DOLL MOLD
Wood carving mold on both sides, pre-1950, Japan, 13 x 8 x 2 cm (5.11 x 3.14 x 0.78in)
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WOODEN HANDLED BOX
The Mingei. Showa period, Pre-1950, Japan. approx. 44 x 28 x 15cm (17.32 x 11.02 x 5.90in)
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LARGE SQUID MOLD
Vintage wooden mold for making traditional Japanese confectionery specially for auspicious occasion called ‘Kashigata’ with such unique detailed carvings of squid, Showa period, 1950s, 34 x 16 x 4 cm (13.38 x 6.29 x 1.57in)...
TOOL OF INDIGO DYEING CRAFTSMAN
Unique handmade tool made of newspaper used as a rubbing pad for pressing (like a "Baren" for printing from wooden block), 1970s, Japan, D 11 x H 10 cm (4.33 x 3.93in).
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SEVEN GYOTAKU 1938
Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) as a traditional art form of Japanese fishermen, originated to be started by samurai warrior in the Edo period, 19th century and believed to have such the common discipline and spirituality of Bushido (Samurai’s chivalry). Here is rare old seven pieces set of gyotaku on washi Japanese papers, with the original signs of date as Showa 13 (1938). Some expected damage due to age as seen...
SETTING
Old Japanese tool for setting a saw, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, 22 x 47 x 5cm (8.66 x 18.50 x 1.96in). The condition is as is as seen.
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ANDON COVER
Bentwood cover for andon (paper-framed lamp) as a traditional Japanese handicraft. Early Showa period, 20th century. approx. H 37cm (14.56in), D 26cm (10.23in)
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MITSUMATA
Matured Japanese mingei folk wooden tool for weaving 'zori' straw sandals called 'mitsumata' (lit. 'trident'). Showa period, early 20th century. approx...
A large Japanese gourd flower container with a section of the gourd cut out to place a small container to decorate flowers inside. A rattan handle is attached on the top of the gourd. Hisago is a type of gourd often used for various purposes in Japanese culture. The gourd embodies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi. Age: 20th century. Size: height 18" diameter 17.5"
KANJIKI RACK
Handmade hanging rack applied to Japanese 'kanjiki' (traditional snowshoe) attaching hemp string, pannier shoulder strap, and natural wood handle engraved its trader's name of 'Mountain'.
Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...
SASANO DAIKOKU
Old *Sasano-ittobori wood carving Daikoku (God of wealth) as a handed-down local folk toy in Yamagata region (*reference: https://yamagata-furusato-kougei.jp/en/detail/05-07.html),
Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan, approx...
GHOSTS AND MONSTERS SHEETS 5 pc.
1970s Japanese kids toy, paper, Sheet: 38 x 55 cm (14.96 x 21.65in). Skeleton cut out: 13 x 15 cm (5.11 x 5.90in)
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DOLL HEAD
Soil, clay, and wood. 1960s, Japan. approx. H 17 x W 14 x D 11cm (6.69 x 5.51 x 4.33in). Condition is as is as seen.
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Very unusual large "Tai" fish mold for a sweets shop. The sweets shop stamp "Shiohama-ya" is on the back. Made of cypress wood. Excellent condition. 17" long by 9" wide. Ask for shipping quote.
KINTA THE GHOST
Vintage Japanese mechanical doll called 'Obake-no-Kinta (Kinta the Ghost)' as a traditional folk toy with long history from the Edo period originated in Kumamoto region, made by the previous predecessor in Showa 30 (1955).
H 23 x W 5.5 x D 10 cm (9.05 x 2.16 x 3.93in). When the string is pulled, he rolls his eyeballs and sticks out his tongue...
FOX MASK MOLD
Wooden mold used for making a paper-mache fox mask coming from a closed craftsman studio in Fukushima, Japan. Showa period, 20th century. approx. 18 x 11.5 x 8 cm (7.08 x 4.52 x 3.14in).
In worm-eaten condition as is, and wood dust comes out...
OKEGATA
Various patterns of wooden rulers for measuring various parts of side face of wooden bucket or barrel so-called ‘Okegata’ (also called ‘Shojiki’, which means ‘Honesty’) as Japanese craftsman’s tool,
Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan...
CURSIVE BUDDHIST HYMN
Precious portable book of 'goeika' (Buddhist hymn) in such rare style of only 'hiragana' (Japanese cursive syllabary)
when used for the Buddhist pilgrimage to the celebrated 34 Buddhist temples in Chichibu area and the 33 Buddhist temples in Kinki-Gifu area. Showa 8 (1933)...