Graceful Bronze Deer Bust Sculpture

A striking bronze bust of a deer with elegantly elongated antlers. The stylized form captures both the grace and quiet strength of the animal, blending natural beauty with sculptural minimalism. Mounted on a square base, it makes a powerful statement as a decorative centerpiece or art collectible.

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A museum quality kazari-bako glass box with gold and silver by important modern artist Fujita Kyohei enclosed in a wooden box titled Te-buki Jikiro, Kojo no Hana (blown glass box, Flowers on the lake) signed by his son Jun. It has a solid silver rim and is 19 cm wide, 15 cm tall in perfect condition.
Fujita Kyohei (1921-2004) was born in Tokyo and entered the Tokyo University of Fine Art studying metal craft, however changed his major midway, graduating the glass department in 1944...

Pair of Niō guardian figures in forbidding pose. Vigorously sculpted wood with remnants of distressed polychrome pigments. Later Edo period - probably first half of the 19th century. The sculptures are in fair, presentable condition though polychrome pigments are distressed and loose. With some checking and movement of the wood to be expected, there is a larger crack in the lower half of one figure...

A large iki ningyō made of wood, gesso, and pigments with glass eyes, depicting a Kabuki theatre actor—likely Matsumoto Kōshirō VII (1870–1949)—in the role of Benkei from the Kabuki play Kanjinchō. He wears a kimono made of fabric and silk, holding the fake “kanjinchō” register in his right hand and a Buddhist juzu rosary in his left. Published in the volume Selezione 2024. Unsigned Height: 120 cm Period: Shōwa, circa 1940

Very unusual ceramic statue of Samurai. Edo-Meji 19th century

Unique ceramic figure of a Samurai, presumably Hideyoshi Toyotomi, considering Toyotomi family crests on the dress. Glazed pottery...

The panels are very thick and heavy,powerfully carved with great depth of Buddhist lions roaming among tree peonies,a symbol of immortality.Buddhist lions, Shishi in Japanese, are the guardians of Buddhism. The sculpture is powerful. Traces of polychromy remain; the whole piece must have been entirely painted. The wood is very heavy; it must be Hinoki, a resinous tree similar to our cypress. They have not been maintained for years; a dusting and a good wax would enhance them...

Japanese antique pair of Inari Shinto shrine foxes made of painted pottery. Also called Zenko, these good spirit Kitsune (foxes) are specifically associated with the Goddess, Inari.
Believed to be both messengers and guardians, Kitsune served Inari in her role as the Goddess of agriculture, specifically rice. Part of the folklore surrounding the fox is it's ability to shape shift into the human form. It is believed that Inari Okami herself sometimes took the form of a Kitsune...

Rare bronze mythical turtle koro or incense burner from the early Meiji Period Ca. 1880. In the form of one of Japan's most famous legends is this mythological giant turtle known as the 'Minogame' or straw raincoat turtle due to the tail resembling a farmers straw coat. The Minogame is regarded as a very auspicious creature in Japan representing long life and good fortune. Sitting on its back is a nest of bronze waves holding a Hoju sacred gem koro or incense burner...

BOTH HANDS

Wood carving. Early 20th century, Japan. Left: L 35 cm (13.77in), Right: L 31 cm (12.20in). Only the left hand stands on its own. Paint stain at the right hand. Aged deterioration as is...

An antique Japanese bronze cloisonne male Fu Dog lying on its back and balancing a sphere while its playful pup tries to keep its balance. The Fu Dog is a protector of the Buddhist faith and the male is responsible for protecting the earth symbolized by the sphere. Beautiful casting and artist rendition.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 10" Long by 11 1/2" High by 4 5/8" Wide.

A finely crafted Japanese bamboo ikebana basket, signed by the artist Saitō, a master of traditional bamboo artistry. The tall, cylindrical form features a striking hexagonal lattice weave with a gracefully arched handle, all executed with precision and elegance...

An extremely rare and fine Japanese boxwood statue depicting a singing woman, holding a tree branch with a cicada on it. 19th century or earlier...

An ancient statue of Buddha Amithaba, in monk's robes, sitting in meditating posture, his face reflecting a profound inner harmony. The statue is made of gilt wood, with later layers of painting. Its height: 23.4 cm. Japan, early Edo Period. Good condition. Provenance: acquired in Tokyo in 1982 from an antique dealer. NOTE: this statue was obviously inspired form the famous Daibutsu Buddha Statue in Kamakura, dating from the 13th century.

ROOF TILE WITH THE LINES

Scarce ancient Japanese Buddhist art piece excavated from 'Noguchi-haiji' (dilapidated) temple ruins, Gifu, Japan. 7th-9th century. 29 x 23.5 x 3.5 cm (11.41 x 9.25 x 1.37in). Engraved with a single Japanese kanji letter of 'Sa', besides.


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Two cicadas in bronze facing each other on a bamboo segment, one is an adult while the other is at the nymph phase. Three foundry stamps, one underneath and one alongside each insect.Cicadas have a very prominent role in Japanese folklore, it symbolizes the arrival of hot summer days. Its song became an emblematic sound marker of hot weather. By its sole presence cicadas emphasize not only the heat of the day but also the briefness of nature, representing an intense but ephemera life cycle. In J...

A smallbronze sculpture of a frog emerging froma huge lotus leaf, a small but detailed beetle on the other side of the leaf.The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In feudal Japan, tax collectors could be recognized by the frog-shaped netsuke theywore on their belts. Kaerumeans both "frog" and "coming home" in Japanese. This extension of meaning is due to the frog's ability to return each year to the pond where it was born. Whereas the lotus flower, called Hasuin Japanese, is believ...

Bronze sculpture representing a group of genoderma mushrooms developing on the long stem of a Ginseng root that is standing on two kakis. Logically this root would be Panax ginseng,the Asian breed, as a matter of fact the peduncle is longer that the petiole (the part surmounted with a flower and surrounded by leaves), which is not the case with the American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius).Plant with medicinal virtues known for centuries, the ginseng was believed to cure any disease, its scientific...

The deity is depicted standing, holding a scroll in her hand. Her face has a benevolent expression, and her entire body exudes great tranquility. The goddess of mercy is sculpted in fine Kutani porcelain covered with enamel and gold. A myriad of white enamel beads in subtle relief add depth to the white of her robe. This is a very beautiful representation of Guanyin, distinguished by the quality of its execution from the large number of similar deities created during this period in Japan. Under ...