DESCRIPTION: In Japanese lore, there are countless tales about the mischievous Tanuki, a real animal native to Japan. Masked like a raccoon but big and stocky like a badger, they are said to have supernatural powers to transform into any living or inanimate shape. Often they assume the form of a monk, as our Tanuki does here. This Tanuki okimono is hand crafted from a single piece of wood in the best of Mingei traditions. Dressed as a monk in a long robe, this charming, fat Tanuki stands at... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: For the mingei lovers among us, we have this absolutely luscious Japanese burl display platform (or slab), crafted to maximize the beauty of the natural burl grain and form. Fashioned from a stunning piece of burled keyaki wood (shizen-boku), the beautiful gain undulates and swirls over the entire surface. Dating from the late Meiji to early Taisho-period (early 1900's), this stand would have been used in the display of ikebana arrangements or as a tray for various prized objects... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Impressive Edo Period (c. 1800- 1886) Japanese samurai doll, or musha ningyo, made for display on Boy’s Day which is celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. This seated samurai has wonderful detailing in the cotton and silk brocade costume, and is rendered in full armor with yoroi and kabuto. The samurai has a beautifully expressive gofun face, and accessories include a quiver with four arrows. CONDITION: Some wear and fading to fabric in places. DIMENSIONS: 18 ½” high (47 cm) x ... Click for details