HANDS WITH ALMS BOWL

Originally the remains of wooden Buddhist statue of high priest (arhat), Edo period, Japan, H 24.5 x W 15 x D 20 cm (9.64 x 5.90 x 7.87in). Not stands on its own so that such a simplified support will be attached as seen. White doll is not attached though...

A small round Japanese molded and fired roof tile. Symbolizing the Hhinto Trinity of flowing energy. Blue pigment can bee seen as a base background. Custom mounted on a bronze stand for presentation.

Age: Late Edo period Circa 19th century

Dimensions: 4" diameter x 12" high on stand

The deity is represented seated on a base made of lotus petals. The glory in the shape of a leaf is carved with stylized clouds. This is a classic representation of Buddha whose statuettes were created in large quantities in Japan during the Edo period...

Rare sculpture of Dainichi Nyorai Buddha , main deity of Shingon Buddhist sect. Style of the deity suggests provincial origin.

Age: Edo period, 17-18th century
Size : W.15cm (6inch), D.14cm (5.5inch) H.25 cm (9.8inch)
sculpture only is 15.5 cm (6.1inch) tall and 11.5 cm (4.5inch) wide
Weight: 500gr (1.1lb)

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DECAYING STONE FOX

Edo period, Japan. 18.5 x 10 x 9 cm (7.28 x 3.93 x 3.54in). On the way to its complete incompleteness, though with given restorations in the later years. Barely can stands on its own in unstable condition...

HOLED BLACK STONE

Japanese suiseki with a spontaneous center hollow (pool) found from Ashorogawa river (‘River going along down’ in the Ainu language as its origin) in Hokkaido, 18 x 16 x 7.5 cm (7.08 x 6.29 x 2.95in)...

Antique Japanese bronze pig seal. Original patina, charming pig with floppy ears and curly tail. Underside of the seal, traces of the original pigment.

Age: Mid 1800's

dimensions: 2 1/4" 1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Kwannon in Gilded Bronze. Japan Muromachi 16th century. The deity is represented standing, draped in a long robe with angular folds. The statue was built in several parts, cast separately, in bronze, with lost wax, then assembled by riveting and welding. We can see a rivet on a photo. This technique was used during the period of medieval Japan, particularly in the Kamakura period...

U-KO

Vintage Japanese sculpture carved out from a square timber, with the sign as "Statue of U-ko, by Ishichi Ichikawa, September, Showa 42 (1967)"...

A small wood statue of Ebisu and miniature shrine. Ebisu is holding a fishing rod and a sea bream (tai), who is a god of fishing and commerce. The miniature shrine (zushi) has writings: "year of Genji" (1864 to 1865) In good condition but the fishing rod of the Ebis is missing. 19th century. Ebisu:H:6cm, W:8cm x 6cm. Zushi: H25cm, W:14.7cm, Depth:14cm Possible to be sold separately, please inquire.

Okimono bronze sculpture of a reclining rooster. In the Kojiki (lit. “Records of Ancient Matters”), a collection of myths about the origins of Japan, the rooster manages to lure the solar deity Amaterasu out of her cave by using his song and a magic mirror. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Width: 3.1 in (8 cm) – depth: 7.9 in (20 cm) – height: 4.3 in (11.8 cm)

GORINTO IN MITATE

Set of a 'Gorinto' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorint%C5%8D) - like concrete object and an wooden display stand as an applied form of Japanese tea ceremonial conception called ‘Mitate’ (A point of view as “Sees things as different things, not as they should be”). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Gorinto: H 10 x 6 x 5 cm (3.93 x 2.36 x 1.96in), Stand: H 10.8 x 38.5 x 26.5 cm (4.25 x 15.15 x 10.43in)...

An okimono bronze sculpture representing a pilgrim tanuki. He is standing on his rear paws and has a damaged straw hat on its head, seemingly advancing with a sheepish face. He is keeping its accounting book hanging around his neck (sake-dôri, 酒通) and its gourd full of liquor. This okimono emphasizes a rather comic image of the tanuki, thought to be an tremendous alcohol user...

Very rare large stone Buddhist temple granite 'Gorinto' 5 tier pagoda. 'Gorinto" are found almost only in Japan and common in Buddhist temples. The 'Gorinto' is made of five pieces each having one of the shapes which symbolize the 5 elements. Ca. 1920. Excellent condition. 35" tall x 13" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

KOO-RIN FOO-RIN

One aged Japanese Buddhist stone sculpture as the incomplete remains of the top two parts of 'Gorinto' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorint%C5%8D), as 'Koo-rin' (Ether ring (or energy or void)) and 'Foo-rin' (Air ring (crescent)). Edo period (1603-1868) at least...

Spectacular large bronze Japanese bronze garden spout used for the entrance to a shrine or temple to rinse and purify hands and mouth before entering. total length 29". Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Dry lacquer mask of the Gigaku traditional theater, finely made and lacquered in black and red colour, representing the character of an old man, with a long aquiline nose, open mouth showing teeth, large smile, very long ears, deep wrinkles all over the face. Inside the mask, a paper label with description of the mask and signature of the artist. Japan, early 20th century. Height: 25.2 cm. Very good condition.