Antique Japanese Zushi, 19th Century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1910: item #294770
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Zushi or Japanese traveling shrine made of lacquered wood, Meiji period (1868 - 1912), the interior decorated in gold with carved and nicely painted Buddhist figure inside. The gold gilded copper hinges and fittings are engraved with extreme details.
MEASUREMENTS: Height 8 inches (20 cm).
CONDITION: The gilding appears to be in... Click for details

Early Gilt Wood Figure of Amida Buddha, Edo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1800: item #278213
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This large and important gilt wood figure of Amida Nyorai, the guide to Western Paradise, dates to the mid-Edo period, 18th century. The figure is standing on a tiered gilt lotus base with his left foot slightly forward. His right hand is raised and the left hand lowered in the gesture known as “raigo-in” (welcoming to paradise), with both palms turned outward, the thumb and index finger on each hand forming a circle. The figure is clad in a gold leaf robe which is softly folded and draped over b... Click for details

Carved Wood and Gesso Seated Buddha - Circa 1880's

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1900: item #274550

A very nice Meiji Period carved wood figure of the seated Buddha with his hands in the Gesture of Prayer (Namaskara Mudra). Dating from the late 1880’s this fine carving was originally covered in gesso and then lacquered and gilded – much of the lacquer and some gilding has long since worn away. The face has a wonderfully tranquil expression to it and the robes are nicely defined and carved. The piece is made of of four separate blocks of wood that were then glued together before the gesso and l... Click for details

Two attendants from Fudo triad, wood, Japan 18th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1800: item #273231
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Two sculptures of the boy attendants to Fudo Myoo. On the right is the cowardly and obedient Kongara Doji on the left the wicked and disobedient Seitaka Doji. Kongara is holding a lotus flower, Seitaka a stick. Each of them is standing on a rock shaped base, loosely joined by pegs on the feet. Originally there was the third figure of Fudo Myoo, now missing. Both figures are made of several pieces of wood, joined together (yosegi saiku). The wood stained black, crystal eyes. The face of Seitaka i... Click for details

Wooden head of rakan, Japan 16th century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1700: item #272086
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Head of a rakan with elongated eyebrows and thick earlobes. His eyes cast down. The head is hollow and is built up from several segments of wood. This technique is referred to as yosegi saiku. The eyes made of crystal, reverse painted. On the wood, mainly on the back of the head, traces of gesso. Soft wood. 16th century. H (without base) 7 ¾ inches. Along some seams traces of glue, some chips at edges (eyelids), otherwise good condition. ... Click for details

Zushi with Benten, Daikoku, Bishamon, Japan 18th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1800: item #270360
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Large zushi of square shape with double doors. Outside black lacquer and bronze hard ware, finely engraved with meandering flowers, inside gold lacquer. Inside a sculpture of the deity Benten, or Benzaiten, in her appearance with eight arms. In her hands she holds sword, jewel, bow, halberd and wheel. Other attributes are missing. On her head she wears the typical crown with torii, referring to the island of Enoshima, where the big Benten shrine is. Behind the crown on her head, sits Ugajin, th... Click for details

Fine Edo Pd. Wooden Carving of Kishibojin

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1900: item #257249
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A fine detailed wooden carving of the Goddess Kishibojin carrying a small child in her arms. Including the stand, the piece measures 7 3/4" tall x 3" diameter x 2 1/2" deep. The figure alone measures 4 1/2" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 3/4" deep. Dates from the late Edo to early Meiji Period, circa 1840-1880. Generally good condition with the normal wear to the color and gesso. The right hand is missing and the toes of both feet are gone. Kishibojin is the Buddhist goddess who looks after children. K... Click for details

Japanese Stone Nyoirin Kannon SCULPTURE

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1900: item #196757
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Japanese stone sculpture of Nyoirin Kannon or "Cintamanicakra" (in Sanskrit) first depicted in the Heian period (794-1185) in Japan. Sculpted 19th Century in Japan. Condition is good except for the loss of the apex (point) at the top of the mandorla. Height is 17.75" or 45cms x 12" (30.5cms) x 3" (7.6cms) in depth.

Japanese Butsudan with Standing BUDDHA

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1910: item #193115
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Japanese wooden, blacklacquer Butsudan containing a RARE STANDING BUDDHA in Vitarka mudra; with an mandorla of swirling clouds and shining light. The Buddha figure is in perfect condition, no breaks or repairs. The bronze engraved hinges and clasps are original and in perfect order. Beautiful faded golden patina. The black lacquer of the case is in an unrestored condition with no loss or chips. There is some fading to the sides and back of the case. Height is 9.5 inches.Circa: Meiji era.

Japanese KANNON BOSATSU porcelain Statue

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects Pre 1910: item #192379
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An Avalokitesvara, Japanese KANNON BOSATSU, standing erect with contemplative face, lotus blossom and leaves in her right hand, flowing robes,standing barefoot on lotus leaf base. Beautifully modeled, color is a slightly bluish-cream off white. Condition: one small chip in the back of the robe (about the size of half a little fingernail) which is not noticeable from the front and side. Circa 1880-1910. Height = 15.5 inches.