Japanese Wood Carving Sumo Wrestler, 1930-1940

This is an old carved wooden catfish made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a profound and beautiful grain. Zelkova...

Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of hinoki wood in single piece construction called ichiboku...

This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expression of the lion is cool. Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful. It is thought that it was carved on wood such as Japanese cypress. The name of the engraver is also engraved. The name "Kichitaro" is engraved. I don't know the details of this person. There are also small cracks and defects. There is a loss in the lower part of his right ear and part of his tail. And there are lacquer cracks and wood cracks. This is an old one, so there is something like this. Also, in the case of Japanese and Chinese lions, a ball is attached to the left hand, but this is missing. However, it is a work that is quite impressive. It is a rare item...

Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and cultural richness. These masterfully crafted piece...

Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking forward, softness and gentleness Facial expression. This wood sculpture is antiqu...

A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing to early Republic period). It depicts an aged Bo...

Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...

Japanese Wood Carving of Daikokuten, Signed & Dated   

An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...

Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a spiritual animal that has been passed down in Japan since ancient times. At first glan...