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Japanese Antique “Arts & Crafts” Stone Pathway Lanterns

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June 14, 2023 / by Doug Schneible

Japanese Tall Antique Arts & Crafts Stone Pathway Lantern, 30”

Coming from Kyoto later this season! A collection of iconic hand carved Meiji Period (1900-1912) Pathway Lanterns, easy to lend authentic Japanese style to your garden. 28-30″h x 10″w at top, stone with original patina, “Arts and Crafts” style. Fine original condition. Install them as pathway, deck, or pool lights, or with candles as handsome…

Japanese Rare Edo Period Pair Temple Gilt Lotus Flower Bouquets

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May 2, 2023 / by Doug Schneible

Japanese Rare Antique Pair Temple Gilt Lotus Flower Bouquets, Edo Period 19thc

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We came across these very lovely and symbolic gilt lotus bouquets in Kyoto last month, from an official source of Zen Buddhist antiquities. Made during the Edo Period (1603-1867ce) for a Buddhist temple altar, the stem leaves and blossoms symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. They come with their own barkwood display bases,…

Happy Lunar New Year of the Rabbit!

Japanese and Asian Fine Interior Art

January 16, 2023 / by Doug Schneible

Japan Tallest Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits Usagi, Your Gallery And Garden

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For 2023 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, auspicious as the luckiest of the 12 animals of the Zodiac, we present a pair of elegant Moon Gazing Rabbits or Usagi from Taisho period Japan. These are finely caste from bronze, possessing old gilt and verdigris finishes original to the Japanese maker. The Moon rabbit is…

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell Calming Sound, Signed

Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques

September 30, 2022 / by Doug Schneible

Rare Temple bell “orin” signed with dedications by donors and temple followers on its rim dating to the 19th century. Pleasant serene sound An authentic Japanese antique 19th century treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and pleasure- signed on the rim by the temple donor. Hand hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument which was…

Newport #31 Japan Antique Blue “Yukimi” Lantern, 20”h

Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques

September 13, 2022 / by Doug Schneible

Newport #31 Japan Antique Blue “Yukimi” Lantern, 20”h A fine striking cast iron lantern with beautifully engraved roof and base designs, crafted in four pieces for portability. Signed on its roof by the Japanese maker. The well proportion fashioned roof kasa, finial Hohju, light chamber Hibukuro, and well detailed base kiso. Dimensions: 20 inches tall…

Newport #31 Japan Antique Blue Yukimi Lantern, 20″H

Japanese and Asian Fine Interior Art, Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques

September 13, 2022 / by Doug Schneible

from Newport, RI, Treasures from Asia Garden exhibition launches 9/3-10/3/22!

Japanese and Asian Fine Interior Art, Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques

August 26, 2022 / by Doug Schneible

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With much anticipation, the opening of Schneible Fine Arts “Treasures from Asia” will occur on Saturday September 3, and will run every weekend through Monday October 3,2022. Many fine Japanese and other Asian bronze, terra cotta, alabaster, and marble sculptures are featured in artfully arranged clusters throughout the garden at the old Parkgate Mansion (now…

Tall Antique Japanese Awaji Dragon Vase in vibrant Yellow

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May 11, 2022 / by Doug Schneible

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A fine 29″ tall antique monochrome amber yellow crackle glazed dragon vase with a dramatic and impressive “curling dragon” wrapped around its stem. Crafted by master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910-1920). A stunning piece!

Beautiful find from one of many choices in our online Gallery!

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February 7, 2022 / by Doug Schneible

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This gorgeously expressive late midcentury Japan bronze sculpture of “Mother and Child”, is signed by the artist: Kiku (Chrysanthemum”,36″h x 17″w. It would imbue any indoor or outdoor setting with splendor and grace, sturdy enough to brave the elements, finely crafted enough to enjoy up close.Once thoroughly enjoyed, this is a piece to pass along…

Authentic Camphor Root Wood table from Fujian Province!

Chinese Fine Art

January 16, 2022 / by Doug Schneible

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An extraordinary example of camphor burlwood, natural organic wood for tea table and desk. Hand crafted from a rare golden camphor wood root and burl, in the old chinese tradition. Would make a spectacular accent for home, office, or high end store decor and serve as a potential functional display for your treasures and keepsakes….

Light the way with authentic antique Japanese Lanterns!

Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques

November 23, 2021 / by Doug Schneible

Old Impressive Cast Pair Diamond Flower Bud Garden Lanterns

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Find here a gorgeous, elegant pair of “Lotus Flower” Bronze lanterns from Showa Era (mid century) Japan, newly electrified for immediate use! Sizable at 19″h x 14″w, they were finely handcrafted and signed underneath one of the top sections: Hamano Koji for ancestors, Showa 43, Autumn 1963. Wonderful patina and attractive surface engravings of waves,…

Japan Big Vintage Bronze Bell Blue Patina And Bold Sound

Buddhist Collection, Japanese and Asian Fine Interior Art, Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques

October 30, 2021 / by Doug Schneible

For your special garden setting or indoor display space Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind antique bronze master work from Japan. Its beautiful blue patina makes it an attractive and desireablwe work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or…

Substantial set of Bronze “Butterfly and Chrysanthemum” Gong bells from Early Japan

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September 10, 2021 / by Doug Schneible

Japan Antique Five Bronze Butterfly And Flowers String Bells

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From Old Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze gong bells engraved/ inlaid with hand painted “butterfly and chrysanthemum flower” decorations. This is a handcrafted group attached to a sturdy old cord for suspension and is accompanied with a fine hardwood striker. These unusual…

Norwegian Folk Art Pyrography Bentwood Box, 1890

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July 12, 2021 / by Doug Schneible

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An all original work of art signed on side with date 1890 The craftsmanship and details are superb. Dimensions: 9.5 inches high and 13.5 inches wide and 8 inches deep Hand crafted and hand burned using pyrographic techniques. History of Norway’s Tine Bentwood Box: Bent wood boxes have a long and colorful history. Many different…

19th c Double Camel bell from west Asia

Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques

February 13, 2021 / by Doug Schneible

Iran Antique Hand Cast Bronze Bell "Double Camel"

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Beautiful heavily cast double bronze bell from Iran, used in camel caravans for location and security purposes. 19th C, with original patina, 11″ tall from the top of the bell to the bottom of the inner bell, giving a pleasant ring. Wonderful to hang in your garden, or in your home as a conversation starter,…

Very impressive Chinese camphorwood Tea table carved from one burl!!

Chinese Fine Art

November 2, 2020 / by Doug Schneible

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This monumental Chinese “Chaji” camphorwood tea table was carved from one giant burl in Fujian Province, China. (28″h x 60″l x 38″d) Fashioned as a tea table with tea cup clouds and a spout, this is the last one left in our inventory, and provides a fabulous handsome organic element to any interior design. ON…

Japanese Hand Cast Owl Lantern, mid century

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October 15, 2020 / by Doug Schneible

Japanese Hand Cast "Owl" Lantern, Rare Find

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Wonderful for your autumn gatherings! Heavy Cast Japanese Owl Lantern, Showa period, mid 20th c, with fine original patina,fine craftsmenship, 5″ tall, 4″ wide. Bottom section twists off to insert candle or oil light.

Glistening Red Lacquer Basketweave Antique Butterfly Hibachi Bowls

Japanese and Asian Fine Interior Art

September 16, 2020 / by Doug Schneible

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Remarkable and unusual, a pair of beautifully decorated red lacquer Hibachi Bowls, lined with bronze, suitable also for planters. 9″h x 13″w, lovely old patina, from an early 1900’s old Kyoto collection.

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads, Meiji period 19th Century

Buddhist Collection

August 26, 2020 / by Doug Schneible

Japanese Rosewood Temple Mala Prayer Beads 800 beads, 19th Century

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This rare find is 18 feet long, a communal prayer bead necklace consisting of over 800 handcrafted rosewood beads with large central “Guru” bead”, strung on woven natural fiber. Lengthy necklaces such as these were often used in Buddhist ritual prayer and sometimes carried by Samurai as protective amulets.

Beautiful Japanese Shore, Mountains and Village Life silk screen, 1912-1926

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June 17, 2020 / by Doug Schneible

Japanese Antique Silk Screen "Beautiful Beach , Boats & Mountains " Landscape

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From Taisho Period Japan, comes this fine two-panel silk screen Byobu of serene ocean side beach & boats, trees, mountains, and village life – professionally brush stroked on cream ground silk, in a serene, peaceful finely detailed composition of boats, shorelines, trees and and mountain village vistas. It is signed Kougyou. Taisho two panel screens…

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