An interesting bronze sculpture, ashtray or incense burner, depicting a lotus leaf folded to form a receptacle, decorated with a snail shell. In Japan, the snail is a symbol of wisdom and spiritual awakening, as well as a symbol of patience and regeneration. Although considered a humble creature, it is associated with the earth and has an intimate connection with nature; its slowness is linked to wisdom, and the spiral of its shell is said to evoke the path of growth and spiritual evolution...

An interesting sculpture (okimono) depicting a snail, carved from a substantial block of ebony that also serves as its base. The sculptor’s approach is typical of the naturalistic aesthetic of Japanese artisans: carving such a sculpture from a block that could have been used to produce a dozen netsuke is far from insignificant...

Bronze sculpture with a fine brown patina, depicting a standing hare with one paw extended forward. The head is rendered with realism, and the attention to detail—such as the fur and the cracking in the ears—is representative of the meticulous care Japanese artisans devote to their work. The hare is a highly appreciated animal in Japan...

A large and impressive sculpture depicting Daruma, ( Bodhidharma ) the Patriarch of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Stern but friendly expression. Made of carved wood, paper, gesso and gesso. The dark red colour robe is richly decorated with dragons and stylised clouds. The eyes of decorated glass. Sitting in his Patriarchal pose on a chair (which is not original). Edo Period (1603 - 1868) most probably late 18th century. Size of the image: H 45 x W 27 x Deep 20 cm...

BURL

Naturally sculptural wooden burl, once displayed as a Japanese okimono in a tokonoma alcove. Shōwa period (20th century). Approx. 49 × 14 × 12 cm (19.3 × 5.5 × 4.7 in). Stands on its own...

Collection of 6 miniature Noh theater masks. Boiled cardboard covered with gesso, painted in natural colors, with the reverse side lacquered black. The hair is real, possibly horsehair. The eyes are glass, painted on the reverse. Each mask has a unique and very expressive face. Dimensions: 55mm to 95mm. An old collector's label is inside.

TORNADO

Old Japanese deep mingei wooden shokudai (candlestand) featuring a naturally formed spiral shaft, shaped by natural forces and mounted on a solid pedestal. Shōwa period (early-mid 20th century). Approx. 39 × 20 × 20 cm (15.4 × 7.9 × 7.9 in)...

1950's Shinto Shrine bronze dragon water spout. Used outside the shrine to purify hands and mouth before entering. H:35cm x W:25cm x Depth:25cm Ask for shipping quote from CA

A boxwood okimono depicting a mouse holding a millet ear between its paws, while the young rests on its back, signed Ikko. The eyes are inlaid in horn, and the carving is finely executed, with particular attention to the details of the ear of millet and the anatomical rendering of the animal, characterized by a precise incision of the fur. The signature is carved beneath the paw. Period: Meiji period, late 19th century Dimensions: 6.5 × 7.5 × 4.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition.

FLOWING BUDDHA

A weathered Japanese wooden Buddhist figure known as 'Nagare-butsu' (Flowing Buddha), Edo period (circa 17th–19th century). Approx. 18.5 × 8 × 14 cm (7.3 × 3.1 × 5.5 in). Refers to a category of damaged or broken Buddhist images that were once abandoned, buried, or cast into rivers or mountains for religious reasons...

An antique Japanese bronze turtle sculpture, okimono, from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The sculpture has exquisite naturalistic details in the shell, skin texturing, eye and feet. Eyes are inlayed with gold. The piece is presented on a separate piece of dark, aged wood, which is a display base. The base of the turtle bears a chiseled artist's signature, or kakihan, that maybe translates to "Meishin" (美心). Turtle 3.5 ” x 2” (9 x 5 sm).

An elegant bowl in Picasso grey with a belt of jewels floating in a river of gold by pioneering glass artist Ishii Koji enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Tefuki Garassu Chawan, It is 12 cm (5 inches) diameter, 8 cm (3 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

An incense box (kōgō) made from a real shell, painted in gold on the inside with waka (和歌) inscriptions, likely of poetic or romantic character. The object recalls the shells used in the aristocratic game kai-awase (貝合わせ), though it is larger than the traditional examples employed for the game. Period: Edo, early 19th century Dimensions: 5 × 10 × 8 cm Condition: Excellent condition.

COSMETIC BOTTLE PROTOTYPES

Set of four old prototypes for cosmetic bottles, including both wood and glass types. Japan, Shōwa period (20th century). Approx. max. 16.5 × 6 × 3.5 cm (6.5 × 2.4 × 1.4 in)...

Small statue of a snake coiling around a wish granting jewel (hoju no tama). Stoneware. Bizen ware with goma, iridescent patches, black and whitish patches, created by the placement and the fire of the wood burning kiln.

Signed on bottom by artist, not identified

Japan, Inbe region, 2nd half 20th century

Excellent condition, no damages

H 4.75 x diam ca. 4 in.

The snake is the 6th animal in the zodiac, represents the 6th hour, from 9-11am...

Imposing jizai okimono or articulated sculpture made entirely of hammered iron and signed Myochin, referring to an illustrious family of blacksmiths. Although originally a family of craftsmen whose genealogy dates back to the 4th century, the family's fame began during the Heian era (784-1184) when it received its name “Myochin” (literally: “rare light”) from Emperor Konoe in the 12th century...

NATURAL KOKESHI

Unique wooden Japanese kokeshi doll with two heads, emphasizing the wood’s natural form. Age unknown. Approx. H 25 × 20 × 12 cm (9.8 × 7.9 × 4.7 in).


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Ceramic statue of a Shiba or Akita dog, sitting with all four close together, stretching its neck and nose upwards. Molded and hand-modeled grayish stoneware, covered in a beautiful multi-shaded ameyu (iron-brown) glaze.

Artist stamp impressed in the bottom: Toshi. Seal of Ohi Toshiro, also known as Ohi Chozaemon X (1927-2023).

Japan, 1980s or 1990s.

H 10 x W 4.3 x D 5 in.

Excellent condition.

Comes with the original wooden storage box. The cover is inscribed on t...