All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1940
item #896724
(stock #R281)
Japanese Art Site
$2000.00
$2000.00
A very special early 20th century version of the Japanese interpretation of
a Western doll, probably inspired by the Friendship Doll Exchange in 1929,
when the United States gifted Japan with several hundred western dolls. This
doll is very rare and a great find for the serious doll collector. She holds a
wonderful stylized dog and makes a charming impression along with her
great detailing. An important period piece. Doll Height: 20 inches, 51cm;
Case Dimensions: 27.5h x 11w x 9d inches, 70h x 28w x 23d cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1910
item #896727
(stock #R294)
Japanese Art Site
SOLD
SOLD
Japanese Boys Day Horse. This white horse is of the highest
quality and artistry. Carved of palomar wood and lacquered 30 to 40
times with gofun (oyster shell lacquer) to create a naturalistic effect. It
is completed with the most fabulous trappings, a fine saddle, bells, and a
ponga Buddhist symbol on his back. Presented on a lacquered stand with fine
gold. The high quality makes it most likely that this fine piece was made for the Daimyo class, and may have been presented to a shrine. Height: 16 inches, 41 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1900
item #896738
(stock #R289)
Japanese Art Site
$2450.00
$2450.00
Rare Meiji Period Japanese Court Lady Ningyo with chin-biki dog. Beautifully rendered with gorgeous hand crafted embroidery. The details are incredible, including that of the dog in red cape. This rare Ningyo is featured in 'Japanese Dolls, The
Fascinating World Of Ningyô' by Alan Scott Pate. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920
item #896761
(stock #R285)
Japanese Art Site
$1050.00
$1050.00
A unique Japanese artistic creation of a Geisha Looking in a Mirror. She is set
inside of a glass enclosed presentation box The two sides are beveled glass
creating an arresting design of multiple images. From the front she catches her reflection in the mirror. This is the only
image we see of her face. She is so interesting in her creative style. Height: 12.5 inches, 32 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1800
item #896778
(stock #R293)
Japanese Art Site
SOLD
SOLD
Exceedingly Rare 18th Century Japanese Karakuri-Ningyo (Mechanical Doll) of a
whimsical figure from the early Edo Period, classic in its form. This figure is
moved by strings and pulleys operated by three men hidden out of site. This
one was part of a festival float, possibly for the Gion (New Year) Festival. This
Ningyo has a fantastic face of the period. He is wearing a gorgeous costume of the
finest textiles and sumptuous brocades. He stands on top of a beautiful silver
lacquered stand featuring high relief flowers and leaves. Height: 23 inches, 58.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1700
item #896806
(stock #R283)
Japanese Art Site
SOLD
SOLD
A unique early Edo Period 17th Century rectangular Lacquer Incense Box,
with high relief and decorated with Gold Takamakie technique on thick Nashiji
ground. Takamakie is a kind of relief combined with the Hiramakie technique. The base of the relief is made with charcoal powder. Hiramakie is sprinkling metal powder or grains, sticking them onto the surface, using the adhesive ability of urushi tree sap. For sprinkling metal powders puffy raw silk threads are used while for grains a thin bamboo cylinder filter is used. The makie parts are whetted or polished after drying. Makie technique is indigenous to Japan. This fine box has an image of a tied pouch and thickly raised objects and flowers on a Nashiji
(pear skin) sprinkled gold lacquer ground with details of kana-gai (pieces
of gold or foil embedded in the lacquer). A
magnificent work of art. It is rare to find such early lacquer in such excellent condition. 6.5w x 3.25d x 2h inches, 16.5w x 8d x 5h cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1920
item #896809
(stock #R287)
Japanese Art Site
SOLD
SOLD
Marvelous and Rare Sakura Porcelain Head Doll of a an American Baby Girl, with Bisque arms and legs.
Her clothes are all original. An absolute must for the serious doll collector. She has a wonderful presence and a beautiful
face.
Sakura dolls were the first attempt by Japanese doll companies to imitate
western porcelain doll making techniques, mainly for export purpose. Shinoda
and Morimura are the most famous manufacturing companies.
This doll is very distinctive, with big black eyes and black straight
bobbed hair. They were nick-named 'Sakura Bisque' or 'Sakura Doll' for the
cherry blossoms (the national flower of Japan) and were a great hit all over
the world. This doll is very distinctive, with big black eyes and black straight
bobbed hair. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1900
item #897026
(stock #R286)
Japanese Art Site
$4,500.00
$4,500.00
Gosho-ningyô or 'Palace Dolls' are among the most distinctive of the many Japanese doll forms. They were originally given as gifts within the imperial family. This fine example of a chubby boy holding a rope has a classic expression and playful posture. It is made of solid clay covered with gofun (oyster shell lacquer) with painted features and painted vest and a brocade
bib. Height: 7.5 inches, 19 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1800
item #897042
(stock #R295)
Japanese Art Site
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SOLD
Very early rare Edo Period Japanese ishô-ningyô of an Archer. It is a prototype of the takeda-ningyô Kabuki actor doll. This exceptional ningyô
is a fine artistic masterpiece. He has a classic face with
painted features creating a charming expression and is wearing sumptuous
brocades, possessing the presence of highly sought after early Edo ningyô. Height: 15 inches, 38 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1700
item #897048
(stock #R297)
Japanese Art Site
$6500.00
$6500.00
Japanese Carved Wood Seated Figure of an Ascetic (fasting Buddha). This early
Edo Period 17th Century piece is a magnificent work of sculpture with dry lacquer surface
and some color with gold lacquer on the stand. He presents a haunting
spiritual aura and has the desired sheen for carvings of this age. We are
proud to offer this important museum quality masterpiece. 9.5h x 7w x 5d inches, 24h x 18w x 13d cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #897059
(stock #R305)
Japanese Art Site
$3150.00
$3150.00
Magnificent 18th Century Japanese Edo Period Kakiemon Porcelain Incense Burner with Daruma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. Delicately painted designs in vivid and varied colors. A wonderfully rendered Daruma adorns the cover where the smoke magically appears out of his mouth when incense is burned. A very rare and remarkable piece in very fine condition. 5.5w x 4.5h x 4d, 14w x 11.5h x 10 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1900
item #897065
(stock #R278)
Japanese Art Site
$4750.00
$4750.00
An exceptional Pair of Small Japanese Six Panel Gold Leaf Screens that were part of
a Girl's Day Hina display. They depict Imperial children playing in a beautiful setting. Wonderfully detailed paintings and a fresh image of childhood. They
are in near mint condition, unusual for their age. 31w x 13 h inches, 78.5w x 33h cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #897088
(stock #R276)
Japanese Art Site
$4300.00
$4300.00
19th Century Meiji Period Black and Gold Lacquer Box. Features a stunning design of wonderful lacquer
techniques. Though large it is very delicate in its presentation of leaves,
flowers and branches. 13.75w x 11d x 6h inches, 35w x 28d x 15h cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #899326
(stock #R282)
Japanese Art Site
SOLD
SOLD
A suburb Chinese Boxwood carving of a warrior riding a horse. This wonderful carving is masterfully carved and has a rich patina. The warrior's face is wonderfully expressive. He holds his weapon out to the side creating a diagonal to the sculpture that makes it sharply dynamic. Height: 11.5 inches, 29 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1837 VR
item #899333
(stock #R292)
Japanese Art Site
SOLD
SOLD
Extremely Rare Edo Period late 18th/early 19th Century Buraku Theater Puppet. This very large puppet was operated by three puppet masters, with an operator manipulating the head and face to create a wide variety of expressions. We think this puppet was used to portray Benkie, the 13th century warrior monk of Hieizan and trusted adviser to Yoshitsune. He wears a black velvet robe and
sumptuous textiles and fiercely brandishes his nagitana weapon. It is very unusual for a Bunraku puppet of
this quality, age, and size to come up for sale. Height: 48 inches, 122 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #899335
(stock #R119)
Japanese Art Site
$5000.00
$5000.00
Very rare and extremely large Japanese Blue and White Kutani Porcelain Sculpture
of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. High quality porcelain with beautiful blue glazing. It
has very dynamically painted phoenix and other images beautifully painted as part of a fine composition. She is presented in a spiritual and graceful pose.
Her face has a beautiful serenity filled with compassion. A beautiful work of art from all angles. Excellent
condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, or flaws. The mark on the bottom reads 'Kutani Kikusenon'. Height: 22 inches, 56 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1837 VR
item #926725
(stock #R001)
Japanese Art Site
SOLD
SOLD
Musha Ningyo of Minamoto no Yoshitsune dressed for the Imperial Court.
He is wearing a fantastic brocade robe and a spectacular court hat. This wonderful
rare example of high quality has a great presence, sumptuous brocades, gold
lacquered armor, and many other fine details. His face is gorgeously and
masterfully carved with finely burnished gofun (white clam shell lacquer). An extraordinary example. Height: 22.5 inches, 57 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1800
item #934650
(stock #0179)
Japanese Art Site
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
A unique Edo Period Tengu (Devilish Imp) Mask with a handle in the back for use in parades. In fact, this was purchased in Japan in the 1960's directly from the parade participant who was using it, after the parade was over. A rare piece from a renowned collection. 8h x 5w x 5.75d inches, 20.5 x 12.5 x 14.5 cm. Wood with traces of pigment. From the collection of Irwin Hersey, renowned author on Asian and primitive art, and publisher of the Primitive Art Newsletter in the 1970s. Irwin Hersey was an advisor to museums and prominent collectors, and vetted pieces for many of the international tribal art fairs and Asian art fairs.