Japanese Antique Large Gosho Ningyo Doll Edo Period
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Pre 1900 item# 384501 (stock# 100147)
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A rare large Japanese standing Gosho Ningyo Doll dating to the late Edo period (1800-1865). Dramatic pose and lively expression, this little fellow stands 11 1/2" tall x 8" wide. He is constructed of wood covered in many layers of white gofun (crushed oyster shell). His clothes are made of silk and paper brocade. His face is hand painted with a delicate expression. Gosho dolls of this size and age are rare and highly sought after by collectors. An excellent addition to any collection of Japanese dolls.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Kabuto Helmet Maedate 18thC
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Pre 1837 VR item# 384216 (stock# 100145)
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A superb antique Japanese Edo period (18thC) samurai maedate / maetate or crest for a kabuto helmet. Hand crafted and constructed of brass and now exhibiting a rich dark inviting patina. The pattern is called "Meyui" and is a set of stylized 'eyes' bound by a circle. This is a popular crest or mon that was worn by samurai working for the Shogun. Clans famous for using this crest include Satou, Tanaka and Yamada
This item is not a replica and a period piece. This crest is heavy and there is an attachment on the obverse for attachment to the oharadaite or crest holder. Maedate with such dark patina are rare and highly sought after to complete period yoroi displays. Dimensions: 11.5cm in diameter.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Kabuto Helmet Maedate 18thC
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Pre 1900 item# 366115 (stock# 100144)
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A spectacular antique large late Edo period (18thC) samurai maedate / maetate or crest for a kabuto helmet. Hand crafted and constructed of gilded brass, item comprises four individual sections (see pictures). This item is not a replica and a period piece. This maedate is heavy and there is a groove at the base for attachment to the oharadaite or crest holder. The inspiration for this shape comes from the frontal section of a large beatle found in Japan. Maedate of this size and craftsmanship are rare and highly sought after to complete period yoroi displays. Dimensions: Height: 9". Width: 11". Depth 2". Overall condition is very good with some tarnishing of the gilding.
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Stunning Antique Japanese Samurai Menpo Face Mask, Edo
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Pre 1800 item# 354051 (stock# 100143)
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An excellent antique Japanese Samurai armor Men no shita or Menpo / Mempo dating to the Edo period (1615-1868). This is basically a Nara Men type mask in the "Ressei Men" style ("Furious Power") with a savage, violent expression. The menpo is of iron construction throughout with a detachable nose and four lame / stage Yodare kake finished in dark ebony lacquer. The interior is of typical cinnabar red lacquer with the yodare kake finished in green silk sugake odoshi lacing. The most striking feature of this menpo is the mustache and imperial on the protruding chin. The hair is most likely Yak and there is no loss at all which is rare. Another unusual feature (often found on better quality masks) is the Tsuyo-otoshi-no-kubo or perspiration drainage tube under the chin. There is also another perspiration drainage hole or Ase Nagashi-no-ana present just behind the drainage tube. Next to these drainage holes there are two Odome or securing hooks to secure the chin straps. Overall this is a menpo in very good condition with almost no loss of lacquer and all lacing intact. Dimensions: 10" x 8" x6 1/2". An excellent addition to any collection or display of Samurai artifacts.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Kabuto Helmet late 17th C
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Pre 1700 item# 353960 (stock# 100142)
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A superb Japanese Samurai iron six plate Kabuto / maedate of unusual construction with five lame shikoro dating to the late 17th C. (Genroku / Kyoho period 1688-1736). The way that each plate has been folded back on itself and joined to the next is quite unusual. This was a custom made kabuto for a daimyo or one of his senior ranking officers. The kasajirushi-no-kan on the central rear plate features the paulownia crest or mon which further identifies this piece with high ranking status. The large fukigaeshi or side flanges are gilded with printed leather and silk decoration. The hachi section is finished in black lacquer which is in very good condition with no loss. The five stage iron shikoro is in the 'komanju' style with extensive gilding and kebiki odoshi lacing that is in very good condition with no breaks. There is an agemaki bow at the rear and the tehen-no-kanamono is of gilded copper and brass construction. At the joint of each plate there is a decorative strip of gilded leather and also another strip along the top of the mabizashi. The blue leather sweatband liner is original along with the most of the ukebari stitched cotton liner. However, the roof section has been replaced with period material and the shinobino-no-o helmet cords are a replacement. The maedate or crest is an Edo period gilded piece of brass construction and not a replica. This kabuto was purchased here in Kyoto direct from a samurai family. Dimensions: 15" x 10" x 14". Maedate: 6" x 6". Additional photographs available on request.
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Superb Japanese Hai-Hai Gosho Ningyo Doll, Taisho Era
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Pre 1920 item# 352126 (stock# 100142)
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A superb boxed Gosho Hai-hai ningyo or doll from Kyoto and dating to the late Taisho period 1912-1926. The paulownia storage case is signed and stamped by the Kyoto craftsman where this doll was purchased. Delightful chubby infant with typical oversized features crawls over a hand-made silk cushion. The infant is adorned with a rich red chirimen silk costume. The hand painted details on the face and head are exquisite.The surface is smooth polished white gofun (crushed oyster shell). The doll has teeth which is rare and a feature found on only the highest quality dolls. Gofun dolls originated in Kyoto where they were given as gifts to dignitaries visiting the royal palace in Kyoto. Later they were given to the families of new-born children to ward off ill health. Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 3" x 4". An excellent addition to any collection of Japanese dolls.
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Antique Japanese Cast-Iron Lantern, Taisho Period
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Pre 1920 item# 350242 (stock# 100141)
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A delightful Japanese solid cast-iron lantern dating to the Taisho period (1912-1926). Lanterns such as this were traditionally hung under the eaves above the entrance to a Japanese house to provide illumination in the evenings. A chain and hook would pass through the loop on the top of the lantern to allow suspension from the rafters (see detail picture). Beautiful details with each of the four window panels showing bamboo and plum blossoms and foliage. Fine detail on curved roof with rich texture to resemble roof tiles. This piece is in remarkable condition with hinges and latch still in sound condition. Beautiful all over pitting giving a difficult to replicate rustic appearance. Given the heavy and sustained rainfall in Kyoto (where this piece was purchased) these types of lanterns are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition. They are much sought after by garden designers and landscape architects to give an authentic accent to the many Japanese gardens abroad. Dimensions: 11" tall x 10" (at widest point). Can be used on a porch, verandah or garden path to provide spectacular illumination.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet Suji Kabuto, Mid-Edo
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Pre 1800 item# 346138 (stock# 100140)
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A beautiful Mid Edo 18th c. period black lacquered 6 plate Samurai Suji Kabuto helmet with a three lame Shikoro and Maedate. The helmet comes with the original Hachi heavy cotton liner Ukebari and helmet cords Shinobi-no-o. The Tehen-no-kanamono around the Tehen is of brass construction and rich in patina. The three lame Hineno Shikoro is laced with green silk cords with two blue replacement sections. The Oharadaite or crest holder is of the earlier two pronged construction with an intermediate section housing for the Maedate. The Fukigaeshi or side flanges are in their original position and in good shape. The Maedate or crest is of gilded wood and plaster construction with brass rear section. Overall this is a superb period Samurai helmet with lacquer exhibiting a rich patina. Dimensions: 12" x 14" x 13". Further information and additional pictures available on request.
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Antique Japanese Samurai Armor Menpo, Tsubame Hanbo
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Pre 1800 item# 346113 (stock# 100139)
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A beautiful and striking Japanese samurai face mask hanbo in Tsubame Bo (swallow tail) style and dating to the early or mid-Edo period (1615-1868) or earlier. Superb early thick brown matt lacquer finish over a hand hammered and worked shape. The interior of the mask is coated with smooth cinnabar red lacquer. From the bottom of the chin section is suspended a four lame iron Yodarekake or neck guard, which is secured in place by heavy cord lacing. A four stage lame is rare on hanbo which usually have three. The Sugake Odoshi lacing is in Moegi green and orange silk cord. On either side of the cheeks are Odome pegs or cord fastening posts for securing the helmet cords. There is an Asa-Nagashi-No-Ana hole in the underside of the chin to allow perspiration to drain away during the heat of battle. Overall condition is good with some loss of lacquer and hairlines on the surface. This is an extensively used item and bears the scars of battle. A rare opportunity to purchase a superb example of the the most intimate armor worn by a samurai. Dimensions: Face: 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 3 1/2".
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Rare Japanese Sitting Boy Ichimatsu Ningyo doll Taisho
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Pre 1920 item# 324243 (stock# 100138)
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An impressive rare Japanese boy Ichimatsu ningyo or doll that sits dating to the late Taisho era (1912-1926). Boy ichimatsu dolls are rare but ones that bend at the waist and sit are even more difficult to find. This is a very high quality doll made by a master craftsman whose stamp is featured on a sheet of paper covering the abdomen (under his clothing). His expression is radiant with a superb white gofun face ( the application of many layers of crushed oyster shell) with glass eyes. His hair is fine silk and fashioned in a period hairstyle. His haori (over-garment is hand embroidered with gold stitching.Both hakama and haori still contain basting stitches which shows the doll has been well kept. The overall the quality of workmanship is extremely high and this is a doll worthy of the best collections.Dimensions: 15"(standing) x 10" x 5". Overall condition is very good for age. An important addition to any collection of Japanese dolls.
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