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

MATOI

Old local farm tool for threshing beans called 'Matoi' (also 'Mamebuchi') in Tohoku region as the most primitive threshing tool. Quite a powerful form. Early 20th century...

THREE LASTS

Lasts for 'Yuki-gutsu' as traditional Japanese snow boots made of straw.
Rustic and beautiful. Well-used and warmhearted 'mingei' tools as seen.

Large: approx. L 48cm (18.89in), W 10cm (3.93in)
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MITSUMATA

Matured Japanese mingei folk wooden tool for weaving 'zori' straw sandals called 'mitsumata' (lit. 'trident'). Showa period, early 20th century. approx...

OKAME HYOTTOKO

Humorous earthenware bell with 2-face of *'Okame' and *'Hyottoko' as a Japanese folk toy. Showa period, 20th century. approx...

FRAGMENTS OF ANATOMICAL MODEL

Old Japanese anatomical model of human body made of cardboard, as a set of a leg and a part from chin to shoulder, Showa period, early 20th century. Such unique abstract forms with refined mature texture.

Leg: approx. L 58cm (22.83in), Chin to shoulder: approx...

MEDETAI KASHIGATA

Large aluminum 'Kashigata' (Japanese confectionery mold) with such beautiful and dynamic carving of sea bream made for special use of happy event (because the Japanese word "Medetai" (Auspicious) has the homophone of "Tai" (Sea bream) as traditional wordplay). Showa period, 20th century. approx...

WOODEN MOLD FOR BASEBALL CAP

Quite a rare vintage Japanese artisan's tool. Showa period, early 20th century. Simple and unique form with aesthetic texture. approx...

DISKS

13 pieces of wooden (cedar) disks once used as the stands for drying pottery wares as probably. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. In such well-used mature condition as is. Small: approx. 18cm (7.08in), Large: approx...

DOLL BODIES

Beautiful silhouette and feeling of textile texture. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. Large: approx. L 36cm (14.17in), Small: approx. L 23cm (9.05in)


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ANDON COVER

Bentwood cover for andon (paper-framed lamp) as a traditional Japanese handicraft. Early Showa period, 20th century. approx. H 37cm (14.56in), D 26cm (10.23in)


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EBISU AND DAIKOKU

Pair of traditional Japanese wood carving statues of the Gods of Wealth, called Ebisu and Daikoku as the two-top of Shichifukujin (Seven gods of good fortune). Showa period, early 20th century. approx. H 7cm (2.75in)


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OFUKUSAN

Humorous Japanese *Ofukusan pottery figurine with such powerful face. Showa period, 20th century. approx. H 5cm (1.96in)

*Ofukusan – Iconic face of homely and cheery Japanese woman who brings many happiness


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THE MAN OF ALL MEN

Unique and scarce Japanese folk ceramic toy in kimono with such full of humour, attached with the set of a "pedestal" (lacquerer's spatula) and a celluloid sea bream. Showa period, Pre-1950s. Man: approx. H 9 x W 10 x D 5cm (3.54 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Spatula: approx. L 17cm (6.69in), Sea bream: approx. L 6cm (2.36in)


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HOLES AND GEARS

Set of a reeling machine's bangboard and gears made of wood. Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Board: 26.5 x 16cm (10.43 x 6.29in), Large gear: D 12cm (4.72in), Small gear: D 5cm (1.96in). Such specific holes made intentionally for some usage turn to geometrically abstract when unexpectedly combined with other objects as a part (fragment) as it is, which is interesting and fun.


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MONKEY PARENT AND CHILD

Minimal ceramic figure of monkey parent and child in such beautiful silhouette, Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 22 x 13 x 11cm (8.66 x 5.11 x 4.33in)


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LACQUERER'S WHEEL

Wheel for lacquering used by Japanese lacquer craftsman as a handmade professional tool made of wood, iron, and *cloth (*coating the top plate, though looks like wood), from Aizu area, Showa period, mid 20th century, approx. H 22 x D 24cm (8.66 x 9.44in)


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VOTIVE EMA

Set of four various 'Ema' (lit. 'Horse picture') as Japanese worshipper's wooden tablets, Showa period, early-mid 20th century. Large: approx. 15 x 13cm (5.90 x 5.11in)


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HONEYCOMB ROOSTER

Rooster of Japanese honeycomb paper craft called 'Denguri' (lit. Somersault) in Japanese for its acting as "fliping it over", Showa period, pre-1960s, approx. 24 x 20cm (9.44 x 7.87in) when folded.


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WOODEN HANDLED BOX

The Mingei. Showa period, Pre-1950, Japan. approx. 44 x 28 x 15cm (17.32 x 11.02 x 5.90in)


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KILN TOOL, KOBACHI

Used for pottery firing. Mino region, Japan, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. D 16 x H 12cm (6.29 x 4.72in)


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THE GREATEST GRATER

I have never seen such a radish grater! Anonymous mingei masterpiece for real. Pottery. Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan. approx. 19 x 35 x H 15cm (7.48 x 13.77 x 5.90in)


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OH MY GOD

Incomplete remains of the face of a monk who is crying when Buddha died, originated from 'Nehan-zu' (Nirvana painting). Pottery. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. H 5cm (1.96in).


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IRON LAMP

Teapot-formed 'hyosoku' (oil lamp) of such disciplinedly simplified design. Showa period, early 20th century, Japan. approx. 11 x 12 x H 5.5cm (4.33 x 4.72 x 2.16in)


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SUNFLOWERS

Vintage wooden magazine rack with handle, like a boom box, probably made in Japan, Showa period, 20th century. approx. 42.5 x 16 x H 42cm (16.73 x 6.29 x 16.53in). Some expected use-wear as is.


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CASTING KASHIGATA 5pc.

Alloy casting 'Kashigata' (Japanese confectionery mold). Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Large: approx. 16 x 10 x H 5cm (6.29 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Small: approx. 10 x 8 x H 3cm (3.93 x 3.14 x 1.18in)


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BEAR FAMILY

Vintage Japanese wood carving bear okimono of exquisite composition, with chiseled Japanese letters of "Commemoration. Trip to Hokkaido. 1962 9.12". approx. 33 x 13 x H 39cm (12.99 x 5.11 x 15.35in). Some chips and cracks as is, but no fatal damage as seen.


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TWO MANEKI-NEKOS

Lovely two tiny small pottery 'maneki-neko' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) with such nice faces, Showa period, 1950s, Japan, Large: H 6cm (2.36in), Small: H 5.5cm (2.16in). The condition is as is as seen.


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SASANO DAIKOKU

Old *Sasano-ittobori wood carving Daikoku (God of wealth) as a handed-down local folk toy in Yamagata region (*reference: https://yamagata-furusato-kougei.jp/en/detail/05-07.html), Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan, approx. H 20cm (7.87in)


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GOLDEN BALL

Golden ball at tip of Japanese Rising Sun Flag, made of glass brass-plated from the inside, Showa period, early 20th century, Japan, H 32 x D 13cm (12.59 x 5.11). Unique golden landscape of the surface like looking through fisheye lens. Quite a rare find today since easily breakable for such glass made. (*As seen the photo#10, this listing piece is the medium size and the large and the small one are also available in stock. Just in case.)

SHYNESS

Rare find of refined vintage modern *kokeshi simplified wooden doll titled as 'Hajirai' (lit. 'Shyness') made by a kokeshi artist, Kenichi Murakami (1929-1991), c.1970-80s, approx. H 38cm (14.96), categorized into ‘Sosaku kokeshi’ (or 'Shingata kokeshi', lit. ‘Creative kokeshi doll’) based on the traditional form and style but with more feminine elegance and quite next level perspective. Engravement of 'Kenichi' at the bottom. Attached with an origin...

PORTRAIT BUST OF A WOMAN

Ceramic. Signed as "KIMURA, July, 1967". Japan. approx. H 36 x 22 x 25cm (14.17 x 8.66 x 9.84in). *Other items in the photos are not attached.


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TEABURI BRAZIER

Refined Japanese ceramic 'teaburi' (small hand-warmer brazier) of minimally roundish cylinder form coated with calm glossy pale glazing, early 20th century, approx. H 20 x D 17cm (7.87 x 6.69in). Profoundly heavier than its looks.


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TENGU HEAD

Unique Japanese okimono of the head of 'Tengu' (Long-nosed goblin), originally an wooden mold used for making a paper-mache tengu head (because of such back cutting scar for removing paper-mache head out), then vermilion-painted after retired to lead a second life, Taisho-Showa period, early-mid 20th century, approx. 18 x 18 x Depth 19cm (7.08 x 7.08 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration, uneven paint appearance, crack, exfoliation, etc. as is.

CANDLESTAND

Old Japanese mingei wooden shokudai (candlestand) that applies the original spiral form created by natural forces to its main body attaching with pedestal, Taisho-Showa period, 20th century, approx. H 41cm (16.14in). Expected aged deterioration as is as seen. Slightly unstable at the joint of pedestal.


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WOODEN TABI PATTERNS

Five pieces set of wooden 'tabi' (Japanese socks) patterns and thick 'tatoshi' (folding case made of recycled paper), Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan, Large pattern: approx. 28 x 17 x 0.9cm (11.02 x 6.69 x 0.35in), Tatoshi: approx. 83 x 35cm (32.67 x 13.77in)


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FOOT IN GETA

Anonymous vintage wooden sculpture of a right foot wearing geta (Japanese wooden sandal), Showa period, 20th century, Japan, approx. H 25cm (9.84in), thinly with varnish-like coating all over surface and gold paint only on the top surface. Some expected deterioration due to aging as is.


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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). *Desk is not attached with this set.

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). Some expected damage due to aging as is, including rivet holes and slight warp.


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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. 13 x 14 x H 7cm (5.11 x 5.51 x 2.75in).


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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). Some damage as is as seen.


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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. More solid than it looks.


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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). Some stains and small worm holes as is.


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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. In fine vintage condition as is with no chips.


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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). The condition is as is as seen.


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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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