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Indian Sculpture of KRISHNA Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1900 item# 103876 (stock# O-41)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 Sale pending to Spain
Baby Krishna holding the "butterball," He (the God) can be identified as the supreme "Brahman" that Sambandan (child Saint of the Shaivite Sect) sought. Solid cast bronze with holes in ears and traces of cinabar. from Southern India, near Mamallapuram. Late 19th C. 5.25" high x 5.5"

Japanese O-Cha-Gama, for Tea Ceremony Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1920 item# 103872 (stock# J-20)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 $1,150
This cast-iron hibachi base with kettle/circular handles and "kaki" or persimmon top lid (bronze) are the definition of "Shibui." Used to heat water for the tea ceremony, beautiful, yet totally functional. circa 1915.Height = 13" maximum diameter is 10.5"

Pair Japanese IMARI porcelain VASES/19thC. Christies Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900 item# 103868 (stock# J-19)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 $2,900 Lot #120, Christie's auction,5/8/01, Amsterdam
These Japanese IMARI matching baluster vases, circa 1890's are in absolutely perfect condition. Purchased @ Christie's in Amsterdam,(see Lot #120, Pg. 38, "Asian Ceramics and Works of Art," 8 May 2001.) Decorated with 4 shaped panels enclosing alternately a garden scene with song birds, and two dragons contesting the flaming pearl amidst clouds and foliage, enclosed by washed-blue bands below a dense foliate ground ro to the shoulder and the slightly flaring rim. Height is 10 ...click for details

Temple Guardian Dog, Japanese, Seto Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware: Pre 1970 item# 103721 (stock# J-299)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 $690
Japanese Ko-Inu, Guardian Dog, found at the gates of temples in Japan. Seto ware. straw glaze, circa 1960. in box from a temple in Tokyo. excellent condition. Dimensions: 12.5" h x 6.5" w x 9" depth.

Japanese lacquered Rabbit, mingei Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1940 item# 103720 (stock# J-362)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 $270 Revised price!
A refreshingly childlike carved rabbit, in two pieces with secret compartment(see photos), Japanese, wood and lacquer,7.25 inches in height and 6.5" from the ears to the nose, circa 1930's.

Kutani, porcelain, celadon boy with flute/ox Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Ceramics: Pre 1960 item# 103717 (stock# J-56)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 SOLD
Japanese porcelain, Kutani (impressed seal on base) boy playing a flute sitting on an ox, (a common Buddhist theme)excellent condition. circa 1950-1959

Japanese Buddha, gilt lacquer, Meiji era Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Religious Artifacts: Buddhist: Pre 1900 item# 103716 (stock# J-370)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 Sold
Seated Japanese Buddha with mandorla of swirling cloud motif on a tiered lotus pedastal. Buddha has a crystal "third eye," gilt wood, hands held in "jo-in mudra," absolutely perfect condition. circa 1890. height = 20" beautiful detail of face/expression, wonderful patina.

Christian praying in Japan, wooden sculpture Catalogue: Antiques: Decorative Art: Religious Artifacts: Christian: Pre 1900 item# 103711 (stock# J-121)
click for details		Shibui Art, subtle..... subdued.....pure (808) 889-0888 $380
A Christian praying,kneeling and hooded (a monk?) hands clasped together, held high near the chin.Japanese, very rare. late Edo era, 1830-1860, no gesso, no paint, carved plain, weathered cypress wood.

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