Wonderful carved and lacquered wood Shishi -mai lion dance mask c.1950. Carved out of wood and lacquered, this mask was used at new year's festivals in Wakayama as part of the shishi lion dance to ward off evil spirits, pray for peace and petition the gods for bountiful harvest and health. The mask has real horse hair, mouth that opens and ears that come off. In excellent contion with some minor lacquer wear. See pics. W:14" x H:11". Ask for shipping quote.

Very rare 'kanzashi' hair pin selling shop sign. Late Meiji Period/ Early Taisho Period C.1915. Excellent carving of kimono clad woman holding a fan in 3D. The kanzashi or hair pins stand out from her coiffure in delicate detail. Carving on elm wood background. A small crack in the background wood in 2 places and some wear off the lacquer on her wrist. See pics. Otherwise remarkably great condition. H:40" x W:14". Ask for shipping quote.

Very design-friendly art deco lantern from the 1950's. Can be hung or stands alone. Metal with cloud glass in perfect condition. Door opens and lighting source can be put inside like candle or electrical light. H:15" x W:11". Ask for shipping quote.

Beautiful gold gilt and lacquered lotus motif buddhist temple altar offering stand. Late Meiji Period C.1910. Bottom lotus sits on a red lacquered wood base and stem has lotus flower and leaf. Top is lotus flower motif. Bit of lacquer wear on stem. (see pics). Otherwise excellent condition. Pair available. H:15" x diameter:8". Ask for shipping quote.

Lovely Art Deco bronze flower vase from the early Showa period, C.1930. Base has a rim of jewel-like elegance in fine relief. The top rim also has a wonderful diaper motif. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote form California warehouse. H:9" x Diameter: 8"

Sensational 'aka' bronze 'usubata' flower arrangement vessel for ikebana and tea ceremony. Late Meiji Period C.1910, this vase has cranes frolicing in waves in spectacular relief. Lovely detail and in 3D. Excellent condition. H:13" x diameter: 11". Shipping from California warehouse; ask for shipping quote.

Fabulous late Edo Period Keio 4 (C.1868)carved wood sculpture of Tenjin, the Shinto god of learning and inspiration for young men. Carvedby Shinkai Soukei, in feb. of 1868 the month his son was born, Taketaro Shinkai c.1868-1927. We think it was dedicated to his son's birth. Taketaro later became one of Japan's most famous buddhist sculpters and carvers of all time. great condition with tiny wear in the lacquer finish. see pictures. H: 9" x 10". Ask for shipping quote.

Museum quality zen buddhist bronze temple gong with inscription and date 'Kansei 3' C.1791. Rare find and oldest gong we have ever had. Beautiful sound and in perfect condition. Inscripted on one side of gong is date, C.1791 and for whom it was donated for: Shibaya Rihachiro. Donors names are written. On the other side is a poem about nirvana. Relief work is superb throught the gong. The handle also sculpted in excellent reliefwith mythical dragon heads. About 13" diameter and 29" tall. Shipping possible from either Kyoto warehouse or California warehouse.

Rare and exceptional dragon 'ramma' transom from the late Meiji Period c. 1900. Superb carving of a dragon in the celestial realm surrounded by buddhist clouds all carved in great detail and flow. When a carp swims up a waterfall and makes it over the top, it turns into a dragon that roams the celestial realm as the protector of the Buddha's teachings. 3D claws and eyebrows as well as the head which stands out in relief from the body. The buddhist swirl above the head finishes off a masterpiece that belongs in a museum. 28" tall x 68" long. Condition excellent. Shipping from California warehouse.

Very lovely shrine carving of sunflower and wrapping vines in fabulous relief. Meiji Period C.1910. Carved out of thick paulownia wood, the patina is rich with age. H: 13" x W: 45". Ask for shipping quote from our California warehouse. Excellent condition.

Elegant, very large and well executed mixed metal Noh figure of 'Okina'. Signed on the back by the famed metalwork craftsman, Ryusei, Taisho Period C.1920. Detachable mask, the figure holds a fan in dance pose. Crested on the garment are crane crests. Stands 20" tall and 16" wide. Ask for shipping quote from california warehouse. Very good condition.

Decorative pair of bronze 'giboshi' temple post tops. Inscripted on the pair is the date: Showa 5 nen - C.1931 March. Also written is Kyoto City, and the name of the donor, Yamaguchi Gendo. Beautiful patina and in excellent condition. Diiameter: 7 1/2" x Height: 16". Ask for shipping quote from our california warehouse.