A rare one-of-a-kind find Japanese Antique Bronze Zen Buddhist Cloud Bell “Unban” or Shrine Chanting Bell “Kei.” The first we have seen , this enigmatic cloud shaped bell “unban” was a special creation for Buddhist services. Un means cloud and Ban means its shape. So this is a very special bell in cloud shape. The...

From a fifty year old Buddhist collection. Thailand bronze seated Buddhas 18th century- Sukhothai Enlightenment Buddha. This beautiful Buddha sculpture will bring serenity and timeless style to your home, office, or sacred space. The Buddha is seated on a pedestal in the Bhumisparsa or ‘Calling the Earth to Witness’ mudra. With fingers slightly touching the...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Rare Temple bell orin prolifically signed with dedications by donors and temple followers on its rim dating to the 19th century, Meiji period. Pleasant serene sound An authentic Japanese antique 19th century treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and pleasure- perfect for your home, studio, or an impressive garden...

Here’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan! This is a superb solid bronze casting of a wonderful temple bell Bonsho. This bell was sourced from an old Northern Japanese collection recently, It dates to the mid-20th century. It resonates a beautiful serene sound....

One of a kind. From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this large hand carved red sandstone Lohan or Monk sculpture dating to circa 1920. This character features a fantastic and exaggerated contorted face – a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Examine it carefully . Measures 13.5 inches high Hand carved. Good garden candidate. About...

A special find from our recent Japanese Acquisitions A beautiful bell with original blue green patina with rich gilt surfaces with Buddha images and including its original black lacquer signed storage box tomobako. Found in Japan, this Chinese antique solid cast bronze temple bell Bonsho with adorned Buddhas possesses a beautiful original handsome gilt patina...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. A personal sized antique Suzu bronze bell, 15 inches tall with its old and decorative blue cord. Here’s an extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell. The bell shows a warm used patina from good age and loving handling, dates to...

From Our recent Japanese Acquisitions A beautiful face. Japan, a large 49″ tall antique 19th century elegant and finely cast bronze seated Kanon Maitreya, Guan Yin in a pensive pose, a superb work of art. This example is the oldest and largest version of this bronze pensive pose Kannon we have ever seen available. It...

A beautifully executed Japanese antique hand-painted painting of kanon Guan Yin worthy of your favorite room. Hand painting on silk in simple classic Japanese striking brilliant and pleasing colors Immediately frameable. Japan, attractive composition with narrow width ideal for smaller wall spaces. Hand-painted. Handsome decorative composition. Well used and well loved in its previous life....

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 handsome hand carved and hand painted seated stone figure of a civil official holding a “huban” (official message tablet ), 23″ high , Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Origins: found in Cheng Du, Sichuan Province.

China Pagoda Shrine with carved Lohans, 115″h, red sandstone, Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 C.E.) Provenance: Private New England Collection acquired in 2005 from a private collection Cheng Du, Sichuan Province. This stone pagoda is a monumental work of art seldom seen in the west. Pagodas evolved from Indian stupas which were originally designed to hold...

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 standing figure of Buddha, limestone, 150cm, 60 inches in height and 47.5cm, 19 inches in width, Tang Dynasty, (circa 700 CE) 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 shoulder exposed,...

China Early Pair stone “silk road” camels, northwestern China, Late Neolithic (2100-1100 BCE) An unusual opportunity to acquire a pair of very old and unusual hand-carved stone dromedary camel. This handsome minimalist sculpture was originally acquired along with several others during one of our many field collecting and buying trips in Langzhou, North western China...

China an important ancient hand carving of a standing effigy of a winged bird, stone, 14″ high , Gansu Province, Qijia culture (2100-1500 BCE) China, a hand carved standing effigy of a winged bird, stone, 35cm, 14” high, northwestern China, Late Neolithic (2100-1100 BCE) The upright plump bird form with two well shaped wings of...