Large Japanese Shop Sign for a Soy Sauce Brewery

Japan, a beautifully handmade and hand carved black lacquer colored antique shop sign -kanban- for a Japanese currency exchange shop. The kanji translates to "currency exchange". Many antique Japanese shop signs...

Antique Japanese Medicine "Kanban" (Shop Sign) with mirror, Meiji Period. The Medicine being advertised is a soothing cream used to relieve itchin...

A large Chinese hand carved shop sign from the early 20th century, with calligraphy. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this shop sign features Chinese char...

A very beautiful large six-panel byôbu (room-divider) with a refined polychrome painting on paper of a pine tree (matsu) and two cranes (tsuru). In Japanese culture, the pine tree i...

Japanse school Vrouw op brug Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm.

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Large Hand Cast Original Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side. Bold pleasing sound Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful light green patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid last century. Signed with the makers name please see photographs. A rare survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina. Dimensions: 19 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original light green aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. In addition. It’s bold sound of brings to the Japanese people - the “voice of Buddha” is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). This bell sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers. We will also include a complimentary hand striker. Unique. Great garden consideration. Only One. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...