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 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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
Late Meiji Period antique Japanese stone Pathway Lanterns (30″tall x 8.5″diameter) come in two well proportioned handcarved pieces, with a classic Minka house style top portion, and a square cut crane leg pole. Pairs and multiples are available, as are oil candles thatfit inside the lantern box, to light your garden path, pool, porch, front…
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.
Suited for a museum, comes this Japanese superbly hand cast solid bronze treasure boat, Meiji late 19th c “Takarabune” in full sail, proudly brandishing images of the seven lucky gods and whose hold bursts with fortune treasures of every description. During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said…
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.
We’re happy to bring you a cluster of important large scale bronze sculptures from mid-century Japan. This exceptional piece is of a pensive, crouching female nude by mid century sculptor Mine Takashi 峯孝, (1914-2003) entitled “Bathing Beauty”. Complete with signed base “No 1.” and artist’s signature. Her back has a charming and subtle design of…
Thank you to our wonderful clients, friends, and the gardens of Mt Desert island, who’ve made the Schneible Fine Arts Gallery 2018 summer/fall season so heartwarming and beautiful. Through we’ve bid a fond farewell, and found new homes for many objets d’art,we have wonderful pieces still available year round here on our website www.schneiblefinearts.com. New…
Ramping up for our largest ever Northeast Harbor, Maine gallery season, opening July 1, 2018! Remarkable objet d’arts and finds from Japan, and all over the world. A fabulous summer destination for all- shop for art, bask in the beauty of the Maine seacoast, play at Acadia National Park, and last but not least the…
We’re happily anticipating our last (sigh) gallery season in Northeast Harbor, Maine this summer, July 1-Sept. 15. Not that our online customers will suffer, but we hope for the beauty and pleasure of it, many of you will make the trip up the Maine Coast, enjoying the ocean, lobster rolls, and Acadia National Park close…
One of Douglas’ recent finds is this rare antique Lacquered Maki-e Koto, violin size (24″ x 5″x 2.75″) from the Meiji Era 19th C Japan. Typically much larger, and plucked with a pick, they create a beautiful sound. The Maki-e treatment is a special lacquer technique, sprinkled with gold or silver powder as a decoration,…
