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ICHIBAN STARTING TO CLOSE DOWN. We are starting to close down our business, a process that will take us a couple of years. We still have over 900 items either currently listed on our website catalog or still to be posted onto it. So, from now on ALL ITEMS IN THE CATALOG MAY BE PURCHASED AT 40 % OFF THE LISTED PRICE.(This discount does NOT apply to items purchased at auction.) At these low prices, we do ask that you pay shipping and insurance charges for all items purchased.

A Japanese Wooden Okimono - Shaka Nyorai Buddha Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900   item# 1124265 (stock# ICHI 1218-c)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 SOLD  This fine carved wooden okimono is of the Buddha known as the Shaka Nyorai – or in Japan he is known as Sakyamuni.He is shown standing on a on a two-layered lotus pedestal atop a hexagonal base . The Buddha wears a flowing monastic robe clinging to his form, Buddha wears a joyful smile on his face. Behind the figure of the Buddha is a rosewood colored mandorla carved with stylized clouds. (The mandorla was attached separately to the figure and throne.) ...click for details

A Small Granite Figure of Jizo – Meiji Period Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1920   item# 1100955 (stock# COLL 1176)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $425.00  This small hand-carved Meiji period Japanese sculpture of Jizo, a bosatsu (Buddhist saint), dates to the late-19th century, Meiji period.. This is a fine example of the distinctive style of stone Jizo which originated from Sadogashima, an island in the Japan Sea off the coast of Niigata Prefecture long famous for its production of small-scale stone sculptures of Jizo. ...click for details

A Wooden Okimono of Jizo – Mid Edo Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1837 VR   item# 1008096 (stock# ICHI 4264-A5)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 695.00  The okimono measures 8 3/8” high by 2 ½” wide by 1 3/8” deep and is in very good condition with fine old patina. There is the usual wormage holes at the base that come with age in wood and the original paint and gilt shows signs of wear and rubbing. Yet the piece is in excellent condition overall and the dignity and compassion of Jizo shines through. ...click for details

An Early Wooden Carving with Gold Leaf – of Nichiren Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1837 VR   item# 990988 (stock# ICHI 454-A13)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 895.00  This is a superb 17th-18th century, Edo period carving of the Famous Buddhist monk Nichiren. He is seen in a seated position on what must have been a throne type chair - now missing. We believe it must have been removed from a temple shrine many years ago. The entire exterior appears to have been covered in gold leaf – some of which has begun peeling away. It is also possible that the piece was covered in thick gesso and gilded. ...click for details

An Unusual Japanese Zushi – Bronze Buddha /Attendants Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900   item# 942580 (stock# COLL 9079)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 975.00  This is a rare Japanese travel shrine known as a “zushi” and used by Buddhists to make their devotions while away from their home temple. This one is rare because the figures inside are of cast bronze with excellent old patina. The Buddhist triad consists of Buddha in the center and two attendants flanking his sides. Buddha stands of a raised lotus blossom while the two attendants stand on low rocks. The Buddha’s headdress has multiple Buddha tiny Buddha heads as decoration. An incised floral bo ...click for details

Rare Travel Shrine – Bishamon – Red Lacquer Case -Edo Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900   item# 601070 (stock# Ichi 3442)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 695.00  This is a very rare travel shrine (zushi) with carved wooden figures of Bishamon and is two assistants. The red lacquer on the outer case is the only zushi we have ever had in this color. At the centre of this small shrine are the three figures of the Buddhist divinity Bishamon, one of the gods of luck, and his two attendants Kichijôten and Zennishi. The piece measures 3 1/2" tall and is 3 1/2" wide with the doors open – 2 1/2" wide with the doors closed – it is 1 1/2" deep. ...click for details

An Edo Pd. Japanese Travel Shrine - Zushi Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1837 VR   item# 585189  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $250.00  An interesting Japanese travel shrine - known as a zushi. This one has two sets of two doors and is almost hexagonal in shape. There is no figure inside - although the remains of a wooden base carved as a rocky crag are in the bottom. What makes this a most unusual piece is the four painted demons on the four doors - painted over gilt paint. We do not know enough about Buddhist iconography to say for sure whether they represent guardians of demons - but they are certainly colorful. The piece dat ...click for details

A Japanese Travel Shrine - Zushi - Buddhist Priest Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900   item# 562671 (stock# Ichi 3632)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $595.00  A Japanese wood and lacquer travel shrine -Zushi - with unusual quarter panel doors. Inside the shrine is a bearded Buddhist priest with a peaked hat. The figure measures 1 3/4" high by 2 1/2" wide by 1 1/4" deep. He sits on raised throne or pedestal. The detailed carving of his face is excellent - traces of red color and gold painted highlights. His left hand is missing - otherwise in very good condition. Overall the shrine measures 4 3/8" high by 3 1/3" wide by 2" ...click for details

Edo Pd. Carving of Standing Jizo Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1837 VR   item# 312280 (stock# Ichi 3946)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $395.00  An antique Edo period Japanese Buddhist carved wooden sculpture of the Bodhisattva Jizo, or Ksitigarbha in Sanskrit. About 150 to 200 years - old mid to late Edo period. Missing both of its hands, the statue is rather soiled from incense smoke overall and there is s white spot on the face. The robes are painted in a lovely pattern which is intact for the most part. The statue is a little loose on its base and the feet have separated from the legs - but can be easily reattached. The halo is firml ...click for details

Fine Edo Pd. Wooden Carving of Kishibojin Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900   item# 257249 (stock# 3863)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $895.00  A fine detailed wooden carving of the Goddess Kishibojin carrying a small child in her arms. Including the stand, the piece measures 7 3/4" tall x 3" diameter x 2 1/2" deep. The figure alone measures 4 1/2" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1 3/4" deep. Dates from the late Edo to early Meiji Period, circa 1840-1880. Generally good condition with the normal wear to the color and gesso. The right hand is missing and the toes of both feet are gone. Kishibojin is the Buddhist goddes ...click for details

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