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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Sculpture Okimono of a Dutchman, Dutch Colonial, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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...
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Early 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Big Old Brilliant Blue Water Basin Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening blue glazed ceramic form water basin or planter, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1910-1930.
A rare find this large.
Auspicious symbols are revealed in under gla...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material and simple execution impart a flavor of antiquity and great decorative power. Empero...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Antique Japanese Hand Carved Puppy
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese hand carved puppy. Expertly carved, showing a poised and alert puppy. Comes in original storage box with dedication, artist sign...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period Ike Mask 'Devil Face'
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese sculpted wood Ike mask produced during the Edo Period (1603-1868) around 1850, depicting a devil face. Highly detailed, the mask has inserted eyes and hair attached to it.
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1850s Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.
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1920s Chinese Export Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Momoyama Carved Wooden Shinto Temple Lion Dog Figures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Momoyama period carved wooden Shinto temple entry figures in the form of royal lion dogs seated in traditional pose. The pieces have had some co...
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17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Kitsune from the Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
According to Japanese folklore the fox, or kitsune, can assume human form to protect and trick humble country folk. Dating to the 18th century, this fox protects its own pup. Carved ...
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18th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bronze a Woman with Dove Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman gently holding a dove in her hands. The naive female nude by a midcentury sculptor.
This is a Classic midcentury nude f...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Gilded Statue of a Shinto God, Momoyama Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese statue of a Shinto god from the Momoyama period. Hand carved from wood with a layer of gesso and hand painted flowing robes with delicately wroug...
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16th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a Labourer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual Meiji period bronze of a labourer sieving through a woven reed mat with another at his feet and a wooden bucket at his side, signed.
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1880s Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Mini Japanese Papier-mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. Trimmed with painted glass eyes.
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Noh Edo Period Lion Mask
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...
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Early 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Mask of Man with Golden Beard
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period carved wood mask of a man with a golden hair beard. The piece shows a very expressive face and was likely made during the 19...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Mask of Old Man Ko-Jo
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period carved wood mask depicting Ko-Jo, an old man. The piece dates to circa 1820 and is in great condition. 15 inches long with t...
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1820s Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The older man can be identified as the h...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
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16th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Japanese Important Tall Bronze Rabbit Girl Of Wonderland
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Rabbit Girl of Wonderland"
Japan, an important tall 35" hand cast bronze effigy of a young woman clutching a prize rabbit, by important national artisan ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
The first we have seen
A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze "Treasure Fortune" Ship Masterwork
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge 43 inch high Japanese Bronze Treasure Masterwork
Suited for a museum, special indoor gallery space, or garden comes this Japanese superbly hand cast solid bronze fortune treasure boat "Takarabune" in full sail proudly brandishing images of the seven lucky gods on hull and three messengers of fortune on sail: plum tree, bamboo, and pine. Its ships' hold bursts with gold, sake, coral, jewels, and a full purse.
During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the heavens to human ports as the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. As it sails into town bringing good fortune, the takarabune is celebrated in a New Year's tradition in Japan, especially by hopeful businesses.
It is superbly hand modeled and decorated with wave and cloud, lotus and dragon motif Japans famous phoenix and turtle among many images cast into one of its sides. The hold is chock full of detailed almost realistic dimensional interior treasures including a Kirin flanked by a dragon and a phoenix and a great number of good fortune attributes: gold koban coin, sake casks...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
American Important Bronze Sensual Beauty Midcentury Sculptor Stuart Benson
Located in South Burlington, VT
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An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Sculpture on Burlwood Base
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period bronze elephant sculpture on its original burl-wood base. Old repair to the tail; some paint chips to bronze trunk; unsigned.
Category
1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Garden Kanon Guan-Yin, 49 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions- a good garden candidate
Japan, a large 49" tall antique cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan-Yin in an attractive pensive pose- a good gard...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Door Carvings Featuring Owl and Parrot in Mother of Pearl & Bones
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period pair of wooden doors featuring carvings of an owl and a parrot on perch, with birds and flowers. The carvings are executed i...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Japanese Natural Wood Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand-carved Japanese natural wood stand.
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Japanese Edo Period Lion Mask
Located in New York, NY
A rare Edo period (17th century-18th century) Japanese lion mask for the Gion Festival. This mask was part of a two-man costume, with one man holding the mask and the other at the back covered with fabric to perform the traditional Lion Dance...
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17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Edo Period Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare Japanese Edo period Kyogen mask of a Nio guardian king, a ferocious native deity often associated with the Naga Dragon Kings, who convert...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Showa Period Dry Lacquer Sculpture of a Duck
Located in Hudson, NY
Showa Period (1926 - 1989) sculpture of a duck resting with its head tucked into its wings. Dry lacquer, or kanshitsu, is a process of layering and manipulating lacquer soaked cloth ...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Japan Important 1939 Bronze Life-Size "Seaman with Cape" Museum Work, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important life-size , early period sculpture of a muscular working man dated to 1939 and entitled "Seaman with a Cape", by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Bronze Monkey Smoking A Pipe
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese bronze monkey smoking a pipe. Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and wood statue of Buddhism Guardian Seitaka Doji from Japan circa Edo period (1603-1868), likely the earlier part of 17th century. One of two chief attendants of Fudo...
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17th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Japan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903)...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Collecting Sweet Chestnuts by Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming Meiji period bronze of a boy collecting sweet chestnuts by Seiya, he carries a basket and is looking down at an insect crawling over his hand, he is also evidently wearing...
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1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
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. S...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese carved and painted wooden sign with a Samurai from the Meiji Period, 19th century. This 19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the Meiji period. The narrow rectangular panel features a painted frame with a character depicted in the upper section, showcasing a seated samurai wearing his armour. The section below is adorned with four lightly carved and back painted calligraphies. This tall panel can be hinged thanks to two square buckles on the top. Made during the 19th century, this antique Meiji period painted wood sign...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Meiji period Bronze Lion 34" (87cm) wide
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze lion on a rock.
Signed.
Category
1880s Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Edo Period Japanese Bodhisattva Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible Edo Period Japanese gilt and lacquered carved wood shrine depicting a Bodhisattva with piercing glass eyes, a contemplative expression, and h...
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Early 1800s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
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. Carved in two parts, the swooping, concave body plays dramatically with the o...
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1970s Expressionist Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Playful Puppies
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique bronze sculptures of puppies playing. Traces of gold on both, one holding tassels in its mouth. Measurements: 3 1/2" h x 6 1/2" w x 3 3/4" d and 4 1/4" h x 5 1/2" w x 3 3/4" d
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscri...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Japanese Important Bronze Lady With A Newport Hat
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman proudly showing her Newport Hat.
Designed and cast by by noted Japanese mid century sculptor Tabath Isao.
This is a cla...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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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1890s Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Two-Tier Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-tier root stand. Traditionally used for displaying flower arrangements.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
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. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Japanese Carved and Polychromed Wood Panel of Gourds and Lotus
Located in Essex, MA
Depicting two large melons with calligraphy surmounted with lotus and flower and dragonfly. Painted in golds, reds, blues and green.
Estate of John Volk, Pa...
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1850s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Hand-Carved Japanese Stump Table with Slate Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved Japanese stump table with slate top, believed to be circa 1950s, possibly earlier. This table has an incredible hand-carved base, made out o...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Slate
Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments.
Most likely the base to a sculpture of Monju Bosatsu...
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Mid-17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Japanese Silver Inlayed Bronze Representing Daikoku
Located in Hudson, NY
From the Estate of Paul & Clara Kellner. This large bronze of Daikoku or the God of Prosperity closely associated with farmers, agriculture and rice staples of Japanese life and stability. His attributes are a co-mingling of Indian Buddhist forms of Shiva and the Shinto God...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Sea-Hawk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A finely-cast large Japanese Meiji-period bronze sculpture of a sea-hawk with stretched-out wings, made in the 1880s. The eyes are gilded; both wings and the body of the hawk are det...
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1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei (1852-1913), Meiji period, Japan.
The pair well cast, and robustly modeled. They ar...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Head of Female Haniwa
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Haniwa depicting the head of a young woman in unglazed terracotta, produced 3rd to 4th century AD, during the Kofun or Tumulus period (c. AD...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Antique Statue of a Chinese Child Performing Tai Chi
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese antique statue of a Chinese child performing Tai chi capturing the pose in motion. Middle Edo period, circa 1750. Made from polychrome on carved ...
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Mid-18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Antique Japanese Statue of Dakini Ten
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual antique Japanese statue of the esoteric deity 'Dakini Ten,' a Buddhist goddess who was associated with the agricultural...
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1770s Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940
Located in Rochester, NY
A Japanese wood carving of a sumo wrestler wearing the traditional "fundoshi" loin cloth garment. Perfectly aged original old rich surface color patina. ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Mala Beads Jizo Spiritual Guardian of Travelers
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
An unusual large Jizo stone garden sculpture brandishing what a string of prayer mala beads and an alms bowl in his left hand and carrying a ...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Shiitake Mushroom Netsuke Charm, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Japan, kimono-clad men compensated for the garment’s lack of pockets by wearing small pouches secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke. Although these tiny, ...
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Mid-19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
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