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Woodwork & Carvings

The woodworkers of Japan have a most unusual woodworking history as illustrated by a wide diversity of products born out of strong cultural tradition and folklore. Hand-carved wood and bamboo has been a key element throughout Japan for making distinctive groups of household objects of great character and beauty such as architectural details, shops signs (Kanban), mobile storage cabinetry (Tansu), decorative display pieces, paneled screens, and all forms of religious statuary, Ikebana containers, lacquerware, Kokeshi and pull toys. 

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Chinese Nephrite Goat Carving Chinese Nephrite Goat Carving

Chinese antique Carved Nephrite Jade Goat (Sheep) in Recumbent Position

$165.00

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Onyx Black Moor Goldfish Onyx Black Moor Goldfish

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Onyx Black Moor - Pop Eye Goldfish

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Black Moor_Demekin Black Moor_Demekin

Vintage Set of Three Japanese Handcarved Black Moor, Pop Eye Goldfish | Demekin Goldfish with Bulging Glass Eyes

$125.00

Noh Onna Mask Noh Onna Mask

Japanese Antique Noh Ko-Omote Mask | Noh Onna Mask for Theatre Performance

$160.00

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Japanese Omamori Wood Carving Japanese Omamori Wood Carving

Japanese Omamori Wood Carving of Buddha Within a Lotus Bud

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Antique Pair Tea Ceremony Bamboo and Ivory Chopsticks Antique Pair Tea Ceremony Bamboo and Ivory Chopsticks

Japanese Antique Pair Tea Ceremony Bamboo and Ivory Chopsticks (Hashi)

$125.00

Antique Portable Bamboo/Ivory Chopsticks Antique Portable Bamboo/Ivory Chopsticks

Japanese Antique Portable Bamboo and Ivory Chopstick Set with Sleeve (Hashi)

$90.00

Antique Bamboo & Ivory Chopsticks Antique Bamboo & Ivory Chopsticks

Japanese Antique Bamboo and Ivory Chopsticks with Case (Hashi)

$180.00

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Miniature Ivory Oval Picture Frame Miniature Ivory Oval Picture Frame

Antique Chinese Miniature Ivory Oval Picture Frame | Meiji era

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Antique Ivory Oval Picture Frame Antique Ivory Oval Picture Frame

Antique Chinese Ivory Oval Picture Frame | Meiji era

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Antique Kiri Wood Tabako Bon Antique Kiri Wood Tabako Bon

Japanese Antique Tabako Bon | Hardwood Tobacco Smoking Box | Taisho Period

$375.00

Japanese Kanban_Soroban Japanese Kanban_Soroban

Japanese Antique Kanban | Soroban / Abacus | Taisho Period

$625.00

Antique Printer’s Block Antique Printer’s Block

Japanese Antique Printer’s Block | Moku Hanga | Hangi Printing | Edo Period

$450.00

Daruma Kanban Daruma Kanban

Wooden Japanese Kanban Depicting the Zen Patriarch Daruma | Meiji Era

$345.00

Antique Japanese Architectural Shi-Shi Lion Carving | Temple Guardian Panel | Late Meiji - Early Taisho Period Antique Japanese Architectural Shi-Shi Lion Carving | Temple Guardian Panel | Late Meiji - Early Taisho Period

Antique Japanese Architectural Shi-Shi Lion Carving | Temple Guardian Panel | Late Meiji - Early Taisho Period

$1,550.00

Antique Chinese Ivory Miniature Carving of a Baby Boy | Signed Antique Chinese Ivory Miniature Carving of a Baby Boy | Signed

Antique Chinese Ivory Miniature Carving of a Baby Boy | Signed

$85.00

Ivory Egret Okimono Ivory Egret Okimono

Antique Japanese Ivory and Silver Egret Okimono

$75.00

Japanese Bamboo Yoke Japanese Bamboo Yoke

Japanese Vintage Bamboo Yoke | Shoulder Pole | 1912

$275.00

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Vintage Kanban Vintage Kanban

Unique Japanese Fisherman’s Nautical Shop Kanban

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Okiagari Daruma Wooden Container Okiagari Daruma Wooden Container

Vintage Japanese Okiagari Daruma Wooden Container for Kokeshi Toothpicks

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Shinto Shrine Bell Amulet Shinto Shrine Bell Amulet

Vintage Japanese Omamori Shinto Shrine Bell / Suzu | Rare Kodama Amulet

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Tiger’s Eye Snuff Bottle Tiger’s Eye Snuff Bottle

An Unusual Carved Chinese Tiger’s Eye Snuff Bottle | Vintage Three Leg Toad (Chan Chu)

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Hakone Cantilever Inlay Accordion Jewelry Box Hakone Cantilever Inlay Accordion Jewelry Box

Antique Hakone Handmade Cantilever Inlay Accordion Jewelry Box | Hakone Marquetry Box | Meiji Era

$350.00

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Japanese Big Eared Wood and Lacquered Rabbit | Japanese Art Deco Hare Japanese Big Eared Wood and Lacquered Rabbit | Japanese Art Deco Hare

Japanese Big Eared Wood and Lacquered Rabbit | Japanese Art Deco Hare

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