A detailed leather sculpture of a scorpion by contemporary Japanese leather artist Ko Kono. ko Kono was born in Uwajima city, Aichi Province, Japan in 1956. He attended Kyoto Saga university of Arts and lives near Kyoto.
Each piece is a one of one with the artist never repeating the same insect twice.

Age: Contemporary 2021

Dimensions: 8" wide x 10" deep x 7" high

Japanese hand woven bamboo ikebana flower basket. The bamboo has been expertly woven with a organic natural feel. Warm patina that is original. Condition is very good.

Age: Meiji Period 1868 - 1912

Dimensions: 15" wide x 12" high

Japanese Contemporary Leather Sculpture of a driver ant. Hand sculpted and wrapped in top grain leather. Made by Japanese artist "Ko Kono" born in Uwajima city, Aichi Province, 1956. He attended Kyoto Saga university of arts and lives near Kyoto.
Each piece is a one of one with the artist never repeating the same insect twice.

Age: Contemporary 2022

Dimensions: 14" wide x 14" deep x 10" high

Large Japanese natural hand formed ceramic sculpture by the artist Yamaguchi Mio. Looks as if it has grown out from a coral reef underwater. This example is one of only three that I know the artist created of this scale One is currently on display at the Chicago institute of Arts, the second is in a private European collection.
Her inspiration lies in the steady growth of natural objects, pine cones, the growth of life over season, years, and eons.

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A vintage Japanese iron garden lantern with six sided roof and Hoju finial. Mounted to a natural looking tree trunk with roots extended for feet and a decorative lucky gourd shaped cutout in the trunk. It is wired for evening light.

Age: Mid century

Dimensions: 12" Wide by 32" High by 11" Deep

Japanese antique Oribe ware fan shaped dish. Standing on 3 little round feet. The dish, made to look like a partially folded fan, is decorated with vibrant green glaze. Bands of stylized wave motif are painted in brown overglaze.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 11 1/2" long x 1 3/4" high x 6" wide

Antique Japanese Boxwood Buddhas Hand Netsuke. Hand carved with great detail. No losses, original condition. Tie loop carved through on stem of the citron.
In Japan, this citron is known as “bushukan” and is a popular gift to a household at New Year's as it symbolizes good fortune.

Age: Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

: Dimensions: 2 1/3" long x 7/8"

Japanese Daruma C. 1900's Match Fire Starter Container. Made of brash with charming hinged head to open up the compartment. Original and complete. Hand worn finish.
Daruma has a design that is rich in symbolism and is regarded more as a talisman of good luck to the Japanese. Daruma are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck. Many people see it as a talisman for warding off evil and ushering in good fortune.

Age: Early 20th Century C. 1900's

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Antique Japanese hand carved boxwood netsuke. Carefully carved, no losses of a pair of fudogs one large with the baby resting upon the back legs and looking up contemplatively. In Japanese mythology, foo dogs, also known as komainu or shishi, are lion-like creatures that represent protection, prosperity, and success.

The ornately carved toggles were once an integral part of Japanese fashion.
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Small Japanese bronze traveling censer with loop hold. Hinged lid. Complete and original.

Age: 1920's

Dimensions: 1 3/4" wide x 1" high