Very fine Jizo Bosatsu image--Edo(late 18 c.)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #744030
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Very fine Jizo Bodhisattva sculpture. Jizo(“Savior of Souls Suffering in Hell”; “Patron of Pilgrims”; “Protector of Travelers and Children”), is one of the most popular Buddhist deities in Japan. He is depicted holding a “wish full-filling” gem in one hand, and a Shokujo(six-ring staff) in the other. This beautiful sculpture was made of wood by “Yozeki Zukuri”(Joined-block Technique), and is covered with lacquer and gilt. Crystal eye-inserts give it a stunningly life-like appearance. Given its ... Click for details

Rare "Emma" image--Momoyama-Edo(1560-1620)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #744028
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Rare "Emma"(Yama, Lord Of Death) statue. This? statue is made from wood using "Yoseki Zukuri"(Joined-block Technique), and has an elaborate polychrome-painted design(paint-traces are still visible). It appears that it might have originally had crystal eye-inserts. Considering its age, this sculpture is in very good condition. There are minor abrasions and losses(one hand is missing). One of the interesting and unique features of this item is an ancient inscription of it's name on the bottom. ... Click for details

Fine Amida Nyorai Buddha image--Edo(1600-1700's)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #743937
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Very fine early Edo-period statue of Amida Nyorai Buddha(Buddha of Infinite Life/Light). This wooden statue was made by "Joined-block Technique"(Yozeki Zukuri), and is lacquered and gilded. It has beautiful crystal(glass) eye-inserts, and(considering its age) is in very good condition(only minor abrasions). Dimensions: H.33cm, W.25cm

Rare Buddhist Temple Architectural Fragment, Baku

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1492: item #743771
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Very large (mythologically important) early-Japanese temple architectural element(Kibana). This elephant-like creature represents the mythological "Baku"(Eater of Nightmares). It was originally mounted as an ornament under the corner roof eaves of a Japanese temple or shrine. From the Kamakura period(12th-14th c.), this fiercely expressive statue was carved in great detail from a thick and richly grained single block of dense wood(possibly Keyaki wood). Its long arched trunk curls downward, whil... Click for details

Amida Buddha Image--Mid-Edo period(1700-1760's)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #743740
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Beautiful and serene early-Buddhist Amida Buddha Statue. Made from wood with original lacquer and gilt(in very good condition). This statue has beautiful crystal eyes. There are minor abrasions and losses(hands are missing). Total Dimension: H.45cm(includes dais and mandorla). Statue Dimension: H.27cm.

Stone Jizo Bosatsu Bodhisattva Buddha Kannon Edo 17 c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #739402
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Figurative stone seated Jizo Bosatsu, a hoju (sacred jewel) held in both hands. Early-Edo Period ca. 1650, possibly earlier. Overall black-soot patination due to centuries of exposure to the smoke of candles, oil lamps, and incense sticks used for devotional purposes. Old repair line at the neck, blackly patinated and visible only upon close inspection.

Height, including dais: 14.7 cm... Click for details

Pair of Stone Foxes Kitsune Oinari Shinto Edo 19 c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #737572
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Pair of small-scale foxes in stone, each fox and its accompanying rectangular dais sculpted from a single piece of stone. Late-Edo Period ca. 1850. Very good condition overall, with minor old loss and remarkably discreet old repairs to the tail and maw of the smaller fox. Slight lichen accumulation.

Heights, including rectangular dais: 22.6 cm and 20.5 cm.... Click for details

Stone Nyoirin Kannon Bodhisattva Jizo Edo 18/19 c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #733511
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Stone depiction of Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu. Mid- to late-Edo Period ca. 1800. Very minor old loss. Abundant lichen accumulation.

Height: 45.5 cm
Width: 21.8 cm
Depth: 14.5 cm.

One of Kannon B... Click for details

Stone Jizo Bosatsu Bodhisattva Buddha Kannon Edo 18 c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #732832
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Stone depiction of a standing Jizo Bosatsu, the right hand holding a shakujo (crozier) and the left a hoju (sacred jewel). Clearly dated to the fourth year of the Hoei Era (1707), mid-Edo Period. Old loss, most notably to the top and right-hand side of the perimeter. Light lichen accumulation.

Height: 50.2 cm
Width: 26.1 cm... Click for details

Stone Ebisu 7 Lucky Gods Shichifukujin Daikokuten 19 c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #732755
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Ebisu hand-sculpted from a medium-weight sedimentary stone. Late-Edo Period/Meiji Era ca. 1880. Remnants of polychrome. Loss of fishing rod, originally held in figure's right hand; otherwise, excellent condition.

Height: 19.0 cm
Width: 17.9 cm
Depth: 13.8 cm.... Click for details