An antique Japanese root wood composed of many intertwined pieces of various root woods including Keyaki, Hinoki, Kuruminoki, Tsugenoki, Honoki, Sakura, and Wisteria. Beautiful finish in a blackened soot with a Urushi lacquer top. Used for Ikebana and Tatehana.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1900)

Dimensions: 20 1/2" Wide by 19 3/4" High by 14 1/2" Deep

PRAYER

Anonymous plaster figure in the ‘gassho’ praying pose, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Without pedestal: H 24 x W 10 x D 16 cm (9.44 x 3.93 x 6.29in)...

1920's Japanese Kano Seiun 加納晴雲 Bronze Nude Geisha Holding Baby Okimono Signed

It is 18 inches (45.72 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) wide. It is 12.5 Lb.

It has minor oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Buddha in black lacquered wood, gilded with gold powder, The layer of urushi is very thick, despite the centuries it has remained intact, still adhering perfectly to the wood, it is worn, split but no place is chipped, a sign of the excellence of the lacquer artists of medieval Japan. The deity is represented standing, her hands and feet are amputated, which does not harm her aesthetics...

BRONZE GASSHO HANDS WITH ENSO RING

Embossed as 'Zojoji - The Chief temple of the Jodo-Buddhist sect. November 10th, Showa 49 (1974)' (Reference: https://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/). H 25 x W 17.5 x D 7.5 cm (9.84 x 6.88 x 2.95in)...

The gunbai (gunbai-uchiwa) is a type of signal baton and Japanese war fan. Once held by military leaders (such as daimyō) and priests in the past, it is used in the modern day by umpires in sumo wrestling. Lacquered in black with swirling clouds, and moon with sun shown on both sides.
Gunbai, from the Sino-Japanese roots meaning "military-apportioned [fan]", were a specialized form of fan used by samurai officers in Japan to communicate commands to their troops...

VAGINA STONE

Devotional supernatural stone as a vagina type of 'In-yo-seki' (Yin and Yang stone) based on Japanese phallic worship, stuck with a smoothened small stone at center which been touched and rubbed for long years. 4.5 x 4.5 x 8.8 cm (1.77 x 1.77 x 3.46in)...

Antique Japanese hand carved wooden temple carving of a dragon amongst the swirling clouds. Beautifully carved of heavy keyaki (zelkova elm) wood with nice original details. The large dragon clasps the sacred wish-granting pearl in one claw. Around him are billowing rivulets of clouds. Gold and ink detailing can be seen for the eyes.
In Japan, they are thought to be tide gems, which cause the sea to ebb and flood, and are one of the primary treasures of Ryujin’s palace...

Mounted antique Japanese 16th century carved hardwood temple fragment from Japans old growth forests. Depicting a pair of herons, king fishers, sparrows, fish, and front sitting amounts the blooming lotus flowers at waters edge. Mounted and ready to be enjoyed. Excellent original condition with patina consistent of age.
The herons symbolizes long life and is considered a sacred animal...

The deity is presented standing with his hands together in a position probably of prayer. It is carved in a piece of solid wood, lacquered in black and gilded with gold leaf. The crown and jewels are in cut and embossed copper, there are traces of mercury gilding in inaccessible places. Glass paste beads hang from the crown. The eyes are made of rock crystal, mica or glass. It is difficult to date these Japanese sculptures because the styles have to little evolved for centuries...

A carved wood guardian figure of a Koma-inu looking quite genki with his tongue lolling and wearing a sheepish grin. It is made from a piece of wood which has grown around a stone, visible in the belly of the creature. This type of item, called Ishikui or Ishigami, is a highly prized phenomenon in Japan. The much-weathered figure was likely in the semi-outdoors for several hundred years, becoming rounded and loosing bits here and there...

BUDDHA FROM GOMA

Well-sooted Japanese wood carving buddhist statue enshrined at Goma-do hall (the place for *Goma holy firing ceremony) of a certain buddhist temple in Fukushima for long years, circa late 19th – very early 20th century. Total height with pedestal : 22.9 cm (9.01in)...

GIANT MARIKO

Massive artwork of Japanese wood sculpting method created by carving with a single knife called 'Ittobori', by Yone Takahashi (1930-2007), 1982, H 48 x 24 x 25 cm (18.89 x 9.44 x 9.84in)


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A pair of Japanese bronze toads.

Age: Japan, Contemporary
Size: Height 10.5 C.M. / Width 16.5 C.M. / Length 20.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.

Antique Japanese flower container for ikebana. Made of a large piece of burled wood with dramatic gnarled form. Inset with a shallow container for water.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 13" high x 11" wide

Antique Japanese unusual Buddhist shrine pagoda. Made of lacquered wood with gilt copper hardware. The shrine has six sides and an elegant sloping roof. Carved details of waves and mist. A tall multi-storied finial on top.

Age: Edo Period (c.1850's)

Dimensions: 26" high x 16" wide

A very charming root wood figure of a dog turning its head. Made from a natural piece of gnarled, root wood w. only minor modifications. The ears attached separately. Japan, Meiji (1868–1912). H 9.5 cm, L 8.5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

Antique Japanese figure of Amida Buddha (Amida Nyorai), Buddha of Infinite Light seated on an open lotus. Made of carved and gilt lacquered wood with a dark patina from many years of incense and candle smoke. His hands are in Mida no Jōin (Meditation Mudra), a mudra specific to the Japanese Amida Buddha. Just below his ushnisha (nikkei) is a crystal Nikkeishū (Nikkei Jewel), believed to "radiate the light of the world". On his forehead is a similar circular crystal urna (Byakugo) - throu...