JAPAN - Old Zushi/Praying Monk Statue - C.1890 Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #755603
#000896

Listed here is a Meiji Period Japanese Buddhist Zushi with a statue of praying monk.
Meiji era (1890).
This unique zushi has a hook so that it can be hung from inside a shrine "Butsudan".
The statue and zushi are made of wood.... Click for details

Japanese Bamboo and Lacquer Incense Case Carving Bat

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #753210
2036

This cylindrical bamboo incense container has lacquer top, bottom and cap. The decoration on the bamboo depicts three flying bats, good-luck motif, with carving. The lacquer part of the top has Kanji-character design, meaning happiness to come. The artist signature is carved on the bamboo. Measurements about : 13 5/8" (34.5cm) long. It is in excellent condition and comes with original wooden box.

Keyaki Wood Fish Crosspiece for Jizai, Edo Period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #750686
11-319

This wonderful adjustable “yokogi” crosspiece was carved from densely-grained Japanese keyaki wood in the shape of a carp and dates to the late 18th/early 19th century. The bold simplicity of the carving is extremely appealing and gives the piece a marvelous sculptural quality. This early carp-shaped pothook-adjuster has a superb dark patina consisting of cooking smoke and soot from centuries of use hanging over a fire. In fact, the wood on the bottom of the fish is actually scorched and burned.... Click for details

Unique Japanese Wood Carving Toad

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #749788
2035

Unique wood carving toad is carved from a single piece of hard wood, Tsuge or Boxwood. Measurements: 8 5/8" (21.8cm) tall. There are aged cracks on the stomach and back.

Large Natural Burled Keyaki Wood Display Stand

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #747856
11D-135

This thick beautifully grained burled Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood base has been crafted to retain its natural irregular form. Meiji/Taisho period, early 20th century. Heavy wood bases such as this one, with its rich wavy grain and undulating edge, would typically be used to display a flower arrangement or hold a prized figural okimono.

With its beautiful dense grain, keyaki is the most expensive of Japanese woods.... Click for details

Suzuribako, or Scholar's Box with Inkstone and Suiteki

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #746703
832-7K-377

Details and more details comprise this scholar's box with a frolicking shishi under the latchplate. The box has copper drawer pulls, handle and hinges and contains a copper suiteki, or water dripper. The inkstone is edged in gilt and the liner board, which holds the stone and suiteki has a carved stem and leaf. There's a hand and brush rest, too.
The box may be carried by the handle without fear of the lid falling... Click for details

Rare Daimyo Noh mask storage box--Edo(1800's)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #744322
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Rare high-quality Noh mask storage box. Made of very fine-grain Kiri wood(no cracks), with lacquered edges and pure silver fittings(in the shape of Chiba Samurai Family Crests). Retains original hemp rope. Lined with fine silk fabric(Komon design). The box is completely original, without any repairs or alterations. It can contain 3 mask(each compartment separated by a lacquered wood plank). Considering age and use, this item is in good condition(minor abrasions; wear). Dimensions: 71/26/29 cm.... Click for details

Kobako, or Box with Copper Hardware, with Wooden Pegs

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #740136
805-7E-118

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Sturdy box has appealing copper hardware and was assembled with wooden pegs instead of nails. The door latches but doesn't lock. Top drawer is tight-fitting when pushed all the way in. Dates from Meiji period, pre-1920.
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Two Cypress or Paulownia Wooden Boxes, Japanese

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #737968

Two Cypress or Paulownia Wooden Boxes, Japanese, 20th Century

These round boxes are in the form of hand warmers or hibaches. The domed lid fits over the conforming body and has wonderful grain patterning. These boxes although not intended as hand warmers would warm up any décor.

Condition; Excellent ... Click for details

Ranma Pair with Eagles on Pine, Carved in High Relief

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #729546
776-7E-402

Outstanding ranma pair of eagles on pine carved in high relief. The condition is as impressive as the carving, with no discernible damage. Each panel displays an eagle alighting on pine. While these pieces are beautiful from either side, the fronts are defined by the extension of the carvings beyond the cartouche edges. The thickness of the carvings dates these to the Meiji period.
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