Block
Small, square, Japanese wooden block, which is painted black with speckled gold decoration. The sides of the block have gilded stars.
Bowl
This is a small Japanese soapstone bowl. There are engraved letters around the rim of the bowl. These are painted green.
Bowl. Japan
Hard paste porcelain tea bowl Japan c.1875-1925 A circular white bowl decorated with lacquer panels depicting Japanese scenes.
Dagger
This is a Japanese dagger. It has a long, thin blade and a bronze handle. The handle is decorated with a cast and gilded dragon. The blade is engraved with Japanese script.
Decorative Fixing
This decorative fixing is from Japan. It is made of two pressed metal and bronze plates. The fixing is in the shape of a Samurai warrior and decorated with gilding.
Dish
This bronze dish is from Japan. It is decorated with inlaid gold floral patterns on the inside of the bowl. The handle is made of twisted and knotted bronze.
Doll
Japanese doll wearing a multi-coloured kimono with a red lining. She holds three circles in her hands and wears a large red hat. The doll is standing on a black painted rectangular base.
Doll
Japanese doll wearing a multi-coloured kimono with a red lining. She carries a branch across her shoulder and is standing on a black painted rectangular base.
Doll
This is a doll of a Japanese girl wearing a kimono. It is made of white porcelain or celluloid, and wood. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery ...
Doll
This is a doll of a Japanese boy wearing a kimono. It has a painted porcelain face. The doll is one of a large collection of dolls that were donated to Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
Doll
A Japanese girl doll in a clear plastic case. It is wearing a floral kimono, with a parasol in its right hand, and a purple headscarf. The doll has ceramic hands, feet and face.
Fifth Month Boys Festival
Keisai Eisen (1790-1848)
Fifth Month - Boys Festival, c.1820
Ink on paper
360mm x 240mm
Five boys are depicted playing a version of the game 'tag'. A large fan-shaped cartouche shows flags and carp-shaped ...
Figure
This is a figure of the Japanese god Hote, or Hothe. It is made of carved and polished coal.
Figure
This bronze lion figure is from Japan.
Figure
This is a piece of carved soapstone from Japan. The figure at the top of the pedestal is leaning on his left arm. This figure may accompany a similar figure leaning on his right arm.
Figure
This is a piece of carved soapstone from Japan. The figure at the top of the pedestal is leaning on his right arm. This figure may accompany a similar figure leaning on his left arm.
Figure
A nineteenth century Japanese carved figure of Buddha standing on a lotus throne with a flaming 'glory' or mandorla forming the background. His right hand is raised in mudra of reassurance and his left ...
Figure
A Japanese bronze seated figure holding both hands to his mouth as if blowing a pipe or instrument.