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...

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...

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...

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...

Rare find 24 feet long Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime. A huge antique communal 24 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over 800 handcrafted wooden hard wood beads with a large central largest diameter “Guru bead” and strung on woven natural fiber. Wear...

Japanese Large 22″ Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The pleasing natural green patina makes this bell special. For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 22 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...

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...

Hand carved from early 20th century Japan, an early tall hand carved Peach (momo) motif lantern stone, 55 inches high and 23 inches wide at top, six pieces. The peach in Japan was so enamored by the Japanese that this beautiful fruit/flower was soon adopted as the emperor’s crest and official seal. “Momo” is the...

An attractive and old Meiji Stone Buddha in a sutra of meditation – with a memorial inscription. Pretty face. Pretty sculpture. 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 be found installed in many private shrines. This...

Unique Bronze Bell One of a kind find bronze bonsho temple bell- with an unusual scalloped crest, side panel markings, rare bottom band pattern castings, and early patron signatures – a rare Buddhist temple survivor from the middle 19th century. This thick bronze bell is richly decorated with unusual casting designs- the first we have...

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 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...

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...

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...

Rare Buddhist Antique Altar Lamp- First We’ve Seen Japanese rare Early Taisho Period Circa 1920’s Buddhist temple altar lamp in the shape of the ‘hoju’ -the sacred buddhist symbol of wish granting and good fortune. This impressive large lamp which once would have housed a candle, has been enhanced with new interior transparent plexiglass and...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple “blossoming lotus” flower bud stem including itsd original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the...

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...

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...