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Japan Buddhist Mizuko Jizo - Carved Granite Bodhisattva
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Price: $441.66
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This authentic Japanese Buddhist Mizuko Jizo figure is hand-carved from granite and depicts the bodhisattva in a standing position with hands clasped in prayer. This large and heavy figure is one of the classic style Jizo often seen on the grounds of Buddhist temples throughout Japan. The statues are made in Shizuoka, Japan by the Murata family who have been in business since 1906. The family is currently headed by Mr. Yoshikoko Murata who has achieved awards for his work during 2004, 2005 and 2006 at the annual Otonochoukoku design competitions. All craftsmen within the company are class 1 rated and certified and the family are very proud of the fact that their workshop is open for business every day of the year!
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Japanese Ceramic Roof Tile - End Cap Onigawara Kawara
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Price: $363.76
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The onigawara roof end cap offered here has seen previous service atop a building somewhere in Japan. The end cap is without any large cracks though it does have a few small cracks which are likely original to the firing process. These small cracks do not seem to affect the structural integrity of the piece which is quite sound. The tile also has some small chips as well as marks and scratches over the entire surface and is a bit dirty and worn from years of outdoor exposure. There are some larger chips visible at the very front and center of the piece though these do not seem to detract and may in fact enhance the character of the piece.
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Japanese Ceramic Roof Tile Decorative Onigawara Kawara
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Price: $363.76
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The onigawara roof end cap offered here has seen previous service atop a building somewhere in Japan. The end cap is without any large cracks though it does have a few small cracks which are likely original to the firing process. These small cracks do not seem to affect the structural integrity of the piece which is quite sound. The tile also has some small chips as well as marks and scratches over the entire surface and is a bit dirty and worn from years of outdoor exposure. There are some larger chips visible at the very front and center of the piece though these do not seem to detract and may in fact enhance the character of the piece.
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Japan Ceramic Roof Tile Large Onigawara Kawara End Cap
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Price: $363.76
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The onigawara roof end cap offered here has seen previous service atop a building somewhere in Japan. The end cap is without any large cracks though it does have a few small cracks which are likely original to the firing process. These small cracks do not seem to affect the structural integrity of the piece which is quite sound. The tile also has some small chips as well as marks and scratches over the entire surface and is a bit dirty and worn from years of outdoor exposure. There are several larger chips and scratches visible at the very front and center of the piece though these do not seem to detract and may in fact enhance the character of the piece.
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Japan Ceramic Roof Tile - Decorative Onigawara Kawara
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Price: $363.76
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The onigawara roof end cap offered here has seen previous service atop a building somewhere in Japan. The end cap is without any large cracks though it does have a few small cracks which are likely original to the firing process. These small cracks do not seem to affect the structural integrity of the piece which is quite sound. The tile also has some small chips as well as marks and scratches over the entire surface and is a bit dirty and worn from years of outdoor exposure.
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Antique Japanese Scroll - Sumi-e Calligraphy Suibokuga
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Price: $345.24
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The scene depicted with this scroll features a man holding what may be a large piece of fruit while walking beside a large animal, possibly a deer or cow. The man in the painting may be wearing Chinese style clothing. Finding elements of Chinese culture in Japanese art is not surprising as the Japanese have for centuries admired the culture and art of China and did often incorporate elements of Chinese culture into their art. This scroll dates from the mid Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) or before and is today in poor condition with many wrinkles as well as tears, holes, stains and discoloration. The scroll and rollers may need some repair and cleaning before the piece is ready for display.
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Antique Japanese Scroll - Man with Animals & Pine Tree
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Price: $287.74
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Antique Japanese scroll depicts an old man in Chinese costume standing beneath a pine tree (matsu) and beside a deer (shika) and Japanese crane (tsuru). This scroll dates from the mid Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) or before and is today in poor to fair condition with many wrinkles as well as some tears, holes, fading and discoloration.
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Boys Day Carp Banners - Complete Japanese Koinobori Set out-of-stock
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Price: $248.95
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Brand new complete set of Japanese koinobori carp streamers. Streamers such as these are traditionally flown in Japan by families with young boys in celebration of the traditional Japanese holiday of Boy's Day (now called "Children's Day"). The streamers are hoisted upon tall flagpoles where they billow and swim through warm breezes and can typically be seen from early April through the middle of May. The number of fish are usually taken to represent the number of males in the household and are invariably ordered with the largest fish (representing the eldest male) on top followed by subsequently smaller (younger) fish.
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Vintage Japanese Shikishi Art - Shinto Daikoku Nihonga
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Price: $246.81
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This Japanese painting (nihonga) dates from the mid to late Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) and depicts the popular Shinto luck god Daikoku. The painting was done on a rectangular sheet of stiff Japanese shikishi paper with gold trim at the edges. This nihonga painting is in poor to fair condition with marks, stains and creases and is a wonderful candidate for framing and display.
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Antique Japanese Scroll - Sumi-e Calligraphy Suibokuga
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Price: $245.50
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This scroll depicts an artful representation of endurance and new life as we see lovely white blossoms emerging from twigs attached to a gnarled old plum tree. Fresh green bamboo stalks provide a pleasant background contrast. This scroll dates from the mid Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) or before and is today in poor condition with many wrinkles as well as tears, holes and discoloration. The scroll and rollers may need some repair and cleaning before the piece is ready for display.
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