Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art

I have acquired something very unique. I would like to introduce an old Japanese wooden carved frog ornament. The frog is standing and in a pose similar ...

This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950). This is an ornament made using a tree l...

This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is cool. Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful. It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress. The name of the engraver is also engraved. The name "Kichitaro" is engraved. I don't know the details of this person. There are also small cracks and defects. There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail. And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks. This is an old one, so there is something like this. Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing. However, it is a work that is quite impressive. It is a rare item...

Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a spiritual animal that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times. At first glan...

Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg Wood carving in Hokkaido Wooden carving bear It is said to have originated in Swi...

Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Signed. Signed An incised artist signature “Bunraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance, Kappa Bring Good Fortune Japanese Kappa...

This is a carved wooden raccoon dog made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of cedar wood. In Japan, raccoon dogs are considered to be “good lu...

This exquisite pair of Japanese Kyogen masks, crafted around the 1950s-60s, showcases the art of traditional Japanese mask carving. Made from hand-carved w...