Japanese Taisho 13 (1925) Carved Wooden Crab Okimono

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1930: item #691331
TMM-8 kuo

Japanese Taisho 13(1925) carved wooden crab OKIMONO. The crab is beautifully and realistically carved. Comes with TOMOBAKO, artist signed wooden storage box, however, there is no signature on crab. 12"L by 4"H by 7"W

Japanese Mid 20th Century Small Personal Chest

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #690812
TAA-24

Japanese Mid 20th Century small personal wooden chest with 5 drawers. The chest measures 11 1/4" long, 7" wide and 10 3/4" tall.

Japanese Mid 20th Century 4 Finely Carved Ranma Panels

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #688931
VTA-15

Japanese set of four wonderful small RANMA panels. The first is of SHISHI and peonies, the second is of KOI and waves, the third is of turtles and the forth is of cranes. Each panel is carved in detailed and high relief with hand painted details. The panels have grooves in the back that were most likely used to position them in place when they were initially used. Each panel measures roughly 7" wide, 11" long and 2" deep.

Suzuribako with Inlaid Cover Includes Inkstones and Ink

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1940: item #683442
637-7E-292

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Scholor's box, or suzuribako has two inlaid scenes on the cover. The upper scene is a phoenix arranged to look like a peach while the lower depicts water, reeds and lilies. The box's contents are included. There are a couple of inkstones and several ink sticks. The box sits on little feet and the underside is black lacquer with some wear on the feet. Dates from the Taisho or... Click for details

Japanese Daruma

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #680781

These Daruma are probably from the mid 60's to early 70's. These wooden Daruma are a symbol of success. There are three wooden boxes with a total of eight Daruma. The largest box is 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches and holding two Daruma. The second box is 4 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 2 1/4 inches and holding 3 Daruma. The top box the smallest is 3 1/4 X 3 1/4 X 1 1/2 inches and it is holding two Daruma. The largest box is signed and condition is excellent.

Japanese Wooden Hinged Box - Okame Face – Modern

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #673558
ICHI 531

A fun little wooden ( probably teakwood) trinket box carved in the shape of the face of Okame on the lid – nice details to the facial expression and hair. The box measures 3 ¾” long from the top of her head to the bottom of her chin – it is 3” wide and 4 ¼” deep. Excellent condition. We date it to the about the period of 1960-1980, Showa Period. Okame is also known as Uzume and is a primitive Shinto goddess whose full name is Ame no Uzume no Mikoto, or goddess of mirth. She is commonly represent... Click for details

Tsuitate Sculpture in Shizen Boku Style

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #651600
538-HB-356

This piece was a room divider in Japan, but might also make a beautiful entry-way sculpture. The natural form of the wood suggests water with its flowing lines and the silky texture of the base.
Likely dates from early-to-mid Showa period, pre-1960.
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Japanese Noh-Mask "Yase-Otoko" by Kiyomi Iwata (1960-)

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #646281
187

Japanese Noh-Mask "Yase-Otoko" by Kiyomi Iwata (1960-)

Size:8.2" x 6" (20.5 x 15cm)

Japanese Noh-Mask "Zoh-Onna" by Kiyomi Iwata

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #646279
186

Japanese Noh-Mask "Zoh-Onna" by Kiyomi Iwata (1960-)

Size:8.4" x 5.2" (21 x 13cm)

Signed Japanese Hannya Demon Noh-Men Mask

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Wood Pre 1980: item #639742
MOR2082

An excellent 20th Century (Showa) signed carved wooden Hannya Noh mask enclosed in a custom kiri-wood box. The mask is 8-3/8 inches (21.2 cm) long excluding the horns and in excellent condition.