Japanese Taisho Period Carved Wooden Dragon Ranma

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #420238
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Japanese TAISHO Period carved wooden RANMA of dragon. The dragon is beautifully carved in high relief and with great detail. The back of the RANMA is also carved and has a rectangular placard with the inscription: TOKYO SHINTOMI-CHO, CHOUKOKU NIN, TAISHO SAN NEN NI GATSU, GOTO SUKEYOSHI, which translated means, Shintomi Town of Tokyo, presently the Ginza area of Tokyo, February of the 3rd year of Taisho (1915), carved by Goto, Sukeyoshi. The RANMA measures about 79" long, 12" tall and 6" thick.

Japanese Edo Period Ranma of Ho phoenix and Kiri

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #420076
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Japanese EDO Period carved wooden RANMA of HO, temple phoenix and KIRI, pawlonia. The HO and KIRI are beautifully carved in high relief and with great detail. The eye from the phoenix has been . The RANMA measures about 59" wide, 21" tall and 11" thick.

Japanese Edo Period Ranma of Komainu temple dog

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #420071
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Japanese EDO Period carved wooden RANMA of KOMAINU, temple guard dog. The KOMAINU is beautifully carved in high relief and with great expression and detail. The eyes have been painted in black and gold. The RANMA measures about 48" wide, 24" tall and 9" thick.

Shokudai, Japanese Candle Stand, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #417957
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Japanese Candle Stand, shokudai, made of lacquered wood. H.43cm(17") x Base Diameter 10cm(4"). Mid-late 19th century.Will include 2 "warosoku" (Japanese tapered candles with hole in base.)

Warajigata, Wooden Mold for Making Straw Sandals

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #403437
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Waraji (straw sandal) Gata (mold). This mold was used to make the straw sandals worn by farmers. It is of solid carved wood. L. 50cm(19.75") x H.9cm(3.5") x W.9cm(3.5"). Acquired in Yamagata Prefecture in NE Japan (Tohoku), this piece exhibits the wonderful folk qualities of the region. Hung vertically, the "shelf" portion of the mold can hold a small flower vase, creating a lovely "wabi" arrangement for the tokonoma.

Itomaki, weaving spool

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #403432
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Large Itomaki, spool, for weaving. Wood with 6 arms. Late Meiji Era (1868-1912.) H.39cm(15.5") x Square Base of 37cm(14.5"). Good condition, has been cleaned and oiled.

Kura , wooden Saddle

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1920: item #403429
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Wooden saddle, "kura" made of wood and iron fittings. Meiji Era (1868-1912,) but the top board is a later addition. This flat board makes it ideal for display items, especially for flowers. H. 44cm(17.25") x W.68cm(26.75") x D. 32cm(12.5").

Mushirobata Oriki, Rural Weaving Loom, late 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #403404
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This folk weaving loom for straw mats, ropes, and the like, was a common feature in rural Japanese homes. Made of heavy keyaki wood frame and base, this "mushirobata oriki" also has a roughly hewn top crosspiece with a natural curve. H. 131cm(51.5") x W. 147cm(58") x D.(base) 46cm(18"). Late Edo to Early Meiji Era.

Meiji Japanese Bamboo Brush Holder Eagle Chirography

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #393855
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Bamboo Carved Brush Holder with Eagle & Chirography, Signed and Dated "Meiji 1895"

The brush holder is 13 inches (33cm) tall by 5 inches (12.8cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, except chips at the rim, and cracks on the body. ... Click for details

A Superb Boxwood Okimono of a Turtle - Edo/Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1900: item #377923
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This is a really wonderful Japanese boxwood okimono of a turtle on a round base. This turtle may be a version of the long tailed turtle known as the Minogame - the turtle that lives 1000 years - note the tail hanging down the back of the round pedestal. The figure is finely carved with very detailed work on the face, the carapace, the body and the legs. The pedestal is carved with a single Kanji character in the front and scrolling vines on the sides. The piece measures 3 3/4" high by 3 1/4" lon... Click for details