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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old carved wood folk art made in Japan.
They are modeled after Japanese wartime children.
This is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
The carving is b...
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1940s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Brilliant Drip Glaze Bronze Vase, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitions
"This vase uses a special technique to express the flow of the pottery glaze."
From Japan comes this attractive hand hammered and drip glazed ...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Kokeschi Sosaku
Located in Roma, IT
The Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from the north of Japan. They are handcrafted from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few fine, painted lines to define ...
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1980s Edo Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Pair Fine Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Our last pair (2) Pathway lanterns
Wouldn't these antique garden stone lanterns look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ?
Attractive antique petite ston...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell
Dimensions: 19 Inches Tall and 11 inches diameter
Handsome original old green patina- just the w...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Stone Object with a hole
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
It is shaped like a naturally formed lantern.
The unique expression created by moss and rainwater over many years is very beautiful, and it is a...
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15th Century and Earlier Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold with a most pleasant resonating sound
Beautiful resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions.
This vintage hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid-20th century.
A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used.
Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina.
Dimensions: 18 inches tall and 10 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them.
Its beautiful resonating sound is guaranteed to please you.
The ringing resonation of this bell brings to the Japanese people - the voice of Buddha- is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). Its sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers.
Unique. Great garden consideration.
Only One.
We will also include a complimentary hand striker.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho :
Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes.
Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Big Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Another Unusual Find
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large round garden stone vessel with inset carved handles - perfect as an elegant water basin t...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Big Blue Flying Cranes Family Planter Bowl- Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Flying Cranes Family
Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940.
Twenty seven flying cranes are depicted in under glaze...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japan Large Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful lichen patina, lovely lantern
Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved stone Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the early Showa period, 1920s-1940s.
The ...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving is estimated to have been made between the 1950s and 1970s.
It is carved from a singl...
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Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 10 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Garden Sculpture
A spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements destined for a fine garden.
This Japanese monumental antique stone pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Unusual Small Stone Spirit Lantern 28 Inches , portable
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Japan, an unusual and handsome red black stone spirit lantern in a mountain style and measuring: 28 inches high and 18 inches wide at bottom, t...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Big Brilliant Blue And White Flowers Planter Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940.
Beautiful white flowers are revealed in under glaze cream and blue colors.
...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Japan Antique Okigata Moon And Sun Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive older Okigata (portable) three-piece stone lantern with dark patina from appropriate age.
Beautiful “Moon and Sun” light Box
Dimensions: 26 inches tall and 17 inche...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Massive World Peace Blue Bronze Bell 1950, 55" Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity and world peace.
History:
Many large Japanese bronze temple bells were re...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Rare Green Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden- a rare green stone spirit lantern -one of a kind
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan.
From an old Japanese Kyoto area garden comes this authentic hand-carved and hard to find "Spirit Mountain" stone lantern -carved in a rare green stone- 38 inches; high and 18 inches wide at top, four pieces.
"Spirit" lanterns...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ?
Just acquired, our Japan stone "...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique Spiritual Guardian Stone Jizo with signed box tomobako
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Find with original signed collector storage box
From our recent Japanese acquisitions.
This is a personal shrine sized Japanese Buddhist stone traveler’s and children's gu...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Fine Old Stone Water Garden Basin Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome round donut shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from natural granitefrom a decades old garden. This is a unique and visually attractive garden plant...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Okimono – Genryusai Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji period (1868-1912) majestic bronze okimono group depicting an adult monkey at full st...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Japanese Iron Pagodas
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of Japanese pagodas crafted in iron with classic finials or sorin at the tops on five floors with hanging bells and an entrance at the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Fine Antique “Oribe” Granite Tea Master Lantern , Hand Carved 19th century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan “Oribe” granite stone lantern with a very nice original dark patina from age and from the Meiji period, 19th century. This is the classic Tea Master Oribe's style first observe...
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19th Century Taisho Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture depicting a delightful ensemble of six energe...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Big Old Prosperity Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Controversial shape
Japan, a handsome and unique older round stone water basin tsukubai or planter in the form of Japanese coin with good luck a...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Japanese Antique Tall White Foxes Kitsune Pair, Rare Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair (2) of antique tall white, red, and black hand painted ceramic shrine fox kitsune, Taisho period, circa 1920.
Hard to find early pa...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Hard to Find Japanese "Butterfly and Tree" Hand Cast Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition- first we've seen
Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern with a unique "Butterfly and Tree" motif on each side of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Bronze Torii Gate Sculpture Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
Beautifully sculpted Japanese Meiji period Torii gate sculpture. The sculpture made from solid bronze with a beautiful patination throughout dating to the Meiji period 1868-1912 circa 1890. The gate of traditional form representing the Matsuo Shrine in Kyoto. The characters read ???? translated directly to Matsuo Shrine.
Notes The Torii gate sculpture was crafted after the famous Torii gate which is found in the Arashiyama district in Kyoto. It houses Matsuno’o Taisha (Matsunoo Taisha ????) one of the oldest shinto shrines in Kyoto dating to 701, approximately 100 years before the city of Kyoto. It boarders the mountains and has a distinct main hall dating to 1397 which is also one of the oldest buildings in the city of Tokyo. The shrine’s spring is famous for its restorative properties and sake and miso producer’s patron the shrine with their particular industries relying on the pure water to survive. The distinct giant Torri gate stands at 14 meters tall alluding to its significance in the city. Three beautiful gardens can...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Amida Buddha Statue from Japan
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
43,4 cm high
40,5 cm wide and 36,7 cm deep
Weight: 11.35 kgs
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold
Dhyana mudra
Originating from Japan
Late 19th / early 20th century...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Matched Pair Tea Garden "Heart Roof" Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a handsome quality pair of old "Heart Roof" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable size and exhibiting old blue hand painted colors.
May be comfortably suspended from...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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
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 Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Now available for a showing appointment. Call us for details.
For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements.
Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Japanese Old "Heart Kokoro" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a calligraphy Heart -" Kokoro Heart", signed, 20th century
Accompanied by it signed wood collector storage box to...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by Muneyuki Myochin, the fifty first head of the Myochin school...
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1950s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A Floor Lamps
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufactu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Standing Samurai Foot Soldier, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Japanese standing samurai foot soldier, Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Edo Carved Stone Bodhisattva Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period pair of carved stone female Bodhisattva sculptures, hand painted. The pair has incised markings on their backs and was made in circa 1...
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1750s Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japan Huge Superb Antique Hand-Carved Ceiling Hook Sculpture, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
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...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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