Japanese Antique Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 'Komainu' 1800s-1860s/Mingei

This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the early Edo period (1600s-1700s). It is carved from cedar wood. A-Un," or "A-Un," is the Japanese word for "guardian dog....

This is a very old Japanese carved wooden turtle. This item is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of cedar wood. Very rare item. Turtles have...

This is a very old Japanese wooden mask. In Japan, it is called "Kamado-gami". It was made during the Edo period (1800s to 1860s). It is hand-c...

This is a very old Japanese stone statue. It is from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s). A man with a topknot is sitting. It is probably a scene of a...

Very old Japanese large wooden carving of a horse. It dates from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of cedar wood. In Japan, there is ...

This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a god. It is called "Tenjin. Tenjin" is a general term for "a god who lives in heaven. This wood carving dates from the Edo period (1...

Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively carved Tai (Sea Bream) with large head pierced for the hooked pole and the large tail pointed upward with a metal loop for the cord attachment, incised carving for facial details and scales, encrusted patina from use. Wood storage box made of hinoki. Excellent condition. 5-7/8 in. high x 14-3/4 in. long x 4 in. wide. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. Late Edo, Circa 1800. Published in a Japanese newspaper in 1964 (article and translation available). Provenance: with Kingo Kondo, Kyoto 1964 Ken Domon...

A charming and mischievous pair of Japanese carved, gilt and painted komainu, often mistaken for foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan. The two komainu, or guardian lions, are portrayed seated upon their haunches, heads slightly turned. The two beasts are well carved, with wonderful musculature, flowing manes, and bushy tails. Their faces a mix of ferocious and comical. The eyes of reverse painted glass with gilt highlights. One is a true komainu, (lion-dog), with a horn on its head, and its mouth closed. The other is a shishi, (lion), with its mouth open, and no horn. The komainu sports a mane and tail pigmented blue with gilt highlights. The shishi sports a mane and tail pigmented green with gilt highlights. Both figures richly gilt in gold lacquer. Komainu are protective beings, similar to foo lions or foo dogs...

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Statue Group, the 1800s, Ric.00041.

A gorgeous diminutive Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The piece has a beautiful aged patina and a wonderful, surprisingly hefty feel to it when he...

A wonderful gem of a piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt seated meditation Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina acquired through age. The Buddha is in the Bhumisparsha (calling the earth to witness) mudra position symbolizing the moment when he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree...

A wonderful piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt, Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina and coloring acquired ...