Catalog: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese (119)

PICTURE-STORY SHOW

Portable wooden stage for 'kamishibai' (Japanese picture-story show / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamishibai), and "arranged" 15 pieces of child's drawings (that's why no written story at each of its backside, as originally nothing to do with this kamishibai stage). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Stage: 29.5 x 37.5 x 8cm (11.61 x 14.76 x 3.14in), Drawing: 25.8 x 35.8cm (10.15 x 14.09in)...

VIOLINIST & READER

Anonymous vintage reversible oil painting on particle board, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. 330 x 240 x 2mm (12.99 x 9.44 x 0.07in)...

GANGI

Japanese folk wooden constraction tool to pat and even out the traditional thatched roof, 1960s, Kyoto, approx. 21 x 16 x 7cm (8.26 x 6.29 x 2.75in)


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鉄の高下駄 / TALL IRON CLOG

Single piece of tall iron clog for goby fishing at the shallows, 1960s, Japan, approx. H 43 x 29 x 24cm (16.92 x 11.41 x 9.44in)


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浅沓と米俵 / CLOGS AND RICE BAGS

Wood carving asagutsu (shallow clogs) and rice bags that belong to the statue of Daikokuten (Syncretic Japanese deity of fortune and wealth). What an innovative remains and existences. Showa period, early 20th century, Japan. approx...

COCOON BAG

Bag made of washi Japanese paper used to contain silkworm cocoon balls so-called Mayubukuro, Showa period, 1940s, Japan, approx. 145 x 80cm (57.08 x 31.49in)


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30 OBI SAMPLES

Paper samples of obi (kimono sash) from a certain kimono fabrics shop in Kyoto, Japan, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. 45.5 x 30cm (17.71 x 11.81in)...

THREE BLUE EMPTY BOTTLES

Aesthetic glass texture with impurities. Unintentional, distorted, and incomplete, as it is. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. 16.3 x 6.8 x 4.5cm (6.41 x 2.67 x 1.77in). In such natural condition as is, with coincidental dents due to uneven old manufacturing process in which look like cracks...

LARGE BAG

Light yellow bag made of washi Japanese paper used to contain silkworm cocoon balls so-called 'Mayubukuro' (lit. 'Cocoon bag'), Prewar time, early 20th century, Okayama, Japan, approx. 153 x 77cm (60.23 x 30.31in)...

BECKONING RACOON DOG

Auspicious Japanese wood carving racoon dog with beckoning hand, like 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko), Taisho-Showa period, early 20th century, approx. H 10.5cm (4.13in). Seems to be carved by skillful sculptor because of its remarkable round carving technique toward to such hardwood...

DOLL HEAD

Soil, clay, and wood. 1960s, Japan. approx. H 17 x W 14 x D 11cm (6.69 x 5.51 x 4.33in). Condition is as is as seen.


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MAYUDANA 2pc.

Mayudana (or Kaikodana) as sericultural cramped paper bedroom for rearing silkworms, 1960s, Japan, approx. 55 x 40 x 3cm (21.65 x 15.74 x 1.18in) each


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BAMBOO BECKONING CAT

Japanese vintage 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) made of bamboo as unusually, 1960s, approx. H 23cm x 12 x 12 (9.05 x 4.72 x 4.72in)...

MONKEY BOBBLEHEAD HAVING PEACH

Ceramic. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. H 15 x 9 x 7cm (5.90 x 3.54 x 2.75in)


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CURSIVE BUDDHIST HYMN

Precious portable book of 'goeika' (Buddhist hymn) in such rare style of only 'hiragana' (Japanese cursive syllabary) when used for the Buddhist pilgrimage to the celebrated 34 Buddhist temples in Chichibu area and the 33 Buddhist temples in Kinki-Gifu area. Showa 8 (1933). 15 x 12cm (5.90 x 4.72in)


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TANUKI INCENCE BURNER

Pottery incense burner of raccoon dog with such a kindly face, Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan, approx. H 14.5 x 13.5 x 13cm (5.70 x 5.31 x 5.11in). In well-used condition for long years as seen sooted inner part. Five small chips at upper lid as is. Because each size and texture (lie of fur) of both lids are slightly different, different pair of lids might have been combined during manufacturing process.


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TAGETA

Old Japanese wooden clogs used in agricultural work at rice fields or in walking through marshy ground, so-called 'Tageta'. Showa period, 20th century. approx. 35 x 18.5 x H 10cm (13.77 x 7.28 x 3.93in). Some repairs at ropes as is. Comes out some waste straw when touch due to aged deterioration.


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PHALLIC TALISMAN AND OLD HAND-COPIED SUTRA

Set of wooden charm with Somin Shorai's name (ref. 'Somin Shorai' - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somin_Sh%C5%8Drai) and the sutra with myriads of 'Hail Amitabha Buddha' in Japanese, originally acquired from the dealer from Tohoku region. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. Charm: H 20cm (7.87in), Sutra: 41 x 16.5cm (16.14 x 6.49in). Aged deterioration as is.


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BECKONING CAT

Lovely vintage pottery 'Maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko). Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. H 11 x 6 x 6cm (4.33 x 2.36 x 2.36in). The condition is as is as seen.


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KATAKANA

45 pieces of vintage Japanese metal letterpress movable type, 'Katakana' (Angular form of Japanese syllabary, primarily used for words of foreign origin). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. One piece: approx. 1.5 x 1.5 x D 2cm (0.59 x 0.59 x 0.78in)


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SETTING

Old Japanese tool for setting a saw, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, 22 x 47 x 5cm (8.66 x 18.50 x 1.96in). The condition is as is as seen.


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UNREFINED JINGASA SAMURAI HATS 2pc.

Two pieces set of old wooden molds for 'jingasa' (samurai soldier's hat) or the unfinished products itself before lacquered. Either way, could be for the vintage replica, but rare find for sure. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. 34 x 34 x H 10cm (13.38 x 13.38 x 3.93in)


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SHUNGA

Hand-drawn comical 'shunga' (pornographic picture) scroll like cartoon, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Open: approx. L 230cm (90.55in), Close: approx. L 14 x D 3cm (5.51 x 1.18in). Slight aged deterioration as is, like seen at the last photo.


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HAND TAMED JIZO

Lovely Japanese stone carving figurine of Jizo Bosatsu (Jizo Bodhisattva) that is so handy in size, H 16 x 8 x 7cm (6.29 x 3.14 x 2.75in), early-mid 20th century, in generally weathered condition as is due to aging.


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9 METER-LONG GHOST SHUNGA SCROLL

Rare find of very long shunga (pornographic painting) scroll without any texts on paper, approx. 29 x 900cm (11.41 x 354.33in), early 20th century, Japan. Some expected creases and worm holes as is. The story is that an woman who married with a high-ranking Buddhist priest had shortly treated as an object for the sexual pleasure of many priests then died and became a vagina ghost and revenge on those priests.


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THE STORY OF SHIBA ONKO

Lovely old Japanese clay okimono as the iconography with boys and a large jar, depicting *the famous story of Shiba Onko, so-called 'kamewari' (jar crushing). Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century, Tohoku region. H 14.8 x 15.2 x 7.2cm (5.82 x 5.98 x 2.83in). Some paint-peelings as is due to aging.

*The Story of Shiba Onko --- Shiba Onko (Chian/Sima Qian in Chinese) was a famous statesman and historian of the Han Dynasty, ...

TRAY OF RYOKAN

Large wooden tray actually used at old 'ryokan' (Japanese‐style hotel), Showa period, early-mid 20th century, D 35.6-34.8cm (14.01-13.70in), H 5.8cm (2.28in). Aesthetic grain expression and calm comfort for use. Expected some fine scratches due to aging with use. *Only a tray is available to purchase, as the other stuff (cups) of usage example are not attached.


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TRAY WITH GROOVE

Low-rimmed wooden tray designed well-balanced circular groove in practical and withered condition. Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. D 34.4-33.5cm (13.54-13.18in), H 2.4cm (0.94in). Very slight uneven bottom as no fatal. *Only a tray is available to purchase, as the other stuff (cups) of usage example are not attached.


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TABI PATTERNS

53 pieces + small fragmental pieces (like photo#3) set of ‘tabi’ (Japanese socks) patterns made of reused old paper as the professional craftsman's tool, early 20th century, Large: 29cm (11.41in), Small: 15.5cm (6.10in). Actually used condition as is.


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SASHIKO DUSTCLOTH WITH CRANE DESIGN

Unused dustcloth of recycled handspun cotton fabric with ‘sashiko’ (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sashiko) once originally used for cloth (kimono) or bedclothes for celebration (because of its auspicious design of cranes). Early 20th century, Japan. 25 x 25cm (9.84 x 9.84in)


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DOLL HEADS

Traditional Japanese folk craft from Aomori region called 'Kubi Ningyo' (Doll Heads). Showa period, 20th century. Made of paper, straw, and wood. H 20 x 12 x 12cm (7.87 x 4.72 x 4.72in)


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PHALLUS WITH FACE

Wood carving. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 39 x 9 x 7cm (15.35 x 3.54 x 2.75in). Rare type hardly seen.


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BRONZE VASE

Old Ikenobo style. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. D 24.3 x H 33cm (9.56 x 12.99in). Slight deformation and scratch at the top rim as is as seen.


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BIG PHALLUS

'Goshintai’ (lit. ‘Body of Kami (God)’) as a dedicatory symbol based on Japanese phallus worship hollowed and carved from a single log. Early 20th century. 12 x 13 x 74.5cm (4.72 x 5.11 x 29.33in).


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TOOL LIKE MORTISE-SAMPLE

Details and usage really unknown, but would be a sort of old Japanese architectural wooden tool, like size or form sample of mortise (for mortise joint with a combination of mortise and tenon). Happy first encounter, very rare find. Showa period, early-mid 20th century. Large: 14.5 x 2.5 x 3cm (5.70 x 0.98 x 1.18in), Small: 11.5 x 2.5 x 2.5cm (4.52 x 0.98 x 0.98in).


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OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO

Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm (15.74 x 15.35 x 4.33in). Sign of use and dent as is. Washed in water well.


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