Here’s a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan. We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have...

Simple Memorial Buddha A single stone seated Buddha in meditation and who complacently sits with Kanj engraved to each side of this sculpture 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...

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 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...

Roof Enhances Buddha A handsome single stone seated Shrine Buddha in meditation and who complacently sits under the shrine roof with Kanj to each side of this sculpture- a rare form. 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...

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...

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...

Museum Piece. Now in our Japanese Antique Lantern Garden Charlotte, Vermont Call or message us for additional details. Japan, an early “Buddhist” granite stone lantern with weathering from great age, and dating to the 18th/19th century. This is a classic tea master lantern style first observed in Japanese gardens about the 17th century. Exceptionally rare,...

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...

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...

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...

A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina 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. This handsome hand carved example is sculpted from...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions An early and hard to find Japanese large 30″ tall scale hand carved stone Jizo holding his staff of compassion. Signed on both sides in kanji He has been beautifully hand-sculpted from a grey-hued hard stone and now has use wear from great age. Age: Edo period, 18th/19th century Condition:...

Huge Japanese Bronze Bell Doubly Inscribed – a rare survivor from the 19th century. Rare inscriptions are dedications and patron names to the persons associated with the temple or shrine where this majestic bell once was suspended. At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the...

Beautiful And Serene Faces Are Features on this pair (2) Gold Lacquered Garden attendants Please view our video. From Burma (Myanmar) comes this very sweet gold gilt and hand-carved pair (2) of early to mid-20th century tall alabaster Mandalay Buddhist attendant statues. A Unique garden statement in your favorite space or indoor gallery. They each...

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....

Japanese Bronze “Dakini” Goddess Vase- Hard To Find Treasure Japan, a fine hand caste bronze vase depicting “Dakini” – a flying feminine spiritual goddess. In Hinduism and Buddhism, a dakini is a feminine spiritual being, often depicted as a goddess or sky-walker, embodying wisdom and enlightened energy. They are central figures in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly...

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...

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...