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Japanese Architectural Temple Element, Wood Dragons - JC9J259
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Our Price: $1,995.00
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Spectacular, large Japanese handcarved wood architectural temple element, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dramatic, uniquely animated dragon finished in dazzling gilt. Rendered with great depth, skill and meticulous detail. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11” high, 52” wide.
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Japanese Lacquer Box with Buddhist Sutras - JC9MY815
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Our Price: $695.00
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Extraordinay Japanese black lacquer box with gold chrysanthemum and kiri crests, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Exquisite pillow form richly handpainted in abundant gold against glossy black ground. Prayer books inside. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4.5” high, 9.5” wide, 7.5” deep.
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Japanese Buddhist Shrine in Lacquer Zushi - JC9MY821
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Our Price: $4,995.00
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Exceptional Japanese wood, lacquer and gilt Buddhist traveling shrine, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dazzling gilt finish throughout. Serenely posed double figures seated atop lotus blossom thrones. Exceptionally well carved, compassionate faces and highly detailed rendering. Wonderful item for dramatic home shrine or display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 22” high, 13” wide, 11” deep.
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Japanese Buddha, Handcarved Wood, Lacquer and Gilt - JP9A168
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Our Price: $12,000.00
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Magnificent, huge Japanese wood, lacquer and gilt temple Buddha, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Beautiful gilt lotus throne base, serenely posed lacquered figure in standing position. Exceptionally well carved, compassionate face. Extremely rare to find such a large, old item is such good condition. Wonderful item for dramatic home shrine or display. Dimensions: 40” x 18” x 14” w/stand.
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Japanese Buddha with Zushi, Traveling Shrine - JP9A169
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Our Price: $8,995.00
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Magnificent, huge Japanese wood, lacquer and gilt temple Amida Buddha, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Beautiful gilt finish with full-body mandorla. Serenely posed in standing position atop lotus blossom throne. Exceptionally well carved, compassionate face. Extremely rare to find such a large, old item is such good condition. Wonderful item for dramatic home shrine or display. Dimensions: 23” x 14” x 12” w/zushi; 19” high (Buddha).
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Japanese Scroll Painting, Buddhist Treasure - JJ9A182
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Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00
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Whimsical Japanese scroll painting featuring flotilla of treasure-laden sailboats, mid-20th century. Gifts of good fortune from Japan’s seven lucky gods fill the ships and a Buddist tama or sacred jewel leads the way beneath cranes in flight and traditional red sun. Charming ink rendering on silk. Signed/stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 68” x 18.5”.
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Japanese Buddhist Temple Flowers, Lotus Blossoms - JP9M817
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Our Price: $3,595.00
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Fantastic, rare bouquet of Japanese gilded, carved wood Buddhist temple flowers in vase, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. A large, dramatic display of 15 beautiful lotus blooms in various stages of flower. Increasingly difficult to find, especially of this venerable age! Wonderfully detailed, naturalistic, each one unique. Very good condition. Dimensions: 44” x 28”.
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Japanese Zen Buddhist Scroll Painting, Single-Stroke Snake - JJ9M11
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Our Price: $1,995.00
Sale Price: $1,595.00
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Wonderful Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated sumi-e ink on paper serpent or dragon. It is almost as if the snake painted itself! Amazingly realistic skin. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced Single-Stroke Serpent Painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Serpent paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition. Dimensions: 72” x 22”.
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Pair Japanese Bronze Temple Lotus Flowers - JJ9J191
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Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00
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Rare pair of bronze vases displaying Buddhist temple flowers, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. A dramatic display of highly patinated gilded lotus blooms in various stages of flower. Increasingly difficult to find, especially of this venerable age. Wonderfully detailed, naturalistic. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18” high, 5” diameter (vase).
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Japanese Temple Carving, Architectural Element - JC9J1725
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Our Price: $1,695.00
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Fabulous carved architectural temple element, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Robust blooms amid turbulent waves. Rendered with great animation and skill. Comes with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions: 11” high, 18” wide, 7” deep.
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Japanese Okimono, Carved Wood Daruma, Edo - JC9J919
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Our Price: $1,695.00
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Charming Japanese carved wood Daruma okimono, late Edo period, c. 1800. An eye-catching piece with the solid form and dramatic bearing. A remarkable rendering of Daruma, also called Bodhidharma, known as the first patriarch of Zen Buddhism and said to have founded Kung Fu in China. Excellent composition with simple but poignant face and rotund, stylized body. Very good condition with minor wear and repair commensurate with venerable age. Dimensions: 14” x 9” x 9”.
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Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Foo Dog - JC8D1022
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Our Price: $1,295.00
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Remarkable Japanese bronze foo dog or temple lion koro incense burner, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Ferocious portrayal with dramatic expression and detail as traditionally given to these mythological lion beasts, seen in many variations throughout Asian art. Fantastic artistic rendering with skilled craftsmanship throughout. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7” x 3” x 5”.
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Japanese Buddha, Carved Wood and Lacquer with Zushi - JC8D1016
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Our Price: $2,295.00
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Rare Japanese lacquer and gilt carved wood Buddha in zushi traveling shrine, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Fine gilded interior. Serenely posed figure in seated position. Very good condition. Wonderful item for home shrine or display. Dimensions: 10” x 6” x 8.5”.
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Japanese Carved Wood and Lacquer Buddha with Zushi - JC8D1017
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Our Price: $1,295.00
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Fabulous Japanese lacquer and gilt carved wood Buddha in zushi traveling shrine, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Fine gilded interior. Serenely posed figure in seated position atop lotus throne. Very good condition. Wonderful item for home shrine or display. Dimensions: 10” x 4.5” x 5.5”.
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Japanese Zen Buddhist Scroll, Dragon Serpent - JJ8D102
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Our Price: $595.00
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Fine Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon serpent. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced Single-Stroke Serpent Painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Snakes paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. Very good condition. Dimensions: 69” x 16.5”.
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Pair Chinese Stone Chops, Buddhist Décor - JK8X2227
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Our Price: $895.00
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Fabulous, large pair carved Chinese stone chops or artist seals, 19th century. Wonderful workmanship features Buddhist images. Remarkable, handworked detail. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7.5” x 2.5” x 2.5”.
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Chinese Bronze Buddha, Lotus Throne - JK8N1511
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Our Price: $2,295.00
Sale Price: $1,895.00
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Fabulous Chinese bronze Buddha seated on lotus pedestal, 19th century. Beautifully crafted for personal or Buddhist temple shrine. Lovely, serene and contemplative face. exceptional detail and composition. A special piece for the collector. 13” x 9” x 7”.
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Chinese Brass Koro Incense Burner, Peach Form - JK8X2211
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00
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Charming Chinese brass koro or incense burner, 19th-century reign mark. Fabulous metal craftsmanship in rendering of lovely peach form with mythical beast handles. Removeable cover allows for the insertion of dry incense. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3” x 3.5”.
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Chinese Ivory Guanyin, Buddhist Kannon - JK8X2214
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $695.00
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Remarkable Chinese ivory standing Buddhist deity Kannon or Kwan Yin, 18th century. Kannon, known as the god/dess of mercy and compassion, is the Bodhisattva who can hear the voices and concerns of the world, and, in order to provide immediate relief, can change into many different forms to save people freely at will according to their time and place. Superbly carved with animal at feet and fitted wood stand. Excellent detail, with fabulous presence and delicate artistry. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4” x 2” x 1”.
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Chinese Peking Glass Amida Buddha - JK8X226
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00
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Fascinating Chinese Peking glass Amida Buddha, early 20th century. Gray and white marbleized, carved and polished glass figure. Graceful seated form, whimsical face, lotus petal base. Very good condition. A unique addition to any collection. Dimensions: 7” x 5.5” x 3”.
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Japanese Scroll Painting, Zen Buddhist Sacred Jewels - jj8x236
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Our Price: $479.00
Sale Price: $383.00
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Dynamic Japanese Zen scroll painting, early 20th century. Unusually whimsical work with energetic calligraphy and trio of tama, or sacred jewels, which allude to the treasures within us, said to bring light into darkness. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition with mild creasing Dimensions: 78” x 17.5”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Buddhist Serpent Painting - JJ067
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Our Price: $2,895.00
Sale Price: $2,316.00
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Fabulous Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated serpent. It is almost as if the snake painted itself! Amazingly realistic skin. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced Single-Stroke Serpent Painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Serpent paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition with a few creases. Original mounting in fine shape. Dimensions: 76.5” long, 18” wide.
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Japanese Lacquer Display or Sutra Stand - JC8S2651
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Our Price: $1,295.00
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Stunning Japanese red, black and gold lacquer display stand, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Exquisite design features scroll-edge feet and delicate gold patterning. An unusually refined and substantial old piece. Great for home shrine, doll or ikebana display or simply stunning on its own. Very good condition. Dimensions: 7” x 19.5” x 11” (18 x 51 x 28 cm).
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Japanese Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell, Edo - JE8S2526
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Our Price: $2,995.00
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Great old Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell, late Edo period, c. 1800. Ideal for use in garden or retreat. Traditionally rung 108 times on New Year's Eve in Japan to correspond to the 108 wicked thoughts in Buddhism. The ringing is thought to drive them away. Fine age-old patina. Richly resonant with great detail throughout. A rare find! Very good condition. Dimensions: 13” high, 8.75” diameter.
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Japanese Buddhist Temple Bell - JJ88256
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Lovely vintage Japanese Buddhist temple bell, early-mid 20th century. Tall wooden handle, with mixed-metal bell and highly detailed decorative accents including lotus crown. Marvelously resonant. Very good condition. Height: 9”.
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Japanese Monk’s Traveling Kit, Buddhist Bell and Accessories - JJ88257
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Wonderful vintage Japanese monk’s traveling kit, early-mid 20th century. Includes two bells with striker, prayer book, shawl and tassels. A wonderful find! Very good condition. Height: 9” bell; 3” x 11.5” x 7” box.
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Japanese Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell - JC88146
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Huge Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell, 20th century. Ideal for use in garden or retreat. Traditionally rung 108 times on New Year's Eve in Japan to correspond to the 108 wicked thoughts in Buddhism. The ringing is thought to drive them away. Richly resonant with great detail throughout. A rare find! Very good condition. Dimensions: 26” x 14”.
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Japanese Pair Bronze Temple Guardian Nio Figures - JJ881211
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Our Price: $6,995.00
Sale Price: $5,596.00
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Magnificent Japanese bronze temple guardian or Nio figures, Meiji period, 1868-1912. Fabulous rendering shows traces of paint over solid, heavyweight bronze. Half-nude figures with rippling muscles a dynamic display of power and exaggerated realism characteristic of early Japanese sculpture. Delicately detailed fingers, nostrils, eyes and teeth. Called Misshaku Kongo (Agyo) and Naraen Kongo (Ungyo) one figure represents overt strength with bared teeth and raised fist the other latent strength, holding his mouth tightly shut. These figures are traditionally placed at the entrance of a temple or shrine for security and protection. Very rare to find a pair. A must for the collector! Dimensions: 22" high, 10" wide, 4.5" deep.
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Japanese Zen Scroll Painting, Single-Stroke Dragon - JJ87275
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Delicate Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early-mid 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon and sacred jewel. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Good condition with a few creases. Original mounting. Dimensions: 78” x 20.5”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Buddhist Single-Stroke Serpent Painting - JJ8776
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Fine Japanese Zen Buddhist scroll, early 20th century. Features dramatic and animated dragon. Since ancient times, the Yamabushi Zen priests in the mountain regions of Japan have practiced single-stroke serpent/dragon painting, a spontaneous expression unifying ink, brush, and canvas. Such paintings are thought to bring good luck and security. Signed and stamped by artist and temple. An exceptional item! Very good condition with mild creasing. Dimensions: 46” x 15”.
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