A very old circa 19th century Japanese stone guardian protector in a monumental , hand painted unusual form Fudo-Myo (Skt. Alacanatha) seated upon a rock-form dais and backed by a red painted flame mandorla, the right hand holding a sword and the left a rope, sculpted in relief and elements hand painted in red color...

Big, Beautiful And Signed From our recent Japanese Acquisitions An early and hard to find Japanese hand carved stone Kanon in a mudra of contemplation. Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu is beautifully depicted in characteristic seated pose of royal ease. She has been beautifully hand-sculpted from a grey brown hued hard stone replete with visible patron signatures...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions An early and hard to find Japanese larger scale hand carved stone Kanon in a mudra of contemplation. Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu is beautifully depicted in characteristic seated pose of royal ease. She had been beautifully hand-sculpted from a grey-hued hard granite stone and now has use wear from great age....

An attractive and very old Meiji period early 20th century granite stone “Crowned” Buddha – Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture with staff and “Hoju” the wish granting jewel in her left hand, the whole perched upon a lotus carved base. Pretty face. Pretty sculpture. Good garden candidate In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Sakyamuni is a sage...

Japan, a large 49″ tall antique early 20th century elegant cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan Yin in a pensive pose. This example is the oldest and largest version of this bronze pensive pose Kannon we have ever seen available. It dates to the Showa period, circa 1920s-1930s. Photographs taken out of doors to depict...

Japanese Large 25″ Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The inscribed donor’s Kanji script makes this bell special. For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 25 inch tall bronze bell. Its original old and natural dark green patination belies its importance and rarity. Hard...

Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden. Call or message us for details or to reserve. For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representation of the four Buddhas- a large scale 20 inch antique chozu’bachi hand carved stone water basin of rectangular form with square sides and a cylindrical pool . Meiji...

Big, Beautiful And Signed From our recent Japanese Acquisitions An early and hard to find Japanese larger scale hand carved stone Kanon in a mudra of contemplation. Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu is beautifully depicted in characteristic seated pose of royal ease. She has been beautifully hand-sculpted from a grey brown hued hard stone replete with visible...

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...

Designed by Tea Master “Oribe” “Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens” Please view our video. Japan “Oribe” stone lantern with a patina from good age, early to mid 20th century. This is the classic Tea Master Oribe’s style first observed in about the 17th century....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Finest Quality Stone Old Lantern Designed by Tea Master “Oribe” Please view our video. “Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens” Japan “Oribe” stone lantern with a very nice warm patina from good age, early to mid 20th century. This is the classic Tea Master Oribe’s...

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...

“THE BUDDHA” A Wonderful Primer Book from the British Museum Hard Cover, 47 Color Illustrations, 2007 From the forward: “Images of the Buddha are numerous and varied reflecting the myriad ways in which different cultures have chosen to represent the sublime figure and the stories associated………….”. Includes historical information on Buddha’s birth, vision, teaching, fasting...

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, 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...