Primitive Japanese Wood and Metal Pulley C.1850

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #511085

This pulley came from Japan, and my guess it was made there. A wooden wheel with hand forged iron hanging construction. The metal is rusty otherwise in good condition. The wooden pulley is worn and cracked however for its age, condition is good. The wooden pulley is 11" in diameter, the U metal piece is 9" long and the metal pin that runs through the pulley is 5". The top pin is 6 1/2". The total height is approximately 21" and the weight is 7 pounds. This is a very nice old pulley

Japanese wood and shibayama fan holder

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #496399
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A japanese fan or face screen handle / holder made from a strongly grained wood and decorated in gold lacquer and shibayama (Inlaid stones and mother of pearl). Dating from the mid C19th., it measures 6 inches long.

It would originally held a fixed, single fan leaf which would fit in the slot shown in photo. There is some wear to the gold lacquer but it is in otherwise good condition.

19C Japanese Wood Carved Monkey Saru Okimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #486651
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Wood Carved Monkey Saru Okimono, 19th Century

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except small chips at his ears (as seen in the photos). ... Click for details

Japanese Horned Cedar Wood Tsuno Dare Sake Cask

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #484674

Description: Interesting and functional rice wine cask from Japan. Made from sugi, or cedar wood and bamboo. Black and red lacquer. Hole on top to fill and to pour from. No plug.

Date: Meiji Period, 1900's... Click for details

Japanese Sumi-Tsubo: Carpenter’s Wooden Chalkline

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #484560
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The wonderfully carved Japanese “sumi-tsubo” (ink pot) was once used by carpenters to mark long, straight, precise cut-lines on the surface of timber. Hand-crafted from durable and finely grained keyaki wood, it dates from the mid-to late 19th century. The bronze handle is engraved with a Noh mask. Generally the more fancifully carved and decorated sumi-tsubo, such as this example, were the type used by the most skilled carpenters or architects. The partially visible wheel held a line of twisted... Click for details

Old Japanese Wood Tobacco Pipe Case

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #481787
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Old (1920's) Japanese Wood Carved Pipe Case

It is 8.85 inches (25.5cm) long by 1.55 inches (4cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except small flea bites at edge (as seen in the photos.) ... Click for details

Japanese Red Lacquer Floral Inlay Sewing Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #473198

Description: Attractive red lacquer Japanese sewing box with white floral inlay. Five functional drawers with handles, and a hinged top lid that swings open to reveal more compartments. Some inlay and lacquer delamination.

Date: Taisho Period, 1920's... Click for details

Japanese Sugi Wood Two Drawer Document Storage Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #473181

Description: Small Japanese document box made of cedar (sugi) wood. The box has two drawers and a lift-off lid. Underneath the lid is a removable shelf that yields a second compartment. Minor cracks on top and bottom.

Date: Taisho Period, 1920's... Click for details

Japanese Edo Period Mini Kannon and 8 Attendants

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #459378
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Japanese Edo Period carved wooden mini KANNON and attendants. The carved and painted KANNON, attendants (8) and hillside are beautifully done with great detail and expression. The hillside measures 9 1/2" tall, 9" wide and 7" deep. There are suppose to be 12 attendants but only 8 remain.

Japanese late Meiji Carved Cherrywood Daikoku and Ebisu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #459066
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Japanese late Meiji Period cherrywood carvings of Daikoku and Ebisu. The beautifully carved pair was made by master carver INOUE JOSHU. Both Daikoku and Ebisu are signed by the artist on the bottom. Daikoku measures 6 1/8" tall, 3 1/4" wide and 3 3/4" deep. Ebisu measures 6 1/8" tall, 3 3/4" wide and 3 1/2" deep. Come with TOMOBAKO, original artist's storage box.