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....

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Large Hand Cast Original Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side. Bold pleasing sound Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful light green patina makes it an attractive...

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing sound Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural blue gray patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed...

Important ancient stone relic from early Edo Era over 200 years ago And it’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare architectural treasure from Japan. This ancient Buddhist garden stone represents the Godai (Japanese philosophy) of five elements: earth, water, fire, wind and air in Buddhism....

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...

Unusual Find with original signed collector storage box From our recent Japanese acquisitions. This is a personal shrine sized Japanese Buddhist stone traveler’s and children’s guardian Jizo Bosatsu. He stands tall clutching likely an alms bowl between his hands. Showing an original dark paina, he is sculpted from a gray-hued sedimentary stone. He is accompanied...

Instant display and collection, one of a kind #2 From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks dating to the early 20th century. These characters feature fantastic and exaggerated eyes, ears, eye brows and cranials. Tallest measures 16 inches high...

Instant display and collection, one of a kind. From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks dating to the early 20th century. These characters feature fantastic and exaggerated eyes, ears, eye brows and cranials. Tallest measures 16 inches high Photographed...

China, an authentic antique matching pair (2) hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figures of the venerable lohans, Kasyapa and Ananda. These beautiful Buddhist sculptures will bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office, sacred space, or garden Handmade and hand-carved, solid limestone with weathered remnants of older temple paint as applied by the temple...

Unique hand carved Jade Zen Bell 18-karat gold jewelry Pendant This is an authentic Chinese zen bell shape hand carved jade pendant expertly artisan fashioned as a necklace with a contemporary 18-karat gold setting. The jade carving depicts mountains carefully carved on its sides. The jade bell top features a handsome 18 karat gold bead...

An early four step stone pagoda “stupa” from an old Japanese garden Japan, a fine and amazing surviving pagoda stupa sculpted in two pieces in a convenient portable size from a gray- limestone. This one dates to the 18th century. It takes its name from Hokyo Darani Sutra, which were placed inside Heian Period 8th...

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...

Buddhist bronze bell resonates with pleasing sound. Another extraordinary way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasured Japanese temple bell ! This is a superb, finely detailed solid bronze heavy casting of a wonderful old bell bonsho. This bell was sourced from an old Northern Japanese collection and dates to the...

Huge fish gong- first we have seen in this rare large scale size, 21 inches in length Unusual Japanese original antique bronze fish bell and gong in the form of a bream or game fish with an original antique silk suspension cord and hardwood striker. The high quality bronze bell or gong resonates a sound...

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...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Imagine this wonderful antique stone sculpture in your garden–a warm and lovely example seated in a quiet, relaxing pose- she may be seen as in a solemn act of thinking about mankind and contemplating how to save our people. This attractive serene and contemplative Japanese 18th century stone seated Buddha...

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...

China, an authentic antique hand-carved and hand-painted limestone temple figure of the venerable lohan, the joyful Ananda. Substantial dimensions: 35 inches high and 12 inches wide Handmade and hand-carved, solid limestone with weathered remnants of older temple paint as applied by the temple from where it originally came, Chengdu, China. Stone statues like these were...

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 important ancient standing figure of Buddha, limestone, 60″h. x 19″w. x 10″deep, Tang Dynasty (618-907AD), superb patina with original traces of ancient gold gilding the serene figure shown standing with right hand raised in Varadamudra and left hand extended in sign of charity and compassion, wearing a simple dhoti with ten folds, the right...