Early Edo Japanese carved and gilded wooden statue of Kannon (Guanyin) sitting in a lotus base, zushi, travelling case. Based on the elaborate crown, the figure is a Bodhisattva rather than a fully enlightened Buddha. The style of the statue, with its royal appearance, is often associated with figures like Bodhisattva of Compassion, or Dainichi Nyorai, the Cosmic Buddha. Zushi 10 ½ “ x 5 x 4 “ Kannon with its base 8” x 4 x 3 ½’ ”

19th C Japanese carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha in a zushi, travelling case. Behind Buddha is mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head features tight curls, an ushnisha (a protuberance on the crown of the head). Buddha is in excellent original shape...

Fine Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Bamboo Design, Meiji–Taisho Period (19th–20th Century)

Elegant Japanese lacquer letter box decorated with graceful bamboo leaves in gold and vertical bamboo trunks rendered in a soft silvery tone against a deep black background.
The composition captures the serene beauty and strength symbolized by bamboo, a classic motif in Japanese aesthetics.
Dating from the late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa 1900–1920).
A refined exam...

A spectacular bowl by Kato Keizan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hakuji Seido Monyo Hachi. Sheer white on the inside, it has the faintest tinge of blue-green outside, incredibly elegant and sophisticated, a perfect example of the influence of Sinophilia on Japanese porcelain artists in the early 20th century. For more on that movement see the book: Kindred Spirits, 100 Japanese Ceramics in Chinese Tyle from the Shen Zhai collection, 2024...

Five case inro decorated with gold lacquer leaves and fruits on a black background. The plant looks like stylized Hawthorn which used commonly for bonsai. Label that looks like museum inventory in inside the first compartment. 3” x 2 ¼ ”

Five case gold lacquer inro decorated with crows. Ojime is a nut having some wear and a nice patina. 3” x 2 ¼ ”

RECORD BOOK OF GRAVESTONE AND STATUE MEASUREMENTS

A hand-drawn record book from the Edo period (17th–19th century), created by a Japanese Buddhist sculptor (busshi) to document the dimensions of gravestones and Buddhist statues across various temples in Japan. Ink on paper. Over 90 pages filled with meticulous drawings and measurements. Approx. 17 × 12.5 × 3 cm (6.7 × 4.9 × 1.2 in)...

LUXURIOUS SEWING BOX

A finely crafted deep-black lacquered wooden sewing box with a refined gloss, typical of Japan’s Meiji to Taisho period (late 19th–early 20th century), prized as part of a bride’s trousseau. Approx. 30.5 × 27.4 × 38.5 cm (12 × 10.8 × 15.2 in)...

A very unusual Pottery vase in Sino-tri-colored style by Miyanaga Tozan I enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Sansai Kodai-Mon Kabin. It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter, 24.5 cm (10 inches) tall not including the red wood stand and is in excellent condition. This is the first piece I have ever seen by this artist in this style, and after more than a quarter century of looking at Japanese ceramic art, I would guess that to be quite a rarity...

Early Edo carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha with a mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head is with an elongate head dress and a crown. Left hand holding an object that looks like gourd. Sings of old restoration on base, back of the halo and right hand. 15 ” x 5” x 3 ¼ ”

19th C Japanese carved and gilded wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai, also known as Amitābha Buddha with a mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, behind the figure. The hand gesture, or mudra, of Amida Nyorai can symbolize the welcoming of a faithful devotee's soul at the time of death. The statue's head features tight curls, an ushnisha (a protuberance on the crown of the head). Sings of old restoration on left hand and foot. 14 ” x 5” x 3 ”

A complete set of the twelve animals of the zodiac by Miyashita Zenji, each enclosed in the original signed wooden box retaining the original Shifuku and Shiori. Sizes vary from 8 up to 16 cm (3 to 6 inches) and all are in excellent condition.
Miyashita Zenji (1939-2012) was born into the family of potter Miyashita Zenju, and graduated the Kyoto Municipal University of Art under Kiyomizu Kyubei and Kusube Yaichi...

Japanese carved pendant depicting a skull and silver snake piercing through the eye sockets, signed on the back with a silver chain. 1 ¼” x 1”.

Mask is in overall good condition, a small on the chin. 3 ” x 2 ¼ ” x 1 ¼ ”

Mask is in overall good condition, a few cracks on the side of the mask and back of the ears. 4 ½ ” x 4” x 3 ”

Rare limited edition Japanese mezzotint by Katsunori Hamanishi (b. 1949) titled “Swing” featuring red ropes twisted around and tied between tree branches set against a velvety black background. The print is titled, signed, dated '90, and numbered 44/50 all in pencil in the bottom margin. Paper: 26 3/16" x 19 3/4” (image: 19 1/2” x 15 1/4"). The print was never framed and is in excellent original condition with a clean back...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Gosu Satsuma 7 Lucky God Jurojin Figure Okimono Marked Satsuma Gyokuzan 玉山

It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 2.6 Lb.

It has rubbing of gold and paint, stains at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Nomoto Kei (Born in Okayama City in 1891 - ). Oil painting on canvas, titled: Autumn Landscape and signed the low left corner. H 38 x L 45 cm. From the Showa period, probably 1950/60's. Good condition and well framed.