Gigaku Mask, Edo Period or Earlier

Cypress wood Gigaku mask of old man. Edo period or earlier. This piece comes from the collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington.

Far East, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. Striking and expressive, this Japanese gigaku mask depicts Karura, a major Buddhist deity based on the gigantic birds of Hi

a rare antique Japanese samurai armordate:17th century(EDO period or earlier)material: lacquered ironsize:H32"XW17"parts: 1 folding helmet (tatami kabuto) H10" xW8" 1 mask (menpo) 2armored sleeves (ko

A group of five Japanese theater masks Edo period and later Comprising a painted wood Hanya mask with impressed seal to back, a papier mache mask of an old man, and three additional wood masks (5). H:

One possibly later; of various forms and decorations, all unsigned (H: 3 1/2 in. (largest)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York

Japanese School 無量壽佛絲綢畫 Edo period or earlier 江戶或更早 AMIDA NYORAI MEDITATING ON A LOTUS PEDESTALInk, colors, and gold

Of various forms and decorations, one signed Yamashiro Koku/Kuni Fushimi Kaneie/Kanaya (H: 3 1/2 in. (largest)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York

Of various forms and decorations, all unsigned (H: 3 1/4 in (largest)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York

Late Edo Period or Earlier six depictions of eagles on rocks with crashing waves and in forest, ink and pigment on paper, with chops, laid down on cloth with black lacquer frame. 68 in. H., 150 in. W.

DESCRIPTION: Fine pair of antique Japanese hand carved wood Shinto koma inu (lion dogs) dating from the Edo period or earlier. Each lion dog features a flared tail and patinated bronze eyes. Paint rem

Japan, Edo Period or earlier. Wood roundel with separately carved and pinned stylized Sanskrit "Om" emerging from lotus. Inscription on reverse.Remains of polychrome. Ex: Estate of Diran Dohanian, dis

Edo Period or earlier red raku chawan with undulating rim fand irregular body eatures heavy and creamy dripped glaze and incised calligraphy. Multiple old repairs. 3.75 niches high x 4.25 inch diamete

Antique Japanese bronze cast bonsho temple buddist bell possibly from the Edo period or earlier. Archaic form with protruding bosses and raised bands with inscriptions to center. Measures 18" (46cm) h

Noh Mask of Hannyu, Edo Period

Carved wood with prominent grain and features. Remains on paper on the interior. Dimensions: H 10.25" x W 8" x D 5.5" Condition: Couple small spots of loss to the wood. No remains of pigment.

2PCS Japanese Samurai helmet (Kabuto) and face mask (Mempo), likely Edo period (1603-1868), the Eboshi-nari Kabuto or helmet in the form of a court cap, created in iron with a thick black lacquer fini

Middle Edo Period, 18th century or earlier patinated bronze figure of Wisdom King, who symbolizes how lust and desire can be converted into the pursuit of enlightenment. 13 in. H.

A Japanese patinated bronze archaistic vase, with mask handles. Edo/early Meiji period. H: 11 1/4 in.

Two Japanese Masks, Beshimi and Bugaku, Edo Period, carved wood with hanging hardware, the Beshimi with closed mouth unpainted, the Bugaku painted black with gilt eyes and a hanging jaw. Larger: 12" H

his Sankojoh mask is signed Kawachi, the foremost carver of the Edo Period. In delicate condition with most of the lacquer and hair tufts missing and the mask has been modified into an okina type mask

Title: Menpo, Mask of a Samurai Armor - Japan - (Edo period) Origin: Japan Date/Period: Edo period Dimensions: Menpo size: 18,5 cm x 15,5 cm Yodare kake size: 18,5 cm x 12 cm Japanese iron menpo (mask

Mask with black lacquer on the exterior and red lacquer on the interior. Neck protection tied together with fabric. Mustache and beard made of natural hair. Width: 16cm (6 1/2 in.)

Chinese Jade Plaque. Chinese jade plaque possibly from the Qing dynasty, (or earlier period) depicting a taotie mask with two stylized phoenix heads above. The entire piece carved in an elaborately sy

A vintage Japanese Edo period Noh theater wooden mask, wooden Buddhist rosary, and beaded piece with tussles. Dimensions: Mask: 8 1/2 x 6 x 3 in.Rosary: beaded part - 43 in., tussle part - 7 in.Beaded