lovely Japanese Bizen Daruma okimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #276031
no 271

This is nice Japanese bizen Daruma okimono stand 13in height is in very good condition with No damage. He has very nice face some age wear to the body otherwise No hair line,No chip,No repair from Bizen klin.

Carved Wood Okimono of Seated Daruma, Signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #272762
11-224

Wonderful folk art study of a carved wooden figure of Daruma in repose, signed “Shisei” with an extensive inscription on the base. Meiji period, late 19th century. Daruma’s expressive face with piercing eyes is beautifully rendered in great depth and detail. The figure is clad in a carved hooded robe which is softly draped over both shoulders, exposing a bare chest and stomach. The carving technique is one wherein closely cut hatch marks create a texture and fluidity in the way Daruma’s robe is ... Click for details

Japanese wooden Hotei happy face

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #153962
No 100

This is Nice Japanese Hotei carving Okimono 6in height,9.1/4in diameter is in very good condition with No damage. He has wonderful happy face with large stomach has singed Gyokuun from 1920S.

Edo Okimono of Sen no Rikyu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #145316
BM202

We here offer a simply elegant sculptural depiction of Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591), the most famous of Japan’s tea masters and to whom is attributed the primary role in the creation of the classic Japanese tea ceremony. Carved from boxwood, this piece is clearly dated to the third year of the Kaei Era (1848-1854), which appears in kanji on the underside of the removable head (see photo). Sculptural depictions of Sen no Rikyu are by no means commonplace, and this piece is a nearly pristine late-Edo ... Click for details

Mingei Wooden Okimono of Two Puppies

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #119863
3563

A charming wooden okimono of two puppy dogs, tustling with each other. Nice example of Japanese folk art - what a great expression on the two young pups' faces. On the bottom is the incised signature: Iwase Yasunori 84 saku (made by Iwase Yasunori at the age of 84). Wood (probably pauwlonia) with dark brown patina. Japan, 19th century. Notes: Japanese folk art, or mingei, was produced by hand by unknown craftsmen for the common people. Mingei ranges from household objects to farm utensils to si... Click for details

Antique Japanese wood okimono: 19th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #98208
CHG 862

A Japanese OKIMONO (larger ornamental carving for Japanese-style room “TOKONOMA”) beautifully carved with vivid detail. Seven sages of the Bamboo circle the piece creating a balanced, rhythmic movement complimenting the circular shape of the piece. Each sage wears a flowing robe and is in an interesting and dynamic posture. Fine attention was given to pose, texture of hair and facial features. The sages walk around a bamboo forest that can be seen peeking out behind the backs of the men. This fo... Click for details

Very Fine Meiji Period Bronze - Standing Man

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #97970

A very handsome Meiji to Taisho period cast bronze of a farmer with a straw hat slung back on his shoulders. Has wonderful details right down to his straw sandals and a great expression to his face. The piece measures just under 8" including the affixed stand. Very nice patina and strong bronze color - not signed that we can find. Excellent condition. We date this to late Meiji - possibly Taisho period. The stand is affixed and a bit worn. Fine example of Japanese metalwork.

Japanese wood carving beauty 11 face Kannon

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #78318
no26

This is a beautiful Japanese wood carving Okimono of 11 face Kannon. It has wonderful 10 small different emotional face with large long ear Kannon each has wonderful expression. This is a nice for meditation,I look at her face someday as happy looks like smiling otherday she is like little angry. It is well made after carved painted with brown color Lacquer has artist mark at bottom Ko-Ho.It is stand 14.1/2in height only unperfection to the up hand finger's point has repair and connected t... Click for details