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Haruko Watanabe
$100.00 A small rice bag made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye, which are: plain, jishiro katazome (white ground stencil-resist dye), stripes and checks. Rice bag is used for dedicating rice or grains to a shrine or a temple. In excellent condition. The first quoter of the 20th century.
W:26.5cm, L:15cm
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Sold LACQUERER’S TOOL BOX Wooden toolbox once used by a Japanese lacquer craftsman. Meiji period (1868-1912). Approx. 27.8 × 16.9 × 19.8 cm (10.9 × 6.7 × 7.8 in). Includes a large wooden spatula stored inside...
Haruko Watanabe
$200.00 A bag handmade of vegetable indigo dye hemp strings which is for backpack. It has hand-carved wood cord fastenings. In excellent condition, no cuts or breaks. The second half of the 19th century.
L:73cm
Korean Art and Antiques
$4,000.00 A unique Edo Period Tengu (Devilish Imp) Mask with an inscription and a handle in the back for use in parades. In fact, this was purchased directly from a Japanese parade participant by Irwin Hersey in Japan in the 1960's, after the parade was over. 8h x 5w x 5.75d inches, 20.5 x 12.5 x 14.5 cm. Wood with traces of pigment. From the collection of Irwin Hersey, renowned author on Asian and primitive art, and publisher of the Primitive Art Newsletter in the 1970s...
Korean Art and Antiques
$1,500.00 Large, Powerful Tengu Mask by the Renowned Artisan Hashimoto Yoshinobu of the Miharu Choshi mingei studio. One of the most fantastic examples of a Tengu that you will ever see. Mid 20th Century. Papier mache on mountain-grown willow wood. 18h x 18d x 8w inches, 46h x 46d x 20w cm. Height with beard: 36 inches, 91.5 cm.
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$400.00 OVERSIZED RICE-PADDY GETA Unusually large wooden field geta sandals (ta-geta) worn during rice planting to prevent the feet from sinking into the mud. Japan, early Shōwa period, circa 1930s. Approx. 75 × 36 × 3 cm (29.5 × 14.2 × 1.2 in)...
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Sold TRAP Bamboo, string. 20th century. Japan. Approx. 36 × 24 × 24 cm (14.2 × 9.4 × 9.4 in)...
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$250.00 SUGAR SIGN Hand-painted wooden shop sign reading “Sugar and Related Goods” in kanji, Japan, Taishō–Shōwa period (circa 1910s–1940s). Approx. H 37 × W 36 × D 1.4 cm (14.6 × 14.2 × 0.6 in)...
Haruko Watanabe
Sold. Thank you. A pair of wood model for tabi socks which is used for the final check. It has characters in the bottom, but not clear. In good condition without noticeable dents. The first half of the 20th century. L:21cm, W7.5cm, H:5cm
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$150.00 NUMBER TAGS 16 pieces of old handmade washi (Japanese paper) tags with traditional kanji numerals written in black ink. Showa era, c. 1960s. Thickness 0.5 cm (0.2 in) × Diameter 7 cm (2.8 in). Some tags are wrapped with cloth around the edge, others are unwrapped. Stains and wear as shown...
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$250.00 DEDICATION PLAQUE AND SHRINE ILLUSTRATION A rare original set consisting of a wooden dedication plaque called a munafuda, traditionally affixed to ridge beams or the interior of roofs in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples to record construction history, and a hand-drawn depiction of the Inari shrine, enshrining the deity of prosperity often depicted as a fox. Edo period, Bunkyū 4 (1864). Plaque 57.7 × 12.5 × 0.8 cm (22.7 × 4.9 × 0.3 in)...
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$200.00 SHOJO MASK Vintage paper mask of a Shōjo — a mythical red-faced spirit fond of sake — crafted by Yanagiya, a now-defunct folk toy workshop in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Shōwa 30s era (1950s–60s). Approx. 17 × 13 × 4.5 cm (6.7 × 5.1 × 1.8 in). Acquired by a collector in 1964 and carefully preserved, resulting in exceptionally good condition for its age...
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$250.00 SEALED TALISMAN Japanese Edo-period talisman preserved within a wooden case bound with wooden pegs. Recently opened, the original contents remain intact: multiple fire-prevention paper amulets from Furumine Shrine (Furumine Jinja), Tochigi Prefecture, left untouched inside. The box lid features motifs of the sun, moon, and sword, symbolizing divine protection and the power to ward off fire disasters. Approx...
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$350.00 FUNNY WOODEN BUILDING BLOCKS A whimsical and humorous set of hand-crafted wooden building blocks, Showa period (1950s), Japan. Approximate size as shown in photo #07. Expected age-related wear, consistent with photos. 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 acknowle...
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$450.00 PILGRIMAGE STAMP BOOK Traditional Japanese pilgrimage stamp book used for recording Buddhist sutra dedications and offerings, known as Nokyocho. Taishō period (early 20th century). Approx. 25 × 17 cm (9.8 × 6.7 in), 35 pages. Such ledgers were kept by temples or donors to document the copying, recitation, or dedication of sutras, often as acts of devotion or merit-making. Age-related wear, stains, and handling marks consistent with use, as seen in the photos. ...
Kodo Arts
$880.00 Dramatic Meiji Period, Ca. 1900 Bunraku puppet doll head. White paint is made of crushed oyster shell. Some hair loss but otherwise in very good condition. 26cm high x 16cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.
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Sold CLUSTER OF TINY KOKESHI Set of around 306 extremely small Japanese kokeshi dolls made of plastic, hand-painted with facial features. Showa period. Each approx. H 0.9 cm (0.35 in). Some have faded or worn faces due to age. Surface wear and grime may transfer when handled. selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, si...
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$200.00 A COMPONENT Originally a fragment from a traditional Japanese loom, made of wood and iron. Showa period, 20th century. H 52 × W 5 × D 5 cm (20.5 × 2 × 2 in). selected by Pottari * 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. Tha... |
