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Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare Japanese Edo period Kyogen mask of a Nio guardian king, a ferocious native deity
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian
Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese pair of Nio Buddhist temple guardian masks in finely carved and lacquered cypress wood
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Lacquer

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Wood

Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood
Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood

Japanese Nio Buddhist Temple Guardian Masks in Carved lacquered Wood

H 14 in W 10 in D 5 in
Late Edo Nio Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This powerful and extremely rare screen depicts the Nio, Buddhist temple guardians. The screen is split
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Late Edo Nio Screen
Late Edo Nio Screen

Late Edo Nio Screen

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H 74.81 in W 66.93 in D 0.79 in
779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
Located in New York, NY
Guardian to the Buddhist Temple Superb quality and casting feature a rich dark brown patina
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Masks

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Bronze

779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask
779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask

779 Japanese Signed Bronze Nio Mask

H 10.25 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

H 9 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

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Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the middle Showa period. The st...
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H 17 in W 17 in D 5 in
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Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
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Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
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H 3.94 in W 8.08 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Meiji Noh Mask in Carved Wood
Located in New York, NY
Japanese early Meiji period Noh theater mask made of carved wood with gofun layers. The piece was made in Japan in circa 1880 and is signed on the back. In great antique condition wi...
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H 8 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Folk Buddha/Edo period/1603-1868
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H 16.93 in W 6.11 in D 5.52 in
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
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H 67 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
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Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes
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H 18 in Dm 18.5 in
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H 16.75 in W 1 in D 18.5 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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H 69.1 in W 83.47 in D 6.3 in
Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
Located in Studio City, CA
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Japanese Asian Bronze Showa Meiji Samurai Warrior Sculpture Statue with Armor
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H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Japanese Lacquered Box Decorated with Birds and Foliage, Signed, Late 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage signed Lacquered inside and outside Late 19th Century Without key Some scratches and losses Ideal for storing jewelry.
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Japanese Lacquered Box Decorated with Birds and Foliage, Signed, Late 19th

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H 1.78 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Fukuoka, JP
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18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet

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Located in New York, NY
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H 32 in W 18 in D 12 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Large Pair of Japanese Guardian Figures
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H 24 in W 15 in D 8 in
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Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Nio guardian figure offers polychromed carved wood or composition construction
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Antique Japanese Polychrome Wood or Composition Nio Guardian Figure 19th C
Antique Japanese Polychrome Wood or Composition Nio Guardian Figure 19th C

Antique Japanese Polychrome Wood or Composition Nio Guardian Figure 19th C

H 11.5 in W 9.75 in D 6.75 in
Niō-dō Tosei Gusoku, Samurai Armor with a Stylized Torso Design
Located in Milano, IT
the nude torso of a Buddhist guardian deity, Nio. In fact, the front section is composed by six shaped
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H 59.06 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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H 14 in W 7 in D 4 in
Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and rare Japanese Edo Period Kyogen mask of a Nio Guardian King; ferocious native
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Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian
Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

H 9 in Dm 7 in
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Located in Morristown, NJ
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Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair

Vintage Turquoise and Green Glaze Ceramic Japanese Komainu or Lion Dogs, a Pair

H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 6 in
A very large fine Japanese Satsuma tray depicting Jizō and Kannon (Guan Yin)
Located in London, GB
rebirth, two Nio guardian bring up the rear, and above the procession two deities with musical instruments
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A very large fine Japanese Satsuma tray depicting Jizō and Kannon (Guan Yin)
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