{"title":"Antique Japanese Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese classical art, including Buddhist statues, Buddhist art, small Buddhist figures, mame-butsu, Enku Buddhist figures, Kirishitan Buddhist figures, stone Buddhist figures, wood carvings, old bronze Buddhist figures, paintings, and hanging scrolls.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art","title":"BUNDLE OF FIELD NOTEBOOKS, Meiji Period（1868–1912CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a bundle of field notebooks. Originally, these were used during land surveys to record details such as land characters, plot numbers, measurements, names of claimants, and areas. \u003cbr\u003eSuch handcrafted notebooks are unfamiliar to me, and when I encountered this collection of ancient documents, I perceived them as objects of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44832214712601,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/products\/rcnir-2023-00000527.jpg?v=1752157784"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-1","title":"OLD STRAW RING, a, Early Modern Period（16th–19th centuries）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming old straw ring exudes a delightful ambiance.  \n\u003cbr\u003eIt is versatile and can be hung or simply rolled around with ease.  \n\u003cbr\u003eConsider it as an object of art or as a boundary marker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44832281264409,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/products\/rcnir-2023-00002027.jpg?v=1752157453"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-2","title":"OLD STRAW RING, b, Early Modern Period（16th–19th centuries）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming old straw ring exudes a delightful ambiance.  \n\u003cbr\u003eIt is versatile and can be hung or simply rolled around with ease.  \n\u003cbr\u003eConsider it as an intriguing object or a boundary marker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44832281297177,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/products\/rcnir-2023-00002044.jpg?v=1752157450"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-3","title":"DRIFTWOOD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully weathered piece of driftwood. \u003cbr\u003eConsider using it as an object of art or as a boundary marker, whether suspended or simply laid out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44832281329945,"sku":null,"price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/products\/rcnir-2023-00002060.jpg?v=1752157446"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-4","title":"INK PAINTING, With bamboo and gibbon, Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo Period（1573–1867CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to depictions of monkeys in bamboo, the Southern Song dynasty's monkey paintings are well-known in Chinese art. In Japan, one often encounters motifs inspired by Mokkei's gibbons, such as the \"Three Wise Monkeys\" embodying the adage of \"see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,\" as well as the image of a monkey drowning while attempting to grasp the moon reflected in water, known as \"Monkey Trying to Catch the Moon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile monkey paintings are frequently imbued with various Zen teachings, the monkeys in this particular work seem devoid of any moral lesson. Instead, the serene gaze of the Japanese macaque is captured as it languidly sways amidst the bamboo grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the condition of the paper, this piece is likely from the Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo period. However, it appears that the artist distanced themselves from the prevailing trends and ideological backgrounds of the time, choosing instead to revel in the pure enjoyment of painting. The soft demeanor of the monkey, with its finely rendered fur and expressive features, reveals the artist's extraordinary talent nestled within a simple pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a heart unbound by convention, I hope you find joy in this work as part of your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44839953695001,"sku":null,"price":180000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/products\/rcnir-2023-00000294.jpg?v=1752155114"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-7","title":"TALC MAGATAMA BEAD, Pair, Kofun Period（250-581CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe magatama, a type of ancient Japanese ornament from the Kofun Period, is characterized by its distinctive disc or crescent shape, featuring a central hole. These forms were believed to possess sacred powers and held significant spiritual symbolism. Magatama were primarily worn as necklaces and adornments, serving as symbols of status and rank for the nobility and powerful clans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular pair of magatama is crafted from talc, a soft and easily workable stone that was favored in ancient Japan for making magatama and decorative items. Together, they represent the duality of yin and yang. The condition of this pair is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45463742021913,"sku":null,"price":29000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/w-rcnir-2023-061215642.jpg?v=1752154745"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-8","title":"STATUE OF A GODDESS, Buddhist Art, Kamakura Period（1185–1333CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis statue of a goddess dates back to the Kamakura Period. The figure stands in a manner characteristic of the era, exuding a serene and dignified presence, complemented by a soft and gentle expression. Over time, the wood has experienced some dryness and insect damage. Measuring 19 cm in height, it possesses a striking and commanding presence despite its small size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45716699021593,"sku":null,"price":176000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/rcnir-2023-00018356.jpg?v=1752154329"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-9","title":", Ōtsu-e, with painting of oni, Edo Period（1603–1867CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis well-preserved Ōtsu-e from the Edo Period features a depiction of an oni dressed in a kamishimo, playing the shamisen. At the bottom, a large sake cup and tokkuri are placed, symbolizing the indulgence in music and alcohol that leads to a man's downfall. This artwork captures the essence of the era's social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578242044185,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/202503236236.jpg?v=1752153353"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-10","title":", Ōtsu-e, with monkey painting, Edo Period（1603–1867CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis well-preserved Ōtsu-e from the Edo Period features a depiction painted on board. The design is originally inspired by the Zen painting \"Hyōtan Namazu Zu,\" reinterpreted in this Ōtsu-e to show a monkey restraining a catfish with a gourd. This composition satirizes the absurdity of attempting the impossible, capturing the essence of the era's spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578242371865,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/202503236255.jpg?v=1752153349"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-11","title":"LION STATUE, Pair, Edo Period（1603–1867CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wooden lion statue is a pair, with both figures adorned with a single horn atop their heads and tails that split into three prongs. Their eyes are round and protruding, and their mouths are wide open, revealing their teeth. Carved from dense hardwood, each statue stands approximately 30 cm tall, presenting a striking presence despite their modest size. The surface shows no clear traces of coloring or lacquer, instead revealing the rich texture of aged wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the origin remains uncertain, I will share my observations. The horned lion figures and bifurcated tails are motifs that can be found throughout ancient and medieval Asia, often associated with folk beliefs and the lineage of guardian beasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile there are some similarities in expression with the Barong figures from Indonesia, the differences in horn and tail structure suggest that they are unlikely to share a primary origin. Conversely, the old lion statue style that arrived via China exhibits similarities such as upward-facing eyes, horns, and bifurcated tails. Additionally, it has been noted that some wooden Komainu statues dedicated at local shrines in regions close to continental trade routes, such as those from Hokuriku to Kyushu during the Edo period, feature striking lion figures with characteristics akin to this piece. There are also close examples that emerged as a derivative from the cultural transmission from southern China to the Ryukyu Islands and Japan, suggesting a potential lineage within Japanese folk culture. However, due to the scarcity of similar examples, definitive conclusions are challenging. Please consider this as a hypothesis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn any case, it is reasonable to classify this as a folk lion statue, likely dating from around the Edo period. Its expression carries a certain charm, contributing to its admirable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50915333603609,"sku":null,"price":39000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/202506158295.jpg?v=1752152945"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-12","title":"CHRIST FIGURINE, Azuchi-Momoyama Period（1573–1603CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wooden crucifix figure of Christ, originating from the Nanban cultural sphere, dates back to the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1603 CE). Standing at approximately 36 cm tall, it depicts Christ on the cross in a commanding posture. Although both arms are now missing, traces of the original polychrome decoration remain scattered across the surface. The figure's countenance reflects a serene expression of prayer, embodying a profound gaze that seems to communicate with the observer. Despite the weathered wood and flaking pigments that tell the tale of its long history, it continues to exude a sense of sublime sanctity and quiet presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe propagation of Christianity in Japan began with the arrival of Francis Xavier in 1549 and rapidly spread throughout the country during the tumultuous Sengoku period. By the Azuchi-Momoyama era, numerous followers emerged, ranging from feudal lords to commoners, and the sacred paintings and figures brought through Nanban trade became focal points for faith and evangelization. Churches, known as Nanban-ji, were established in Kyoto and Nagasaki. During my own visit to a historic residence in Kyoto, while assisting in the restoration of a garden, I came across a stone lantern marked with a cross, a testament to the new culture of prayer that crossed the seas and gradually took root in daily life across Honshu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMissionaries of the time commissioned Japanese artisans to create crucifixes, images of the Virgin Mary, and altar furnishings, which were often adorned with lacquered maki-e decorations. The resulting Nanban art pieces are believed to have merged the religious spirituality of a foreign faith with Japanese aesthetic sensibilities, serving as symbols that connected belief with everyday life. However, this new faith was accompanied by a history of acceptance and conflict. Although Christianity flourished for a time under the patronage of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi grew increasingly wary of its expansion and European influence, issuing the Edict of 1587 to expel missionaries and prohibit the faith. In 1597, 26 Catholic believers were executed by crucifixion in Nagasaki. Subsequently, under the Edo shogunate, anti-Christian edicts spread, forcing many believers to become hidden Christians, practicing their faith in secrecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Christ figure, now devoid of arms, likely suffered damage amidst the storms of persecution or was intentionally altered to evade detection. Nevertheless, the gentle expression of its remaining face conveys the strength of faith that perseveres through long trials. Even as it decays over time, it continues to quietly embody a sense of sanctity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50967443636505,"sku":null,"price":470000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/20250627-8509.jpg?v=1752152906"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-13","title":"BATEREN（CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY）STATUE, Azuchi-Momoyama Period（1573–1603CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a wooden statue of a Bateren (Christian Missionary) created during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1603 CE). Standing at 43.5 cm tall and weighing approximately 1.6 kg, the statue, though small, exudes a dignified presence, with soft hues of red and yellow still faintly visible. In areas where the paint has worn away, the bare wood subtly reveals itself, quietly narrating the passage of over four centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the statue bears the inscription \"Nagaoka Excavated,\" indicating its origin. Nagaoka thrived during the Edo period as a crucial junction on the Northern Road, a place where faith and trade intersected. The history of hidden Christians was not confined to Kyushu; it indeed thrived in these northern regions as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \"Bateren\" is derived from the Portuguese word \"Padre\" (father), and the black robes, draped cape, and white collar worn by this statue evoke the image of a Jesuit priest. The slightly downcast gaze and the gesture of one hand gently raised convey a spiritual dignity, as if bestowing blessings and guiding the faithful. The expression, embodying both severity and compassion, seems to communicate the sentiments of missionaries who crossed the seas, carrying the faith of a distant land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the arrival of Francis Xavier in the mid-16th century, Christianity spread rapidly alongside Nanban culture. Under the patronage of Nobunaga, churches and seminaries were established throughout the land, and techniques of painting and sculpture were introduced. However, the situation drastically changed with Toyotomi Hideyoshi's edict expelling the Bateren. Persecution intensified, and the once openly displayed Bateren statues were hidden from public view, becoming objects of secret devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C-shaped posture of this statue, with its body slightly twisted, likely draws inspiration from European prints. Yet, this movement possesses a certain modesty, blending seamlessly into the tradition of Japanese wood carving. The interplay between Western chiaroscuro techniques and the flat decorative style characteristic of Japan reflects the cultural clashes and fusions experienced by this nation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51045416763673,"sku":null,"price":350000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2025071510813.jpg?v=1752583307"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-14","title":"STATUE OF THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST BY JOHN, Azuchi-Momoyama Period（1573–1603CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a wooden sculpture of the Baptism of Christ by John, created during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573–1603 CE). The composition depicts the moment of \"Baptisma no Yohane,\" where John the Baptist administers baptism to Jesus. John gently places his hand upon Jesus's head, while Jesus quietly receives this gesture. This scene is likely inspired by Chapter 3 of the Gospel of Luke. Notably, the C-shaped composition and shallow relief echo early Western prints, beautifully intertwining the warmth of Jesus with the sanctity of the baptism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse side, there is an old paper label inscribed with \"Numata excavated.\" Numata, located in Gunma Prefecture, was home to the Buddhist temple of the Christian daimyo Otomo during the Warring States period and is considered one of the centers where Christianity took root in the Kanto Plain. The region was a conduit for faith, with roads leading to the North Country Highway and the Ashio Mine, facilitating the flow of both people and belief. Furthermore, records in the shogunate's apprehension logs indicate that many Christians emerged from Numata, making this area a veritable crossroads of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its small size, this sculpture has likely found a place deep within daily life, positioned beside altars or in small prayer spaces, where it has been touched by hands over time, resonating with the hearts of the faithful. Although some of the coloration has worn away, traces of deep green and gold remain, adding depth and shadow to the figures' expressions and forms. Bathed in light, the warmth of the wood seems to rise, evoking a sense of narrative within this sacred relic. The restrained expressions and gentle movements suggest that faith transcends form, existing as a state of the soul. Under the flickering candlelight, the hushed repetitions of nightly orations resonate, revealing the quiet traces of a prayer that connects the foreign gospel with the land of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51045417287961,"sku":null,"price":218000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2025071510849.jpg?v=1752583494"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-15","title":"KIRISHITAN BUDDHIST STATUE, Gold-decorated with cross pattern, With wooden box, Edo Period（1603–1867CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a small wooden sculpture created during the mid-Edo period, representing a Buddhist Kannon statue that subtly incorporates a gold-decorated cross pattern on its torso, exemplifying the so-called Kirishitan Buddhist statue. The figure features an elongated face with a serene expression, and the design of the sleeves and pedestal adheres to traditional Buddhist iconography. However, a cross, imbued with a slightly distinct light, subtly emerges at the cuffs. While there are known examples of small crosses carved on the base or back, instances where such a gold-patterned motif is prominently displayed on the front are relatively rare. This design cleverly disguises the core of faith while appearing to be part of Buddhist iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue stands approximately fifteen centimeters tall. Despite its small size, it possesses a remarkable tension and vitality, imbued with an atmosphere unique to objects that have shared moments of prayer. Although the craftsmanship does not exhibit the precision typical of a specialized Buddhist sculptor, it reflects the earnestness of the faithful who lived in devotion. The forms of such hidden Christian artifacts, particularly from the Edo period onward, exhibit a palpable tension designed to conceal their true nature, which may add to their allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying wooden box is meticulously crafted, adorned with fabric on the wood. One can imagine that this statue was taken out at designated times during daily life, gently clasped in prayer under a small light. To maintain the practice of prayer away from the public eye, the form of the statue, as well as the design of the box that houses it, can be seen as integral to the act of faith itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51077978358041,"sku":null,"price":155000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2025072311017.jpg?v=1753272795"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-16","title":"KIRISHITAN BUDDHIST STATUE WITH ENGRAVED CROSS, with wooden box, Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo Period（1573–1867CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small Buddhist statue dating from around the Azuchi–Momoyama to the Edo period, bearing a cross motif incised on its back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small figure stands on a lotus-petal base, its appearance evoking a monk or a Jizō bodhisattva. Viewed from the front, it bears a calm expression with the hands quietly joined in prayer, and the robe’s folds are rendered with simple, economical lines. On the reverse, however, incised lines beneath the drapery suggest a cross, so that within this Buddhist guise a symbol of another faith seems to be subtly superimposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Azuchi–Momoyama through the Edo period, Christianity spread throughout Japan and, amid policies banning the religion, was preserved in secret. This object, taking the form of a Buddhist statue while bearing a cross engraved on its reverse, evokes forms associated with the Kirishitan faith. While definitive assertions should be avoided, one senses how belief was concealed and transmitted in altered forms over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface bears a darkened, aged patina, with period wear, small scratches, and surface abrasion. Although modest in size, the figure presents a striking contrast between the serene front and the cross engraved on the reverse, offering a different impression from each viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old wooden box is included, indicating that the piece has been carefully preserved and handed down for a long time. As a small ornament on a shelf, in a tokonoma alcove, or in a tea-room setting, it adds a quiet presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is flaking and chipping around the base, and the figure itself shows wear consistent with its age, minor scratches, and soiling. Along with its aged surface, it retains a quiet presence befitting an object of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52433608933657,"sku":null,"price":140000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2026052613453.jpg?v=1779772159"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-17","title":"OLD COPPER MINIATURE BUDDHA FIGURE, Edo–Meiji Period（1603–1912CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn old‑copper miniature Buddha dating from the Edo to Meiji periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diminutive Buddha figure, measuring only about 3 cm in height, quietly preserves the forms of the head, shoulders, and torso despite its simplified rendering. Seen from the front it reads as a slender standing figure; in profile it shows slight thickness, and placed in the palm of the hand its tiny scale becomes readily apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal is an old copper with a slight yellow cast; the surface shows age-related darkening and traces of verdigris. Rather than being worked into fine detail, it is presented as a small form of devotion, possessing the quiet simplicity characteristic of a tiny Buddha that fits in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top is a small ring-shaped fitting, which likely originally served for threading a cord or fastening the object to something. It may have functioned as a portable devotional image, a protective talisman, or as part of a devotional item kept in a small shrine or in a pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface bears wear, verdigris, and tarnish. 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Rather than carving fine detail, the sculptor removed substantial volumes from the block of wood, treating the face, shoulders, torso, and bale as broad planes. Though modest in scale, the carving is decisive: when viewed from the front, the outline of the figure rises powerfully from the dark mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost striking is a smile that recalls the Buddhas of Enkū. The narrowly incised eyes, the mouth set horizontally, and the spare carved lines give it a rustic yet quietly luminous presence. Rather than a naturalistic divine portrait, this Daikokuten seems as if the figure of the god were perceived in an ordinary piece of wood and simply hewn forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is uniformly darkened by smoke, with heavy deposits of soot on the head, shoulders, and atop the straw bale. It appears to have been long venerated near a hearth or beside a place where fires were used, exposed to smoke day after day. This dark, mellowed patina is the work’s principal attraction—not merely the result of age, but the direct accumulation of time in which it was revered within everyday domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaikokuten has long been widely venerated in households and merchants' shops as a deity of good fortune, abundance, and commercial prosperity. This example is less a figure refined for display than a small household deity that would have stood near the hearth and been quietly venerated. The soot-darkened wood and the smile carved into its surface eloquently attest to the enduring power of popular devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an older wooden object, the surface exhibits soot deposits, scuffs, small chips, and general wear. There is no major damage, and it remains in good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52467369967897,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2026060314205.jpg?v=1780490748"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-art-19","title":"HORSE-SHAPED HANIWA, Kofun Period（250-581CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a horse-shaped haniwa from the Kofun period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robust horse-shaped haniwa bears a saddle and is surrounded by decorative bands representing the headstall and crupper. Its boldly projecting neck, tubular upright legs, and the saddle and ornaments rising from the back clearly reflect the Kofun period’s sculptural sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorses in the Kofun period were closely linked with authority, mobility, and ritual. Horses rendered as haniwa were not mere animal likenesses but embodied the power and symbolism people of the time ascribed to them. This example, though adorned in various places across its body, is overall resolved into a concise, generously modeled form and retains the clear, direct quality characteristic of ancient clay work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is an earthen tone with a faint reddish-brown cast, showing occasional discoloration from firing and age. The exterior exhibits fine abrasion and areas of roughened clay, and traces of repair are visible at the joints of the neck, body, and legs. One ear is missing and there are restorations in several places, but the overall form as a horse-shaped haniwa is well preserved; whether viewed from the front, the side, or the rear, the strength of its form is clearly conveyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 44 cm high and 49 cm wide, it has a commanding presence. As a piece that brings ancient form into a space, it makes a strong impression whether placed on a shelf or on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are restorations in several places, one ear missing, surface abrasion, and areas where the clay is roughened. Please note that these characteristics reflect its age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52492419629337,"sku":null,"price":280000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2026060814486.jpg?v=1780899567"}],"url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-id\/collections\/antique-japanese-art.oembed","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}