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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.
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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)...
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
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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...
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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...
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Sold 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. selected by Jinta * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under any circumstances...
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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)...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Sold 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)...
Kodo Arts
sold 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.
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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...
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.
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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)...
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
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Sold 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. selected by antiques.iwata * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our... |
