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Japanese Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell - JC88146
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Our Price: $3,295.00
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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
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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 Lacquer Altar Stand, Gilt Trim - JC8MY302
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Exceptional, tall Japanese red and gold lacquer altar stand, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Rich red lacquer with dazzling gilt accents. Elegant curved legs, finely carved elements. Marvelous for home shrine, doll or ikebana display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15.5” high, 9.25” square.
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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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Japanese Scroll Painting, Zen Enso Calligraphy - JJ8MY131
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Outstanding Japanese Zen scroll painting, Showa period, early 20th century. A stunning depiction of the enso (meaning circle), symbol of the absolute and true nature of existence and enlightenment, entirely rendered in calligraphy. In addition, a poem rendering in elegant, fluid script. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 70” x 24”.
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Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner - JJ8MY501
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Our Price: $195.00
Sale Price: $156.00
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Sublime Japanese bronze koro or incense burner, early 20th century. Lovely metal craftsmanship in subtle rendering and fine bulb form. Enchanting vessel often used in the tea ceremony and placed in the traditional tokonoma or alcove found in Japanese homes. Very good condition. Dimensions: 3.5” x 4.5”.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Tama with Mt. Fuji - JJ8A2202
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,036.00
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Superb Japanese Zen scroll, early 20th century. A large, stunning work, featuring a depiction of Mt. Fuji and the tama, or sacred jewel, an allusion to the treasures within us, said to bring light into darkness. Ink on paper, signed and stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 75” x 24.5”.
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Pair Japanese Buddhist Temple Lanterns, Tsuridoro - JJ8A712
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Lovely etched brass Japanese Buddhist temple andon or lanterns, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Pagoda form with hinged doors for use with votive candle. Wonderful item for display or devotional use in home shrine. Fine detail overall and in very good condition. Dimensions: 6” x 5”. (May be purchased individually.)
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Japanese Stone Jizo, Garden Guardian - JG8A201
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Our Price: $3,295.00
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Extraordinary Japanese stone jizo or guardian spirit for garden, courtyard or interior display, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Rustic, textured granite. Benevolent figure of robed monk with staff. Naturally worn and weathered. Originally thought to guard souls in the otherworld. Very good condition with minor loss consistent with age and use. Dimensions: 28” high, 12” wide, 5” deep.
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Japanese Stone Tsukubai, Tea Garden Basin - JG8A202
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Our Price: $2,295.00
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Fantastic Japanese stone garden basin or tsukubai., Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautifully crafted in large, deep rectangular form. Stone basins traditionally were placed in ancient Japanese shrine, temple and tea gardens or entrances. Visitors used these to wash before entering for the purpose of humbling and purification. A fabulous piece! Very good condition. Dimensions: 8” high, 27” wide, 15” deep.
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Immense Japanese Buddha, Carved Wood and Gilt - JG8A206
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Our Price: $8,995.00
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Exceptionally large and beautiful Japanese wood, lacquer and gilt temple Buddha, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Extraordinary, highly detailed rendering. Serenely posed in standing position, wearing flowing robes and holding sacred jewel and staff atop lotus blossom throne. Remarkably well carved, compassionate face. Extremely rare item for dramatic home shrine or display. Very good condition with appealing patina acquired with time and use. Dimensions: 46” high, 21” diameter at base.
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Japanese Stone Jizo, Guardian for Garden - JG8A207
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Our Price: $2,995.00
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Fine Japanese stone jizo or guardian spirit for garden, courtyard or interior display, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Rustic, textured granite. Naturally worn and weathered. Originally thought to guard souls in the otherworld. Very good condition with some loss consistent with age and use. Dimensions: 25” high, 7” wide, 7” deep.
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Japanese Stone Garden Basin, Lotus Tsukubai - JG8A208
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Our Price: $1,995.00
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Stunning Japanese stone garden basin or tsukubai., Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautifully crafted in the shape of lotus bloom. Stone basins traditionally were placed in ancient Japanese shrine, temple and tea gardens or entrances. Visitors used these to wash before entering for the purpose of humbling and purification. A fabulous piece! Very good condition. Dimensions: 9.25” high, 24” wide, 18.5” deep.
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Japanese Zen Scroll, Buddhist Dragon Painting - JJ8M0301
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Fabulous 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! Good condition with a few creases. Original mounting. Dimensions: 70” long, 29” wide.
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Japanese Buddhist Zen Painting, Dragon Scroll - JJ8M0302
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Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $716.00
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Superb 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 a few creases. Original mounting. Dimensions: 76” long, 16” wide.
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Chinese Ivory Carving, 19th C. Buddhist Kannon Kwan Yin - JK8F2518
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Our Price: $12,000.00
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Spectacular Chinese ivory standing Buddhist deity Kannon or Kwan Yin, Ching dynasty, mid-19th 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. Rare, large size, superbly carved here with lotus. Remarkable detail, with fabulous presence and delicate artistry. Very good condition. Height: 20".
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Japanese Zen Scroll Painting, Sumi-e Enso and Calligraphy - JJ8J2810
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Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $396.00
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Striking Japanese Zen scroll, Showa period, 20th century. Ensô circle of perfection and calligraphy. Ink on paper. Signed/stamped. Very good condition. Dimensions: 64” x 12.5”.
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Japanese Butsudan, Buddhist Home Shrine - TJ8J2602
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Our Price: $2,995.00
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Beautiful Japanese butsudan or altar, early 20th century. Striking multi-section piece with dramatic carved gilt and lacquer décor. An exquisite display of folding and hinged doors lead to the interior shrine display area above. Lovely latticework, rich black lacquer. Spectacular! Traditionally used as family shrine in the home but great for alternate contemporary use. Very good condition. Dimensions: 60” high, 25” wide, 20”deep.
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Japanese Shinto Shrine, Wood Carved with Keyaki - JC8J2504
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Our Price: $695.00
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Fine Japanese wooden Shinto shrine, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Traditionally used for the private practice of Shintoism in the home. Fine, authentic design, with lovely etched brass fixtures and keyaki (zelcova) wood accents. Features stairs leading to display area. Very good condition. Dimensions: 29.25” high, 27” wide, 14.5”.
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Japanese Lacquer Sutra Stand for Buddhist Texts - JC8J812
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Exquisite Japanese black and gold lacquer sutra desk, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Glossy black lacquer with dazzling handpainted gold decor. Brass fixtures, storage drawer. A rare and exceptional piece in very good condition. We have two. Order one or both. Dimensions: 25” x 12” x 14”.
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Japanese Altar Stand, Red Lacquer, Gilt Accents - JJ8J1108
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Wonderful, old Japanese black and red lacquer altar stand, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Glossy red and black lacquer with dazzling gilt accents. Elegant scroll-edge top, smoothly curved legs. Handcarved gilt accents. Marvelous for home shrine, doll, ikebana or art display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 4.5” x 12” x 4.5”.
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Japanese Zushi, Traveling Shrine for Buddha - JJ8J1110
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Dazzling 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine or zushi, Meiji period (1868-1912). Ornate detail includes highly detailed brass fixtures and gilt accents against glossy black ground. Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” x 3.5” x 2.5”.
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Japanese Buddha, Gilt Religious Figure - JJ8J1111
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Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $316.00
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Splendid Japanese wood, lacquer and gilt temple Buddha, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Beautiful gilt finish with full-body mandorla. Serenely posed in standing position atop lotus blossom throne. Exceptionally well carved, compassionate face. Very good condition. Wonderful item for home shrine or display. Dimensions: 12” x 4.5” x 4”.
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Japanese Altar Stand, Lacquer and Gilt - JJ8J1105
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Our Price: $349.00
Sale Price: $279.20
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Fabulous, old Japanese black and red lacquer altar stand or sutra desk, Taisho Period, c. 1912-1926. Glossy black and red lacquer with dazzling gilt accents. Elegant scroll-edge top, smoothly curved legs. Marvelous for home shrine, doll, ikebana or art display. Good condition with some loss on scroll edge. Dimensions: 9” x 12” x 8”.
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Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Taisho
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Stunning Japanese bronze koro incense burner, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Two-handled vessel with pine cone knob. Beautiful form with subtle tripod feet and stout body. Very good condition. Dimensions: 5” x 4”.
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Japanese Buddha, Carved Wood Traveling Shrine - JJ7D101
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00
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Japanese carved wood traveling Buddha, Meiji, period c. 1868-1912. Lovely, patinated finish. Serenely posed in standing position atop lotus blossom throne. Highly detailed carving throughout. Very good condition. Height: 6”.
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Chinese Guan Yin, Rosewood Goddess of Mercy - JK7D1023
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Our Price: $2,995.00
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Large Chinese carved rosewood figure of Guan Yin, Buddhist goddess of mercy and compassion, early 20th century. Remarkably rendered two-piece figure fits onto lotus base. Highly detailed with serene face and flowing robes. Excellent religious image and dramatic statement piece. Very good condition. Dimensions: 27” x 12” x 8”.
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Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Edo - JC7D1306
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Our Price: $695.00
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Wonderful Japanese bronze koro or incense burner, late Edo period, c.1780-1860. Fabulous metal craftsmanship in meticulous rendering featuring mythical beasts in high relief and highly detailed patterning throughout. Tripod base. Enchanting vessel often used in the tea ceremony and placed in the traditional tokonoma or alcove found in Japanese homes. A rare and remarkable item! Signed/stamped on underside. Very good condition. Dimensions: 6" height x 6" diameter.
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Japanese Temple Bell or Singing Bowl - JC373
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Our Price: $3,995.00
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Tremendous Japanese bronze temple bell or singing bowl, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Wonderful hammered bronzework both inside and out, seated on a lovely red lacquer stand. Engraving along the circumference. Subtle, high-quality workmanship. Traditionally used at temple or for personal religious practice as well as dramatic display. Comes with striking mallet, which produces a fine, rich tone. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28” high w/stand; 12” high, 14.5” diameter (bowl); 12” high (stand w/out cushion).
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