Japan Natural Specimens

Fantastic vintage abstract hand-crafted wood sculpture by unknown Japanese artist c1970s. Purchased in Kyoto.

3-983 Japanese owl hand carved rosewood sculpture.

This is an old tsukubai (stone) made in Japan. This item was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and its natural texture over the years is attractive. Tsukubai is a stone wa...

A rock crystal natural specimen piece aka clear quartz, decorative object. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 4.25" W. Marble plinth shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU13142392...

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture. This well executed Japanese bronze Koi or Goldfish sculpture has a beautiful patinated verdigris finish and will...

3-983 Japanese owl hand carved rosewood sculpture.

An amorphous and free form sculpture by an unknown artist. Carved from one piece of natural wood with a sculptural and sensual shape. Powerful Brutalist sculpture with an interesting...

Pair of Antique Wabi Sabi Decorative Balls in Wood. Wonderful pair of very decorative antique wooden balls. Hand made and with a true wabi sabi a...

Sculptural driftwood with fossil agate coral, crystal points, and fossil shells. Driftwood is wood that has been washed onto a shore of a large body ...

A stone object of unknown author from Japan. The stone is carved and polished. Very attractive shape and high quality nice work.

Mid-Century Modern Artist-signed wall sculpture in style of William Bowie.

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines. In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan. Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established. This statue was created during such a history. Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible. However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods...