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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Lucky God Ebisu - JCXAG2422
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Jcollector Price: $1,295.00
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Charming Japanese bronze okimono figure of Ebisu, early 20th century. Wonderful detail with mythological figure grasping fish and pole. Dynamic metal work with a great sense of composition. Ebisu is one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods. He symbolizes bountiful fishing and safe sailing, bringing prosperity to all. Signed on reverse and comes with original tomobako storage box. A striking example in very good condition. Dimensions: 14” x 7” x 5”.
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Japanese Copper Okimono, Bee - JCXAG2423
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00
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Amazing Japanese copper okimono bee, Meiji period, 1868-1912. Fantastic, lifelike rendering with remarkable detail throughout. Whimsical style and form. Comes with inscribed kiri wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 2.5” x 6” x 5”.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Ebisu - JCXAG2413
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Jcollector Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00
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Exceptional Japanese bronze okimono figure of Ebisu, early 20th century. Wonderful detail, dynamic metal work with a great sense of composition and expression. Ebisu is one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods. He symbolizes bountiful fishing and safe sailing, bringing prosperity to all. A striking example in very good condition. Dimensions: 12” x 7”.
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Japanese Buddhist Kwan Yin or Kannon, Tsuge Wood - JGXAG126
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,695.00
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Wonderful Japanese carved tsuge (box) wood Buddhist deity Kwan Yin or Kannon, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Known as the god/dess of mercy and compassion, Kwan Yin is the Bodhisattva who hears the voices and concerns of the world, and, in order to provide immediate relief, can change into many different forms to save people freely at will according to their time and place. Exceptionally crafted with great feeling and skill. Rich, dark patina. Delicate features, benevolent countenance, extraordinary detail in flowing robes. A dramatic piece in very good condition. Dimensions: 15” high, 4.5” wide, 3.5” deep.
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Japanese Ainu Bear, Wood Carved Okimono - JCXAG141
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Jcollector Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $356.00
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Striking Japanese carved Ainu bear, mid-20th century. Exceptionally large, beautifully crafted okimono carved by Ainu craftsman in Hokkaido, the northeast region of Japan. A traditional folkcraft of the Ainu, Japan’s indigenous people. Highly detailed and expressive, shown with freshly caught fish between its teeth. Artist mark on underside. Very good condition. Dimensions: 12” high, 16.5” long, 16” deep.
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Japanese Wood Carved Ainu Bear Okimono - JCXAG142
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Jcollector Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $356.00
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Charming Japanese carved Ainu bear, mid-20th century. Exceptional, highly detailed okimono carved by Ainu craftsman in Hokkaido, the northeast region of Japan. A traditional folkcraft of the Ainu, Japan’s indigenous people. Beautifully crafted and expressive, shown with freshly caught fish between its paws. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13” high, 12” long, 6.5” deep.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Bird on Rock - JCXJN2517
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Jcollector Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $626.00
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Whimsical Japanese handworked bronze okimono, bird on rocky outcropping, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Wonderful detail of charmingly rendered, lifelike creature. Dynamic metal work with a great sense of composition and imagination. A striking example in very good condition. Comes with original kiri wood tomobako storage box. Dimensions: 17.5” x 13.5” x 9”.
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Pair Japanese Stone Okimono Foo Dogs - JCXJN2539
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Jcollector Price: $4,995.00
Sale Price: $4,496.00
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Incredible old pair of Japanese stone foo dog okimono, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. From a temple just outside Kyoto , dynamic portrayal with sweeping, dramatic detail. Fierce countenance and lively, animated pose as traditionally given to these mythological lion beasts, seen in many variations throughout Asian art. Very good condition with repair to one ear. Dimensions: 19.5” high, 15.5” wide, 8.5” deep; 14.5” x 8.5” x 19” high.
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Chinese Bronze Horse Figure - JKXJN1616
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Jcollector Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00
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Impressive Chinese bronze figure of stout mare, early 20th century. Wonderfully rendered in traditional pose and robust form. Rich, chocolate bronze. Precisely and imaginatively crafted. A delightful piece for the collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13” x 18” x 6.5”.
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Japanese Bronze Oni w/ Lantern Candle Holder - JKXJN1617
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Jcollector Price: $3,995.00
Sale Price: $3,196.00
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Outstanding Japanese bronze okimono of oni (devil), Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dynamic portrayal with fantastic expression. Fierce countenance and lively, animated pose. Lantern serves as candle holder. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” x 7.5” x 5”.
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Japanese Bronze Oni, Edo Period - JKXJN1618
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Jcollector Price: $5,995.00
Sale Price: $4,796.00
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Remarkable Japanese bronze okimono of oni (devil), late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Stunning portrayal with exceptional, dramatic detail throughout. Fierce countenance and lively, imaginative pose raising large bowl. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18” x 14” x 11”.
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Chinese Bronze Duck - JKXJN172
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Jcollector Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $636.00
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Whimsical Chinese bronze seated duck-form figure, Ching dynasty, 20th century. Rich, appealing old patina. Highly detailed face and feathers. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” high w/stand, 8” wide, 5” deep.
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Japanese Ainu Bear, Carved Wood Okimono - JJXMY1613
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Jcollector Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $349.00
SOLD
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Delightful Japanese carved Ainu bear, mid-20th century. Exceptionally well-detailed okimono carved by Ainu craftsman in Hokkaido, the northeast region of Japan. A traditional folkcraft of Japan’s indigenous people. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11” x 16” x 10”.
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Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs, Buddhistic Lions - JPXMY131
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Jcollector Price: $2,595.00
Sale Price: $2,336.00
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Outstanding pair Chinese porcelain foo dogs or temple lions, 19th century. Also known as the Buddhistic lion, said to guard against bad spirits and bring good luck. Wonderful rendering with extraordinary detail, animation and vibrant color makes this pair perfect for stunning, eye-catching display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7” x 9.5”.
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Japanese Carved Ainu Bear Okimono - JCXA167
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Jcollector Price: $495.00
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Magnificent Japanese carved Ainu bear, mid-20th century. Exceptionally large, highly detailed okimono carved by Ainu craftsman in Hokkaido, the northeast region of Japan. A traditional folkcraft of the Ainu, Japan’s indigenous people. Artist signed and dated on underside. Comes with carved wood base. Very good condition. Dimensions: 14” x 22.5” x 11”.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Horse - JCXA168
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Jcollector Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $626.00
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Fine Japanese bronze okimono figure of a handsome stallion, early-mid 20th century. Wonderfully rendered in stately pose. Rich, chocolate bronze. Precisely and imaginatively crafted. A delightful piece for the Japanese okimono collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 12” x 11” x 6”.
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Chinese Boxwood Figure, Liu Hai - JKXM251
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Jcollector Price: $1,595.00
Sale Price: $1,276.00
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Wonderfully animated Chinese carved boxwood figure of folk character Liu Hai, Ching dynasty, early to mid-20th century. Highly detailed, whimsical rendering. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9” x 7” x 4”.
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Japanese Architectural Elements, Foo Dog and Demon - JKXM2512
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,596.00
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Rare pair Japanese 19th-century handcarved wood architectural elements, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Remarkable, finely detailed three-dimensional carving of animated foo dog and baku demon. Customized display stands. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 8” x 4”; 5” x 6” x 4”; stands 3”.
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Chinese Zitan Wood Amida Buddha - JKXM252
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Jcollector Price: $2,295.00
Sale Price: $1,836.00
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Remarkable Chinese solid zitan wood carved Amida Buddha, Republic period, early to mid-20th century. Highly detailed, serene figure holding sacred jewel of wisdom. Remarkable platform of rare zitan wood with intricate carving and fine pose. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15” x 5” x 4”.
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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono - JKXM256
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Jcollector Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,166.00
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Whimsical, large Japanese porcelain Kutani sleeping cat or neko okimono, Taisho period, c. 1920. Rare in black! Desirable raised (moriage) collar decoration of dazzling red with colorful dots and bells. Wonderful form and excellent crafting. Highly collectible figure for the cat lover. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 12” x 9”.
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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Rabbit Okimono - JKXM257
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Jcollector Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $636.00
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Rare Japanese porcelain Kutani rabbit okimono, early 20th century. Unusual form and color. Whimsical rendering with lots of personality! Highly collectible figure for the okimono enthusiast. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” x 8” x 8”.
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Trio Japanese Turtle Okimono, Iron Garden Figures - JCXM109
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Jcollector Price: $2,595.00
Sale Price: $2,336.00
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Fabulous trio of Japanese iron okimono turtles for use in fountain, garden, courtyard or interior, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fantastic, lifelike rendering. Whimsical style and form, a great functional item for the collector and a charming addition to any environment! Very good condition. Dimensions: 4.5” x 13” x 7”; 3.5” x 11” x 6”; 2” x 4.5” x 2.5”.
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Japanese Bizen Ceramic Kwan Yin or Kannon - JCXM101
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Jcollector Price: $1,595.00
Sale Price: $1,366.00
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Outstanding Japanese Bizen ceramic Buddhist deity Kwan Yin or Kannon, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Known as the god/dess of mercy and compassion, Kwan Yin is the Bodhisattva who hears the voices and concerns of the world, and, in order to provide immediate relief, can change into many different forms to save people freely at will according to their time and place. Exceptionally crafted with great feeling and skill. Rich, dark patina. Delicate features, benevolent countenance, extraordinary detail in flowing robes. A dramatic piece in very good condition. Dimensions: 12” x 8” x 8”.
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Japanese Ceramic Tanuki Okimono - JCXF181
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Jcollector Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,796.00
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Fabulous Japanese ceramic tanuki or mischievous badger okimono, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. A mythical creature known for mischief, the whimsical tanuki was adopted as a symbol of aristocratic excess during the Edo period. Often displayed in front of sake houses to hint at the entertainment offered therein. Wonderful, rustic, handformed figure showing exceptional, imaginative crafting. Very good condition. Dimensions: 12” x 11” x 11”.
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Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Rooster Okimono - JPXJ2819
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Jcollector Price: $6,995.00
Sale Price: $6,296.00
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Marvelous Japanese bronze and shakudo mixed metal rooster okimono Meiiji period, c. 1868-1912. Rendered in great detail, resulting in lifelike, natural pose. Heavyweight bronze with rich patina. Wonderfully imagined and crafted features and pose. An extraordinary piece in very good condition. Dimensions: 11.5” x 9.5” x 4.5”.
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Japanese Sterling Silver Okimono, Mallet of Daikoku - JCXJ2846
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Jcollector Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Enchanting Japanese silver okimono representing Daikoku’s magic mallet, mid-20th century. Charming form of uchide-no-kozuchi with which Daikoku, one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, traditionally grants wishes. It is thought to bring good luck and fortune. Beautifully crafted with great detail in sterling silver and mixed metal, including gold, brass or copper. A delightful, meticulously crafted example of silver craftsmanship. A wonderful work of art for the okimono or silver collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9.5” x 13.5” x 9.5” (case).
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Japanese Sterling Silver Treasure Ship Okimono - JCXJ2841
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Jcollector Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Enchanting Japanese sterling silver and mixed metal treasure ship okimono or takara-bune, early-mid 20th century. Charming silver form with gold, brass and copper accents. Beautifully crafted with great detail and whimsical impression. The treasure ship represents good fortune and success. The cargo includes the hat of invisibility, lucky raincoat, sacred key, money purse, money box, precious jewel, lucky mallet, scrolls, bales of rice, gold weight and coins. A wonderful work of art for the okimono or silver collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” x 11.5” x 7.25” (case); 7” high (ship).
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Japanese Sterling Silver Ship Okimono - JCXJ2843
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Jcollector Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $626.00
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Enchanting Japanese sterling silver and mixed metal schooner or yacht okimono, early-mid 20th century. Charming silver form with gold, brass or copper accents. Beautifully crafted with great detail and whimsical impression. A wonderful work of art, signed by artist Seki Takehiko of Tokyo, for the okimono or silver collector. Comes with inscribed kiri wood tomobako storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 13.5” x 11” x 7.5” (case); 10” high (ship).
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Japanese Gold Maki-e Lacquer Okimono, Mallet of Daikoku - JIXJ2816
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Unavailable for delivery until September 2010
Jcollector Price: $3,995.00
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Extraordinary Japanese maki-e lacquer okimono representing Daikoku’s magic mallet, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Charming form of uchide-no-kozuchi with which Daikoku, one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, traditionally grants wishes. It is thought to bring good luck and fortune. Beautifully crafted with great skill and care apparent in lacquer application and detail. A delightful, meticulously crafted example of fine Japanese lacquer craftsmanship. A wonderful work of art for the okimono or lacquer collector. Very good condition. Dimensions: 6” x 3” x 3”.
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Japanese Bronze Okimono, Leaping Koi - JPXJ81
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Jcollector Price: $2,295.00
Sale Price: $2,066.00
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Superb 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. The carp symbolizes perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. According to myth, the strongest koi swims upstream until it reaches the waterfall, where it hurdles into the mist to become a water dragon. A striking example in very good condition. Dimensions: 7.5” high, 4” at widest.
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