Japanese round wood Hibachi with Copper Lining, carved out of whole width of tree, 9 1/2" diameter for top rim, 8 1/2" high, thin crack on one(1) side.

STICKER BOARD BY A JAPANESE BOY

A fragment of old massive industrial wooden board stenciled as 'Explosive' on the opposite side, randomly stuck many old school stickers of 'Ultraman' and 'Kamen Rider' (and their monster enemies) as the two biggest children's superhero in Japanese tokusatsu TV show in 1970s. Really scarce tangible memory and story hardly seen today. 65 x 37 x 1.5 cm (25.59 x 14.56 x 0.59in)...

DOLL HEADS

Traditional Japanese folk craft from Aomori region called 'Kubi Ningyo' (Doll Heads). Showa period, 20th century. Made of paper, straw, and wood...

CRICKETS

Transcendentally handmade Japanese crickets (as two suzumushi and two korogi) with twig and bamboo. 20th century, Japan. approx...

TANUKI MASK

Japanese paper-mache mask of raccoon dog as a vintage folk toy from Shizuoka region, with rare unique coloring design, 1980s, 21 x 16 x D 15 cm (8.26 x 6.29 x 5.90in)...

Vintage Japanese conch shell horn, known as a horagai or a jinkai depending on its usage. The horagai has been used in Buddhist practice for over one thousand years. The jinkai was used as a battle signal by samurai trumpeters called kai yaku. The shell has a bronze mouthpiece and decorative purple tassles. Early 20th century Size: 6" height, 16.5" length,

A bag made of rice straw. In good condition but some scraps of rice straw fall. The first half of the 20th century. W:39cm H:21cm Thickness:12cm

LARGE SQUID MOLD

Vintage wooden mold for making traditional Japanese confectionery specially for auspicious occasion called ‘Kashigata’ with such unique detailed carvings of squid, Showa period, 1950s, 34 x 16 x 4 cm (13.38 x 6.29 x 1.57in)...

Large Japanese Gigaku demon mask, covered with silver, gold, and bronze lacquer. The colors gold is associated with the underworld, especially when apparent in a demon's eyes. This mask sports long fangs, a stubby ridged nose, and furrowed brow. The inside of the mask has rice paper with kanji signature of the sculpting artist. Tiasho age c1920. Size: 17.25" height, 13" width

A tiny handbag handmade of bamboo strips. It is all handmade of bamboo, such as body, handles and clasp. Generally in good condition but has two tiny holes in the corners in the bottom. The first half of the 20th century. W:17cm, H:13cm, D:9cm

OKEGATA

Various patterns of wooden rulers for measuring various parts of side face of wooden bucket or barrel so-called ‘Okegata’ (also called ‘Shojiki’, which means ‘Honesty’) as Japanese craftsman’s tool, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...

Four(4) Japanese Wooden Straw Mat or Tatami Mat Weaving Weights, Ca. 1930, 6 1/4" long, 1 1/2" diameter for various wood were used, and tied with Straw Rope, one(1) replaced with modern white Nylon rope, used for weaving for many years. The condition is worn and warm rounded patina on wood.

GHOSTS AND MONSTERS SHEETS 5 pc.

1970s Japanese kids toy, paper, Sheet: 38 x 55 cm (14.96 x 21.65in). Skeleton cut out: 13 x 15 cm (5.11 x 5.90in)


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WOODEN TABI PATTERNS

Five pieces set of wooden 'tabi' (Japanese socks) patterns and thick 'tatoshi' (folding case made of recycled paper), Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan, Large pattern: approx. 28 x 17 x 0.9cm (11.02 x 6.69 x 0.35in), Tatoshi: approx...

This is a very nice basket vase from Japan probably made in early 1970s to decorate/handicraft item, it is old pattern look like classical vase shape and very nice work of art with gilt gold pattern on it, ship worlwide by SAL registered at $20

SASANO DAIKOKU

Old *Sasano-ittobori wood carving Daikoku (God of wealth) as a handed-down local folk toy in Yamagata region (*reference: https://yamagata-furusato-kougei.jp/en/detail/05-07.html), Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan, approx...

Kokeshi, Yamagata-kei, Yamagata Prefecture, by Kobayashi Seijiro. Birth date=Taisho 7 (1917) July 14. H.11.75” x Dia.2”(30 x 5 cm). Dentou, or "traditional," kokeshi hail from the northeastern part of Japan known as the Tohoku region. Tohoku is comprised of Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi, & Fukushima Prefectures...

Ainu carved wooden doll of woman in traditional Ainu dress. H.12.25"(31cm) x W.4"(10cm.) Finely sculpted features show elements of Ainu traditional apparel & appearance; mouth tattoo, head band and kimono with traditional patterns, and large beaded necklace.

Very Rare early Showa Period bronze oil lamp. Can be fitted for electricty. Heavy bronze; came from a doctor@s household. 4 panels with tortoise diaper motif. Great legs. Condition excellent. Ask for shipping quote.

TOOL OF INDIGO DYEING CRAFTSMAN

Unique handmade tool made of newspaper used as a rubbing pad for pressing (like a "Baren" for printing from wooden block), 1970s, Japan, D 11 x H 10 cm (4.33 x 3.93in).


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One of a kind art deco Ca. 1935 wood stand for incense burner or object. Thick wood and old Negoro lacquer indicates even an older time period. Condition good with some age wear. see pictures. 12" high by 12" wide with a depth of 7". Very rare. Ask for shipping quote.

HONEYCOMB ROOSTER

Rooster of Japanese honeycomb paper craft called 'Denguri' (lit. Somersault) in Japanese for its acting as "fliping it over", Showa period, pre-1960s, approx...

LARGE ABSTRACT JAPANESE PAPER

Washi (Japanese paper) once used for grain storage, 1930s, Japan, approx. 150 x 150 cm (59.05 x 59.05in). Reversible abstraction unintentionally overwhelmingly collaged up without difficulty...

VOTIVE EMA

Set of four various 'Ema' (lit. 'Horse picture') as Japanese worshipper's wooden tablets, Showa period, early-mid 20th century. Large: approx...

Striking Japanese sweets shop sign with the kanji 'ame' sweets and the name of the store ' Koko Ame Ya' written on the bottom in stylized kanji. Koko means 'with the intention of doing good for all'. 16" tall by 13" wide. great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, height 9.75". Kijiyama-kei, Akita Prefecture. Made by Abe Youko; born April 3, 1932. This kokeshi probably dates from the 1970's. Women kokeshi makers, such as Ms. Abe, are in the minority in Japan in this craft that is usually handed down from father to son. Also, unique & interesting about Kijiyama style kokeshi is the depiction of the apron ("maekake" or "maedare") on the body.

INARI SHRINE

Set of an wooden 'Torii' (Shinto shrine archway) and a pair of Imado clay fox dolls as the messengers of god based on Cult of Inari, Showa period, 1970s, Japan...

This traditional saki (sake)container was probably brought over by a veteran from WWll. The sisal wrap covering protects the stoneware "keg". There is a filling port with cork plug on the top and a 2nd port for pouring low on one side. The sisal covering has painted kenji and graphics on one side...which is somewhat discolored from years of sitting on a shelf...approximately 8x8x8 inches...

KINTA THE GHOST

Vintage Japanese mechanical doll called 'Obake-no-Kinta (Kinta the Ghost)' as a traditional folk toy with long history from the Edo period originated in Kumamoto region, made by the previous predecessor in Showa 30 (1955). H 23 x W 5.5 x D 10 cm (9.05 x 2.16 x 3.93in). When the string is pulled, he rolls his eyeballs and sticks out his tongue. Some tears at hat but in good preservation as is.


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KANJIKI RACK

Handmade hanging rack applied to Japanese 'kanjiki' (traditional snowshoe) attaching hemp string, pannier shoulder strap, and natural wood handle engraved its trader's name of 'Mountain'. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. H 30 x 38 x 35 cm (11.81 x 14.96 x 13.77in)


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Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, height 10". Made by Sugawara Toshi, born Showa 13 (1938) and passed away in December of 1992 at the age of 55. Akiu Onsen is a hot spring resort not far from the city of Sendai. It is thought to be one of the oldest kokeshi-making locales in the Tohoku region where all traditional (dentou) kokeshi originate.

HAND-MADE WORK TABLE FOR JAPANESE HANKO SEAL CUTTER

Originally used to be hung the tools on those hammered nails. Unique and warmhearted simple device of a Japanese craftsman back to the mid 20th century. H 29 x 29 x 12 cm (11.41 x 11.41 x 4.72in)


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Matsue Hariko Tawara Ushi, Paper Mache Ox Carrying Rice Bales from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Ca. early 1970's. Made by H. Kimura. L.3.375"(8.5cm) x H.2"(5cm) x W.2.375"(6cm.) Matsue paper mache dates back to the Edo Period (1600-1868) and has a robust charm. In this rural area, the Ox signifies a good harvest. Matsue is known in the West as the long-time Japanese home of writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904.)

Basket for backpack made of strips of mountain cherry bark. It has cotton print and check lining (upper part only) and silk belt. Outer side is in good condition but the other side has breaks and loose parts. The first half of the 20th century. W:36cm, L:32cm, H:7cm

Kokeshi, folk toy of NE Japan. Wood, height 9.75". Yajiro-kei, Miyagi Prefecture. Made by Niiyama Hisaki, born Feb. 7, 1942. This kokeshi probably dates the early 1980's.

A large Japanese gourd flower container with a section of the gourd cut out to place a small container to decorate flowers inside. A rattan handle is attached on the top of the gourd. Hisago is a type of gourd often used for various purposes in Japanese culture. The gourd embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi. Age: 20th century. Size: height 18" diameter 17.5"

Japanese Pipe for smoking, with Brass and Reed, 6" long, 5/8" diameter for tip, in good condition.

ANDON COVER

Bentwood cover for andon (paper-framed lamp) as a traditional Japanese handicraft. Early Showa period, 20th century. approx. H 37cm (14.56in), D 26cm (10.23in)


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Hirosaki Hato Bue, Clay Pigeon Whistle from Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Painted clay; L.6"(15cm) x H.4"(10cm) x 2.5"(6.5cm.)ca. 1970's. Condition very good, small paint chip on left eye (see enlargement #3.) The hato bue has been a popular folk toy of Aomori, and other regions of Japan, since the Edo Period (1600-1868.) In particular, it is said that the fuedal lord of the Hirosaki district allowed local roof tile- making potters to use the fuedal kilns to make additional functional wares and f...

Japanese Hima Doll Miniature Kimono Trunk, 1930-1940, 3" high, 6" wide, 3" deep, white impressed embossed metal mounted, Lacquer Gold floral and vine scroll design, handle in front is missing.