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Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Sculpture Edo Style
Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Sculpture Edo Style

Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Sculpture Edo Style, 1800

$1,750

Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Sculpture Edo Style

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Buddhist Monk Antique Wood Carving 18Th Century or earlier possibly Japanese wood sculpture of a Buddhist Monk resting on lotus blossom on wood base, weather distressed, cracks, an...

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18th Century Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wabi Sabi Style Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object
Wabi Sabi Style Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object

Wabi Sabi Style Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object

$1,850 / set

Wabi Sabi Style Japanese Found Wood Scholar’s Object

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A dramatic and beautifully timeworn Japanese Wood Sculpture in vaguely anthropomorphic form balanced on five points and fashioned from a particularly dense and heavy wood.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

15th C Japanese Muromachi Wood Amida Nyorai Lotus Sculpture, circa 1450
15th C Japanese Muromachi Wood Amida Nyorai Lotus Sculpture, circa 1450

15th C Japanese Muromachi Wood Amida Nyorai Lotus Sculpture, circa 1450

$28,000

15th C Japanese Muromachi Wood Amida Nyorai Lotus Sculpture, circa 1450

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Wood Sculpture of Amida Nyorai Standing on a Lotus Pedestal Muromachi Period (1336–1573), circa 1450–1500 A remarkable and highly important Japanese carved wood sculpture d...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

$6,800

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

Located in Stamford, CT

Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon

$75,000

Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon

Located in Hudson, NY

Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century
Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

$829

Antique Wood Monkey Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Masakazu Japan, 19/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Masakazu A monkey sitting. H. 1.8 cm x L 2.2cm. Japan, 19th century. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: J...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray
1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray

$495

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Finely sculpted tea service tray from Japan. Beautiful hand-crafted piece, circa 1940's. Measures almost 2 feet wide.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese carved wood sculpture of leaping koi 鯉 (carps)
Large Japanese carved wood sculpture of leaping koi 鯉 (carps)

Large Japanese carved wood sculpture of leaping koi 鯉 (carps)

$1,808

Large Japanese carved wood sculpture of leaping koi 鯉 (carps)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A beautiful wood carving of koi (carps) racing up a waterfall. Finely carved as a vertical column depicting a gushing waterfall with a pair of carp leaping upward to traverse the ra...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Zelkova Burl Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Wood Object
Wabi-Sabi Japanese Zelkova Burl Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Wood Object

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Zelkova Burl Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Wood Object

$1,300

Wabi-Sabi Japanese Zelkova Burl Sculpture 1950s-1970s / Wood Object

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an antique Japanese sculptural object created from a naturally formed burl of Japanese zelkova (Keyaki). It is believed to have been crafted during the mid-Showa period (195...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture
19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

$5,950

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Carved Wood Seated Monkey Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese hand-carved wood seated monkey. The eyes are inlaid and made of glass. The fur and details are very realistic. The piece is signed on the bottom ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura
Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura

Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura

$4,800

Japanese Abstract Expressionist Carved Wood Sculpture by Takao Kimura

By Takao Kimura

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful abstract expressionist caved elm wood sculpture by Japanese artist Takao Kimura, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Japanese Buddhist Bamboo Wood Mingei Buddha Kannon Bodhisattva Sculpture Statue
Japanese Buddhist Bamboo Wood Mingei Buddha Kannon Bodhisattva Sculpture Statue

Japanese Buddhist Bamboo Wood Mingei Buddha Kannon Bodhisattva Sculpture Statue

$849

Japanese Buddhist Bamboo Wood Mingei Buddha Kannon Bodhisattva Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous, beautifully detailed Japanese Buddhist temple shrine Showa Kannon Bodhisattva sculpture/statue.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

$1,800

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Located in Hudson, NY

with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed
19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed

$16,500

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture of Toads Edo Period Signed

Located in North Miami, FL

Finely carved as a small toads on top of a large toad, the surface finished to resemble the toad's rugged skin, signature on underside. In Japan, the toad is considered an auspicious...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine

$400Sale Price|27% Off

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a vintage hand-carved wooden bear from Japan. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1950s–1970s) and has long been cherished as a traditional folk craft from Hokkaido. The ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Three Monkeys 1868–1880s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Three Monkeys 1868–1880s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Three Monkeys 1868–1880s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

$1,800 / set

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Three Monkeys 1868–1880s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A rare set of three carved wooden monkeys made in Japan during the early Meiji period. Each is seated on a craggy rock base, hands raised to cover the eyes, the mouth, and the ears i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture

$3,495

Japanese Chinese Asian Large Wood Carved Buddhist Monk Priest Statue Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A rather wonderful and quite unique large, hand carved wood (likely cypress) antique standing portrait sculpture/statue of Japanese Zen Buddhist monk or master priest figure.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue
Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

$795

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and serene wood and gilt Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha on display stand/alar (the stand and buddha are attached together) Meticulously hand carved in fine detail (see han...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

$7,950

Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved & Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

This truly a magnificent piece. Stunning. Beautiful. Supremely serene. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Sea...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Edo Period Hand-Carved Lion Mask, Wood Sculpture, Japan, Circa 1700
Edo Period Hand-Carved Lion Mask, Wood Sculpture, Japan, Circa 1700

Edo Period Hand-Carved Lion Mask, Wood Sculpture, Japan, Circa 1700

$3,250

Edo Period Hand-Carved Lion Mask, Wood Sculpture, Japan, Circa 1700

Located in Pasadena, CA

This a well-preserved lion mask that dates to the 18th century (possibly earlier). Lion masks were used in the traditional Gion Matsuri festival lion dances. The articulated mask wit...

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner
Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner

Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner

$1,063

Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Japanese sculptured wood brazier with copper liner A great piece, an original brazier to keep you warm in the late evening breeze or it would make a very attractive planter Thi...

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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart
Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart

$800Sale Price / item|20% Off

Japanese Antique massive burl wood slab Sculpture wabi sabi art piece objet dart

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

from North part of Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. Antique massive wood lump, burl wood slab can be displayed as an unique art piece to add the taste of wabi sabi, or the touch of natu...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures

$2,000 / set

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japanese and function as the leveling pulley for the attached hearth hook.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk
Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk

Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk

$3,250

Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk

Located in Studio City, CA

This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expre...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue
Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

$2,995

Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful and supremely serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha. A magnificent work. Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gil...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan
Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

$758

Vintage Japanese Wood Carving of Ainu Bear holding Fish Japan

Located in Den Haag, NL

Famously from Hokkaido and northern Japan, this large, intricately hand-carved bear statue with a fish in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft. In Ainu spirituality, bears...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Asian Natural Wood Hand Carved Koi Carp Fish Sculpture on Display Stand
Japanese Asian Natural Wood Hand Carved Koi Carp Fish Sculpture on Display Stand

Japanese Asian Natural Wood Hand Carved Koi Carp Fish Sculpture on Display Stand

$979

Japanese Asian Natural Wood Hand Carved Koi Carp Fish Sculpture on Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully hand carved large natural organic wood Japanese/Asian Koi or Carp fish (Nishikigoi (錦鯉) sculpture with gorgeous natural wood grain/patina and fine detail (no...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Shinto Priest Sculpture, 28"
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Shinto Priest Sculpture, 28"

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Shinto Priest Sculpture, 28"

$4,750

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bleached Wood Shinto Priest Sculpture, 28"

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Japanese Mid-Century Modern bleached wood carved religious figure of a Shinto Priest seated in Lotus position with legs crossed.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture
Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

$1,295

Very Large Vintage Japanese Ainu Hokkai Bear Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare large and most impressive rustic midcentury Japanese Ainu hand carved Ussuri Brown Bear sculpture.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Art Glass, Hardwood, Paint

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

$7,462Sale Price / set|25% Off

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

Located in Miami, FL

An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture
Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

$1,800

Antique Japanese Koma-Inu Head - Sculpture, 19th Century / Mingei sculpture

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This expressive carved wooden head represents a Koma-Inu — the mythical lion-dog guardians traditionally placed at the entrances of Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits. Whether ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture
Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture

$6,300 / item

Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Wall Sculpture

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood material is Yoshino Cedar.

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2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture
Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture

$4,600

Spiral6 Kenta Hirai Japanese Contemporary Bentwood Sculpture

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." This sculpture mixes free formed wood sculpture and branch. Wood materials are Yoshino Cedar, camphor tree and podoc...

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2010s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair
Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair

Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair

$975 / set

Japanese Kokeshi Wood Dolls, Signed, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of authentic signed Japanese Kokeshi wood dolls, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under eleven type...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

$875

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned demon popular in Noh performance plays, a solid hardwood piece carved in high relie...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes
Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

$1,200 / set

Set of Three Japanese Wood Netsukes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of three Japanese netsukes carved out of wood with a reddish stained finish, appear to be circa mid-20th century. One depicts a frog holding a trumpet; one a rooster eating grain...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated
Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated

$1,650

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated   

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century
Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century

$10,288

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920
Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

$195

Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Koi Fish Sculpture, Circa 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese Hand Carved Wood Koi Fish. Small Hand Carved Wood Japanese Koi Fish Sculpture.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique objet / wood wabi-sabi object
Japanese antique objet / wood wabi-sabi object

Japanese antique objet / wood wabi-sabi object

$750

Japanese antique objet / wood wabi-sabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an ornament whose root part of the tree changes over time and looks like a Buddha statue. The surface of the wood has many holes and the shadows are very mysterious, and the...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era

$395

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era

Located in Norton, MA

A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Daruma, Japanese, Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century
Daruma, Japanese, Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century

Daruma, Japanese, Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century

$550

Daruma, Japanese, Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Wooden Daruma Daruma, a Japanese Zen God who lost the use of his legs from sitting and meditating on top of the mountain for eternity. It has become a legend in Japanese fo...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture
Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture

Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture

$350

Japanese Showa Vintage Wooden Geta-Foot Sculpture

Located in Chiba, JP

Anonymous vintage wooden sculpture of a right foot wearing geta (Japanese wooden sandal), Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 25cm (9.84in), thinly with varnish-like coating...

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture
A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

$44,500

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture depicting a delightful ensemble of six energetic boys engaged in a spirited purs...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

$2,800

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask

$8,500

Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask

Located in Hudson, NY

Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box, which is signed and dated: Koran, 1811 (Edo period). The box also describes the mask...

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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

$14,000

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...

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2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Guardian Lion Sculpture 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Guardian Lion Sculpture 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Guardian Lion Sculpture 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

$900

Japanese Antique Primitive Guardian Lion Sculpture 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden sculpture of a Shishi lion. Expertly carved from a naturally formed burl, it possesses an exceptionally powerful presence.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

$17,500

Japanese Lacquered Wood Sho Kannon, Momoyama/Edo Period, 17th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A tall and impressive Japanese carved and black lacquered figure of Sho Kannon Bosatsu, Momoyama or Edo Period, mid 17th century, on a later mid 19th century carved, painted, and gil...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu
16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu

$6,500

16th Century Japanese Sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu

Located in Hudson, NY

16th century Japanese sculpture of a Buddhist Tenbu, Late Momoyama period (1333-1598) sculpture dated "Bunroku 3", or 1594, in ink on the back.

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai
19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

$2,800

19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Dai

Located in Chicago, IL

This remarkable 19th-century Japanese dai begins as a single, monumental slice of burl—nearly two inches thick—cut from a tree whose grain had spent decades twisting into wild, unpre...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu

$28,000

Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Japanese Wood sculpture of Carp
Japanese Wood sculpture of Carp

Japanese Wood sculpture of Carp

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in

Japanese Wood sculpture of Carp

Located in MILANO, IT

A Japanese senoki wood okimono of a koi carp finely carved with its body slightly curved to the left. Signed under the fin.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion
Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Japanese Wood sculpture Okimono of Lion

Located in MILANO, IT

A Japanese carved wood sculpture okimono of an elegant and mightily lion with thick mane.

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Antique 1850s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th
Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th

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H 11.03 in W 26.38 in D 13.78 in

Rare and Massive Japanese wood sculpture of playful lions, signed, Japan, 19th

Located in PARIS, FR

A Very Rare wood Okimono of Shishi Lions, Japan , 19th c This exceptional 19th-century Japanese wooden sculpture, crafted from an unique piece of hinoki wood, depicts a shishi (Bu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Walnut Wood Sculpture
Japanese Walnut Wood Sculpture

Japanese Walnut Wood Sculpture

Unavailable

H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in

Japanese Walnut Wood Sculpture

Located in Zephyr Cove, NV

Naturalist walnut wood sculpture on square 1" thick wood base. Japanese origin.

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20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

White Field - Abstract Sculpture, Wood, Japanese, Contemporary, Eguchi Masaya
White Field - Abstract Sculpture, Wood, Japanese, Contemporary, Eguchi Masaya

Masaya Eguchi White Field - Abstract Sculpture, Wood, Japanese, Contemporary, Eguchi Masaya, 2017

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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in

White Field - Abstract Sculpture, Wood, Japanese, Contemporary, Eguchi Masaya

Located in Barcelona, Catalunya

Masaya's art intends to alter the traditional codes of perception. With his three-dimensional pieces, the artist aims to create a space for reflection and contemplation for the obser...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture
Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture

Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture

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H 46.5 in W 15.25 in D 12 in

Antique Japanese Buddhist Gilded Wood Kannon Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carved Sculpure
Japanese Wood Carved Sculpure

Japanese Wood Carved Sculpure

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H 13 in W 20.48 in D 13 in

Japanese Wood Carved Sculpure

Located in MILANO, IT

A large Japanese wood carved sculpture finely carved. Good and original patina.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Wood Lotus Leaf Tray
Japanese Carved Wood Lotus Leaf Tray

Japanese Carved Wood Lotus Leaf Tray

Unavailable

H 35.5 in D 3 in

Japanese Carved Wood Lotus Leaf Tray

Located in Seattle, WA

Finely carved Japanese wood tray in the form of a Lotus Leaf. Used for the presentation of sweets during the sencha tea ceremony. As one of the most prevalent subjects in Japanese ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)
Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)

Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)

Unavailable

H 12.25 in W 14.75 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Yokogi (Friction Lock)

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood fricition lock (yokogi), used to adjust the height of the hook above the irori, or sunken hearth fire. The yokogi darkly patinated from years of exposu...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Japanese Carved Wood Horse
Japanese Carved Wood Horse

Japanese Carved Wood Horse

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 7.09 in

Japanese Carved Wood Horse

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Japanese vintage carved wood horse, on a wooden base. Our eclectic stock crosses cultures, continents, styles and famous names.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carved Wall Hanging
Japanese Wood Carved Wall Hanging

Japanese Wood Carved Wall Hanging

Unavailable

H 35 in W 61.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Wood Carved Wall Hanging

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful carved Keyaki/zelkova wood which is the very rare piece. Probably an ornamental interia wall hanging from a shrine or temple in the late Edo period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Meiji Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Meiji Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture

Meiji Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40 in D 13 in

Meiji Japanese Bronze Elephant Sculpture

Located in Seattle, WA

Finely detailed Japanese bronze sculpture of elephant with upturned trunk attacked by tigers.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Wood Folk Art Friction Lock
Japanese Wood Folk Art Friction Lock

Japanese Wood Folk Art Friction Lock

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 19 in

Japanese Wood Folk Art Friction Lock

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese wood friction lock, yokogi, from an adjustable pot hook assembly jizaigake, in the shape of a carp (koi) surrounded by waves. The carp heavily encrusted from smoke and with ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Lacquered Wood Candle Store Kanban (Shop Signs)
Japanese Lacquered Wood Candle Store Kanban (Shop Signs)

Japanese Lacquered Wood Candle Store Kanban (Shop Signs)

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H 18 in

Japanese Lacquered Wood Candle Store Kanban (Shop Signs)

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of lacquered wood Japanese kanban (shop sign) for a candle store. Each kanban of an hourglass candle form with projecting paper wick emerging from the top. Both kanban, one re...

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs
Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

Pair of Japanese Carved Wood Lion Dogs

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of Japanese carved wood koma inu protective lion dogs, literally "Korean Dogs" which would have been guardians of a shrine and messenger to the gods. Each of the leonine guard...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon
Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon

Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon

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H 19 in

Japanese Carved Wood Figure Of Seated Kannon

Located in Wilton, CT

Extremely Handsome Carved Wood Figure of Kannon (Guanyin) Seated in Royal Ease (lalitasana) on a Ritualistic Throne Supported by Miniature Guardians over a Lotus Base

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Brackets
Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Brackets

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Brackets

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H 33 in W 23 in D 6 in

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Architectural Brackets

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of large Japanese architectural corner brackets (kibana). Finely carved of keyaki (zelkova; a type of Asian elm) wood with scrolled chrysanthemum (kiku) leaf motifs. Heavily w...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo

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H 19.25 in W 18 in D 10 in

Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo

Located in Christchurch, GB

Museums in Europe and the USA were inspired to commission life size studies of people, including Samurai , with a pair of 224 cm high Sumo wrestlers now residing in the Sheffield mus...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Daruma
Japanese Daruma

Japanese Daruma

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Japanese Daruma

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese Daruma (symbol of good luck and protection), Meiji period, circa 1880s.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s
Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s

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H 8.88 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base, inspired by the popular ancient Muromachi/Edo period folktale of Momotaro (“Peach Boy...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century
Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century

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H 16.15 in W 11.03 in D 11.34 in

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century

Located in Milano, IT

The Amitabha (Amida in Japanese) Buddha is shown standing with his hands forming the Amida raigo-in mudra. The face has a serene expression, with closed eyes under delicately arched ...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese 18th Century Wood Statue of Kannon, Goddess of Mercy
Japanese 18th Century Wood Statue of Kannon, Goddess of Mercy

Japanese 18th Century Wood Statue of Kannon, Goddess of Mercy

Unavailable

H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in

Japanese 18th Century Wood Statue of Kannon, Goddess of Mercy

Located in New York, NY

A simple wooden Japanese 18th century hand-carved statue of Kannon, the goddess of Mercy. The figure has a peg at the bottom, and this peg fits into the wooden base. She is standing...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Japanese Carved Hard Wood Okimono Circa 1880
Japanese Carved Hard Wood Okimono Circa 1880

Japanese Carved Hard Wood Okimono Circa 1880

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in

Japanese Carved Hard Wood Okimono Circa 1880

Located in GB

This superbly detailed Japanese carved hard wood figure depicts an elderly bearded gentleman dressed in robes with a large hat hanging down his back. He is carrying a bottle flask in...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Noh Mask, Role of Old Man, Okina, Wood, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century Woodcraft
Noh Mask, Role of Old Man, Okina, Wood, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century Woodcraft

Noh Mask, Role of Old Man, Okina, Wood, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century Woodcraft, 20th century

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in

Noh Mask, Role of Old Man, Okina, Wood, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century Woodcraft

Located in London, GB

Okina (Old man) by Tanaka Carved and painted hinoki (cypress). Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood. Well-worn with external areas showing aged wood patina. Pronounced scratches...

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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Thread, Wood, Pigment

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Trays, 19th-20th Century
Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Trays, 19th-20th Century

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Trays, 19th-20th Century

Unavailable

H 32.05 in W 20.28 in D 1.19 in

Pair of Large Japanese Carved Wood Trays, 19th-20th Century

Located in Frome, Somerset

A pair of large wood trays. Each in the form of open lotus leaves together with seed pods and carved in low relief with flowering lotus. The seed pods with loose seeds. The wood with...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Figure
Japanese Carved Figure

Japanese Carved Figure

Unavailable

H 30 in W 21 in D 11 in

Japanese Carved Figure

Located in Stamford, CT

A carved Japanese carved wooden figure of the wind god, Fujin one of the eldest Shinto gods retaining its original porcelain eyes.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed
19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

Unavailable

H 10.75 in W 19 in D 7.75 in

19th Century Japanese Bronze Lion Meiji Period on Wood Base Signed

Located in Hampstead, QC

This fierce and impressive bronze sculpture of a roaring lion was made during the Meiji Period in Japan (1868-1921).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Root
19th Century Japanese Root

19th Century Japanese Root

Unavailable

H 63 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Japanese Root

Located in Paris, FR

One spectacular and sculptural natural root. Japan, Meiji period, circa 1890.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Deer
Japanese Lacquer Deer

Japanese Lacquer Deer

Unavailable

H 22 in W 35 in D 12 in

Japanese Lacquer Deer

Located in New York, NY

A large wooden Japanese figure of a deer with Wakasa lacquer finish. Early 20th century.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

Unavailable

H 36 in W 23 in D 17 in

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

By Gyoko

Located in London, GB

Japanese bronze Eagle modelled with its wings outstretched and head lowered, All the feather work is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Hand Carved Burl Wood Fruit and Flower Display Basket
Japanese Hand Carved Burl Wood Fruit and Flower Display Basket

Japanese Hand Carved Burl Wood Fruit and Flower Display Basket

Unavailable

H 9 in W 18 in D 13 in

Japanese Hand Carved Burl Wood Fruit and Flower Display Basket

Located in New York, NY

Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket, carved from one piece of burl wood in an oval shape with single large overhead handle in a natural form with nodes, grottos and p...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Large Pair of Japanese Guardian Figures
Large Pair of Japanese Guardian Figures

Large Pair of Japanese Guardian Figures

Unavailable

H 24 in W 15 in D 8 in

Large Pair of Japanese Guardian Figures

Located in New York, NY

An impressive pair of wood carved and lacquered Nio figures. Such figures were guardians of the Buddha and would stand outside temples. 18th-19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Asian Sculpture
Asian Sculpture

Asian Sculpture

Unavailable

H 31 in W 11 in D 12 in

Asian Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gilded and Painted Hand Carved Wooden Asian Sculpture of a Warrior Standing on a Fish.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory crane.
A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory crane.

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory crane.

Unavailable

H 14 in W 16 in D 12 in

A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory crane.

Located in New York, NY

A Japanese Meiji period naturalistically carved ivory crane, on a burled wood base. Signed Kofu

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

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H 10 in W 73 in D 12 in

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

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H 8 in W 71 in D 11 in

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

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H 8 in W 71 in D 11 in

Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Wooden inro, Japan Showa Era
Wooden inro, Japan Showa Era

Wooden inro, Japan Showa Era

Unavailable

H 2.17 in W 3.94 in D 2.17 in

Wooden inro, Japan Showa Era

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Inro representing a mouse on a barrel. Very detailed sculpture, quality object. Japan 20th century.

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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure
Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure

Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18 in D 12 in

Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure

Located in New York, NY

A large and dramatic muscled Nio guardian figure. Nio figures were placed outside Buddhist temples as protectors against evil spirits and to keep the temple free of demons and thie...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Gosho-ningyo
Antique Japanese Gosho-ningyo

Antique Japanese Gosho-ningyo

Unavailable

H 18.5 in W 8 in D 5 in

Antique Japanese Gosho-ningyo

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Gosho-ningyo, a standing young male holding a painted and embroidered Chinese style fan above his head, the body carved of wood and covered in multiple layers of burnished g...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Okimono of a Goat
Japanese Okimono of a Goat

Japanese Okimono of a Goat

Unavailable

H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in

Japanese Okimono of a Goat

By Kichikawa Yoshinobu

Located in MILANO, IT

A Japanese wood okimono of a goat with kid. Signed under the base on a rectangular reserve.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture
Asian Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture

Asian Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture

Unavailable

H 31 in W 11 in D 9 in

Asian Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Guilded and Painted Hand Carved Wooden Asian Sculpture of a Warrior Standing on a Fish.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Kyogen Mask, Oto, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade
Kyogen Mask, Oto, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade

Kyogen Mask, Oto, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade, 20th century

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H 7.88 in W 5.79 in D 1.97 in

Kyogen Mask, Oto, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade

Located in London, GB

Oto (woman mask) was used for young pretty women in Kyogen. Overly plump and dimpled, she is a lower-class parody of the refined Ko-Omote mask in Noh. Carved and painted hinoki (cyp...

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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Hannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade
Hannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade

Hannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade, 20th century

Unavailable

H 8.47 in W 6.89 in D 1.97 in

Hannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade

Located in London, GB

Han'nya (Noh Mask of a Demon) by Tanaka Date: 20th century Size: 21.5 x 17.5 cm; Horns length: 10.5 cm Hannya is perhaps one of the most recognizable character from Japanese theat...

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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Kyogen Mask, Buaku Demon, Japanese Theatre, 19th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade
Kyogen Mask, Buaku Demon, Japanese Theatre, 19th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade

Kyogen Mask, Buaku Demon, Japanese Theatre, 19th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade, 19th century

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H 8.08 in W 6.78 in D 1.97 in

Kyogen Mask, Buaku Demon, Japanese Theatre, 19th Century, Woodcraft, Handmade

Located in London, GB

Kyogen mask of the demon Buaku with a thin, wispy beard and moustache of natural horse hair. Carved and painted hinoki (cypress). Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood. Eyes ringed...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Hannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Kusumoto
Hannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Kusumoto

Kusumoto NohakuHannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Kusumoto, 20th century

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H 8.47 in W 6.7 in D 1.97 in

Hannya Noh Mask, Demon, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Kusumoto

By Kusumoto Nohaku

Located in London, GB

Han'nya (Noh Mask of a Demon) by Kusumoto Nohaku Date: 20th century Size: 17 x 21.5 cm; Horns length: 10 cm Hannya is perhaps one of the most recognizable character from Japanese t...

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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Japanese Carved and Painted Wooden Monkey
Japanese Carved and Painted Wooden Monkey

Japanese Carved and Painted Wooden Monkey

Unavailable

H 6.25 in W 7 in D 4 in

Japanese Carved and Painted Wooden Monkey

Located in New York, NY

Seated, holding a honeycomb with a wasp sitting on it, this intricately carved monkey is inlaid with glass eyes. Signed.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period
Japanese Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period

Japanese Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period

Unavailable

H 14 in W 5 in D 4 in

Japanese Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, standing male figure with ikat patterned purple chirimen silk kimono with tea green lining and brocade obi costume. All carved of Kiri wood (Paulownia)...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Noh Mask of a Young Girl, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft
Noh Mask of a Young Girl, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft

Noh Mask of a Young Girl, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft, 20th century

Unavailable

H 8.47 in W 5.32 in D 1.97 in

Noh Mask of a Young Girl, Japanese Classical Theatre, 20th Century, Woodcraft

Located in London, GB

Ko'omote by Tanaka who was a student of Kusumoto Nohaku Date: 20th century Size: 21.5 x 13.5 cm Most familiar of the onna-men (female masks), ko-omote represents a pure and innoce...

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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Noh Mask of a Fierce God, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century Woodcraft
Noh Mask of a Fierce God, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century Woodcraft

Noh Mask of a Fierce God, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century Woodcraft, 19th century

Unavailable

H 8.47 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in

Noh Mask of a Fierce God, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century Woodcraft

Located in London, GB

Kijin'kei - noh mask of a fierce god Date: 19th century Size: 21.5 x 18 cm Before Buddhism was introduced to Japan over six centuries ago, Shinto was the main system of belief foc...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Noh Mask of a Young Boy, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century, Woodcraft
Noh Mask of a Young Boy, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century, Woodcraft

Noh Mask of a Young Boy, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century, Woodcraft, 19th century

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H 8.08 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

Noh Mask of a Young Boy, Actor, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 19th Century, Woodcraft

Located in London, GB

Doji - Noh mask of a young boy Date: 19th century Size: 20.5 x 14 cm Doji represents a young boy, with a face slightly rounded and feminine, almost androgynous. Although in Japanes...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Large Carved Japanese Lotus Tray 19th-20th Century
Large Carved Japanese Lotus Tray 19th-20th Century

Large Carved Japanese Lotus Tray 19th-20th Century

Unavailable

H 30.99 in W 18.51 in D 1.03 in

Large Carved Japanese Lotus Tray 19th-20th Century

Located in Frome, Somerset

A large Japanese wood Lotus Tray. Well carved in the form of lotus leaves, flowers and seed pods and in low relief with with additional leaves. The wood with a dark stain. 19th-20th ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Kuge Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period
Japanese Kuge Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period

Japanese Kuge Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period

Unavailable

H 14 in W 5 in D 4 in

Japanese Kuge Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Kuge Tachiko Gosho Ningyo, a standing young prince figure holding a compass, wearing a striped dark blue kimono with brown mid-section and light blue silk lining, tied toget...

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll

Unavailable

H 12 in W 10 in D 8 in

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Gosho Ningyo, a palace figure of a young noble boy seated with his feet extended forward holding a gold leafed folding signal battle fan in his right hand above his head (a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”
Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

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H 17.25 in W 15.5 in D 5 in

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Hearth Hook “Jizai Kogi” repurposed as Sculpture Beautifully executed craftsmanship showing rope marks from being suspended from ceiling beam.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Noh Mask of an Old Man, Okina, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 20th Century, Kusumoto
Noh Mask of an Old Man, Okina, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 20th Century, Kusumoto

Kusumoto NohakuNoh Mask of an Old Man, Okina, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 20th Century, Kusumoto, 20th century

Unavailable

H 6.11 in W 3.35 in D 1.97 in

Noh Mask of an Old Man, Okina, Japanese Theatre, Drama, 20th Century, Kusumoto

By Kusumoto Nohaku

Located in London, GB

Hakushiji-jo (Okina) - mask of an old man by Kusumoto Nohaku Date: 20th century Size: 15.5 x 8.5 cm Carved and painted hinoki (cypress). Polychrome pigments and gesso over wood. We...

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20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Pigment

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century Antique Woodcraft Dog
Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century Antique Woodcraft Dog

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century Antique Woodcraft Dog, 19th century

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H 1.58 in W 0.83 in D 1.19 in

Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century Antique Woodcraft Dog

Located in London, GB

This growling dog netsuke is made entirely out of wood, with glass eyes. As glass was a rare material in 19th century Japan, it can be assumed they are a later addition, perhaps as p...

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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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