Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period, incised and dated Tenpo era 13th (1842) around rim. When struck emits a pleasing bold reverberating sound guaranteed to please you. Bell is in very good condition… Complimentary striker is included This hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument created by specialized Samurai...

Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament...

Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity and world peace. History: Many large Japanese bronze temple bells were requisitioned and smelted. by the government before and during WWII. This huge bell obonsho was cast after the war to replace a previously requisitioned temple bell. Massive dimensions: 55″ tall by 30″ in diameter, heavy....

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden. Call us to reserve and for details. For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is about five meters, nearly 180” tall, hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920, and a spiritual representation...

Only One. For Your Garden setting or Indoors Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this one-of-a-kind master bronze work. This superb antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the early 20th century. Dimensions: Bronze Bell 32.5 inches tall and 15 inches wide. This remarkable antique Indonesian cast bronze bell survivor...

Rare large Japanese bronze temple “Futuku” bell from Kyoto Temple- one of only two we have seen Only one. This bell is a rare treasure from Japan and an unusual find- an excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space. This is a superb antique bronze casting of a wonderful large-scale temple bell...

Japan, an elegant and fine seated Kanon Maitreya Guan Yin in a pensive pose, a superb work of art heavily hand cast in solid copper with a fine chocolate patina. An ideal indoor or garden candidate. The peaceful and youthful Kanon with a simple crown and sublime down cast eyes and his right leg crossed...

China antique monumental Pagoda Shrine with carved Lohans, 115″ high, red sandstone, eight sections, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) This stone pagoda is a monumental work of art seldom seen in the west. Pagodas evolved from Indian stupas which were originally designed to hold the Buddha’s relics and textual paper sutras. This tiered tower composition became popular...

One of a kind. From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this large hand carved red sandstone Lohan or Monk sculpture dating to circa 1920. This character features a fantastic and exaggerated contorted face – a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Examine it carefully . Measures 13.5 inches high Hand carved. Good garden candidate. About...

China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) This is a monumental work of art seldom seen in the west. Pagodas evolved from Indian stupas which were originally designed to hold the Buddha’s relics and textual paper sutras....

Unusual pilgrimage scroll depicting Classic figure with over 100 hand painted calligraphy black sumi ink pilgrimage sites notated. An impressive and beautifully executed Japanese brilliant painted scroll of the white Kanon Guanyin Buddha vividly drawn then embroidered in the center cartouche against a background surround of some 100 hand signed/painted black sumi ink pilgrimage site...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple “blossoming lotus” flower bud stem including itsd original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the...

Unusual pilgrimage scroll depicting Classic figure of a Buddha Lohan with over 100 hand painted calligraphy black sumi ink pilgrimage sites notated. An impressive and beautifully executed Japanese brilliant painted scroll of this Buddhist figure vividly drawn then embroidered in the center cartouche against a background surround of some 100 hand signed/painted black sumi iink...

Charming sculpture in miniature and with gilding An antique fun loving handmade and hand caste gilt bronze seated Buddha, 18th-19th century. These are handcrafted in quality hand caste bronze and then gilded. Dimensions: 3.5 inches tall on its pedestal Quality: Fine quality. Notable are his protruding belly. Handmade and with thick heavily crafted bronze Good...

Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 16th-17th century gold gilt bronze temple Buddha, measuring 60 inches tall The long aquiline nosed holy Buddha , with pleated robes and protruding large and arched eye lids with the eyes narrowly open revealing the pupils,over arching brow continuing the line of the nose, a thin raised outline as the hairline surrounding...

An excellent hardcovered primer that details Buddhas history, life, afterlife, and teachings; Buddhism’ basic philosophy, how to read the Buddha image, Cosmic Buddhas, and much more. Ninety six pages including forty five superb and selected four color Buddha images from the museum’s renown collection, juxtaposed with atmospheric photographs taken at international Buddhist sites. Simple, concise, well illustrated, a must...

China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, limestone, measures: 38 cm, 15” H, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE The hand carved beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on...

China, a monumental hand carved and hand painted votive model of a d wooden pagoda, 177.5cm, 71”h and 55cm, 22” in width, Ming/Qing dynasty (1368-1644 CE) the monumental architectural model carved and painted in seven tiers plus a finial representation of a lotus bud with each tier in hexagonal plan with upswept eaves/roof timbers, incised roof...

China, a carved and painted figure of a prancing horse, 90cm, 36” high and 87.5cm, 35” in length, Han dynasty (25BCE-220CE) the vigorous wooden effigy carved from soft wood consisting of eight pieces fashioned from multiple logs with main body carved from heart wood and revealing a simple saddle with four legs including one angled...