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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Hyotan Double Gourd - JK88123
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Our Price: $795.00
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Wonderful Japanese bronze hyotan double-gourd okimono, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Excellent detail in finely rendered traditional gourd motif. Dynamic metal work, lovely composition and craftsmanship. A striking example in very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 9.25” x 6”.
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Japanese Wood Carving, Kiri Frog Okimono - JK88124
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Our Price: $295.00
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Delightful Japanese carved kiri (paulownia) wood okimono, early 20th century. Whimsical frog form, exceptional wood grain, fine composition and simple charm. A unique piece for the collector of Mingei folkcraft. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” x 7” x 6”.
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JapaneseBronze Okimono, Koi Fish for Ikebana - JC88144
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Our Price: $1,695.00
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Wonderful Japanese handworked bronze koi fish okimono, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Excellent detail in finely rendered traditional fish figure with open mouth used for dramatic floral presentation. Dynamic metal work with lifelike feel and animation. A striking example in very good condition. Dimensions: 4” x 10” x 4.5”.
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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Hotei Okimono - JC8883
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Our Price: $695.00
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Fantastic Japanese Kutani porcelain rendering of mythical god Hotei, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, old patina, dazzling Kutani colors and delightfully animated countenance. Hotei is the legendary god of happiness, laughter, abundance and the wisdom of contentment. A wonderful rendering in very good condition. Dimensions: 15” x 10” x 9”.
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Japanese Porcelain Hibachi, Blue & White Handwarmer - JC8884
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Our Price: $395.00
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Fine Japanese blue-and-white porcelain hibachi, early 20th century. An excellent traditional handwarmer for use today as a dramatic jardinière. Features lovely landscape motif with cranes in flight. Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” x 8.5”.
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Japanese Porcelain Koro, Blue & White Incense Burner - JC8885
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Our Price: $895.00
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Fabulous Japanese blue-and-white porcelain koro or incense burner, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Large, meticulous rendering featuring dramatic falcon motif and detailed patterning throughout. Removeable cover allows for the insertion of dry incense in this tea ceremony vessel often used in the traditional tokonoma or alcove found in Japanese homes. A rare and remarkable item! Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” x 11”.
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Japanese Pair Bronze Temple Guardian Nio Figures - JJ881211
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Our Price: $6,995.00
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Magnificent Japanese bronze temple guardian or Nio figures, Meiji period, 1868-1912. Fabulous rendering shows traces of paint over solid, heavyweight bronze. Half-nude figures with rippling muscles a dynamic display of power and exaggerated realism characteristic of early Japanese sculpture. Delicately detailed fingers, nostrils, eyes and teeth. Called Misshaku Kongo (Agyo) and Naraen Kongo (Ungyo) one figure represents overt strength with bared teeth and raised fist the other latent strength, holding his mouth tightly shut. These figures are traditionally placed at the entrance of a temple or shrine for security and protection. Very rare to find a pair. A must for the collector! Dimensions: 22" high, 10" wide, 4.5" deep.
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Japanese Ceramic, Bizen Figure of Hotei - JK8772
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Our Price: $995.00
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Wonderful Japanese Bizen ceramic rendering of mythical god Hotei, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, old patina and delightfully animated countenance. Hotei is the legendary god of happiness, laughter, abundance and the wisdom of contentment. A delightful rendering in very good condition. Dimensions: 16” x 11” x 5”.
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Chinese Zitan Wood, Jade, Soapstone, Ivory Brushpot - JK8A933
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Our Price: $3,795.00
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Amazing, very large Chinese carved zitan wood brushpot with inlaid ivory, jade and soapstone, early 20th century. Enchanting, finely rendered scene with great detail and animation and crisp calligraphy on the reverse. Superb, high-quality scholar’s desk piece. A rare piece! Very good condition. Dimensions: 9” high, 9.5” diameter.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Jurojin Astride Stag - JC8F2413
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Our Price: $3,495.00
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Fantastic Japanese handworked bronze okimono, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Jurojin, god of longevity and happy old age. One of Japan’s seven lucky gods, shown in traditional pose, riding a stag. Wonderful detail, dynamic metal work with a great sense of composition. A striking, large example of fine Japanese craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28” x 27” x 17”.
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Japanese Bronze Netsuke, Playful Children Okimono - JC8J815
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Our Price: $249.00
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Delightful Japanese miniature bronze netsuke or okimono featuring laughing children, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Enchanting item with expressive detail. A charming example of fine Japanese artisanship. Delightful item for the collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 1” x 3” x 3”.
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Japanese Okimono, Carved Wood Snake - JC8J820
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Our Price: $295.00
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Splendid Japanese carved wood serpent okimono, Meiji Era, c. 1868-1912. Skillfully handcarved naturalistic representation. Finely rendered collector’s item. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1”x 3” x 8”.
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Japanese Okimono, Miniature Bronze Foo Dog - JC8J808
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Our Price: $395.00
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Whimsical Japanese miniature bronze okimono foo dog or temple lion, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Enchanting figure with expressive detail. An enchanting example of fine Japanese artisanship. Delightful item for the collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 1.5” x 2”.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Miniature Foo Dog - JC8J809
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Our Price: $295.00
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Delightful Japanese minature bronze okimono foo dog or temple lion, Meiji period, c. 1900. Imaginative portrayal with meticulous detail. Whimsical countenance and lively expression. An enchanting example of fine Japanese artisanship. Wonderful item for the collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 1.5” x 2” x 2”.
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Japanese Okimono, Carved Wood Serpent - JC8J810
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Our Price: $295.00
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Detailed Japanese carved wood serpent okimono, Meiji Era, c. 1868-1912. Skillfully handcarved representation of snake with captured prey. Finely rendered collector’s item. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1” x 8”.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Year of the Rat - JC7D1309
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Our Price: $2,495.00
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Exceptional Japanese handworked bronze okimono pair of rats with Daikoku’s lucky mallet, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Wonderful detail of charmingly rendered, lifelike creatures. Dynamic metal work with a great sense of composition and imagination. Great for 2008, Year of the Rat! A striking example in very good condition. Dimensions: 7” high, 13” long, 9” deep.
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Japanese Silver Okimono, Minogame Turtle and Urashima Taro - JC7D1304
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Our Price: $1,595.00
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Enchanting Japanese silver okimono, mid-20th century. Charming form of legendary Urashima Taro with mythical minogame long-tailed turtle. Beautifully crafted with great detail and whimsical impression. A delightfully subtle yet meticulous example of silver metalwork craftsmanship. A wonderful work of art for the okimono or silver collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4” x 8” x6”.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Pair Rooster and Hen - JC7D1307
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Our Price: $1,595.00
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Exceptional Japanese handworked okimono pair of rooster and hen, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Wonderful detail with figures alight upon natural wood stand. Dynamic rendering with a great sense of composition and imagination. A striking okimono example in very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” x 6” x 3” (rooster); 5” x 5.5” x 3” (hen); 11” (total height w/stand); 10” x 9” x 2” (stand).
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Japanese Bronze Daruma, Okimono by Yamazaki Koun - JC181
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Our Price: $1,995.00
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Impressive Japanese bronze Daruma okimono by Yamazaki Koun, early 20th century. An eye-catching piece with the solid form and dramatic bearing. Noted artist Yamazaki Koun studied with reknowned sculptor Takamura, Koun. This piece is a remarkable rendering of Daruma, also called Bodhidharma, is known as the first patriarch of Zen Buddhism and said to have founded Kung Fu in China. Excellent composition and with dynamic, expressive face. Highly detailed with flowing robes, hooded eyes and earrings. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16.5” x 6.5” x 5”.
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Japanese Ivory Okimono, Rakan & Attendants, Dragon and Foo Dog - JT145
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Our Price: $4,500.00
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Enchanting Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji-Taisho period, c. 1900-1920. Joyful rendering of laughing old man holding peach, symbol of longevity, high above his head. Great detail and animation. Very good condition. Height: 5”.
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Japanese Okimono, Ivory Dove Family, Meiji - JT149
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Our Price: $4,995.00
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Spectacular Japanese ivory okimono featuring dove pair with four small ones, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. One bird carries an insect in its beak; all have inlaid eyes and finely carved details, on sinuous hardwood stand, with inscribed sugi-wood box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 6.25” wide, 4” high.
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Japanese Ivory Okimono Lucky God and Minogame, Meiji
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Our Price: $2,495.00
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Magnificent Japanese ivory okimono carving of lucky god standing by a rock with the mythical minogame turtle, holding a handscroll and fan, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Remarkable detail, excellent animation. Highly refined carving overall. Signed Keimin, with square red lacquer seal. Time enhanced patina. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5.5” high.
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Japanese Imari Porcelain Geisha and Puppy - JK086
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Our Price: $895.00
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Gorgeous Japanese Imari porcelain geisha and akita puppy figure, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Rare two-figure sculpture displaying great charm, vivid color and skillful rendering. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7.5” x 5” x 6.5”.
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Chinese Ceramic Suiteki Water Dropper in Tanuki Form
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Our Price: $495.00
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Charming ceramic suiteki or water dropper in the shape of a tanuki badger, early 20th century. Traditionally used on the calligrapher or scholar’s desk to drop small amounts of water on the ink stone. Rare animal form. Very good condition. Dimensions: 1” x 2”.
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Japanese Ivory Okimono, Old Man w/ Peach - JT148
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Our Price: $2,495.00
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Enchanting Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji-Taisho period, c. 1900-1920. Joyful rendering of laughing old man holding peach, symbol of longevity, high above his head. Great detail and animation. Very good condition. Height: 5”.
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Japanese Ivory Okimono, Daikoku, Meiji
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Our Price: $2,495.00
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Fine Japanese ivory okimono carving of Daikoku with five karako boys, dispursing gold coins from his sack, Meiji period, c. 1880-1900. Remarkable detail, excellent animation. Highly refined carving overall. Signed on the bottom. Time-enhanced patina. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” high.
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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Hare Okimono Taisho
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Our Price: $695.00
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Sweet Japanese Kutani porcelain hare okimono, Taisho period (1912-1926). Pure white ware, similar to Hirado with heavy, dense weight. Finely rendered in seated position with ears upright, showing great charm and beauty. One often finds kutani cats, but rarely a rabbit. A rare treasure for the collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” wide, 4” high.
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Japanese Hirado Porcelain Akita Okimono, Meiji
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Our Price: $3,995.00
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Enchanting Japanese Hirado porcelain okimono of an akita puppy in pure white porcelain, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally made for the samurai class as a gift within ranks. Large and impressive size. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 8.5” x 6”.
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Japanese Ivory Okimono, Scholar Sage, Meiji
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Our Price: $2,995.00
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Rare Japanese ivory carving of an old chinese sage or scholar in embroidered robes holding a tea leaf jar, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Artist signed Shoun on underside. Colored and gilded ivory on hardwood stand. Excellent expression, finely rendered profile and overall impression. Strong solid form. Very good condition. Height: 12”.
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Chinese Wood Carving, Sages and Mountain
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Our Price: $1,295.00
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Splendid Chinese hardwood carving of two sages and ducks by lotus pond under tall mountains, with hardwood stand, Ching, c. 1860. Exceptional- quality, heavy solid weight and remarkable care and attention overall. Very good condition. Dimensions: 6.25” high, 3” wide.
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