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$1,200.00 THOUSAND BUDDHAS FIGURE Small wooden Buddhist figure, Japan, likely Muromachi period (14th–16th century). Carved in the tradition of the Sentaibutsu (Thousand Buddhas) associated with Gangō-ji Temple, Nara. Approx. H 6 cm (2.3 in). Age-related wear and surface deterioration, consistent with age, as shown in the photos... This bronze sculpture representsa royal eagle standing on top of a tree stump. Its body and the stump were realized separately and mounted, the transition being right above the talon of the bird of prey. Both are made with hollow wax casting and decorated with incisions to precise the plumage of the eagle or the growth circles of the tree. A small hatch is cut at the top of the eagle’s back to serve as an incense burner.The use of incense was introduced to Japan at the same time as Buddhism...
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Sold STYROFOAM SCULPTURE Small-scale maquette made of styrofoam, created as a preliminary model before producing a large FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) object. Heisei period, Japan. Approx. 31 × 27 × 25 cm (12.2 × 10.6 × 9.8 in)...
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$1,200.00 Nice size sculpture of the bodhisattva Jizo, standing with a shakujo staff in his right hand and the sacred jewel – hoju no tama – in his left. Solidly carved from granite which includes tiny glimmers. Comes with a keyaki wood base (glued to it).
Japan, Meiji era or earlier. H with base 12.25 in. Base 1.5 x 4 x 3.5 in. Excellent condition Stone statues of Jizo are often found near graves of children or along roads. Jizo is associated with compassion and healing...
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Inquire for Price Pair of 1900's Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Dove Okimono
One is 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) tall by 7 inches (18 cm) wide. The other one is 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) tall by 8.3 inches (21 cm) wide. Total weight is 9.8 Lb. They are tarnished and have oxidation, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
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650.00 Japanese antique carved wooden figure of a frog (kaeru). Kaeru, which also means "to return", are associated with luck and good fortune. Figures of frogs are given as gifts to those who travel so that they may return safely home. Frogs are considered messengers and represent prosperity, fertility, and the coming of Spring...
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$250.00 TOPKNOT SAMURAI HEAD Wood carving of the upper head of a samurai, from the eyebrows up, featuring the traditional chonmage (topknot hairstyle worn by samurai). Circa 1950s, Japan. H 10 × 17 × 18 cm (3.93 × 6.69 × 7.08 in)...
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Sold THREE GRACES Bronze relief sculpture titled Three Graces by Kazuo Kikuchi, a prominent Japanese sculptor. Dated 1960. Approx. H 15 × W 14 × D 2 cm (5.9 × 5.5 × 0.8 in)...
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$450.00 GLASS-SPHERE ON STONE GORINTO BASE An assemblage combining the kaen (fire ring) section of a traditional stone Gorinto (Buddhist five-ringed stupa) with a glass sphere. Base: Meiji–Taishō period, Glass: 1970s, Japan. Approx. H 15 cm × W 20 × D 16 cm (5.9 × 7.9 × 6.3 in)...
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$1,500.00 A finely crafted Japanese ikebana basket, woven from split and smoked bamboo with an elegant chevron-patterned body and a tightly braided handle. The surface displays rich natural tones of amber, chocolate, and charcoal—highlighting the natural color variations brought out through smoking and age.
The zigzag diagonal weave provides both structural strength and visual rhythm, while the arched handle is formed through complex plaiting, showcasing the artisan’s skill...
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$2,000.00 Japanese hanakago (flower basket) from the Showa period, featuring a bold, sculptural double-walled form and a tightly braided arched handle. The body is woven in a chevron (yagasuri) pattern using smoked bamboo, with pointed lobes extending upward in a stylized floral shape.
The double-wall construction not only adds structural strength but also enhances the visual depth and intricacy of the weave. The richly toned bamboo surface reveals warm reddish-brown highlights beneath the dark smo...
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$3,000.00 A Japanese hanakago (flower basket), featuring vertical bamboo supports interwoven with thick horizontal bands of sakura-gawa (cherry bark). The natural wood handle is left in its original, organic form, winding upward with irregular curves and visible knots—an intentional nod to shizen (naturalness) in Japanese aesthetics.
The basket’s structure showcases a rare combination of materials and techniques. The soft, textured cherry bark contrasts with the firm bamboo frame, creating a se...
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$3,000.00 A distinctive Japanese ikebana (flower basket) from the late Meiji period, featuring a four-legged base, a bold natural branch handle, and a tight woven-pattern body. The intricate basket form is built from split bamboo in a dynamic herringbone weave, with expressive curving accents wrapping around the body and legs.
The natural wood branch handle is preserved in its organic, irregular form—complete with knots and flowing contours—evoking the Japanese reverence for natural beauty (shi...
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SOLD A refined Japanese hanakago (flower basket) from the Taisho to early Showa period (c. 1920–1940), featuring an elegantly arched handle and an open hexagonal weave body. Raised on four integrated bamboo feet, this square-based basket displays remarkable craftsmanship with its rhythmic vertical split bamboo weave and gentle natural patina.
The basket’s slender, airy construction allows light to pass through its latticework, emphasizing negative space—a key principle in Japanese aesthe...
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 A dynamic and organically expressive hanakago (flower basket) from Japan’s Meiji period. Featuring an open-weave body of split bamboo and a striking natural wisteria branch handle that curves dramatically across the basket and up into an arching form.
This piece is a beautiful example of how Japanese bamboo artists integrated elements from nature directly into their work. The twisted, knotted wisteria branch—with its burls and natural irregularities—creates a strong contrast against...
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Sold STREAMLINED EBISU Originally a Japanese wooden figure of the Ebisu deity, Showa period, 20th century, meticulously carved and polished into a streamlined form by a dedicated woodworker in the later years. 28 × 19 × 14.5 cm (11.02 × 7.48 × 5.71 in). *The mask shown in the photo is not included. selected by titcoRet * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our S...
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$500.00 RURAL LARGE BUDDHA Edo–Meiji period, Japan 59.5 × 23 × 17 cm (23.42 × 9.05 × 6.69 in) A large wooden Jizō Bosatsu (Bodhisattva) statue, once cherished and prayed to by villagers in a small mountain community in Yamanashi Prefecture. A traditional Minshūbutsu (folk Buddhist figure), it reflects heartfelt local devotion rather than formal temple tradition. Shows natural wear from age and long-term worship. Visible restoration on the ...
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$500.00 NUDE GOLFER 1971 Bronze sculpture by Kisaburo Matsuda (1917-1996), 1971, Japan, Total with marble pedestal: H 50.5 x 21.7 x 19 cm (19.88 x 8.54 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration as is. *Club and pedestal are removable. selected by hotoke * 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 acknowledg... |
