Japan Antique Stone " 5 Elements" Lotus Finial Sculpture, Signed and Hand Carved

A large and finely carved antique Japanese 20 inch wooden jizai gake, or pothook hanger. An Impressive sculpture in size and possessing a gorgeous patina from authentic use. These hangers were suspended with a rope from heavy beams, over the open hearth. From the hanger an adjustable hook was hung that held a kettle. Notice the grooves formed on this example result of decades of use. Best materials: black lacquered zelkova wood. Dimensions: 20 inches high and 16 inches length It is very unusual for jizaigake to be lacquered. A similar piece can be found in the Montgomery collection. Hand carved, and hand finished- hard to improve upon. Provenance: Old Nagoya collection. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese fine art...

Japan, a beautifully handmade and hand carved black lacquer colored antique shop sign -kanban- for a Japanese currency exchange shop. The kanji translates to "currency exchange". Many antique Japanese shop signs...

Japan, a dramatic large-scale antique Daruma hand-carved in the round with finely detailed hair, nose and brows - a wooden Talisman of perseverance and good luck from the early 20th century. These were hand turned and hand carved to serve as solid wood molds for making paper mache versions. While they occasionally appear in Japanese antique markets...

Extraordinary mid century design Bench #2 one of a pair currently available This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench han...

Extraordinary mid century design This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's popular technique he used on his famous mid century tables. Solid and Heavy. Genuinely old waxed chocolate patina from care. We have applied a further protective coat of bees wax to ensure continued weather resistant use. Dimensions: Seat height: 18 inches x width: 71 inches x depth: 11.5 inches, 65 pounds Pair available. About Japan's hand chisels "Oire Nomi" The renowned metal-working arts of Japan are reflected in Japanese chisels...

Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mok...

Ancient hand carved polychrome frog and koi temple elements. As found showing original weathered age. Each element pierced on a steel rod raising above solid wood base. Frog stands...

Rare and complete Antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage. Having a doorway and grid window at the fron...

Rare and complete antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage. The front of the cottage has an entrance doo...

Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture. ...

Japanese bamboo Pagoda shrine with carved marble animal figure.  

Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering with gilt highlights. The black background with a gilt border.