Antique Shrine

Fascinating Edo period ukio-e artwork, originally by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality woodblock detail, printed...

Such household shrines were traditionally used for daily worship, meditation, and the presentation of offerings, creating a dedicated sacred space within the home.

Measuring 66 cm high, 61.3 cm wide, and 34.7 cm deep, and weighing 11.2 kgs, this impressive shrine combines elegant proportions with exceptional craftsmanship.

Standing serenely upon a lotus pedestal and raised on an exceptional gold-lacquered zushi (shrine base), this sculpture embodies the spiritual refinement and masterful craftsmanship ...

Dated to the late 19th century, the small cabinets may have been used as part of a home altar or shrine display. Left open and framed with scrollwork carvings, the upper shelves like...

Measuring 67.5 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 37 cm deep, and weighing 8.1 kgs, it is a finely proportioned shrine with strong visual and spiritual presence.

They act as guardians of homes, temples, shrines, and palaces, designed to repel evil spirits and protect against misfortune.

These imperfections are not considered defects but rather proof of its long, active life in a Japanese shrine. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come...

Measuring 80.5 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, it is an impressive shrine with a strong visual and spiritual presence.

An antique Japanese iron and Keyaki Zelkova seven-light candle stand, used in a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple. This piece is estimated to date from the Meiji period to early Taish...

Symbolising protection, strength and prosperity, they were traditionally placed at temples and shrines to guard sacred spaces and ward off evil spirits.

Ex-votos and retablos are often placed above the altars in churches or family shrines as votive offerings made in the form of religious pictures/images typically portraying Christ an...

One brooch features a raised seated Buddhist figure beneath an elaborate crown or shrine-like form, while the companion piece is centred with a symmetrical arrangement of colourful s...

They were used initially in temples and later shrines as votive lights. About the 16th century stone lanterns were adopted for secular purposes and designed and placed in the gardens...

Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, this rustic stone vessel is an antique Chinese incense burner from the 19th century or earlier. Placed within a shrine or atop a home alt...

In the lower screen, Nijō Castle, important religious complexes, and numerous temples and shrines can be recognized. The main streets are crossed by a long procession of dignitaries,...

A wonderful hand carved stone-carved antique Southeast Asian Buddha head/bust temple/shrine sculpture, possibly from the Thai, Burma, Laos region but perhaps also Japan/China.

A wonderful serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha statue/sculpture with gilt decoration - likely applied as temple or shrine blessing or offerings. The Buddha is seated in a tradition...

A monumental Japanese antique pair of Shinto Shrine kitsune fox guardians, hand carved in solid granite.

This very special antique Indian temple shrine is an exceptional and rare example of 17th-century Indian devotional craftsmanship.

Komainu are statues of guardian beasts placed in pairs at the entrances of Shinto shrines or in front of shrine buildings, protecting the sacred grounds from evil spirits.

Large bronze shrine lamp composed of 3 long worked chains, with balls, and a bronze bowl decorated with 3 angels on whose heads the chains hang.

The Kinkzan were a notable family of Kyoto Awataguchi potters who manufactured ceramics used in Shren'in, the imperial family's shrine, and by the shoguns of the Edo government in th...

Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, this small stone vessel is an antique Chinese incense burner from the 19th century or earlier. Placed within a shrine or atop a home alta...

In Bamana ritual cosmos, a Boli serves as a powerful physical reservoir for nyama—the cosmic spiritual energy that animates all creation. Held in secret shrine sanctuaries, these obj...

The iron fixing rods beneath the feet survive, further supporting their original shrine function. We ship internationally, tracked and insured.

The stupa, a prominent structure in Buddhist architecture, symbolizes the enlightenment of Buddha and serves as a shrine for relics. It is characterized by its tiered design, which a...

The Kasuga lantern is fashioned after the ancient lanterns found in Shino shrines of Nara, Japan and some date back to 700 AD.

Hand-carved from sandstone, this miniature temple reflects the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of India. Such shrines were traditionally used to house sacred images or as devo...

Ex-votos and retablos are often placed above the altars in churches or family shrines as votive offerings made in the form of religious pictures/images typically portraying Christ an...

The excavated interior of this shrine would originally have housed a miniature image of a deity, carved in relief.

Temples like this were traditionally used in Indian households and local shrines as sanctuaries for worship and spiritual reflection.

Two women converse beside a shrine, where they are filling up ceramic vessels.

Such thrones were commonly used in temples and domestic shrines, symbolizing honor, authority, and spiritual reverence.

Such thrones were often used in temples and domestic shrines, symbolizing dignity, authority, and reverence.

They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed in gardens or as an indoor entry tokanoma accent to allow visitors opportunity to cleanse hands prior to p...

The surviving label provides valuable provenance and firmly places the shrine within the rich tradition of Catholic devotional culture in Argentina.

These weathered characteristics are not viewed as defects, but rather as a beautiful testament to its long history as a sacred protector in a Japanese shrine or rural estate. Komain...

Ex-votos and retablos are often placed above the altars in churches or family shrines as votive offerings made in the form of religious pictures/images typically portraying Christ an...

At the heart of the screen is the depiction of the Kanda Matsuri, one of Edo's three major festivals, celebrated at the Kanda Myojin Shrine in Chiyoda Ward. Central to this scene is ...

I’ve always been drawn to these early Burmese clay votives, especially the larger ones that were clearly meant for a shrine or temple setting rather than personal wear.

Such offering vessels were traditionally used in temples and domestic shrines to present flowers, fruits, and other devotional offerings, symbolizing reverence, merit, and generosity.

The icon is housed within an impressive Gothic Revival architectural shrine frame, crafted in carved and parcel-gilt oak or mahogany, with hinged doors decorated with painted scrolli...

Phallic forms carved from wood or stone have been enshrined at certain shrines, incorporated into regional festivals, and preserved within local folk traditions.

This pair of Japanese patinated bronze candle holders from the Meiji period (circa 1868 - 1912) feature intricate reticulated floral patterns and embossed archaic motifs, commonly us...

Such monk statues were often placed in temples or private shrines, complementing Buddha images and honoring the monastic community that preserves and transmits the Dharma.

Two classical figures flank a small architectural shrine or temple containing an elaborate floral composition.

His image occupies a special place throughout Nepal and the Himalayan region, appearing in temples, household shrines, and ritual objects intended to invoke protection and good fortu...

Its impressive size, considerable weight, and artistic quality make it an attractive piece for collectors of Southeast Asian Buddhist art and devotees seeking a distinguished shrine ...

Indian bronze sculptures have been esteemed for centuries, often serving as central elements in temples and domestic shrines, offering a glimpse into the spiritual depth and artistic...

The gently curved legs, which subtly recall the form of a Torii gate at a Japanese Shinto shrine, also retain a strong and stable structure despite the great age of the piece.

Its substantial size and radiant gilding suggest that it may originally have occupied an important place within a temple or private shrine, where such images served as focal points f...

Eight matching figures created for a shrine or sacred setting, then buried and forgotten long enough to become part of the earth before reappearing again.

The Wisteria Festival of Kameido Tenjin Shrine held from mid-April to mid-May every year is a harbinger of summer.

A hanshō is a smaller version of the large temple bell known as a bonshō, traditionally hung at fire watchtowers (hinomiyagura), temples, and shrines, or at crossroads within village...

Architectural elements such as these were traditionally used to embellish temples, shrines, and sacred structures, serving both decorative and symbolic purposes while enhancing the s...

Such panels traditionally adorned temples, shrines, and ceremonial structures, where they enhanced the sacred atmosphere and demonstrated the devotion of their patrons.

It features a highly weathered, deeply oxidized surface and significant natural erosion from centuries of outdoor exposure at a shrine. There are no major structural cracks, deep chi...

The standing figure is shown in a poised, forward-moving stance, with outstretched hands formed to hold a small oil lamp, underscoring its ritual function within a domestic or temple...

The composition presents the shrine in a clear architectural elevation, emphasizing its richly detailed Gothic structure.