Japanese Bamboo Pipe, Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #758285
SAO204

DESCRIPTION: A handsome Japanese smoking pipe (kiseru) fashioned from a bulbous tube of “Buddha belly” bamboo with mixed metal fittings for the bowl and mouthpiece. Meiji period (1886 – 1912), and in very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 8 ¼” long (21 cm).

Japanese Wooden Votive Plaque Ema, Inari Fox

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #755187
6027

There is a pair of foxes in this Ema. Ema is a votive plaque to the shrine. Fox is a messenger of Inari. Inari is the Japanese deity of fertility, agriculture, industry and worldly success. The date, Meiji 43 year (1910), is written on the back side. The picture has stains as shown by the photographs, but Ema itself is in good condition. Measurements: 12 3/8" x 15 3/4" (31.5cm x 39.8cm).

1870 Japanese Shishi Costume Kid Dance Wood Lion Head

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #751029
#24

Shishimai ( Lion Dance ) is performed around the New Year or at the festival occasions, wearing a Shishi head and a broad cloth. The wooden Shishi head is made to open its mouth wide. The broad cloth is made with handwoven indigo cotton decorated with washi-paper frill, and the white "hair" of the lion is hemp fiber. This costume was made for kids dance in the early Meiji period ( 1870s ). broad cloth: 95cm long

Sisal Matagi Hunter's Hood, or Snow Hat

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #748806
833-7K-312

Wonderful woven head cover, worn by hunters of a mountain clan called Matagi. The Matagi, isolated from society, were group hunters using primitive methods. The hat's lining is pretty much gone, but it still has an impressive exterior, complete with old brass buttons for trim. Age of hat is uncertain, but likely dates from Edo or early Meiji period.
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Japanese Fruit Wood Box , early Taisho

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #747309
L80J20

A very beautiful Japanese fruitwood box produced in the early Taisho period, pre 1920. The scenes are shallow carved from the outside and inside of the lid. This artistic masterpiece shows the detail and thought invested by the artist, as he has taken full advantage of the imperfection in the wood and has cleverly placed additional scenes of trees and buildings along the shallow fissure. The box was made from one piece of wood and has an absolutely beautiful warm patina. In excellent conditio... Click for details

Very rare giant Ebisu hook--Late 19 century.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #744054
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Large, unique, and rare Jizai Kagi(wooden hook). Hooks of this size have traditionally been called “Ebisu”(respectfully named after the God of Good Fortune; believed to bring prosperity and fortune to the home of its owner). This piece features a beautiful deep brown patina to its fine-grain Keyaki wood(Zelkova). Keyaki wood is one of the hardest timbers available in Japan. Very good condition(some natural cracks). Dimensions: H: 70 cm; W: 55 cm; diameter: 20cm; Weight: more than 20kg.

Antique Japanese Painted Plaster Noh Theater Mask

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #740653
D18

Antique Japanese Noh theater mask, Taisho-Period (c. 1920). Crafted from red painted plaster, 8 inches tall, 6 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks. Original red paint faded in many places, but in overall good condition as well.

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Antique Japanese Carved Kiri Wood Mask Daikoku

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #740630
D17

Antique Japanese mask, Taisho-Period (c. 1920). Very unusual mask, carved from prized kiri (paulownia) wood, depicting Daikoku, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. Wood carving in excellent condition. 9 1/4 inches tall by 7 1/4 inches wide. Artist's signature engraved on back.

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Antique Japanese Cast Iron Noh Theater Mask

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #740612
D37

Antique Japanese cast-iron mask, inspired by Noh Theater. Taisho-Period (c.1920), excellent condition. Approximately 7 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide. Comes with original signed kiri wood box.

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Vintage Pair Seto Earthenware Japanese Noh Masks

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #740608
D163

Vintage pair of Japanese earthenware Noh theater masks, early Showa-Period (c.1930), from the Seto region of Japan. Approximately 6 1/2" wide by 9" tall. Excellent condition, with no chips or cracks.

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