Finely carved yew wood carp fish 'jizaikagi' that was used over the irori hearth hanging from a bamboo pole to stablize a cooking pot. C.1950. Very good condition and not a fake. The mouth has a wood ball and there is the hole on the top where the iron pole went through with the hook to hold the pot. Ask for shipping quote. H: about 19cm x W: 49cm
Early Showa c,1940 bronze garden lantern. Wonderful buddhist cloud diaper of waves on the top with buttreses holding the top. Bamboo and pine motifs in fine relief detail the door and side panels. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:13" x Diameter: 10"
Beautiful C. 1930 early Showa bronze garden lantern. Exceptional metal work with a fine lattice of bamboo finished with a top of buddhist cloud diaper. Little bronze bells hang off 4 rips on the top. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:12" x Diameter : 9"
Fascinating Shinto shrine/spirit house made of wood and bronze metal fittings. Delicate work and simple Japanese ascetic. H: 16" x W: 10".
Very good condition (see pictures). Ask for shiping quote.
Brilliant folk art piece. A clay 'Fushimi Ningyo' sumo doll from the 1930s. Fushimi Ningyo dolls were sought after souvenirs by visitors to Kyoto. Fushimi Inari being one of the must see great shrines of southern Kyoto. The detail of the arms and fabulous facial expression make this a collector's piece. Excellent condition with normal age wear on the head and top knot. H: 11" x W:6 " . Ask for shipping quote.
Spectacular and very rare 'koi' carp swimming up a waterfall temple roof gable tile. The fact that it is intact and not broken is amazing. Carp swimming up a waterfall is the symbol of courage in Japan and when they make it to the top they turn in celestial guardian dragons protecting the buddha's teachings. Fantastic. Ask for shipping quote. Clay. H:2' x W: 30"
Originally made for grandchildren by grandmothers, temari balls are kimono fabric wrapped tightly around in different geometric designs with silk thread. It was traditional for mothers to give her daughter one as a gift for New Year's. Silk balls are made to bring good fortune to the person who has one. Temari balls make exquisite Christmas tree ornaments. Set of 5. About the size of a grapefruit or large orange. C.1950
Very unusual and rare bronze metal recluse hut featuring japanese architectual aesthetic. There is a lighting screw on the floor of the hut where we assume there was a light. The bronze hut has sliding metal doors, a metal lantern hanging off the eaves and a maple leaf vine on the roof descending to the base. Ask for shipping quote. H:about 25cm x W: about 35cm
Major sage in flowing robe adorned with wizard like Kutani Kiln colors and motifs. Signed on the bottom with the Kutani hanko, this sage is holding a scroll in one hand and a staff in the other. The glazes painted on are fabulous. Early Showa Period c.1930. Excellent condition. H:44cm x W:20cm
Fantastic Taisho Period C.1912-1926 bronze lantern with turtle hexagon diaper pattern and three circular windows with round ovals in halos patterns. The lantern is on tripod legs and hangs from a hand forged iron chain. Very art deco for the 1920's. Ask for shipping quote. H:27" x W:28"
