Japanese Buddhas and other deities, 16th century and later

Signed Japanese Inro: Hotei in Basket, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century Japanese signed two piece Inro, formed as hotei in a basket

Bronze Votive Figure of Shakyamuni and Prabhutaratna Buddha, Northern Wei

A bronze votive figure of Shakyamuni Buddha and Prabhutaratna Buddha, possibly Northern Wei dynasty (386-535), two deities seated in dhyanasana against flaming mandorlas. The figures are cast in low relief against a mandorla. On the reverse side, there is…

Meiji Period Ashoka Buddha Japanese Travelling Shrine, 19th Century

An antique Ashoka Buddha Japanese travelling shrine, Meiji period, 19th century, 48 cm high

Boxwood Japanese Carving of Kannon with Wooden Stand, Signed

Large boxwood Japanese carving of Kannon, goddess of Mercy. On a carved wooden stand. Signed to base. Height 33 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estate late Prue Socha, Sydney.

Giltwood Amida Buddha Figure, Edo Period, Serene Standing Pose

A Japanese standing giltwood figure of Amida Buddha, Edo period (1603-1868), Of ,yosegi ,(jointed) construction, standing serenely on an elaborate lotus pedestal before a mandorla of carved and gilt cloud scrolls with the right hand raised in…

Gilt Bronze Kannon Buddha Figure with Mandorla and Box

A Japanese gilt bronze figure of Kannon Buddha, Modeled standing on a double lotus plinth holding a lotus flower in one hand. With detachable gilt mandorla and original box, 36 cm height

Hand-carved Japanese Boxwood Buddha Netsuke, Signed

Japanese netsuke, boxwood buddha, hand-carved, signed

Japanese Bronze Koro and Wooden Buddha with Netsuke

Japanese bronze koro, doll, carved wooden Buddha, wooden stand and a leather pouch with carved boxwood netsuke, (5 items), the koro 13 cm high

Japanese Bronze Hotei Sculpture with Pointing Finger

An old Japanese large bronze Hotei sculpture, his open robe showing his corpulent belly, his right hand raised with his finger pointing skyward, height 58.5 cm.

Samurai Attack Female Deity: Woodblock Triptych

Japanese woodblock print triptych by Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825), Edo period, Dynamic Oban tate-e triptych featuring two samurai attacking a female deity, published by Tsuruya Kinsuke, c.1810's. Triptych, each 23 cm x 35.5 cm

Edo Period Japanese Lacquered Wooden Buddha Figure

A Japanese lacquered wooden Amida Nyorai figure, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 17th/18th century, constructed using yosegi-zukuri (assembled from several pieces of wood) technique, sensitively carved as a Buddha figure seated in padmasana with hands…

Mt. Ontake Kakejiku Scroll with Shugendo Deities

A Japanese Buddhist Kakejiku scroll, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, on a dark blue ground with polychrome and gold on paper, the auspicious Mt Ontake, where Shugendo, a mix of Shinto, Esoteric Buddhism, Taoism and shamanism has been practiced…

Japanese Chinoiserie Folding Shelves with Painted Characters

A pair of 19th century Japanese Chinoiserie folding shelves, with hinged support, painted with various characters. Height 23 cm. With non associated Buddha toggle attached to each. (2)

Ming Dynasty Infant Buddha Figure

A gilt bronze figure of the Infant Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16TH-17th century well cast standing on top of a lotus base with left arm raised and right arm pendent at his side, each hand held in a fist with the index finger extended, the boy shown naked…

Serene Bronze Buddha Statue on Lotus Leaf Stand

An impressive Japanese early to mid 20th century bronze Buddhist statue, the seated serene Buddha with one leg crossed, upon a multi pleated covered base and lotus leaf stand. Three incised character mark inscription to rear. 17kg, height 61 cm

Moriage Buddha Figure, 26 cm Height

Japanese Moriage Buddha figure, no marks, height 26 cm

Early Japanese Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Figure

An early Japanese figure of the bodhisattva Avalokiteavara (Kannon), carved and pigmented soft wood, seated cross legged with upturned soles, the forearms placed asymmetrically with hands in apana mudra. Scattered distress to paint surface. 57 x 38 x 80 cm

Gilt Bronze Nepalese Bodhisattva Figure

A gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva Possibly Nepalese, 19th century or earlier fixed on stand, the statue 8.5 cm high, with stand 11.4 cm. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection

Japanese Bronze Hotei God and Deer Censor

Japanese bronze Hotei god and deer censor early 20th century, 21 cm height

Edo Period Japanese Bronze Kannon Figure

A Japanese bronze figure Kannon, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, the multi-armed Bodhisattva standing on a circular lotus base, with a fine patina. 27 cm high, 18 cm wide

Edo Period Butsudan with Standing Buddha Figure

A Japanese Butsudan with figure of Buddha, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 19th century, featuring standing buddha in black and gold lacquer within a black lacquer shrine. A private collection, Caulfield. 46 cm high, 21 cm wide

Shinto Temple Doors with Buddha Figure (8 words)

Vintage Japanese Shinto wood temple roofed temple doors, with figure of Buddha behind 2 doors, height 24 cm, width 24 cm

Japanese Bronze Kannon Bodhisattva with Eighteen Hands and Amida

A large Japanese bronze of Kannon Bodhisattva, depicted surmounted by multiple heads and the head of Amida, and with eighteen hands either holding Buddhist objects or in gesture of veneration. Seated on an octagonal tiered lotus throne and with pierced…

Japanese Bronze Budai Figure, 29.5cm

Large Japanese bronze figure of Budai, depicted standing with exposed belly, holding a sack over shoulder, signed to back, height 29.5 cm

Japanese Kannon Statue: Goddess of Mercy

A Japanese bronze statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy stands holding a furled scroll, remnant gilt and dark lacquer patination, height 30.5 cm

Japanese School: Deity and Flower

Contemporary Japanese school, deity and flower, gouache on paper signed and seal mark upper right 63 cm x 39 cm

17th Century Japanese Stone Figure of Kannon Bosatsu

A Japanese stone figure of Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu, Edo period (1603-1868), 17th century, carved in deep relief before an integral mandorla, standing on a lotus blossom, holding a lotus in one hand, the other hand in varadamudra (granting boons). Carved…

Jade Jurojin with White Deer and Attendants

A jade model of Jurojin, one of the Japanese Gods of good Fortune, in brown stained white jade typically depicting the deity in a boat, accompanied by his attribute of a white deer, with small attendants each carrying food or drink vessels, height 11 cm,…

Japanese Ivory Box with Daikoku's Sack and Rats

A small Japanese ivory box carved as the god Daikoku's sack about which clambers a family of rats playing with the discarded mallet, fan and other items of the deity's accoutrements. Signed under the base, width 5 cm.

Meiji Hexagonal Jar with Legendary Figures and Gilt Enrichments

A Japanese Meiji large hexagonal lidded jar/tea caddy, the two large panels each with the seven legendary figures, Bishamon, Daikoku, Ebisu, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, Hotei and Benten framed in cobalt blue with elaborate gilt enrichments of butterflies,…

Mingei Carved Buddha Figure, Meiji Period, Japan

A Japanese Mingei carved Buddha figure, Meiji period, 19th/Early 20th century, carved from a solid piece of wood in the form of a Buddha seated in padmasana, holding a globe in one hand, the other hand in bhumispara mudra, 30 cm high

Japanese Bronze Deity Head with Annulet Headdress

Japanese bronze head of deity, depicted wearing head dress with annulet, above serene expression with down cast eyes, on carved wooden stand, height 51 cm

Bronze and Metal Collection with Asian Influence

A collection of nine bronze and metal items, 19th and 20th century, comprising two miniature figures of Quan Yin and a reclining Buddha. A bronze elephant form door knocker, a Japanese mixed metal picture stand, two miniature animal figurines and a bronze…

Japanese Bronze Bodhisattva on Temple Lion Sculpture

Antique Japanese bronze of Buddhist Mundu Bodhisattva seated on temple lion. 33 cm length

Gilded Buddha Jardiniere Tsuba

A Japanese tsuba, bronze shaped as a jardiniere, heightened with gilded Buddha, waves and mountains. Signed. Height 8 cm.

18th/19th Century Gilt Bronze Figure of Ushnishavijaya

A gilt bronze figure of Ushnishavijaya, 18th/19th century, the deity with eight arms and three faces, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, one hand in varadamudra, the other in karanamudra, the remaining hands posed to hold various attributes now…

Japanese Ivory Seated Buddha on Lotus Base

Well carved Japanese ivory seated Buddha, depicted seated with eyes down cast and robes draped from shoulders, hands joined on carved wooden double lotus base, height 8 cm, 13 cm (with stand)

Japanese Kannon Figure with Fly Whisk and Compassionate Face

A Japanese figure of a Kannon, with a full round Compassionate face, Showa period, a masterful carving in the round using the grain of the wood, holding a fly whisk in one hand while the other hand points upward, can be male or female, note: Kannon…

Japanese Bronze Guanyin Bust with Gilt Highlights

A Japanese bronze bust of Guanyin with gilt highlights, 20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, condition: We understand that the verdigris can be cleaned, height 24 cm

Jizo Bosatsu Wood Sculpture, 16th Century Japan

A wood sculpture of Jizo Bosatsu, Muromachi / Momoyama period, circa late 16th century, Jizo seated on a gold lotus pedestal (later Edo addition C.1800) shown in the guise of a serene monk with shaved head, his right hand carrying Shakujo (staff) and in…

Serene Seated Buddha Carving, 20th Century

Japanese carved wooden Buddha figure, 20th century, well carved figure depicted seated with a serene expression, height 22 cm

Bronze Hotei Statue, 59.5 cm Tall

An old Japanese large bronze standing figure of Hotei, his robe open showing his corpulent belly, his right hand and index finger raised, his left holding a decorative pierced and cast ceremonial fan, dark brown and dark brown/red patina. Height 59.5 cm

Bronze Glazed Guanyin Wall Hanging

A beautiful serene face of Guanyin, the hair piled high and Picked out in black lacquer, Japanese 20th century, the hollow ceramic face well delineated with a bronze glaze, a flat back used as a wall hanging, condition: age wear to the lacquer. Provenance…

Small Carved Japanese Hotei with Fan

Carved Japanese 'Hotei' seated with fan, approx 3.5 cm high, 4.5 cm wide

Japanese Carved Wood Figure of Arhat, Edo Period

A Japanese carved wood figure of an Arhat, early Edo period, 17th-18th century, the elderly rakan seated in meditation in long flowing robes neatly tied at the front, the right hand in Semui-in mudra, the wrinkled face locked in concentration, 51.5 cm…

Lacquer & Gilt Shrine with Seated Buddha

A Japanese lacquer & gilt shrine, with bronze fittings, Taisho period, inside a carved & painted seated buddha, holding a strand of pray beads, height 20, length 15 cm

Japanese Bronze Budai Monk Figure

A Japanese bronze figure of a Budai monk, 20th century, signed to the base, hardwood stand, 27 x 14.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of Ken Lawrence Foundation

Gilt Wood Thousand Hand Bodhisattva Figure

An old Japanese finely carved gilt wood Buddhist figure (Thousand Hand Bodhisattva) as Kwannon, represented standing with eight pairs of arms, a flaming mandala tapering to the back and above, raised on lotus throne above a multi-tiered decorative base,…

18th Century Japanese Gold Lacquer Seated Amidha Buddha Figure

A Japanese gold lacquer wooden seated figure of Amidha Buddha, 18th century. Seated in meditation on an elaborate lotus base, his robes open at the chest and with his hands in the gesture of Dhyana-Mudra, 95 x 43 x 31 cm, similar example see Koller…

Giltwood Buddha on Tiered Throne, Meiji Period

A Japanese giltwood image of Buddha sitting upon a tiered throne, Meiji period. IIncense smoke patina and gilt traces. Height 27 cm

Meiji Heart-Shaped Mixed Metal Box with Hotei and Monkeys

A 19th century Japanese mixed metal covered box in shape of a heart, Meiji period, featuring designs of Hotei and monkeys in Taka-Zogan inlay on lid and cartouche fan paintings on sides amongst a nashiji lacquer finish. Unsigned, 17 cm long

Impressive Japanese Standing Buddha on Lotus Throne

A large old impressive Japanese figure, of the standing Buddha with one hand raised, on lotus throne with octagonal base and scrolling mandorla. Height overall 172 cm

Meiji Jizo Bosatsu: Guardian Deity of Children

Japanese Jizo Bosatsu (the guardian deity of children) Meiji period

Edo Period Gilt Wood Buddha Figure with Mandorla

A gilt wood Japanese figure of The Buddha, Shakyamuno, Edo period, The standing figure with well carved serene face and tightly curled hair in copper, his right hand raised in vitarka mudra, the left arm lowered, dressed in crisply flowing robes opened to…

Japanese Timber Buddha Figure

A Japanese timber figure of Buddha

Gilt Buddha Figure from Japan

A Japanese gilt timber figure of Buddha

Gilt and Lacquer Kannon Bodhisattva on Lotus Platform

A Japanese 20th century gilt and lacquer wood Kannon Bodhisattva, modelled on lotus platform surrounded by light, 32 cm high

Gilt Wooden Guanyin: Japanese Statue in Dharmachakra Mudra

A Japanese gilt wooden Guanyin, the carved gilt statute positioned in Dharmachakra mudra, seated on a lotus flower with flaming light back, 56 cm high

Standing Hotei with Bag and Hammer

Japanese bronze figure of Hotei. 20th century cast as standing carrying his bag and holding his hammer. Height 18 cm

Antique Japanese Blanc de Chine Figure of Maria Kannon

Antique Japanese blanc de chine porcelain figure group of Maria Kannon, Blessed Virgin goddess of Mercy, Hidden Christian figure, culture of Tokugawa, also know as 'Kakure Kirishitan' with attached figures to the base, approx 24 cm high. Small Firing…

Edo Period Gilt-Wood Buddha on Negoro Lacquer Base

A good Japanese gilt-wood seated figure of Buddha, early Edo Period, 17th/18th century, on a shaped negoro lacquer base, buddha 32 cm high David Jones label attached to Buddha and stand

Japanese Buddha Meditation Statue, 20th Century

A Japanese copper alloy cast of Buddha c.20th century, seated in meditation, inscribed to rear. Provenance: Ex-collection Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis purchased in 1991. 26 cm high

Japanese Temple Guardian Figures

A pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood temple guardian figures (Nio), the manifestations of Misshaku Kongo and Naraun Kongo, each depicted as wrathful muscular figures to guard the Buddha. Height 90 cm

Gilded Lacquer Buddha on Lotus Throne

Japanese gilded lacquer Buddha on throne. on carved lotus throne & attached aura. Height 62 cm. (total)

Japanese Bronze Hotei Inkwell Pair

A pair of old Japanese bronze Hotei figured inkwells, he stands with his corpulent belly exposed, laughing, his large sack open to his left side as the inkwell, engraved details to his flowing robe, fitted to a square stepped plinth with bracket feet.…

Polished Bronze Buddha Figure - 9cm

Japanese polished bronze figure of Buddha. Height 9 cm

Japanese Buddha, Tibetan Copper Plaque & Bone Beads

A Japanese lacquer figure of seated Buddha on a reticulated base 15 cm high, a Tibetan repousse copper plaque 15 cm high and a string of intricately carved bone beads approx. 48 cm long

Meiji Ivory Group: Kannon on Phoenix and Oni

A good Japanese ivory group, Meiji Period, 1860-1912, depicting Kannon standing on a phoenix which is resting on the back of an Oni, supported on a tiered platform base, signed underneath. 33 cm high

Giltwood Senju Kannon Statue - Goddess of a Thousand Arms

An impressive Japanese Buddhist giltwood Senju Kannon (Kuanyin) statue, the Goddess of a Thousand Arms, also known as the Goddess of Mercy - standing on lotus throne. The Bodhisattva's esoteric multi-armed and multi-headed form relates to her service to…

Japanese Lacquer Zushi with Buddha Amithaba

Japanese lacquer zushi (portable shrine), the two hinged doors with gilt metal fittings, opening to reveal Buddha Amithaba sitting on a tall lotus stand before a mandorla. Height 38 cm. Provenance: Pat Booth Collection

Japanese Gilded Bronze Amitabha and Rabbit Head Washer

A Japanese gilded bronze Amitabha and a bronze washer, the Buddha standing on an ungilded lotus pedestal, the mandorla decorated with clouds and scrolling karakUSA, the washer cast with a head of a rabbit, 16 cm high (Buddha), 10.5 cm long (washer) (2)