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Period: 19th Century
Place of Origin: Japanese
Bronze Koro 'incense burner' of a Weasel
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully executed and unusual.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman & Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have been made in approximately 1880 in the period Meiji styl...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling farmer, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The e...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. .
If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques, what images would come to your mind? Kimono? Swords? Armor? Possibly netsuke? A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate?
I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances here in Tokyo, and was surprised to discover that most did not even know what it was! Artists and calligraphers usually knew right away, though.
nk stick, grinding stone and bamboo brushes
A yatate (pronounced yah-tah-teh) is a Japanese portable writing...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind.
Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made artifact of a Crab in the use of an Inkpot.
Okimono (??, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorative object", typically display...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. .
If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques, what images would come to your mind? Kimono? Swords? Armor? Possibly netsuke? A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate?
I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances here in Tokyo, and was surprised to discover that most did not even know what it was! Artists and calligraphers usually knew right away, though.
A yatate (pronounced yah-tah-teh) is a Japanese portable writing set. The yatate has been around since the Kamakura period (1185-1333). It contains a traditional Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or silk which holds liquid sumi ink.
Yatate literally means "arrow Stand."
The Japanese traditional way of writing is with a brush (fude) and ink (sumi). Before the invention of the yatate, whenever anyone wanted to write or draw in ink, he had to make his own ink by grinding the ink stick...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Era circa 1900 Antique Japanese Bronze Sea Dragon 3-Arm Candelabra
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent and powerful, fantastically sculptural, ferocious bronze Japanese writhing sea dragon candleholder is coiled around itself, with an uplifted head and a stylized plume of ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a natural root design. Originally made for presen...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Bronze of Miyao in Patinated and Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese bronze of Miyao in patinated and gilded bronze on wooden base, 19th century, Japan, Meji period.
Measures: H 13 cm, W 7 cm, D 6 cm.
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan.
The smiling bronze g...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century Japanese Burl Wood Presentation Tray
Located in Hudson, NY
Large 19th century Japanese burl wood presentation tray. Natural wood tray made from a large piece of burl with an added base. Originally made for p...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. ...
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Late 19th Century Edo 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
Early 19th Century Japanese Wood Noh Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th century Japanese wood noh mask, This mask comes in its original kiri wood storage box, which is signed and dated: Koran, 1811 (Edo period). The box...
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1810s Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Lovely Japanese Ningyo Doll, Tanaka Doll, Samurai Warrior, 19th-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great Ningyo doll.
With label
Condition
Overall condition very good. Size 265cm
Period
Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
Taisho Periode (1912-1926).
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric
Japanese Meiji Noh Mask of Okina
Located in New York, NY
Japanese carved wood Noh mask depicting Okina. The piece was made during the late Edo - early Meiji period in the 19th century. The mask is of an older man wi...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Meiji Period Bronze of an Oni Holding a Parasol
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This figural group shows a mendicant Oni with a tattered umbrella and wearing a voluminous shakudo cloak over gilt tiger mask greaves. A smaller Oni wears s...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
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
Japanese Late Edo Period Seated Imperial Gosho Ningyo Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese rare late Edo period large Imperial Gosho Ningyo doll. The piece depicts a cute chubby child with very white skin, small limbs and big head with ...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood
Japanese Bunraku Ningyo Joruri Meiji Edo Puppet Head in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a spectacular piece. Mesmerizing.
Bunraku, also commonly known as Ningyo Joruri, is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded i...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture. From Kyoto, Japan.
Possibly earlier than 19th cen...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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
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
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
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
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.
Category
1880s Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Edo Period Carved and Painted Wood Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period carved and hand painted wood plaque for a Buddhist temple interior, with lotus blossoms, a crane and lotus leaf shelves to disp...
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1850s Edo Antique 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
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
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, Lacquer, Wood
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 Imperial Pair Dolls 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
A rare couple.
These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress.
Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box.
Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide
Small doll...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, 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
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 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
19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends
Located in South Burlington, VT
Two lucky old friends.
A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted paper scroll of Ebisu and Daikoko , two old friends and two of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good ...
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1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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.
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1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
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.
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1880s Antique 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
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 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
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
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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