Shinto Shrine

Shinto Shrine Mirror, a large round metal mirror resting in a yellow cedar stand carved with ocean waves.

We were told it is from an Edo period Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari - a popular deity associated with foxes who were known for protecting the annual rice harvest from th...

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...

A Japanese export silk embroidery of a Shinto shrine in original parcel gilt ebonized lacquer frame, circa 1890. 29 ¼ by 24 ¾ inches

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While working on a theatrical project in Tokyo, I visited the Shinto shrine at Ise Shima. In the Shinto tradition, purity was achieved through dismantling then rebuilding the shrine...

This type of Zushi is called "Ofuda Ire", means "talisman holder" - to put Ofuda (talisman) received at Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, renowned as the smallest alter for home.

This expressive carved wooden head represents a Koma-Inu — the mythical lion-dog guardians traditionally placed at the entrances of Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits. Whether ...

Original vintage railway travel poster for the Kagawa prefecture in Japan featuring a stunning design of a red sun reflected on the blue water with the bold text above and below, als...

Located near Tokyo and popular for outdoor activities and sport including hiking along the trails and canyons, mountain climbing, fishing in the rivers and streams, and camping, as w...

Other than the first one, all photos were taken with the glazed frame removed. Toshogu is a Shinto shrine found throughout Japan in which Tokugawa Leyasu, the founder of the last sh...

They are the lion-dog temple guardians of both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and have been placed at the entrances or in the eves of shrines and temples to ward off evil spirit...

In this soft and atmospheric vertical scene, a trail winding through trees is marked with a traditional torii, a gate that is usually found at the entrance to a Shinto shrine and sym...

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

Originally made as "Kibana", a part of Shinto shrine decoration. Kibana parts are attached to the shrine or temple building with traditional Joinery, this seem to be carefully remove...

It wasn’t until the Heian period – Japan’s “golden age” of art and architecture – that these lanterns appeared in sacred Shinto shrines and private Japanese homes. Toro come in a va...

Standing between minimal and opulent, this coffee table features a bronze-lacquered wooden frame with slightly flared legs supporting a soft-edged, shallow bowl with an ivory suede-c...

Inviting Japanese school watercolour, steeped in Japanese shrine tradition Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Set within a quality frame, with a distinctiv...

Author and garden designer Sophie Walker brings fresh insight to this subject, exploring the Japanese garden in detail through a series of essays and with 100 featured gardens, rangi...

Found at the entrance of Shinto shrines, it acts as a boundary between the human and spiritual worlds.

Originally positioned at the structural junction beneath the eaves of a historic Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine, this piece depicts an elephant (Zō) or mythical dream-eater (Baku).

Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahaf...

Ceramic Komainu were most often made as votive offerings to Shinto shrines. Individuals or village representatives, mainly around the Mino and Seto region, dedicated them to their lo...

A beautifully composed and richly colored woodblock print by famed Japanese shin-hanga artist/printmaker Ito Shunsui (1898-1972) titled "Snow at the Shrine (Shatô no yuki)" from Shin...

Originally created as guardian figures for the entrance of a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, these imposing sculptures embody the powerful spiritual symbolism and remarkable sculpt...

Some of these mirrors, or Kagami, were used in Shinto shrines in rituals but more commonly they were given as expensive wedding gifts or purchase by well to do customers.

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...

Baku heads are commonly placed under the eaves of Japanese Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines to ward off bad spirits. They are protectors against evil, devour nightmares, but canno...

Importing Art into the United States is exempt from all U.S. tariffs but please, do check Torii Moto (at the Shrine gate) — Masao Ido, 1986 A Sun-Dappled Approach to a Kyoto Shrine...

With arched top rod, it looks similar form of Torii gate - which we can see in front of Shinto shrines - brings a genuine taste of Japanese culture to the space.

Kitano Tenmangū (北野天満宮, Kitano-Tenmangu) is a Shinto shrine in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine was first built in 947 to appease the angry spirit of bureaucrat, scholar and poet...

The fol-lowing year East is East a steel sculpture inspired by visits to Buddhist and Shinto shrines near Kyoto, was also purchased for the permanent collection.

Traditionally, Hinoki was believed to invite good fortune and purify spaces, making it a preferred material for Shinto shrines, religious altars, and even bathhouses.

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...

In Japan, it is known as a "Shinme" (sacred horse), a term referring to the divine horses dedicated to Shinto shrines. Since ancient times, Shinme have been revered as the steeds of...

Beyond decoration Its purpose serves as a serious vessel for ritual hand washing and mouth cleansing prior to engaging in tea ceremony or entering the sacred grounds of Buddhist temp...

Originating from the Kyushu region, this sacred guardian was traditionally placed at the entrance of a Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirits. Over three centuries, the elements have...

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.

Alternately, the shape can be seen as the gateway of a Shinto shrine or even an antique samurai helmet. In effect, it is a form that is both modern and timeless, that has won critica...

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...

Komainu traditionally stand guard at the entrances of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples to ward off evil 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.

It features “Unohana,” features Osen, the poster girl the “Kagiya” teahouse in Kasamori Inari Shrine in Yanaka. Standing in front of a Shutorii (a traditional Shinto shrine gate colo...

Buddhist temples, or Buddhist monasteries together with Shinto shrines, are considered to be amongst the most numerous, famous, and important religious buildings in Japan.

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 ...

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

Earlier this year, Hiroshi Sugimoto – The Descent of the Kasuga Spirit, curated by the artist, took place at Kasuga-Taisha Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. In San Francisco, his 68-foot...

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.

This print features the Omotemon or Niomon (Nio gate) at the entrance to the famed Shinto Toshogu Shrine in Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture.

In many cases, temple priests took on new roles as priests of nearby Shinto shrines, and the temples they left behind fell into ruin.

The coastlines are annotated with place names with some port cities accompanied by the distance information from the adjacent cities; important places and landmarks such as castles, ...

Originally part of a purification ritual during an epidemic in 869, the Gion Matsuri / 祇園祭 is one of the most famous summer festivals in Japan held annually every July in Kyoto and a...

Original vintage train travel poster for 石川 Ishikawa on the Japanese island of Honshu issued by the Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism Federation and the Nagoya Railway Bureau featuring sce...

Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco, with Pietro Belluschi and Pier Luigi Nervi; Ad Astra for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum; Flora Raris for John Portman's Hyatt Regency ...

Inspired by the Orient (a Torii is the traditional Japanese gateway that leads to a Shinto shrine or sacred area), each piece comprises a frame made of crude metal featuring straight...