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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

Fine Garden Pagoda Lantern – A Best In Class A spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements destined for a fine garden. Please view our video. This Japanese monumental antique stone pagoda lantern is about four meters or 150” tall. It is hand carved from solid granite from the early Taisho period circa 1920....

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...

China antique monumental Wooden Pagoda, total height is 70 inches, hand carved and hand painted wood, seven hexagonal sections plus finial, late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) This is a monumental work of art seldom seen in the west. Pagodas evolved from Indian stupas which were originally designed to hold the Buddha’s relics and textual paper sutras....

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...

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...

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...