Edo Dog

This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the Muromachi period (1336s-1573s). It was carved from cedar wood. Komainu are guardian dogs. Komainu exist in pairs. In Ja...

With its small head, pointed ears, and thick fur, it resembles a raccoon more than a dog. Unfortunately, the raccoon dog is also hunted for its valuable fur.

Great piece of cloisonne. Additional information: Material: Bronze Region of Origin: Japan Original/Reproduction: Original Period: ca 1900 Condition: Overall Condition All damages a...

It is an item from the early Edo period (1600s-1700s). It is carved from cedar wood.

This is an old Japanese wooden carved komainu. It is from the late Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of cedar wood. Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that komainu ...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Handsome handcrafted sculpture over 150 years old and in fine condition with original painted surfaces Antique Japanese wooden temple carving ...

It is thought that this child's guardian dog was also displayed in a small temple. It looks small and cute, but it is well sculpted.

Japan fine pair old Edo mid-19th century period hand carved sand stone Yokohama Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians.

Japanese red lacquer (tsuishu) Shishi dog netsuke, early 19th century, Edo Period. The finely detailed dog, clambering over a rock, and set upon a stepped and shaped oval base.

As Part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine Edo/Meiji period shakudo and mixed metal tsuba of mokko form , the tsuba finely worked with a nana...

This is an antique Japanese carved wooden dog sculpture. Its dignified posture and forward-looking gaze evoke the loyalty, intelligence, and noble character often associated with tra...

An exceptional large Austrian 19th century painted terracotta dog. In reclining position, hand painted with original glass eyes. Particularly expressive and detailed face. ...

A gorgeous Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese bronze Shishi (Shi Shi) guardian lion (Chinese Foo Dog) sculpture. This work has a wonderful feel and beautiful aged patina. Shishi l...

Pair of Chinese Glazed Terracotta Foo Dogs or Foo Lions. Stunning antique Chinese foo dogs or foo lions which date to the 1920's. This unusual pair of Chinese export foo dogs with ex...

Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina with a bleached finish. Original...

Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is hand...

This is an old Japanese iron puppy figurine, made during the Shōwa period (circa 1950s–1970s). It radiates a presence that is both powerful and warm, as if the skill of the foundry c...

This dressing table is stylistically related to the furniture of the famous Fledermaus cabaret from 1906: Made of dark-stained beechwood, the piece features clean, architectural lin...

Made by Casa Finland in 1960s Brazil, this square coffee table gives flowers a place within the architecture of the piece. Four broad sections of imbuia form the top around a central...

An exceptionally rare and artistically profound piece of Japanese cultural history: a hand-crafted Yuton (oiled paper) textile panel, meticulously produced in Kyoto circa 1872 (Meiji...

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

An amazing hand painted example of the influence of the Japonesque influence on English wares ca. 1890's. This is a complete set of 8 footed cups and saucers and 8 matching dessert p...

Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century. This is a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk in solid oak with brass fitti...

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, circa 1800s to 1900s. Constructed from solid wood, this piece has a sim...

This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The most striking feature of this piece is the beautiful “tak...

A fabulous polychromed Green lacquered and gilt japanned cocktail cabinet-on-stand, retailed by Harrods and bearing their ivorine label, circa 1940's in date.   The two-door cabinet ...

Japanese Large 24" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The engarved double signature with patron notations, and pleasing natural gree...

A 19th C. English box hand-painted as a Georgian country house on a red ground, the front with a central pedimented doorcase with arched fanlight and red paneled door above a flight ...

Antique French 19th Century Limed Wardrobe or Armoire with European Imported Chicken Wire Inserts for the doors. We have owned this Antique French Wardrobe or French Armoire for seve...