An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand carved stone axe from China. This is no ordinary axe. The unusual carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the design of the blade handle. A big bold and heavy creation- an evocative limestone carving with some age. Provenance:...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Do you have a ship to deliver you good fortune this year? Suited for a museum, special indoor gallery space, or garden comes this Japanese superbly hand cast solid bronze fortune treasure boat “Takarabune” in full sail proudly brandishing images of the seven lucky gods on hull and three messengers...

Japan a lovely, sensitive cast bronze sculpture of a woman gently holding a dove in her hands. The naive female nude by mid-century sculptor Yano. This is a classic mid century nude female pose with the artist’s signature on base. The original signed storage box tomobako accompanies. Excellent indoor or outdoor garden candidate. For accuracy...

For your special garden Here’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan. From an old Japanese Nagoya garden comes this authentic hand-carved and hard to find Spirit Mountain style stone lantern, 70 inches; high and 32 inches wide at top, six pieces. Spirit...

Please telephone Douglas Schneible for more information (802) 279-7601 Japan an important life size 84″ sculpture of a male nude “Male Reborn” by mid century master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). Classic male mid century pose complete with trademark coiled rope on shoulder, this work of art invites you to...

A remarkable Japanese garden 450 year old “Five Elements” Stone with an onion top design Japan, a fine antique and surviving “Five Elements” Gorinto stone sculpted in one piece in a graceful onion top form and portable size from a dark gray stone. This one is early and quite scarce. It is the first example...

From China, comes this huge 22 inch diameter round hand carved mill stone from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and device. Dimensions: 22 inches diameter and 5 inches thick It is very old but in wonderful condition for its age. It...

Japanese Torii gate for your garden. Master crafted with careful attention to aesthetics and details. You can now own this authentic master crafted Japanese Torii gate. Details below. Dimensions: Exterior- 9′ (108″) tall and 9′ (108″) wide Interior- Opening 80″ high and 62″ wide Poles- 12′ (144″) tall and 5.5″ diameter (Pole length allows for...

China, a fine archaic female kneeling effigy hand-carved from a granular dark red stone . Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Quality: fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark patina from appropriate age. Dimensions: 12 inches tall and 4 inches width. About Hongshan Culture : The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in...

China, a votive model of a stone ram, measure: 45cm, 18 inches high, 65cm, 26 inches length and 25cm, 10 inches wide, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD) A strongly conceived and robust carving with incised angular head and pursed mouth, clipped ears and unobtrusive tail, the whole standing four square and carved in a light gray lime...

Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America by Kendall H. Brown, author & David M. Cobb, photographer. An extraordinary, award winning 176 page hard cover book details history and development of some twenty-six of the most beautiful, serene Japanese gardens in North America. It’s superb historic compilation and stunning photography make it a must...

Japan, antique hand carved stone water basin tsukubai, rare columnar form, 27″h x 18″w, Edo period (1800-1850) Water basins tsukabai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens. They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed to allow visitors opportunity to cleanse hands prior to participating in a...

China important ancient Buddhist Memorial Sutra Pillar “Chuang”, hand carved hexagonal shaped pillar, limestone, 59″l x 14″d., Tang dynasty (618-907). It is completely covered on all planes with fine prolific script of that period. A translation and two rubbings of the Buddhist Sutra inscribed on this memorial pillar “The blue nature Samadhi” is available, please...

China, a carved antique stone Penjing or painting form garden table, middle Qing dynasty (1644-1911), limestone, three pieces Dimensions: 34 inches high and 55 inches long and 16 inches deep One of a kind. Rare form. Provenance: Collected in Beijing, 2004 Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our...