250.00


EMA OF CAT

Anonymous Japanese Shinto folk art piece of votive wooden tablet offered for the shrine so-called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’) with such a lovely cat drawn by its worshipper him/herself, with handwritten note at the backside suggesting its info as dedicated to Osaki Hachimangu shrine in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, December 24th, Showa 2nd (1927). This shrine is well known for its architectural wooden sculpture of 'Nirami neko' (lit...
Japanese : Folk Art : Mingei : Pre 1950 item #1476624 (stock #pc134)
Kodo Arts
$385.00
Zen temple wood fish gong to call monks to mealtime. Lacquered wood, ca. 1950. 19" long; 9" tall and 4" deep. great condition with some lacquer wear. Ask for shipping quote from CA warehouse.
Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1900 item #1476561 (stock #1734)
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$200.00


ORIGATA SAMPLE

Various handmade samples of origata (decorative folding papers for congratulatory occasions as a form of traditional Japanese manners)...
Japanese : Folk Art : Handicrafts : Pre 1950 item #1476492 (stock #J749)
Haruko Watanabe
$90.00
A tiny handbag handmade of bamboo strips. It is all handmade of bamboo, such as body, handles and clasp. Generally in good condition but has two tiny holes in the corners in the bottom. The first half of the 20th century. W:17cm, H:13cm, D:9cm
Japanese : Folk Art : Handicrafts : Pre 1930 item #1476351 (stock #2012)
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UMBRELLA PAPER

Large round coarse paper for traditional Japanese bangasa (coarse oilpaper umbrella) in the condition before waterproofing with kakishibu (persimmon tannin). D 123cm (48.42in). Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan. Photo#4-6 are its backside. Shipped in folded condition.


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