Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench

Japanese Wooden Daruma Daruma, a Japanese Zen God who lost the use of his legs from sitting and meditating on top of the mountain for eternity. It has become a legend in Japanese fo...

A sublime Burmese carved, lacquered and gilt hardwood crowned Buddha seated in a "western pose", early to mid 20th century, Burma (Myanmar). The elegant and graceful Buddha is portrayed wearing an elaborate six pointed crown with two large "wings" to the side, and a simple robe wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. He is seated upon a high stepped throne, his feet resting upon a double lotus pedestal. The Buddha's face is serene. He stares out in the distance calmly, with eyes slightly downcast, and a slight smile on his face. His long, pendulous earlobes blend in with the wings of the elaborate crown upon his head. A lotus bud finial would originally have surmounted the head, but is now missing. He holds one hand in his lap, palm up in a meditative gesture. His other hand rests gently on his knee. This pose, with the Buddha seated upon a raised throne, with both legs planted on the floor, is often referred to as a "western pose". The pose is most often associated with the Bodhisattva Maitreya...

Japanese Meiji period bronze and crystal sculpture (okimono) of stylized waves supporting three crystal balls of varying size. Signed on underside.

Japanese bamboo Pagoda shrine with carved marble animal figure.  

A superb pair of large antique carved hardwood seashells. In an impressive scale, these wooden decorative pieces are depictions of a conch (left) and fig shell (right), showcasi...

Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century. Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, is one of the most sublime ...

This stone Buddha sculpture, believed to date back to the early Edo period or earlier, depicts Jizo Bosatsu in a seated pose. Crafted from granite, it showcases the natural effects ...

An absolutely adorable Japanese Hirado Mikawachi ware white glazed porcelain model of a puppy dog, Edo to Meiji period, early to mid 19th century, Japan. The cute puppy is portray...

An antique lacquered hard wood figure of a reclining immortal. He is resting on a basket and with a miniature fisherman presenting him a large fish. The figures are disproportionate ...

Exceptionally large Chinese sculpture of a buffalo in laying down on a simulated carved root-wood base, with five children riding on its back....