Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession, and now in our Kyoto warehouse. Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs also known as Komainu, hand-carved in keyaki wood and dating to the 17th/18th century. Dimensions: Male: 29...

A good antique, 19th century (1863) granite stone Buddha – Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture perched upon a square base. Signed lower Kanji front: Kaei 6 ( 1853) March 6. Good garden candidate In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Sakyamuni is a sage of the Sakyas- among the most loved of all Japanese divinities. His statues can...

A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in amorous poses with child and elephant presence and long flowing robes. Frame them or mount as is. One of a kind pair. Larger panel is 8 inches x 19 inches. Provenance: Private New England Collection acquired in 2005 in...

An older and substantial late Meiji period stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture in a mudra of prayer Good garden candidate In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most loved of all Japanese divinities. His statues are a common sight, especially by roadsides and installed in private shrines. Anjali or...

A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture perched upon its own carved base Good display candidate for your favorite indoor or outdoor space In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most loved of all Japanese divinities. His statues are a common sight, especially by roadsides and...

Japan, a fine large old seated Buddha, heavily hand cast bronze, with a fine medium to dark brown patina performing the mudra of compassion mudra. High quality, deep casting with fine serene face, robe and details. Beautiful example. This bronze Buddha would be a fine candidate or for a discerning collector and collection. The Buddha...

Instant display and collection, one of a kind. From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of two (2) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks dating to the early 20th century. These characters feature fantastic and exaggerated eyes, ears, eye brows, mouths and cranials. Tallest measures 14 inches high...

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...

Just Found, Call or message us for details. For the finest garden- a monumental and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this substantial 13.5 feet seven roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on is base. Japan, a monumental stone pagoda tower that is hand carved from solid granite, Taisho to Showa periods and...

Japanese Large Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You Free Shipping For your meditation area, or special garden display comes this handsome 20 inch tall bronze bell. Its original old and natural dark green patination belies its importance and rarity. Hard to find with its attractive patina- this is an...

A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in attractive poses with crown mandorla and long flowing robes. Frame them or mount as is. One of a kind pair. Provenance: Private New England Collection acquired in 2005 in China from private collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of...

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....

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 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...

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 pair of tall hand carved stone tigers, 115cm, 46” high and 60cm, 24” in width, early to middle Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. The powerful, benign carved sitting effigies perched on haunches and front paws with round heads and faces exposing defined eye sockets, ears and two fangs a top bases that feature...

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...