Japanese Large 25″ Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The double Kanji inscriptions 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 to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 area garden and now in our Japanese Antique Lantern Garden in Charlotte, Vermont. Call or message us for details or to reserve. For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this unique and substantial 10 feet five roof pagoda with four buddha images...

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...

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...

Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity. At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi) are arranged in three rows of four. Surrounded by embossed cartouches with a flower-shaped striking panel (tsuki’za). The...

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 fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signed on back of base, Shohei The peaceful and youthful Kanon with sublime down cast eyes with his right hand palm up and left...

Japan, a sweet large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, complete set four pieces with bronze bell, red lacquered display base, cushion, and striker as photographed. Perfect meditation instrument. When struck emits a pleasing bold reverberating sound guaranteed to please you. Bell is in very good condition… Includes red lacquered display base as shown and...

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,...

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...

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...

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...