This finely carved Meiji period (1868–1912) okimono presents Daruma (Bodhidharma), the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism, captured in a rare and animated moment. The figure stretches wide-mouthed and yawning, as though just awakening after his famed 14-year meditation. The sculptor has skillfully rendered the vitality of this moment, with flowing robes highlighted in their original red pigment, contrasting beautifully against the warm patina of the boxwood. The carving remains in excellent con...

Japanese vintage byobu screen painting of a blossoming plum branch. Painted in mineral colors on metal leaf on paper. The screen consists of four panels. Symbolic of resilience, renewal and the coming of Spring. Signed by the artist.

Age: Show Period (Mid 20th Century)

Dimensions: 36" high x 70 1/2" long

STONE JIZO

Early 20th century, Japan. Approx. H 26 × W 18 × D 10.5 cm (10.2 × 7.1 × 4.1 in). Beautifully aged with natural outdoor wear, true to its role as a guardian deity, as seen in the images.


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19th Century Large Korean Hat Box and Scholar's Horsehair Hat. The hat box alone is rare enough. To have it offered with a scholar's horsehair hat from the same period is probably not something you will ever see again. Additionally, this hat box is a scarce deluxe large-size example made entirely of Exotic Paulownia (Odong-namu) Wood. Paulownia is very desirable for collectors because of its beautiful wide grain, light weight, and fire and bug-resistant qualities. The paulownia used here is espe...

Sea Painting by Renowned Korean Artist Don Ahn aka Ahn Dong Kuk (1937-2013). Acrylic on paper. Painted in 1994. Frame: 26.5 x 21 inches, 67.5 x 53.5 cm. Painting: 19 x 14 inches, 48.5 x 35 cm. We encourage you to research Don Ahn's sales record and market prices on sites such as Artsy, so you can appreciate what a great opportunity this is to purchase an original work of art by the master at a price well below the actual value. Don Ahn was a pioneer of Korean art in America. In the 1950s he was ...

Pair of Koma-Inu Shrine Guardians – Muromachi Period (1336–1573)

A rare Muromachi-period pair of wooden Koma-inu (lion-dog) shrine guardians, later finished in the Edo period with pigments and gold leaf. Their surfaces show graceful wear, revealing earlier decorative layers from centuries of ritual use. Each figure retains crystal inlaid eyes that glimmer with lifelike presence, enhancing their protective aura. Well-preserved overall, with only minor age-related cracks and surface...

FADED WOMAN MASK

A worn, aesthetically faded Noh wood carving mask of the 'Wakaonna' type, depicting a young female character. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Approx. 21.5 × 13.5 × 7 cm (8.5 × 5.3 × 2.8 in).


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NUMBER TAGS

16 pieces of old handmade washi (Japanese paper) tags with traditional kanji numerals written in black ink. Showa era, c. 1960s. Thickness 0.5 cm (0.2 in) × Diameter 7 cm (2.8 in). Some tags are wrapped with cloth around the edge, others are unwrapped. Stains and wear as shown. Original use unknown.


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WHITE POJAGI

Traditional Korean patchwork textile made of hemp, known as pojagi (or bojagi). White-based with subtle tonal variations. Mid 20th century. Approx. 72 × 69 cm (28.3 × 27.2 in). Minor fraying, discoloration, and small holes, but carefully washed and ironed. Extensively used and delicately repaired, this piece embodies the true spirit of pojagi—turning imperfection into beauty.


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Four-Panel Folding Screen with Mandarin Ducks, Chrysanthemums, and Autumn Maples

A magnificent Japanese four-panel folding screen depicting an autumnal scene of natural harmony. Painted in mineral pigments and gold on paper, the composition features vibrant chrysanthemums in full bloom, accompanied by finely detailed mandarin ducks (symbols of love and fidelity), and small songbirds among branches of maple leaves turning deep crimson. The painter’s refined brushwork captures the liv...

Nice Thai pottery votive plaque circa early Ayutthaya period. In the center is the Buddha with classic Bhumiparsa mudra, flanked by two pillars and Sukhothai style walking Buddhas. Good condtion and guaranteed of the period. H: 6cm/2.4 and W: 5.1cm/2in.

Tang Dynasty buff colored, with traces of original pigments pottery statue in the image of a Zhenmushou “earth spirits”. These are increasingly difficult to find these days. The horn has been repaired and there is a repaired surface chip on the back. H: 33cm/13in and W: 10.5/4.1.

Fine Late Joseon Dynasty Screen Painting of the Four Gentlemen: Plum Blossoms, Orchids, Chrysanthemums, and Bamboo. These four subjects are the most revered by scholar painters throughout East Asia. The mastery demonstrated in this painting was the goal of many a scholar who aspired to the virtues symbolized by these four subjects. 1- The plum blossom symbolizes courage because it blooms early, when winter is not quite over. 2- Orchids are an ancient Korean symbol of purity, modesty, and virtue....

Korean Joseon Dynasty Safe Lacquered in the Rare Royal Shade of Red. Please compare this royal shade to the duller, darker red color of the other lacquered safe and inkstone box we offer on this website. The metalwork on this beautiful piece is adorned with ancient auspicious symbolism: a tortoise lock (symbol of longevity), the diamond-shaped Seven Treasures symbol, floral scrolls throughout, and the wan (the wheel of life and symbol of universal peace and harmony) is a symbol so ancient it act...

Orchids in the Wind by World-Renowned Korean Ceramic Artist Lee Kang Hyo. Lee is known for his expressive surfaces and dynamic forms and his mastery of the white slip brushwork of buncheong ware. Orchids are an ancient Korean symbol of purity, modesty, and virtue. The orchid grows in remote places, but its fragrance spreads over the land. Likewise, the scholar often works in isolation, but through their works their influence is felt throughout the land. Lee's works are in major museums around th...

Crossed “Fence” patterns are scored about the shoulder of this ash encrusted vase by Kishino Kan enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Iga Yakishime Higakimon Uzukumaru Tsubo. It is 11 cm (4-1/2 inches9 diameter 13.5 cm 5-1/2 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Kishino Kan was born in Kyoto in 1975, and after graduating art school apprenticed under Fukumori Masatake at the Doraku Kiln in Mie in 1994. He established his own kiln in 2004 in Iga city. He focuses on th...

Thai wooden rabbit.

Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size: Length 44.5 C.M. / Width 13 C.M. / Height 19 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.