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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,…

This year, we will host a Tensin Korin Sai, Fire God and Goddess Festival at our gallery gardens in Shelburne, VT, on the shores of Lake Champlain, Nov 3-4, 2019, 5-7 pm, reservations only. Come join us to celebrate, and view our latest collection of original Japanese antique lanterns and sculpture! The origin of Tensin…

This old 19th C Spirit Lantern “Obakedoura” was hand carved in Japan about 125-150 yrs ago. Coming from an old Nagoya garden, it was made from rare red kurama granite, in the old style.

We all could use a pair of temple Guardians these days, and the two beasts Komainu, Meiji Era Japan perform their job admirably.  Pictured here, they are sizable (23″h x 20″w) and handsomely charming yet fierce for their age (1868-1912) From an old Saga collection, likely having guarded a shinto or buddhist temple shrine entrance,…

This heavy hand cast, finely wrought 36″ high x 42.5″ long bronze deer is wonderfully expressive, and would be a fine addition to your year round garden. From a private Northern Kyoto garden collection, it maintains extraordinary  surface skin and body detail, while exhibiting a grace unusual in sculpture suitable for the outdoors.