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Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Beast", Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Old Blue Bird Garden Lantern With Vibrant Blue Hand painting
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Beautiful near mint grade "Blue Bird" lantern
in original vibrant hand painted colors
This rare lantern is handsomely rendered in blue, white...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Bamboo Flower Vase by Chikuyu Uematsu
By Uematsu Chikuyu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo vase by Chikuyu Uematsu.
With original box.
Chikuyu Uematsu (1947-)
He was born in Tokyo. He graduated from Beppu Higher Vocational Training School in 1975. From the same yea...
Category
1990s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono",
Late Meiji Period.
Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an exceptionally rare find and an authentic old work of Japanese art.
Brilliantly designed and a handsome plant presentation with removable ikebana vase inserted into an openwork wicker basket set on a wheeled cart...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze okimono group of a cluster of turtles, possibly Japanese pond t...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Sensational Japanese Wood & Lacquer Octopus Group - Iki Ningyo
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this quite dramatic Meiji Period 1868-1912, carved wood and lacquered figural group depicting a battle betwe...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The spectacular fully gold gilt figure of A...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer.
Omi-Onna's (...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear.
Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido.
It is a wood carving made from 1930 to 1950.
The eyes are made of glass.
This type is rare in Japa...
Category
Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp with signature. The shades are made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Japanese Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade.
We believe this mask is of the Noh theatre character Otobide.
This mask dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). It comes with a wooden storage box (which may have been added at a later date).
A rare, unique, and exquisite mask. Finely carved and executed. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Mask dimensions: 7.7" high, 5.7" wide, 2.1" deep...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Antique Chicken Object 1860s-1900s / Animal Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese chicken figurine.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The body is made of paper, the beak of wood, and the legs ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Bronze of an Elephant
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze of an elephant, mid-twentieth century, modelled with trunk aloft, a substantial, attractively modelled sculpture with pleasing colour and finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Peanuts Netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Wood netsuke of three peanuts. A naturalistic grouping, dark stained. An ivory plug may bear a highly stylised signature.
Provenance : Arlette Katchen, Paris.
Japan, 20th centu...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Heavenly God 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a god.
It is called "Tenjin.
Tenjin" is a general term for "a god who lives in heaven.
This wood carving dates from the Edo period (1...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Paper Object Wolf 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wolf figurine.
This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
It is made by shaping it with a piece of wood and coverin...
Category
1940s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome quality tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size.
May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface using the three...
Category
20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japan Large Antique Unique 19th Century Natural Burl Wood Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
Remarklable natural burl wood planter sculpture - Lovely to Touch, Feel, and Hold in your hands
From Japan comes this unique and attractive example of a natural organic burl wood sculpture in the form of a planter. It proudly shows its good age boasting a wonderful smooth dark surface patina from decades of prior ownership.
This stunning single root sculpture is a natural root wood burl .
Displays flat on any surface making an impressive presentation.
Includes original brass insert as collected.
Dimensions: 15 inches in length and 8 inches high.
Would make a special display work of art for your home, office, or private gallery space.
One-of-a-kind.
This is an exceptional one-of-a-kind example.
Provenance: Kyoto, Japanese collection.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
About Japanese turtles...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Trio of Traditional Kokeshi Dolls by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994), Japan
Three traditional kokeshi dolls created and signed by Masahiro Satomi (1948-1994). They measure 14.5, 12 and 10.5 inches high. In good condition, with some shellac loss on head and body of large doll...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Flower Vase with carved picture
By Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo flower vase with signature of Suzuki Gengensai. However, its authenticity is unknown.
However, the quality is high and the engraving of Japan...
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1940s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rabbit Hollow Sculpture
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rabbit hollow sculpture.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 18.4 C.M. / Width 13 C.M. / Length 30 C...
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wild Boar 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese boar figurine.
This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s).
It is made by shaping it with wood chips and covering it with Japanese paper...
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1940s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Japanese Double-cut (Niju-giri)
Flower Container (Hanaire)
for ikebana tea ceremony.
1st half of 20th century.
Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section
and openings for two tier flower arrangement, Niju-ike,
copper cups...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Bamboo Flower Vase by Suigetsu Buseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Bamboo Flower vase by Suigetsu Buseki .
Suigetsu Buseki (1930–2013)
He is the second generation of "Bamboo Craft Midoriya". He studied under Koka...
Category
1950s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi 'Blind Monk' Character Signed by Myori
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi (Blind Monk) character
Yoroboshi captures the complex emotions of intense grief and spiritual deliverance. Behind the painful derangemen...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tree root Penis 1860s-1900s / figurine Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a natural wood in the shape of an old Japanese penis.
It is extremely rare.
It is believed to have been collected during the Meiji period (1860...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Pair Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful pair (2) old Japanese vintage gilt pheasant bird sculptures.
Marked Japan on bottoms.
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.
Japan, an attractive and iconic pair (2) pheasant sculptures with original gilt patina. One is poised with vertical tail and thehy other in a seated horizontal position.
The pheasant is considered Japan's national bird.
This creative simple adaption makes a compelling contemporary pair of sculptures.
Fine original used condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to their age.
Original gilt patina from age.
Dimensions: 7 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide
Photographed in natural day light.
Quality: Excellent quality and fine craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans
Provenance: authentic Japanese examples (see labels).
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
About Japan's Green Pheasant
In Japanese culture, the green pheasant is unofficially considered the national bird of the country owing to its references in ancient folk tales of Japan. The green pheasant was said to be a messenger of the Sun Goddess...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Giant Old Garden Frog and Family
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- a Big friend with Family.
Japan, this handsome quality giant old Frog with children on its back is a cheerful sculpture, good garden find and ...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Tall Pair Old Vintage White Architectural Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we have seen
This unusual architectural pair (2) of old vintage church form lighting lanterns are remarkable examples cast long ago likely in a very limited original number....
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Stone Stupa Pagoda, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important and early stone pagoda "stupa" from an old Japanese garden, only one
Japan, a fine and amazing surviving pagoda stupa sculpted in three pieces in a convenient portable size from a gray-brown sedimentary stone. This one dates to the 17th- 18th century. It takes its name from Hokyo Darani Sutra, which were placed inside Heian Period...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly magnificent and special work - this beautiful and exceptionally long string of Japanese hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/rituals and worn by Samurai as amulets of protection. During the Edo period, Buddhist priests/monks and samurai warriors used to wrap the beads around their bodies and use the beads in their worshipping and meditation ceremonies. After reading the sutra once, one bead would be moved (some sects used them instead of wooden tally counters). It would take a tremendous amount of intense concentration and physical stamina to read the sutra while holding and counting/moving each individual prayer bead as well as a copious amount of time to move all the prayer beads to complete the sutra cycle. We have not come across another set of Juzu beads...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear.
Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido.
It is a wood carving made from 1930 to 1950.
The eyes are made of glass.
This type is rare in Japa...
Category
Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Pair Old World Globe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
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...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
20th Century, Showa, a Set of Japanese Bronze Animal Monkey with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese bronze animal monkey with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 6.2 - 12.8 C.M. / Width 5 - 10.2 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: ...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
15th Century Japanese Bronze Baby Buddha, Large, Refined and Graceful-Special!
Located in Ukiah, CA
Baby Buddha- represents the Buddha right after his birth pointing toward Heaven and Earth so they can witness his first steps. Twenty years ago I had a near identical Japanese Baby Buddha. This one has a finer patina and may be more finely cast, but is extremely similar in almost every way. It was made in the same workshop, probably by the same hand. Fortunately, the other one had an inscription on it (this one does not, but is almost certainly the same age as the other one plus or minus 30 years). The woman I mentored at the time was able to read Japanese- she translated the year to late 15th century Japan...
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16th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen
Brilliant Pair (2) Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lanterns
Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - t...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item.
This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha statue.
Only the sword remained.
Gods such as Fudo Myo, who reign as Buddhist guardians...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Miyao Style Gilt Bronze Samurai Archer, Meiji Period, Japan
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese cast, carved, and parcel gilt bronze sculpture, okimono, of a kneeling samurai archer, signed Kiyotsugu (died 1894), Meiji ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Four Japanese Wood Print Blocks Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four carved wood print blocks from Japan circa late 19th century (Meiji Period). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finely carved o...
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Early 20th Century Other Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Showa Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a regal Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet.
Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Ja...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Japanese Skeleton Boxwood Netsuke Late Edo Period
Located in Newark, England
Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting a skeleton. The skeleton naturalistically carved in the foetal position in preparation for transitional burial. With...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Japanese Three Garden Rabbits Family, Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and coming from a Japanese collector of rabbit usagi sculptures
Rabbit family trio (3) seated rabbit sculptures hand cast and hand painted
This is an unusual Japanese one-of-a-kind group in both large and small scale
Quality: Hand cast with carved ears...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Signed Assembling of Okimono with a Group of Skeletons
Located in Miami, FL
A signed Okimono from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Very rare, unusual and large sculptural assembling of a dysplaying piece of okimono. Created in Japan during the imperial period of the Meiji (1868-1912). This extraordinary piece okimono sculpture depict a group of four intricately and realistically rendered carousing males skeletons representations (Gaikotsu) standing in several position.
One skeleton is crouched down playing with mouses in the floor. The second is seated resting in the other's back, peacefully smoking opium. The others two are fully standing in interacting position. The entire composition is arranged freely displayed on the wood base including a woven basket, apparently with food and four playfull mouses.
There are an extra five mouses in different positions, freely playing around, all of them with the eyes accented with carved black ebony.
The composition is displayed on a four-legged free form carved wood platform with an inlaid red plaque engraved with the artist's signature. The level of detail and the quality of the carving is truly exceptional.
Has an exact measurements of 216.15 mm by 139.7 mm by 359.41 mm (8.51 x 5.5 x 14.15 Inches).
After an extensive collection of data, comparables and references to this piece, we have only been able to find only three okimono sculptures like this, with similar themes and the same quality of work.
References Note: A similar carving of four skeletons playing an animated game of dominos, signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in London by Christie’s South Kensington in October 14 2014, Lot 120 Sale 5546.
References Note: A similar carving with four skeletons in an otherwise typical victorian scene of a photographer and three sitters signed Shutaro in an inlaid rectangular red plaque, was sold in Edinburgh at Lyon & Turnbull in November 7, 2018.
References Note: A similar carving with five skeletons seated, playing cards and drinking, was sold in London by John Nicholson Fine Art on September 26, 2018.
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era, upon the accession of Emperor Taisho.
Okimono, is a Japanese term meaning for display an ornament; art object; or decorative object, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one placed in a guest room. An okimono may be a small Japanese carving...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Big Pair Hand Painted Squirrel Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen
A great pair (2) of squirrel lighting lanterns- first pair we've seen this style.
These handsome Japanese hand painted quality "Squirrel" lantern are a speci...
Category
20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Ranma Wood Carving Featuring "Birds in Flight" & "Long Blades of Grass"
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Ranma are traditionally positioned in open space, above a doorway, or in a high open area to enjoy. What is unique about this Ranma is that carvings on one side are "Birds i...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Meiji Period Carved Lion and Tiger
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Meiji Period carved hardwood figures of a ferocious lion and tiger. The carving is exceptional as is the bone detailing of the mouthes and teeth. The f...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Japan Large Pretty Bronze Flower Petal Vase, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's another beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this fine artisan treasure from Japan.
A stunning dark walnut colored bronze vase with a pretty undulatin...
Category
20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist mon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Rare Old Five Continents Globe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find
Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including its original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels.
Also called "Jyôka" , it is placed on or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. Made with meticulous techniques. In Buddhism, the lotus is an important symbol of divine enlightenment because it blooms into beautiful flowers while growing in mud. Tsunehana means "a flower that continues to bloom forever" and "a flower that does not wither." For this reason, the flowers represented are in different stages of their life, unfolded lotus leaves, buds and full flowers, thus symbolizing the journey towards Buddhist enlightenment.
This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar.
This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo.
Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them.
Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height.
Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector
History of the Japanese turtle "minogame"
One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...
Category
1840s Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Ebisu Sculpture in Wood Carving of an Old Fisherman
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely well detailed wood carving of Ebisu, as a fisherman.
Beautiful and well detailed sculpture, created in Japan during the Meiji dynastic period (1868-1912) back in the 1890's. This piece represent the god of good fortune Ebisu. Was exceptionally carved and executed from one solid single piece of rose wood, showing a gorgeous face expression, with intricate details in the hands and feets, he's carrying as usual a rod and a fish.
Ebisu (yebisu), ???, god of fortune, the ocean and fisherman. In the japanese mythology is one of the seven gods of luck, sichi-fuku-jin, the patron of the fisherman and tradesmen. he is depicted as a bearded, smiling fisherman with formal long court ropes, often carrying a rod in one hand and a tai, symbolic fish of the good luck, in the other.
The height is 14.25 inches (36.20 cm) and the base measurements is 6.5 by 6.45 inches (16.5 x 16.38 cm).
Meiji period, is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 MId Century Modern "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set of 3.
Measures:
30 x 8 cm
38 x 8 cm
36 x 10.5 cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Asian foo dogs. A chic glazed ceramic in bright clear colors. Two expressions add to the charm. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
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