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Japanese : Pre 1920
item #1352283
Zentner Collection
SOLD Pair of Architectural corbels of mythological elephant baku’s are commonly placed under the eaves of Japanese Buddhist temple and Shinto Shrines to wore off evil spirits. The baku’s devour dreams and nightmares and protector against evil. The baku cannot be summoned without caution, however as ancient legions say that if the baku is not satisfied after consuming the nightmares, he may devour ones hopes and dreams...
Japanese : Pre 1920
item #1352278
Zentner Collection
SOLD Wooden shishi carvings used as architectural elements placed under the eaves of Shinto and Buddhist temples to ward off evil spirits. Beautifully carved keyaki wood shishi with glass reverse painted eyes.
Mounted for wall presentation of custom iron stand. Meiji Period 19th Century Size : 18" L x 9" W x 11" H Of octagonal shape, decorated with Japanese ladies and floral panels. Signed: made in Hirado by Kusae'. Considering the size these were probably chocolate cups made for the export. The cups are 11,5 cm tall and 10 cm in diameter. The saucers are 15 cm in diameter. The set is in pristine condition.
Momoyama Gallery
sold Wonderful and important chawan: rounded wan-shaped tea bowl with high foot of the bamboo node style in the typical O-Ido shape. The light, little coarse clay with enclosures is expertly thrown and full glazed - including the foot - with a transparent glaze of wood ash with some feldspar. The glaze shows attractive shrinking (kairagi) in the lower half of the bowl. It shows discoloration from green tea, a sign of many years of careful use...
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $1,350.00 An exceptionally rare and beautiful ANTIQUE JAPANESE POLYCHROME TEXTILE SILK ROLL depicting Phoenix, Drum, Waves and Flowers. Good condition overall. Size: L. 13 feet x W. 27". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN, Denver, Colorado.
JJ Oriental
$875.00 A set of six plates with a central floral arrangement in a dragon flanked base surrounded by eight alternating panels of florals and scenes. The back is signed in Chinese style referring to the Ming Dynasty.
Age: Late Taisho Period. Size: Diameter. 12.3cm. Condition: Perfect.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Japanese mingei hinoki water wheel. Complete 11 spokes with paddles used as a functional water wheel. Iron piston protrudes from the central hub for rotational function.
19th Century Size: 47 1/2" x 6"
Antique Stones Japan
SOLD. Standing Amida Buddha, the hands placed centrally in the Amida jo-in concentration mudra, sculpted in relief from a gray-brown igneous stone. Mid-Edo Period ca. 1700. Minor old loss.
Height: 47 cm By convention, the Amida jo-in concentration mudra is reserved for seated depictions of Amida Buddha, an apparent concession to the inherent difficulty of simultaneously concentrating and standing...
Zentner Collection
$5,500.00 Stunning antique Japanese two panel folding silver leaf screen. Oxidized silver leaf on layered gofun paper, mounted on Hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood lattice construction. Wonderful original condition with no tears or condition issues. Unframed to give a more deconstructed esthetic.
Meiji Period 1868 - 1912 Size: 65.5" L x 65.5" H
Zentner Collection
$1,850.00 A dark blue hemp fabric forms the base of these kote sleeve guards. The upper area is covered in iron chain mail with pair of double gourd plates, crest mon, gilt iron plates, throughout the kote. The shoulder edge has three hinge plates to fashion to the Do armor. Unusually mounted on a custom black iron stand.
Edo Period 18th Century Size: 27.25" L x 12.5" H (17.5" H on stand)
Japanese : Woodblock Prints : Pre 1960
item #1351961
(stock #Hasui275)
Era Woodblock Prints
SOLD Kawase Hasui
Zaimoku Island, Matsushima Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches. Date: 1933. Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Round 6mm seal, indicating a lifetime print produced 1946-1957. Reference: Hotei #298. Condition: Excellent. Light crease in water at lower left.
Antique Stones Japan
SOLD. Gorinto (5-tiered stupa) sculpted in one piece from an igneous stone, most likely basalt. Muromachi/Momoyama Period 16 c. Very minor old loss. Variegated lichen accumulation.
Height: 39.5 cm The gorinto is a uniquely Japanese style of stupa comprising five geometric forms, which correspond (from bottom) to earth, water, fire, wind, and ethereal space...
Japanese : Pre 1920
item #1351903
Zentner Collection
Price on Request Antique Japanese carved Keyaki hardwood Raijin, God of lightning, thunder, and Storm. A protector deity for the Shinto religion. The surface of the grain is raised with the original red rimpa paint still intact. Typically these sculptures would be very fierce with demonic features. Which in this case, is contrary which makes it more benevolent, compassionate, and sympathetic in its appeal.
The condition of the piece is consistent of its age. Minor repairs on base with large iron staple...
Japanese : Pre 1920
item #1351902
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese tamba storage jar. Large open mouth with akadobe glaze, which consists of russet and blue runny glaze. Tapers in shape down to the base. This form is animated through the irregularities of the firing of the kiln.
Edo Period 19th Century 25" Diameter x 24"
The Kura
Sold, Thank you! A delicate image of a Zari-gani fresh water shrimp by Oishi Junkyo enclosed in a period wooden box. The poem reads:
nanigotomo naseba naratefu kotono wa wo Mune ni Kizamite Ikite Kishiware. Whatever happens, no matter the hardships and pain, Set it in your heart to live with Spirit! This little fellow looks up to the challenge, a stern look on his face and his dukes up, ready to battle giants. What a fitting image for this artist...
Zentner Collection
$8,500.00 This superb helmet bowl is comprised of 64 iron plates that are slightly embossed between the suji, double front plates, and a washer underneath the top front riveted inside. The bowl has been given a very dark russet finish and fitted with a simple iron visor. The meadate is a forged iron hornet with gilt brass wings. The shikkoro of five - lames of false scale laced in blue silk and brown russet lacquer...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese iron tomiodai candleholder. Includes full five tiered with twenty five iron prickets, used in traditional buddhist or Shinto rituals. Forged iron with age consistent to usage.
Meiji Period 19th Century Size: 27.5" L x 14.5" W x 26.25" H
Modern Japanese Ceramics
Sold, with thanks! A very large celadon platter by Yoshikawa Masamichi enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is made to either sit or hang suspended from wire on the back. The platter is 75 x 20 x 5 cm (29-1/2 x 8 x 2 inches) and is in excellent condition. Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately.
Yoshikawa Masamichi was born in Kanagawa in 1946, and graduated the Japanese Design Academy in 1968... |
