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Exquisite Pair of Museum Quality Japanese Cricket Cages
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Pre 1800 item# 626546 (stock# R69)
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Pair of Important 18th Century Edo Period Cricket Cages of museum quality, made for upper
class or royalty. They are exceptional in every way. The Bamboo bars and
Mother of Pearl inlay are of the finest Japanese craftsmanship, as are the Wisteria
wood cases and red lacquered feet. Work like this is extremely rare and highly
treasured in Japan. This is a unique opportunity to own an extraordinary work of Japanese art. 9 inches (23cm) tall x 8.25 inches (21cm) wide x 5.75 inches (14.5cm) deep. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
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Large Exquisite Shrine Sculpture of a Horse in Action
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Pre 1800 item# 626909 (stock# R171)
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Edo Period (circa 1750) Large Japanese Wood Sculpture of a Shrine Horse, a gift from an
upper-class family to a shrine. Images of Horses are highly prized in Japan. It is commissioned and presented to protect a newborn male child. Rising up on its back legs, set to gallop, it strikes an animated, exciting, and beautiful pose that sets it apart from the usual static poses that these horses have. The curves of the sculpture are masterfully rendered to convey the sense of action and spirit in this rare horse. It has a great
presence from all angles, and a wonderful color and patina. 25 inches (63.5cm) tall x 38.75 inches (98.5cm) long. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
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Early Heian Period Wood Koma Inu Temple Dogs
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1001198 (stock# R9)
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Pair of Carved Wooden Koma Inu Temple Dog Figures, each seated in the traditional posture. These are a very rare find from the
early Heain Period, and could be even earlier, possibly Nara Period. The wood is aged to a beautiful patina. There are not many works of art of the period that come
up for sale. There has been some conservation and restoration to stabilize these fantastic and rare pieces.
18.75 and 17.5 inches (47.5 and 44.5 cm) H, 13 and 12 inches (33 and 30.5 cm) W, 10 and 9 inches (25.5 and 23 cm) D.
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Kamakura Period Sculpture of a Buddhist Guardian King
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Pre 1492 item# 1001190 (stock# R81)
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Rare Kamakura Period Sculpture of a of a Nio Guardian King exhibiting power and fierceness. According to Japanese tradition,
they traveled with the historical Buddha to protect him. Within the generally pacifist traditions of Buddhism, stories of Niō guardians like Kongōrikishi justified the use of physical force to protect cherished values and beliefs against evil. It is rare to find such an early example. Carved wood and lacquer with some imperfection and losses, as with most works of art surviving the period. 20 inches, 51 cm.
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Exceedingly Rare Heian or Nara Period Bronze Tortoise
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1132142 (stock# R608)
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An exceedingly rare ancient Japanese Heian (794-1185) or Nara Period (710-794) Engraved Bronze Tortoise. The entire shell, front and back, has
engraved artistic images of the people and symbols of the era. The tortoise is a
symbol of wisdom, and is able to defend itself on its own. It personifies
Water, Moon, Mother Earth, Time, Immortality, and Fertility. Creation is
associated with the tortoise and it is also believed that the tortoise bears
the burden of the whole world. This was quite possibly a gift of protection to the imperial household. We are proud to offer such a fine and beautiful rarity. 4.5h x 9w x 6.5d, 11.5h x 23w x 16.5d cm.
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Rare Edo Period Kyogen Theater Nio Guardian King Mask
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Pre 1800 item# 1132139 (stock# R605)
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A powerful and extremely rare Japanese Edo Period Kyogen mask of a Nio Guardian King, ferocious native deities, often associated with the Naga Dragon Kings, who converted to Buddhism and now act as bodyguards for the Buddha. The Edo period was the golden age of Noh Drama. Kyogen theater was performed between Noh acts. This mask is a brilliantly carved work of art, accentuating the dramatic power of this important mythical figure. The
mask was covered in layered colored gofun (oyster shell lacquer). 9 x 7 inches, 23 x 18 cm.
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