Japanese Momo Coral carving of a Geisha pink with white streaks, nice carving and good detail for such a small carving. The base is cut to fit though tightly the base I have used nano tape to stick her to the base so none of the figure is covered. Size overall 2.5" figure alone is just under 2" and weighs 6.7G
Vintage Japanese kiriwood okimono in a shape of Kan'ei Tsūhō - an Edo period coin with a value of 1 mon. Actual copper Kan'ei Tsūhō was a Japanese coin in use from 1626 until 1868. It was introduced by the Tokugawa shogunate to standardize and maintain a sufficient supply of copper coinage, and it was the first government-minted copper coin in 700 years. These coins would become the daily currency of the common people and would be used for small payments...
GOLDEN BALL
Golden ball at tip of Japanese Rising Sun Flag, made of glass brass-plated from the inside, Showa period, early 20th century, Japan, H 32 x D 13cm (12.59 x 5.11).
Unique golden landscape of the surface like looking through fisheye lens. Quite a rare find today since easily breakable for such glass made.
(*As seen the photo#10, this listing piece is the medium size and the large and the small one are also available in stock...
THE STORY OF SHIBA ONKO
Lovely old Japanese clay okimono as the iconography with boys and a large jar, depicting *the famous story of Shiba Onko, so-called 'kamewari' (jar crushing). Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century, Tohoku region. H 14.8 x 15.2 x 7.2cm (5.82 x 5.98 x 2.83in)...
TENGU HEAD
Unique Japanese okimono of the head of 'Tengu' (Long-nosed goblin), originally an wooden mold used for making a paper-mache tengu head (because of such back cutting scar for removing paper-mache head out),
then vermilion-painted after retired to lead a second life, Taisho-Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. 18 x 18 x Depth 19cm (7.08 x 7.08 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration, uneven paint appearance, crack, exfoliation, etc...
Vintage Japanese pink Momo Coral carved Scotty Dog figure undamaged weight 4 g size 1" by .75" or so.
Japanese Bizen Okimomo of Ebisu and Daikoku; the Gods of Good fortune and prosperity. They are often represented as a smiling, happy pair.
H 12 cm. Taisho-Showa period. Good condition.
BECKONING RACOON DOG
Auspicious Japanese wood carving racoon dog with beckoning hand, like 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko), Taisho-Showa period, early 20th century, approx. H 10.5cm (4.13in).
Seems to be carved by skillful sculptor because of its remarkable round carving technique toward to such hardwood...
Japanese metal Okimono of a pair of cranes standing on a wood base . Date to the Taisho - Showa period unsigned. Size base L 14" Crane H 9" d 8" good condition .
FRAGMENTS OF ANATOMICAL MODEL
Old Japanese anatomical model of human body made of cardboard, as a set of a leg and a part from chin to shoulder, Showa period, early 20th century. Such unique abstract forms with refined mature texture.
Leg: approx. L 58cm (22.83in), Chin to shoulder: approx...
Fine Japanese Momo Coral carving of a seated Pug or French Bulldog , well carved little figure no damage . Weight 10g size 29mm high 15mm wide 27mm deep
Japanese carved Bone standing Okimono on black carved wooden stand, all one piece, Ca. 1930, 5" high,
condition is good, no damages.
Japanese bronze okimono sculpture of a Hawk on rockery base. the Hawk stands on a a fantastic bronze rockery base with branches and waves. Signed with character marks on the side of the rockery. Measures 16 1/2" x 19 1/2" x 8". condition was cold painted at a later date though 99% of the paint has been removed.The left foot left toe is missing though a rough toe was created but we removed it during the cleaning it will come with the sculpture.
A JAPANESE Gilt bronze model of a COCKEREL or ONAGADORI (LONG-TAILED COCKEREL)standing on a red lacquered wood stand probably late Meiji / Taishō period, the body is beautifully chiseled on every feather ,the tail is in two parts and they attach with a screw. The figure is unsigned. Dimensions h. 20", w. 6-3/4", d. 3-1/4"; overall h. 26", w. 9-1/2", d. 9-1/2"
Rare Meiji metal Okimono of a Monkey Samurai or Sage unsigned , great sculpt nice detail in the fur . There are a few splits to the base and this figure has been clear coated long ago but its bubbling off and could be totally removed with little effort. We are not cleaning him and leaving that to the new owner. Size 13.5" by 7"
Huge Meiji Bronze Okimono of a Oni on stand. Wonderful sculpt late 19th c unsigned . Note there is some damage.The sculpture shows very well if the feet were attached no one would really see any loss.
1. loss of one finger tip as seen
2. loss of one horn as seen
3...
Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rooster and Hen losses to rooster feathers and some bends hen may have losses to feathers. Late Meiji or Taisho nice with bends and sone losses to feathers. As Is size h 9" w 5" hen 6" high
In its original box, this beautiful red bronzed flower vase has ducks and ume plums in wonderful relief. Has the signed original box made out of kiri. c.1930. (9" x 9") (23cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $95.