Japanese Rare "Fish" Lighting Lantern

Fishing friends delight This unusual pair (2) of Jumping Trout or Bass fish themed hand painted iron garden lanterns is the first pair of this design we h...

Jumping Trout on all four sides- a fishing friends delight This unusual Jumping Speckled Trout fish themed hand painted iron garden lantern is an angler'...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality pair (2) of large swiveling "Globe" lanterns is a special find and authentic old works of art. Their rare d...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Japan, this handsome quality big swiveling "Globe" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. Its rare design is unique...

First we have seen, unique An innovative designed nautical Lantern that emits brilliant night light. Outstanding Japanese design merges with fine art in this beautiful large-scale ...

First we've seen Seven (7) squirrels with acorns - handpainted delight This handsome Japanese hand painted quality "Squirrels" lantern is a special find and an authentic old w...

Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under elev...

Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. The dolls have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms and legs. signed underneath as follow. Kokashi Doll Kegon Waterfall Japan 1987. Kokeshi (???, ???), are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a toy for...

Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under eleven types. Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls...

A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...

An extremely rare wood Japanese Okimono of a Dutchman playing with a bat Edo period, 18th-19th century or earlier The Dutchman is standing and h...

An extraordinary "Kepeng Lamak" from Bali, Indonesia, circa early 20th century. Lamak is a general term for temple hangings, mostly made of disposable materials like palm leaves for temporary offerings. A small number, such as this piece, were made by wealthy and aristocratic families for permanent display. The lamaks are traditionally displayed in temples or residents for a strong spiritual reason in Bali that is known as "Artja". They could function as receptacles, or a vessels of for the habitation of the deities when they descent to the earth on propitious occasions. In a goddess form with a carved wood head adorned with painted face and mirrored crown who likely represents Dewi Danu, the water goddess, this lamak was constructed with a bamboo frame, cotton pompoms, fabric fragments...