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Place of Origin: Japanese
Returnable Items Only
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

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Bronze

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

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Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

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

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Metal

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The Amitabha (Amida in Japanese) Buddha is shown standing with his hands forming the Amida raigo-in mudra. The face has a serene expression, with closed eyes under delicately arched brows and a severe face. The hair is arranged in rows of coils that also cover the "ushnisha", the protuberance on the head. The drapery is folded in elegant pleats falling from the shoulders to the feet. The antique sculpture is placed on a lotus flower which is located on a richly decorated base. Faith in Amida Buddha remained largely confined to a small segment of the Japanese population until the Kamakura Era (1185-1333) when it was popularized by new Pure Land sects committed to bringing Buddhism to the illiterate commoner. These sects expressed concern for the salvation of the ordinary person and stressed pure and simple faith over complicated rites and doctrines. Amida Nyorai...
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16th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

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Bronze

Japanese Pair Antique Hand Carved Prosperity and Business Lucky Gods
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a wonderful pair (2) finely hand carved hardwood sculptures of Ebisu and Daikoko, two of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good busines...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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Bronze

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

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Elm

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

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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

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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.
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1880s Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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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

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Wood

Exceptional Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana from Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculpture of its own right, this antique Japanese bamboo basket from an unknown artist is from the late Meiji Period (1868-1912), like...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Bamboo

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

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

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

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Bronze

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

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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

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Paper

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

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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

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Metal

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

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Other

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

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Bronze

Japanese Beautiful Old Red Bronze Ikebana Vase- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find bronze "Bamboo" Form Ikebana Vase Japan, a stunning old handcrafted bronze and richly surfaced classic Ikebana bamboo handled vase/vessel, masterfully hand cast and ha...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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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

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Bone

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

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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

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Bronze

Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful carved wooden bear from the Hokkaido region. Hand carved by the Ainu people, exceptional, good quality carving. This bear has a wonderful realism to it, the bear looks a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Ceramic

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

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Wood

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

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Stone

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

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Stone

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

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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

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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

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Granite

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

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Iron

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

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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

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Ceramic

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Granite

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

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Granite

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

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Copper

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

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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

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Sandstone

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

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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

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Bronze

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

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Ceramic

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

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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

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Paper

Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 14A Floor Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
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

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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

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Porcelain

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