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Place of Origin: Japanese
Rare Edo Period traditional Dojin-yaki finely Carved Monkey Figurine
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exceptional Edo-period sculpture depicts a seated monkey in an incredibly lifelike manner, with finely carved details and expressive features. Made using traditional Dojin-yaki ...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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...
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1950s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Japanese New Style White Birch Kokeshi Doll 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a kokeshi doll made with a white birch. It was made around 1980s in Showa era. This kokeshi is with new style. Dimension: H21 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm Betula platyphylla, the Asian ...
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1970s Showa Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Birch

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a young boy Kashikobito (賢人)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Kashikobito (賢人) This mask is used in Noh theater to represent a wise person or an intelligent young boy. This type of mask is associated with characters who are young, noble, and po...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Jidō (児童) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Jidō (児童) This mask is used to represent a divine or supernatural child, often portrayed as a young boy with an otherworldly or divine presence. The Jidō mask depicts a youthful cha...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "Two Rats" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.  
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Kideko Otomo Doll Wooden folk toy
Located in Chiba, JP
KIDEKO - Also called Otomo dolls as the one of unique traditional Japanese wooden folk toys from Beppu, Oita area which are beliebed as the talisman god against evil, made by the loc...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Waka-onna (増女) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Waka-onna (増女) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Waka-onna (増女) SKU: TBA11 Size: W: 13 cm, H: 21 cm The Waka-onna mask is traditionally used to represent ...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Japanese Plaster mold for Okame Mask
Located in Chiba, JP
Plaster mold for making *Okame mask, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. 21 x 18 x 6cm (8.26 x 7.08 x 2.36in), in actually used condition as is. Not ...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ko-omote The Ko-omote mask is most often used in Noh performances to depict young women of noble birth or spirits of young maidens. Characters portrayed with this mask are usually g...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Kashikobito (賢人) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Kashikobito (賢人) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) SKU: TBA10 Size: W: 13.5 cm, H: 20.5 cm This mask is used in Noh theater to represent a wise person or an int...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Ko-omote- young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ko-omote The Ko-omote mask is most often used in Noh performances to depict young women of noble birth or spirits of young maidens. Characters portrayed with this mask are usually g...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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Bamboo

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Wooden Tray
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese wooden tray. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Diameter 24.5 C.M. / Thickness 2 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune Saku
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Okimono, Sealed Masatsune saku Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) A fine and rare Meiji period bronze Okimono of a fisherman by Masatsune Saku, originating from Japan and crafted during the Meiji period (1868–1922). This exquisite piece is a notable example of the Tokyo School's artistry, dating to the late 19th century. The Okimono depicts a fisherman seated on a four-rung ladder, holding a bamboo fishing rod...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Imari White Glazed Porcelain Elephant, Circa. 1890
Located in New York, NY
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Imari Porcelain Elephant Bowtie Design w/ Floral Motif White Glazed Porcelain Japan Circa 1890 DIMENSIONS: Height: 6 inches Width: 5.5 inches Depth: 5 inche...
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1890s Japonisme Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Lot of 7 Kokeshi Dolls Tomio Sato Hand-painted Wood Japan
Located in Poperinge, BE
A beautiful and rare set of 7 kokeshi dolls, made by kokeshi master Tomio Sato, the son of master craftsman Bunkei Sato of the Tohkamata school. These dolls are typical Toggata styl...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a ribboned coat tie that almost hides her happy face, hand mufflers, and top of face her...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th C., Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Standing Birds with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Japanese bronze standing birds on the stand with artist sign. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size of birds only: Heigh...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Set of 5 Traditional Hand-Painted Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a vintage set of five traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruko' and 'Togatta' style "Kokeshi" dolls, dating from circa the mid-20th century. Consisting of five different-siz...
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Mid-20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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 Bronze Horse sculpture
Japanese Bronze Horse sculpture
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20th C., A Set of Japanese Bronze Animal Sculptures of Mouse, Ram and Rabbit
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese bronze animal sculptures mouse, ram and rabbit with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 10.3 - 11.7 C.M. / Width 8 - 8.5 C.M. / Length...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Beautiful Bronze Lady With A Brimmed 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 class...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal dog. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: height 14.3 cm / width 6.5 cm / length 15.8 cm Condition: Nice co...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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...
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1990s Japonisme Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden object. It is thought to have been made during the Showa era, approximately 1930-1980. I don't know the type of tree. It is made using the roots and kn...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden carving object/early 20th century/wooden lump
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving figurine. It is thought to have been made around the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1912-1950). This is an ornament made using a tree l...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Pair Antique Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc, immediately Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Two Fine Old Woodblock Garden Prints : Stone Pagoda, Gardens, Stepping Stones & Lush Landscapes Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original book 18th-19th century Immediately frameable Printed on handmade washi rice paper. Dating to the 18th-19th century and originally found in Tokyo, Japan. These rare woodblock printed leaves illustrate awesome panoramic Japanese gardens as artistically drawn from some 200 years ago. Replete with old pavillions, a tall stone pagoda, stepping stone pathways, lanterns, trees, and tea gardens, they have been rescued from a rare original Edo period book of that day and printed in chuban size format. Our prints measure 10.25 inches by 13.75 inches or a double chuban size. These original prints from an original book are scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Japanese Buddhist Mirror and Dragon Stand, Edo Period, early 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and rare Japanese Buddhist "sacred" mirror and stand, Edo Period, late 18th or early 19th century, Japan. The bronze mirror is housed in a two part gilt wood and lacquer ...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Located in Pomona, CA
A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tall Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red, White, and Blue
Located in South Burlington, VT
SEE THIS AND OUR GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 Light house lovers delight. Original hand painted colors of red, white, and blue This unusua...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Two Rare Japanese Izumo Clay Dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two rare Japanese Izumo clay dolls of Emperor and Tenjin, Nara Prefecture, Meiji period. Material and simple execution impart a flavor of antiquity and great decorative power. Empero...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

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

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Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Japanese wooden figurine of a Buddhist monk. In the form of a seated Buddhist monk. He holds a scroll in his left hand, and a mala/juzu (rosary) i...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large and Impressive Meiji Period Bronze Bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuh
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and impressive Meiji period bronze bison by Sano Takachika for the Kakuha Company, the animal powerfully modelled with his head low and turned s...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Rosoku-tate or Shokudai (candle stand)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Rosoku-tate or Shokudai (candle stand) a lathe turned wood in a slender baluster form with attached concave circular base and broad circular wood candle base tapering down ...
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17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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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...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal dog. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 14.5 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Length 14.5 C.M. Condition: Nice ...
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze a Woman with Dove Midcentury Sculptor
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman gently holding a dove in her hands. The naive female nude by a midcentury sculptor. This is a Classic midcentury nude f...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Statue of Dakini Ten
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual antique Japanese statue of the esoteric deity 'Dakini Ten,' a Buddhist goddess who was associated with the agricultural...
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1770s Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Boar with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal boar with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 10.3 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 23.2 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.  
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Hibachi-Paulownia Brazier
Located in Pomona, CA
A Hibachi and Paulownia brazier. A carved monkey wrapped around the brazier. Copper liner
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1920s Vintage Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Meiji Era Wooden Figure with Polychrome Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A charming Japanese Edo Period (1615-1868) seated wooden figure. This figure is likely Buddhist, and would have sat outside a temple. The serene seated figure is wearing a robe and...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques, what images would come to your mind? Kimono? Swords? Armor? Possibly netsuke? A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate? I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances here in Tokyo, and was surprised to discover that most did not even know what it was! Artists and calligraphers usually knew right away, though. A yatate (pronounced yah-tah-teh) is a Japanese portable writing set. The yatate has been around since the Kamakura period (1185-1333). It contains a traditional Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or silk which holds liquid sumi ink. Yatate literally means "arrow Stand." The Japanese traditional way of writing is with a brush (fude) and ink (sumi). Before the invention of the yatate, whenever anyone wanted to write or draw in ink, he had to make his own ink by grinding the ink stick...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Hollow Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan This heavy hollow iron sculpture by an unknown Japanese metalsmith is a knockout from every angle. It measure 9 inches high by 9 i...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined carved wooden figure of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, with fab...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Striped Japanese Traditional Hand Painted Kokeshi Doll - Yajirou-Kei
Located in London, England
A beautifully painted with a joyful face vintage striped Japanese traditional Kokeshi Doll which I've identified from Yajirou-Kei but happy to stand corrected. The majority of this ...
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Mid-20th Century Edo Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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Wood

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red-brown lacquer with stylized mane and tail, having reverse painted glass eyes and sea...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscri...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century. Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, is one of the most sublime ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th-century Korean bronze standing Baby Buddha- Extremely Large 9731
Located in Ukiah, CA
An extraordinary 19th-century Korean bronze Baby Buddha, depicted in the rare “pointing to heaven and earth” pose, symbolizing his first steps and witnessing the world—a motif found ...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Silver Inlayed Bronze Representing Daikoku
Located in Hudson, NY
From the Estate of Paul & Clara Kellner. This large bronze of Daikoku or the God of Prosperity closely associated with farmers, agriculture and rice staples of Japanese life and stability. His attributes are a co-mingling of Indian Buddhist forms of Shiva and the Shinto God...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver, Bronze

19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Japanese Samurai warrior statue from the 19th century with traces of a red and green polychromy. Immersed in profound historical allure, this 19th-century Japanese Samurai warrior statue stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hand-carved with meticulous attention to detail, this piece boasts delicate remnants of red and green polychromy – whispers from its storied past. Its wood, seasoned by time, paints a vivid portrait of a standing guardian, the ethereal dynamism of his stance accentuated by traditional Japanese armor...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Carved Village Buddha Enku Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood buddha with lacquered surface in the style of Erku (1632–1695), a monk from Edo period who was famous for hand-carving Buddha statues in a primitive style. From a single wood block of what appears to be cedar, the standing buddha was carved in an unpolished manner with exposed knife strokes that effectively depicted a subtly smiling face and the folding of the cascading robes. The rustic style is full of Mingei charm being a great example of Japanese Buddhism...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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