Antique Okinawan Snakeskin Lute, or Sanshin, 18th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1800: item #677076
MS56

DESCRIPTION: A rare and quite old Japanese lute, or sanshin, originating from the island Okinawa. The sanshin (literally meaning "three strings") is an Okinawan musical instrument, and the precursor of the Japanese shamisen. Often likened to a banjo, it consisted of a snakeskin-covered body, neck and three strings, and was known for its calming tune. This instrument has an ancient history of Chinese origin, and originally came to Japan via the Ryukyu Islands (present-day Okinawa) in the Muroma... Click for details

Japanese Folk Art Straw Sandals and Bag

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #676627
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These are a pair of zori (handwoven straw sandals) and a bag which the sandals are put in. A bag is made of handwoven and natural indigo dyed cotton. The pair of zori are in excellent condition, however the bag has many holes and rifts. ca. late 19th C. Zori: Length 21.5cm 8.5" Width 9cm 3.5" Bag: Length 46.5cm 18.3" Width 16cm 6.3"

Rare Japanese Tokuname Tea Ceramony Daruma Hibachi

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #676186

Description: Unusual Japanese Tokuname Pottery Figure Of Daruma Hibachi Vessel

Date: Taisho Period Early 20th Century

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Beautiful Japanese Noh Mask

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #674808

Gorgeous Japanese Noh performance mask of beautiful woman, painted and lacquered carved wood. Size: 8 1/2" high x 5 1/4" wide.

Edo Japanese tobacco box lacquerware horn toggle

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #674560
J109

This wonderful Edo period antique Japanese tobacco box is made of wood and covered with lacquer which is now seriously aged. In the middle of the lid is small sculptured detail. The box has the original cord and horn tip toggle, and still contains tobacco. Circa 1860's this box is 4.5" x 2.5" x 3" high. It is truly a piece of old ethnographic folk art from Japan's Edo period.

Japanese Edo Period Iron Candlestand Candlestick Holder

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1837 VR: item #673085
J108

So typical of the old Japanese ethnographic objects, the design of this Edo period single candle stand is totally simple and wonderfully functional. With a lighted candle, this Japanese candlestand could be easily carried about the house by use of long very gently curved handle. When set in down, the placement of the 3 legs makes it very stable to minimize chances of it being accidentally knocked over. It is the ultimate piece of folk art. ... Click for details

Japanese Folk Art Box For Lantern

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #672797
J072

This is a container box for a lantern with the attractive Roku-mon-sen ( literal meaning is "six coins") family crest. It is the family crest of Sanada family founded in Shinano (Nagano prefecture) in early 16th century. This box is made of wood and Japanese paper coated with persimmon tannin (kaki-shibu). It has mendings. Probably late 19 C. 29cm x 9cm x 29.5cm 11.4"x3.5"x11.5"

Fine Japanese Wood Mingei Sculpture, Praying Tanuki

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #666800
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DESCRIPTION: In Japanese lore, there are countless tales about the mischievous Tanuki, a real animal native to Japan. Masked like a raccoon but big and stocky like a badger, they are said to have supernatural powers to transform into any living or inanimate shape. Often they assume the form of a monk, as our Tanuki does here. This Tanuki okimono is hand crafted from a single piece of wood in the best of Mingei traditions. Dressed as a monk in a long robe, this charming, fat Tanuki stands at... Click for details

Antique Edo Period Japanese Lacquer tree cutting tool

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #666450
J106

This homemade Japanese tool was used in rural areas for cutting the groove in the tree to release and collect the sap which was harvested for the lacquerware. The wood handle is smooth to touch and has years of patina. The cutting blade is heavily aged but is in good condition. The tool is about 9" long and at least 150 years old.

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Mask of Musician Benzaiten

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #666019

Description: Japanese Vintage Ceramic Wall Hanging Make face of the god of musician Bensaiten

Date: Showa Period Mid 20th Century

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