Japanese Shinto

The most important figures in the Shinto religion are the "kami," which are the Japanese Shinto gods.

A Japanese statue of a Shinto god from the Momoyama period.

Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and dedicated to Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirit and conflagration. approx. 23.7 x...

Immerse yourself in the magic of Shinto, a capsule collection that evokes the profound symbols of Japanese Shinto culture: the embracing circle, the nourishing rice, the illuminating...

Immerse yourself in the magic of Shinto, a capsule collection that evokes the profound symbols of Japanese Shinto culture: the embracing circle, the nourishing rice, the illuminating...

Immerse yourself in the magic of Shinto, a capsule collection that evokes the profound symbols of Japanese Shinto culture: the embracing circle, the nourishing rice, the illuminating...

Beloved Japanese Shinto goddess of mirth, joy, and good fortune, Otafuku, also known as Okame is often associated with longevity and fertility.

The Gates alludes to the tradition of Japanese Shinto torii gates similar to the paths of the Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto, Japan.

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.

The emerging reality of this painting is Japanese Shinto symbols to purify the land and petroglyphic signs interpreted as healing the land.

Original vintage travel poster issued by the Hiroshima Railway Bureau for a festival at the historic Shinto Itsukushima Shrine on Itsukushima island in Japan featuring fireworks and ...

Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan.

This remarkably unique, hand-carved Japanese Shinto guardian lion (Komainu) dates from the late Edo period (circa 1780–1850) and originates from the mountainous region of Nagano Pref...

Original condition and patina. Provenance: Shinto shrine, Kumamoto temple, southern Japan Older pairs of Buddhist mythological Komainu like these are infrequently found in not only...

Honji Suijaku is a complicated religious concept uniquely developed in Japan. It mixed and hybrid the Buddism deities with native shinto spirits (known as Kami), which were seen as l...

Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with water-drop like symbol openwork. Manufactured circa 1860s - 1900s (late Edo to Meiji period) estimate from the s...

Asian Japanese Mid-Century Modern bleached wood carved religious figure of a Shinto Priest seated in Lotus position with legs crossed.

And in Japanese Shinto, the shade of the orange close to red is a sacred color.

Original Japanese Woodblock print, chuban Size "Beauty in Shinto Costume" by Totoya Hokkei  (1780-1850) About the artist Totoya Hokkei (1780–1850) was a Japanese artist best known ...

In Japanese mythology, foxes are supposed to breathe out flames which are represented by the flame motif at the top of the drum stand.

A rare and highly significant Shinto priest ceremonial hat set (kanmuri), one of the most iconic and recognizable religious headpieces in Japan.

(He descended from a long line of Japanese Shinto priests) Yamamoto died in Provincetown in 1994.

It is said that they were given to the imperial court and to the shrine of Ise (Mie prefecture), one of the most sacred places of Shinto. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 10.6 ...

In Japan, it is a Shinto belief that the deer is a treasured and sacred animal.

One side of the vase appears to feature a representation of Amaterasu, the revered Japanese sun goddess from Shinto mythology, identifiable by the radiant halo surrounding the figure.

Key Features: Late Edo Provenance: A genuine artifact from the mid-19th century, embodying the spiritual history of feudal Japan and likely from a Shinto temple. Lacquered Shrine C...

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

This unique deep charger/centrepiece showcases a dramatic scene of Tawaraya Sotatsu's influential "Wind God and Thunder God" that is considered a Japanese National Treasure. It is a ...

Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition.

Kitsune masks are commonly seen at Japanese festivals (matsuri) and in traditional theatrical performances like Noh or Kyogen theatre plays and sacred Shinto Kagura performances.

Japanese antique shinto shrine ceramic Inari fox guardian and Shinto Kami (god).

The two dragons depicted on the cabinet’s base are engaged in a dynamic duel, symbolizing balance and the interplay of opposing forces—a theme deeply rooted in Japanese philosophy an...

In this exceptional work, the artist has used gold leaf, black and white for expressing the dramatic scene of Tawaraya Sotatsu's influential "Wind God and Thunder God" that is consid...

The catalog is organized into themes, including the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac; animals in Shinto and Buddhism; animals and samurai; land animals, winged creatures, and cr...

The highly unusual pendant features a handcrafted Hanataka Tengu, a long-nosed, red-faced goblin Japanese yōkai (spirits). These Shinto deities are renowned for their swordsmanship, ...

This legendary bird holds a central place in Japanese mythology; indeed, it was a three-legged crow that acted as a messenger for the goddess Amaterasu in Shinto cosmogony.

It is said that they were given to the imperial court and to the shrine of Ise (Mie prefecture), one of the most sacred places of Shinto. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 10.6 ...

It is said that they were given to the imperial court and to the shrine of Ise (Mie prefecture), one of the most sacred places of Shinto. Japan – End of the Edo era (1603-1868) – Be...

Onis are an integral part of the pantheon of yokai, the spirits and monsters of Japanese folklore. Their origins go back several millennia, well before the arrival of Buddhism in Jap...

"Shinto is Japan’s oldest religion, with origins dating back to the tail end of the Stone Age.

"Shinto is Japan’s oldest religion, with origins dating back to the tail end of the Stone Age.

The 'Kimono' is reminiscent of the Japanese Torii before a Shinto shrine. Created by the artist in 2014 the 'Kimono' has proven to be one of his most popular designs.

In each culture became something slightly different as in the Himalayas it joined.Bon religion, and the animistic religions of the peoples who are there, in Japan, it joined the Shin...

Baku heads are commonly placed under the eaves of Japanese Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines to ward off bad spirits.

The artists said that they drew some inspiration for The Gates from the torii gates that line the way to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and other Shinto shrines in Japan. People p...

This process was used in 14th century Japan where Shinto monks used it to create beautiful, marbled patterns on paper.

The artists said that they drew some inspiration for The Gates from the torii gates that line the way to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and other Shinto shrines in Japan. People p...

ABOUT THE ARTIST Naoko Matsubara was born in 1937 on the island of Shikoku, Japan, and grew up in Kyoto. Her father was one of Japan's most senior Shinto priests, and her mother came...

This process was used in 14th century Japan where Shinto monks used it to create beautiful, marbled patterns on paper.