Antique Japanese Stone

Japanese tall columnar scholar’s stone (suiseki). The Japanese continue the Chinese tradition of collecting unusual, rare and evocatively shaped stones as objects of appreciation.

Japanese scholar’s stone (suiseki) of unusual horizontal form.

Stone water basin with heads as handles (Tsukubai) Material: Granite Origin: Japan Age: Late Meiji period, circa 1890-1910 Size: 18-1/2" in diameter x 12" in height.  

Old days Yousui were often seen near Japanese houses, filled with water in case of occuring fire.

Osaka 19th century Momo, (peach) lantern collected at Osaka Temple sale. The carved peach on the roof of this 19th century lantern symbolizes the elimination of misfortune and evil....

Antique 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase. Made of brass/bronze with enamel, gilt and stone decoration.

This early 20th century stone Obake Douro (Ghost Lantern), was collected in mountains of Yase; a remote area in Kyoto Prefecture. Made from four pieces, noted for the natural organic...

Collected at shrine auction in Japan.

There are many different styles of this stone lantern. This is a quite rare type called "Okuno-in" style which originally came from Koyasan, a sacred Buddhist temple in Wakayama pre...

Antique 19th century Japanese cloisonne vase. Made of brass/bronze with enamel, gilt and stone decoration.

Antique early 20th century Japanese cloisonne vase. Made of brass/bronze with enamel, gilt and stone decoration.

Overall height 8ft 10in, overall weight approximatly 11 tons, 22000 lbs. A Japanese gardener we know who has seen this Yukimi said he has seen maybe only 5 this impressive size in al...

This type of Mizu-bachi was often used to wash hands in a garden near house. Filled to the top creates a small meditating pool and a bath for birds. Approximatly 1 ton.

Originally used to light the pathways of ancient Japanese shrines, a stone lantern (tōrō) is the perfect addition to your own garden pathway.

This beautiful, ornamented, hand-carved stone lantern from 19th-century Japan can be displayed with or without electric lighting in your home garden.

Distinct, unique feature, however, is a large stone, that bursts though the wall (ishihaze). The bowl is an excellent piece that very much suits the taste for the imperfect and accid...

Art Nouveau Floral Motif Bright Fuchia Pink Crystal diamond cut Rhinestone Brooch with Sage Green Sinuous Vines, whiplash detail, Missing one of the sage green stones. Japanned black...

A IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED AMETHYST FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY. Standing in flowing robes and holding a hand fan beside the table with a vase with a flowers , ruyi s...

decorative carving platter with strainer."R & C " stone ware. Japaned motif design.

19th c. Japanese stone (granite) trough/sink

19th century Japanese stone well consisting of four interlocking 5.5" thick stone slabs.

Japanese stone lanterns were first used in ancient Shinto shrines where they served as votive lights.

Japanese stone lanterns were first used in ancient Shinto shrines where they served as votive lights.

Japanese stone lanterns were first used in ancient Shinto shrines where they served as votive lights.

This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has beautiful white beige color.

This is an old Japanese stone object. It is shaped like a naturally formed lantern.

This is a small Japanese stone Buddha. It is thought to have been made around the Edo period.

An early large and hard to find Japanese stone Kanon Guan Yin in the gassho mudra of adoration.

A sculpture created by nature. A slightly distorted sphere. It has a deep red and gray color. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. 1kg

19th century Tsukabai, round stone trough with base from Japan. Trough can be placed on base in a variety of ways, see close up photos.

This is a strong garden element. It is four individual thick stone slabs (5.5 inches) that interlock to form the top of a well. The stones are beautifully aged with old yellow colori...

An early tall and hard to find Japanese stone Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu in a pensive mudra of adoration.

Four interlocking slabs of stone which fit together to make a rectangular top of a well. Very old, grey green and red tinged stone. Smooth. Large-scale. Inside measures: 22 x 22.

From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Japan, a fine early and hard to find classic "mountain" lantern hand carved in granite stone, which measures: 36 inches high and 18 in...

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.  

A delightful opportunity to acquire a Japanese hand-carved stone frog sculpture fresh from an old Nagoya Japan garden and dating to the early 20th century.

A monk, Tatsuma, who introduced Buddhism from India to China. It was introduced to Japan and is widely popular among Japanese people as a Japanese figurine that imitates the zazen f...

19th c. Japanese stone trough atop two 19th c. stone pillars from Guatemala

Japan an attractive antique one-of-a-kind tall hand caved effigy of Kanon Guan-yin in stone- a good garden candidate.

It is a rare Buddha statue that cannot be found even in Japan. Weight: 12.7kg I don't know the type of stone in detail.

Very old, may be older than 19th century, stone water reservoir used to collect water in a Japanese garden water feature.

Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway lantern has its original patina from good age It displays especially well at night with an LED candle.

This is a very old Japanese stone carved monkey. This piece dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.  

It is an old Japanese stone pot. Made in the 1860s and 1920s.

Japan, a fine pathway stone lantern with original and beautiful lichen and patina from great age, 28 inches high.

FEBRUARY SALE - NOW SAVE 25% AND MORE Japan, a hand carved handsome, old, and possibly unique Japanese Architectural garden house carved from solid granite stone.

Japan, our tallest 48 inch fine pathway stone lantern with original and beautiful lichen and patina from great age.

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

We are members of NAJGA - North American Japanese Garden Association. About Japanese stone lanterns: Japan’s stone lantern tradition is a concept that was imported from India and h...

Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway lantern has its original patina from good age It displays especially well at night with an LED candle.

Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway lantern has its original patina from good age It displays especially well at night with an LED candle.

Just acquired, our Japan stone Arts & Craftsantique stone pathway lantern has its handsome patina from good age It displays especially well at night with an LED candle.

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...

This Japanese cha dansu tea cabinet was crafted during the Taisho to early Showa period and is made from richly grained keyaki (zelkova wood), one of the most prized hardwoods in tra...

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It represents a refined example of traditional Japanese ...

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). The sliding doors are made of keyaki (zelkova) wood, while the side panels...

A profoundly sculptural bench carved from a single massive plank of wood, embodying the quiet power of material and time. The form emerges organically. Its low elongated seat is sup...

New finds from Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This large Mizuya tansu is made from premium quality, reddish Sugi Cedar, the product of circa 1870s to 1900s (Meiji to early Taisho peri...

New finds from an old elementary school in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage low table - or bench, was manufactured circa 1920s to 40s (early Showa era), estimate from the style & ...

Wabi-sabi primitive bookshelf from Scandinavia, 1800s. Handcrafted with timeworn character and rich patina, celebrating the beauty of age and imperfection.

This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...

Wooden wall decor made of a piece of reclaimed wood from antique wood river boat. Words & bamboos engraved, together with the signature. Strings for hanging attached. manufacture...

This is a very old storage box covered in washi paper. It was made in the Meiji period (1900s-1920s). The old washi paper is painted with persimmon tannins. Painting with persimmon ...