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Style: Showa
Japanese Noh Theater Mask of a Deigan (泥眼)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Deigan (泥眼) Mask, used in Noh theater to represent characters who are possessed, supernatural beings, or individuals under the influence of strong emotions, such as madness or jealo...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japan Fine Old “Oribe” 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" Japan “Oribe” st...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Minoru Ohira Signed Large Japanese Wall Sculpture Luna Y Sol (Sun and Moon) 1988
By Minoru Ohira
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging original large mixed media wall sculpture by contemporary/modern internationally recognized Japanese artist/sculptor Minoru Ohira (born 1950 in Niigat...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Slate

Wooden bowl carved from an old Japanese tree burl/Sculpture object/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden bowl was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa periods from keyaki (zelkova) wood. The wood used is carved from the burl of the tree, resulting in a unique shape and t...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-crafted work reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi's early work in bronze. Heavy and solid on a beautiful rosewood base. Apparently unsigned. From a collection of Japanese antiques and...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort. Oshie, which translat...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Sculptor Yoshida Eiji. Cast Bronze “Quiet Horse” Width 39 cm / Weight 4.8 kg
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A refined cast-bronze sculpture titled “Quiet Horse”, created by the distinguished Nitten artist Yoshida Eiji. The work captures the serene, composed posture of a horse with elegant ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan. The...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA08 Size: W: 15.5 cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 26 cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Japanese Kutani Okimono of Mandarin Ducks, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful pair of Kutani glazed porcelain models, okimono, of Mandarin ducks, oshidori, Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The two Mandarin ducks, called oshidori in ...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ainu Bear with baby and fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa period. Hewn from one solid piece of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist mon...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Two Birds on Leaf Base – Showa Period. Signed
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A serene and elegant Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a pair of birds resting on a large, naturalistically rendered leaf. Likely crafted during the Showa period, this piece showca...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930 s, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand. Her kimono of a rich and deep blue hue, with images of plump pomegranates in gilt. Her wide obi of a striking red color, and patterned with branches of pink blossoms. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Japanese Zoh-Onna Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Zō-onna (増女) This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...
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20th Century Japanese Showa 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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Crab Bronze Made before the Second World War N 2
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze: A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find. There are a signature 'N' on the bottom of this crab in red. -Deta...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Yajiro Kokeshi Doll 36cm 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This wooden doll is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Sakyo NIIYAMA. He was born in 1934, 18th March. It is made with Yajiro style from Miyagi p...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Kyuichi OMORI 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Kyuichi OMORI. He was born in 30th November 1932. His signatu...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Large Hand Cast Prize Holstein Cow Lantern, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition First we have seen Japan, a magnificent original large black and white holstein prized cow in the form of an antique lan...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Traditional Doll Gosho Ningyo with Metal 2000s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll called Gosho Ningyo in Japan. It was made in Japan around 2000s. It is made with metal and it is all hand painted and hand crafted. ____ Gosho Ningyō are traditional ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Japanese Kyogen Masks, Hand-Carved Wood, 1950s-60s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite pair of Japanese Kyogen masks, crafted around the 1950s-60s, showcases the art of traditional Japanese mask carving. Made from hand-carved w...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa 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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Noh Theater Mask of Tenjin. Attributed to Takada Fuki (1935-2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Ōtenjin (大天神) A type of Noh mask used to portray powerful deities or revered, divine figures in Japanese Noh theater. The mask embodies strength, authority, and the transcendental n...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Naruko Kokeshi Takumi KUMAGAYA 37cm
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which was made in Japan around 1950 in Showa era. This kind of dolls are called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi's style is Naruko from Miyagi prefecture. This kokeshi was made by a kokeshi artist Takumi KUMAGAYA. You can find his signature on the bottom of this doll. Kokeshi are wheel-carved wooden dolls. Characterized by a big head and a stable silhouette with a chrysanthemum pattern, Naruko kokeshi dolls...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tall Massive Old Light House Lantern Hand Painted Red and White
Located in South Burlington, VT
Light house lovers delight- first we've seen- complete with attached entry house, tall 18 Inch height. Weighs in at 10 pounds. Original hand painted colors of red, white, blue, and...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese unusual Vintage Stone Driveway and Walkway lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan unusual Well Carved Stone Driveway and/or Walkway path lantern. Miyoshi designed this lantern with the intention of making the world a brighter place. Now the Miyoshi lantern ...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Fine Large Rooster And Birds Tea Bowl, Hand-Built and Hand Glazed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint Kyo ware bowl From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, painted and glazed, Kyo ware large bowl or large tea bowl with a proud rooster and birds motif created in the 1930s.- over se...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

20th century bamboo vase for flowers (ikebana)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A vintage Japanese ikebana basket, crafted from lacquered bamboo using traditional basketry techniques, dating to the first half of the 20th century. This elegant piece embodies the ...
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20th Century Asian Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Japanese Wooden Doll Kokeshi Sakunami Kenjiro HIRAGA 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1960s by kokeshi artist Kenjiro HIRAGA. He was born in 17t...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Deigan - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Noh mask used to portray a female character who is possessed by a spirit or consumed by extreme emotions, such as jealousy or madness. The mask is distinctive for its gilded, metal...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll Togatta Masayoshi NAGAO
Located in Paris, FR
This is a wooden doll which is called Kokeshi in Japanese. This kokeshi was made in Japan around 1970s by kokeshi artist Masayoshi NAGAO. He was born in 4th Feburary 1931. His signat...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke Sitting wild boar 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.3 x H2.5cm Sculpture: Wild Boar Era: 1960s (Showa) Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, origin...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Large Hand Carved Wooden Bear Family With Salmon 33 Inches, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved wood bear parent and child "Higuma" carrying their catch of the day a "salmon" fish. Artist signed Seiho. Handcrafted from cryptomeria (c...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Zō-onna (増女) This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Zō-onna (増女) This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA19 Size: W: 15cm, H: 22 cm (W/horns 25cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon who...
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20th Century Japanese Showa 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 Japanese Showa 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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Hannya (般若) Noh Mask attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008) Mask: Hannya (般若) SKU: TBA03 Size: W: 16 cm, H: 21 cm (W/horns 25 cm) The Hannya mask represents a female demon w...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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 Japanese Vintage Showa 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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Signed Japanese Netsuke of a Monkey Riding a Turtle, Showa Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An amusing Showa Period (1926-1989) hand carved hardwood netsuke depicting a monkey riding atop a turtle, the eyes of the monkey inset with cabochon pupils, signed with etched charac...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare Pair Old "Cape Hattaras" Lighthouse Sculptures In Vibrant Original Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare pair (2) of these tall 21 Inch Nautical delights with original hand painted colors that authentically reproduce the actual colors of today's Cape Hattaras light house (See Third Photo). First pair we've seen in this massive size, quality, and condition. Original hand painted colors of red, black, green, and white Together they weigh over 16 pounds. Heavily hand cast by expert artisans of that day, they are cast upon a well detailed base as shown and in a convenient highly displayable ,portable size. They still retain their original attractive vibrant hand painted colors and patina. Dimensions: Height 21 inches Width 8 3/4 inches Depth 4 1/2 inches Weight pair 16+ pounds, heavy Two pieces front and back Good garden candidates- these are ideal accent sizes for your indoor gallery display or favorite outdoor garden space. Many of our customers display the pair placed together or as separate components making a sentimental, romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. They are a perfect choice for your indoor or outdoor garden space. Provenance: Old American/ Japanese garden Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA North American Japanese Garden Association. History of Cape Hattaras Light House: Built in 1870, the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands watch over the Graveyard of the Atlantic's east coast. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most perilous sea sections off the Atlantic Coast. At Cape Hattaras, the Gulf Stream collides with a Virginia Drift which is a branch of the Canadian Labrador Current. This current forces southbound ships into a dangerous twelve-mile long sandbar called Diamond Shoals...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Noh Mask of Zō-onna (増女) - noble young woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Zō-onna (増女) This mask depicts a woman with a noble and calm expression. In Noh theater, it is used for roles of young women. The mask conveys elegance and softness, making it suita...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
A decorative and functional hard to find pair (2) of handsome old "Orchid Flowers" garden lanterns in a convenient portable size. These rugged hand cast lanterns hand painted in ga...
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20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

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 Japanese Showa 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 Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." This particular delicate featured mask (her red lips really stand out) is used for main and sometimes secondary roles when the character is a young girl or, in some cases, a supernatural being. What is also interesting about this mask is the blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary for Japanese women to paint their teeth black after they became married. We believe this mask dates from the mid-to early Showa period, perhaps Mejia. The mask was acquired from an antique mask...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Showa sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

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