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Place of Origin: Japanese
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

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Iron

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind And Over 100 Years Old Japan, a well loved antique heavy bronze shrine lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial, heart shape...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Edo Period (1603-1868) Skeleton Foetus Netsuke
Located in Newark, England
Laying Foetus From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Edo Period Skeleton Netsuke. The Skeleton Netsuke is carved from Boxwood depicting a skeleton in t...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Boxwood

Japanese Resin Three Section Hand Carved Inro Netsuke of Horses
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage Japanese resin three-section inro and netsuke of horses, circa early 1950s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very go...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Resin

15" Japanese Bronze Horse sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
An excellent example of early 20th century Japanese craftsmanship. This piece captures the energy of the horse as it rears up for battle. The saddle and the battle are emaculately ca...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime. A huge...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Finely sculpted tea service tray from Japan. Beautiful hand-crafted piece, circa 1940's. Measures almost 2 feet wide.
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Pair Antique Stone Sun And Moon Path Lanterns, 34 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese a handsome quality pair (2) "Sun And Moon" Arts And Crafts Pathway Stone Lanterns, 34" High With original patina and layers of garden lichen. Wouldn't these antique gar...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell "Tsurigane" Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947. Please view our video. Pleasing resonating sound awaits you with this oversized bronze...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely antique Japanese bamboo basket was from an unknown artist circa late Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely turn of the 20th century. It f...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Wood

Japanese Tall 100 Year Old Stone Buddha, Hands in Prayer
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base Good display candidate for your favorite indoor or outdoor space In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, kn...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Connoisseurs Collection Fine Antique Smoking Pipes Kiseru
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind collection Japanese Connoisseurs Collection of Five (5) Fine Antique Smoking Pipes, Kiseru. You dont need to be a conn...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper

Japanese Lacquer Buddha w/ Shrine, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
3in(D) x 4in(W) x 9in(H) are the overall dimensions of the shrine
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Rare Serene Hand Carved Stone Shinto Rice Prosperity Goddess , 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Japanese Acquisitions - An ancient design with an unique modern contemporary feel. Imagine this wonderful antique stone sculpture in your indoor gallery or favorite garden...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Tall Pair Round Antique Stone Water Basin Planters , 44 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Pair (2) Tall Large Round Stone Bowls Planters On Stone Pedestals From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of tall large round garden stone vesse...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Bronze Bell One of a kind find bronze bonsho temple bell- with an unusual scalloped crest, side panel markings, rare bottom band pattern castings, and early patron signatures - a rare Buddhist temple...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Porcelain Maneki Neko, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century porcelain Maneki Neko, Japan This porcelain Maneki Neko, the good fortune beckoning cat, is a molded seated form with the right raised paw closely to the side of ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

A wooden sculpture in the form of a sphere with a dragon carved in the round
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese wooden sculpture in the form of a sphere, featuring a dragon carved in high relief and fully in the round, wrapping entirely around the surface. The sphere may be interpre...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome quality pair (2) of original hand painted sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loops or installed o...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dat...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Monumental Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 150 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Garden Pagoda Lantern - A Best In Class A spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements destined for a fine garden. Please view our video. This Japanese monumental antique stone pagoda lantern is about four meters or 150” tall. It is hand carved from solid granite from the early Taisho period circa 1920. The sculpture spiritually represents our five earthly and celestial elements. And this pagoda lantern is similar to the taller example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome protector, he is thought to defend sacred places, punish evil-doers, expel demons and bestow wealth. In this example, Bishamonten stands atop a crouching demon, dressed in finely painted armor...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama and Rosewood box
By Shibayama Factory
Located in Sarasota, FL
Meji period shibayama top box with rosewood body, circ 1890's. Fine carving and application. Unsigned..
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Late 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn, Shell, Abalone, Rosewood

Japan Fine Old “Oribe” Granite Garden Lantern , Tea Master Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Please view our v...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Granite

Japan Classic Antique 12 Signs Zodiac Stone Lantern, 96 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Zodiac Lantern- special find Please view our video. An elusive tall Zodiac antique 96 inch (8 Feet) stone lantern depicting the 12 signs of zodiac Call or message us fo...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice highly decorative Shishi face Mask Japan 1940s ,some paint losses . hand carved.
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1940s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Large Old Stone Coin Water Basin Zenigata Tsukubai, rare size
Located in South Burlington, VT
Big, old and unusual spiritual “Zenigata” Stone Temple Tsukubai Water Or Plant basin Call or message us to reserve. Japan, a handsome old larger scale 27.5 inch diameter round g...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Big Bronze Crane Garden Fountain With Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just received from our last shipment from Japan- the first we've seen Japan, a fine tall large scale red crested bronze garden crane purposely cr...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Massive Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details, 48 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Early Classic in a stunningly Large 48" Size. Beautiful patina, lovely lantern Please view the video. Japan, a fine large old hand crafted stone Yukimi hexagonal top lantern...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Granite

Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
The lack of pockets on traditional Japanese kimonos resulted in small pouches or boxes that were strung at the waist and secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke. Although t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Netsuke in bamboo in the form of a mushroom
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant small netsuke carved from a short segment of bamboo, depicting three mushrooms caps growing at its top. Beautiful brown patina from use. Since traditional kimonos do not...
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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Japanese Asian Meiji Bronze Gilt Seated Buddha Amida Nyorai Statue Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha statue/sculpture with gilt decoration - likely applied as temple or shrine blessing or offerings. The B...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Magnificent, Large Japanese Carved Coral Figural Group, Seven Figures with Fish
Located in Queens, NY
Magnificent and Large Japanese Carved Coral Masterpiece – Seven Figures Amid a Reef with Fish and Storks A breathtaking celebration of artistry and natural beauty, this exceptional ...
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1960s Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is an amazing netsuke created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, between the 1890 and 1900. The netsuke has been carefully carved i...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fujiwara Tousai Signed Japanese Bizen Ware Pottery Shishi Okimono Koro Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fabulous shishi (shi-shi) 獅子 guardian lion okimono sculpture by renowned Japanese Bizen Yaki ware pottery master Fujiwara Tousai, perhaps originally designed as a koro/ incense bur...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)" A finely carved and expressive wooden mask-style netsuke, depicting a grotesque theatrical or folklor...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Bronze Crystal Okimono, 3 Crystal Spheres Riding Bronze Waves, Meiji
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese Meiji period bronze and crystal sculpture (okimono) of stylized waves supporting three crystal balls of varying size. Signed on underside.
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Crystal, Bronze

Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Acala/Late Edo period/19th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a statue of Fudō Myōō (Acala), believed to have been created in Japan during the late Edo period, specifically in the year 1804. On the back, there is an ink inscription that...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab Palatial sized Japanese wood carving from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). This stunning sc...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Japan 1950s Museum Bronze Over Life-Size "Male Reborn” Koga Tadao, 84"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Old Original Ikebana Flower Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent garden acquisitions in original natural condition Hard to find example complete with original suspension loop and working door. Heavy hand cast iron "Ikebana flower" incised panel form lantern with distinctive "12 petal" top. An attractive and sturdy antique lantern with a distinct eastern thematic "ikebana flower" motif carved into five firebox side panels. The startling sinewy plant motif strongly suggest Asian ikebana. The round tops were cleverly designed with 12 flower petals. Fine original used garden condition with an attractive natural patina appropriate to age- just the way we like to find them. Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions. An unusual opportunity to own a rare original authentic example in an attractive hard to find style Quality: excellent craftsmanship and high quality heavy construction by specialized lantern artisans. Suspension handle is easily removeable if you prefer to place your lanterns on your surface of choice. Only one. Dimensions: 13 inches tall to top of suspension handle and 6.25 inches diameter Provenance: Old garden collection. Please enjoy our photo of an inspirational themed Japanese 19th century Ikebana woodblock print from an original Ikebana book...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese antique wall-hanging wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/1603-1868/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period in Japan. Although it is a small Buddha statue, it has a strong presence and is beautiful. Originally, there was a wooden pe...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Japanese Antique Sacred Horse Wooden Statue "Shinme" 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very rare carved wooden statue of a sacred horse that was dedicated to a Japanese shrine. It was produced during the Edo period (1800s-1860s), and the main material used is...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Temple Garden Stone Display Sign EarIy Inscription
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find Temple Pedestal, 19th Century From Japan , a hard to find solid inscribed and well carved round top temple pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or out...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Antique Blue Doorway Curtain Noren for Happiness And Longevity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Symbolizing Happiness And Longevity Japan, a rare antique hemp noren (doorway curtain) with auspicious congratulatory crane and turtle figures symbolic for happiness and longevity....
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1920s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Hemp

A boxwood netsuke of Hotei and a karako in the sack
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting Hotei with a karako inside his large sack, closed at the top with a knot. The god is shown with a smiling face and rounded body, while the exterior of the...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

American Large Bronze Sensual Beauty By Important Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Articulated Paper Mache Bunraku Puppet Legs, Japanese, Meiji period This pair of Meiji period Bunraku paper mache legs are a rare and intriguing piece of art. Bunraku is a f...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper, Plaster

Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom Mid 20 th century Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch ) Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb ) Material: wood with go...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Large Older Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern Beautiful Details, 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Classic Style, Portable and Convenient Size 33" Tall And 28 " Diameter. Beautiful patina, lovely lantern Please view our video. Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved granite ston...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Granite

Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Blue Garden Lantern- Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from th...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Flying Angel Spiritual Goddess Vase- Hand Caste In High Relief
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Bronze "Dakini" Goddess Vase- Hard To Find Treasure Japan, a fine hand caste bronze vase depicting "Dakini" - a flying feminine spiritual goddess. In Hinduism and Buddh...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Noh Mask of Hashihime (橋姫)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hashihime (橋姫) There is no existing play featuring the “Hashihime” mask, but currently, it is used in performances where the character places an iron ring (katayude) on their head. ...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Rare Tall Antique “Oribe” Granite Lantern , Hand Carved 84 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Tall Size, 84" High Please view our video. Call or message us to reserve this rare and tall lantern as it is one-of-a-kind A Japanese “Oribe” granite stone lantern with wonde...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge Japanese Bronze Bell Doubly Inscribed - a rare survivor from the 20th century. Rare inscriptions are dedications and patron names to the persons associated with the temple or s...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina Good garden candidate .In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most lo...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Hand Painted Wood Japanese Traditional Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under elev...
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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Wood

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