Antique Japanese Maneki Neko Lucky Beckoning Cat

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #741132
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Estimated Neko from late 19th to early 20th century. Antique Japanese Porcelain enameled Lucky Cat Maneki. Fine patine refines the maneki neko beautifully. Japanese Maneki Neko has a powerful luck for wealth and money. Place in your wealth area, on your desk, or facing the front door to activate the abundance in your space. In business the Maneki Neko is said to bring success. This is because her raised paw beckons in customers. It also welcomes in personal happiness and harmony. Very Good in co... Click for details

Antique Japanese Bronze Treasure Incense Burner c.1885

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #738830
KA570

This a rare antique Japanese Meiji Period c.1885 bronze incense burner with all the myriad treasure symbols of the lucky Japanese gods. The huge bag is the Purse of Inexhaustable Riches with the Hat and Raincoat of Invisibility on top; the auspicious 'oban' and 'koban' coins for luck; the 'kura' storehouse key - the key to untold treasures; the 'uchide no kozuchi' which is the mallet of wealth, strike anything with it and it turns to gold; the 'hoju' the sacred wish granting gem and buddhist sy... Click for details

A rare pair of root-wood okimono in the form of ducks

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #738236
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An attractive and rare pair of root-wood okimono in the form of ducks. Partly carved from the natural root with the legs attached. The gander with a piece of stone around which the root has grown. Late Edo, ca. 1850. (2). H 15 cm (a), H 12,5 cm (b).Condition: Excellent.

Japanese Ivory Okimono of Man Holding a Daruma Carving

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #737899
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This is a 19th or early 20th century Ivory Okimono statue of a man holding a daruma carving. It is nicely carved. It measures approximately 5" x 2 1/2. It is in very good condition.

Meiji Period Antique Japanese Bronze Buddhist Daruma

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #729807
KA563

Outstanding craftsmanship has produced this fabulous bronze Buddhist Daruma-san. Rich patina and old Meiji Period bronze c.1880 have created a classic piece. Daruma is revered in Japan for bringing Buddhism to Japan and then his undying determination to achieve liberation and realization. c.1880. (15" x 6") (37cm x 16cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.

Elegant Antique Japanese Ritual Sake Pourers c.1915

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #729471
KA562

Finely detailed diaper designs have created a stunning pair of ritual sake pourers. Cast from iron, the lids are copper with a bronze silver 'tsumami' lid tops and etched in butterflies. In the original box, signed "Choshi Ittsai" meaning one pair of ritual sake pourers. Early Taisho Period, c.1915. (8½" x 7½") (22cm x 19cm). Two items. EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.

Fabulous Antique Japanese Bronze Tiger c.1910

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #724886
KA559

Replete with glass eyes dating it to the late Meiji Period, c.1910. The bronze has beautiful patina and there are tiger stripes in darkened bronze on the back. Lovely condition. c.1910. (20" x 9" x 5") (53cm x 23cm x 12cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.

Japanese earthenware WHISTLE from Seto, Edo era

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #723479
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Japanese earthenware WHISTLE (that works) from SETO in the form of a deity with bulging eyes, long beard and pot belly partially covered with a fan. This was apparently in use in the early 19th C. as an alarm while out walking at night or perhaps just for children to enjoy in the daytime! There are some losses at the back on the right side which are shown in the pictures. Well modeled, functional and unique! Dimensions are 2 3/8 of an inch (6 cms) x 1 5/8 " or 4.2 cms. 1800 - 1868, Edo.

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Zen Buddhist Temple Bell

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #719904
KA555

Inscripted on the rim of this antique Japanese Zen Buddhist bronze bell is the name of the temple, Kaishoji, a zen buddhist temple in Azuchi, where Oda Nobunaga created one of Japan's foremost castle towns. Also the date of the bell is Meiji 38 October (1906). The names of the donors, all women, are also inscripted on the rim. The sound is reverberating and unending. The gold color is unusual for temple bells. Great condition. (1906). (13" diameter x 10½") (33cm diameter x 26cm). EMS Shipping/In... Click for details

Antique Japanese Noh Mask Shop Sign c.1860-80

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #718663
KA557

Antique Japanese Noh Mask Shop Sign dating from the end of Edo Period to the beginning of the Meiji Period, c.1860-80. Huge Japanese cypress wood carved into the face of 'Omote' one of the beloved figures of the Noh pantheon. Age wear and some cracks and worn blotches in the gofun oyster shell paint. But still very much an impact piece. c.1860-80. (22" x 13½") (56cm x 34cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $200.