Shinto Shrine

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...

Japanese iron fan-shaped standard finial from a Shinto shrine. The front of the fan with a pair of doves above two raised three-character legends reading "Hachimangu" and "Kasuga-sha...

Omiyamari are essentially Japanese "christening" robes for swaddling 30 day-old infants for their naming ceremony at Shinto shrines. Printed or Yuzen-dyed (paste resist) silk, silk l...

Japanese carved wood architectural decorative element, known as gegyo, from the gable end of a traditional Japanese building in this case a small Shinto shrine. The finely carved pan...

Lamps would be lit as an offering at a Shinto shrine. The hoju no tama is thought to bring enlightenment and rid one of all earthly desires and thereby satisfy all ones wishes.

This creates a shape reminiscent in some ways of the torii (gates) to Shinto shrines, which gives the stool an oriental look.

The stool’s graceful shape recalls a butterfly’s wings, and has also been compared to the form of torii, the traditional Shinto shrine gates. He loved traditional Japanese crafts and...

Lacquer red is a traditional color of Torii gates, erected on the approach to every Shinto shrine. The Japanese believe that passing under the gate purifies the heart of the worshipp...

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 ...

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...

Vintage candleholder from a Shinto shrine from Japan. People flock to Shinto shrines to pray for happiness and good luck for the new year.

Shinto shrines are rarely available today and this one is a fine (and large) example.

A beautiful turn of the Century silk embroidery showing the striking torii gates at the entrance of a sacred Shinto shrine on a mountain lake. A torii is a traditional Japanese gate ...

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Early 20th century Shinto Shrine Ema votive plaque, Japan. Ema are used at Shinto shrines to convey prayers or wishes to the kami.

Rare pair of antique Japanese cast bronze Shinto Shrine lanterns paired with their original giltwood and lacquered flaring hexagonal pedestals, late Meiji to early Taisho period, ear...

At Shinto shrines, large Suzu bells drape over entrances.

At Shinto shrines, large Suzu drape over entrances, as it is said that ringing them calls Shinto Spirit gods -kami-, allowing one to acquire positive power and authority, while repel...

History of Japan's suzu bells: Suzu hang under the eaves of a Shinto shrine, The Suzu is a round, hollow Japanese Shinto bell that contains pellets that sound when agitated.

History of Japan's suzu bells: Suzu hang under the eaves of a Shinto shrine, The Suzu is a round, hollow Japanese Shinto bell that contains pellets that sound when agitated.

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.

During the New Year period the historic city of Odawara in Japan hosts a traditional Hatsumode 初詣 (the first visits to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples to mark a fresh start to th...

Torii is the Japanese name for the characteristic wood entrance arches to Shinto shrines in Japan and translates directly into English as “bird perch”.

Hand made and hand carved and hand polychrome Provenance: Private Shinto Shrine, Asu collection. Good garden candidates!

A japanese name for Foo Dogs are Komainu, they often are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the inner shrine of many Japanese Shinto shrines or kept ...

Named for the stylized lanterns at the Kasuga Grand Shrine (春日大社 Kasuga-taisha), a Shinto shrine in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

The six sites are: (1) the grand bridge at Gojo, (2) the Shinto shrine at Fushimi, (3) the grand Buddha of Kyoto (destroyed in the fire of 1973), (4) cherry blossoms at Maruyama Hill...

Named for the stylized lanterns at the Kasuga Grand Shrine (Kasuga-taisha), a Shinto shrine in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan.

A bride walking with ladies on their way to a Shinto shrine. The bride is following a go-between lady, and she is followed by two attendants.

This furniture was made using traditional and advanced techniques such as those used in the production of Japanese Shinto shrines. Our world-class craftsmen have repaired the slidin...

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...

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...

, often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the inner shrine of many Japanese Shinto shrines or kept inside the inner...

History: Komainu often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the inner shrine of many Japanese Shinto shrines or kept i...

This is one set of three (3) authentic Japanese made bamboo water ladles -hishaku- handcrafted new quality and often seen in use at Buddhist, Shinto shrines, and private gardens. ...

- also known as lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance, main hall, or inner shrine of many Japanese Shinto shrines or kept inside ...

Provenance: Private collection Fukuoka. Ex Shinto shrine. Wonderful sinuous castings, superb old patina and rare opportunity.

At the centre, a twisted pine tree (matsu) in shakudo and gold stands beside an arched silver and gold bridge, leading up to a Shinto shrine temple, with a silver-blossomed tree stre...

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.

A pair of shishi traditionally stand guard outside the gates of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. The Shishi are traditionally depicted in pairs, one with mouth open and ...

They are often found on older Japanese bridges such as the famous San Jo bridge in Downtown Kyoto (see photo) and now are viewed as Classic antique ornaments in Japanese gardens, tem...

A wonderful piece depicting a Japanese Shinto (Shintoism) priest in reflection. The wood carving shows clear signs of use and natural organic wear acquired over years of display. ...

Kasuga lantern is a style of lantern named for the Kasuga Grand Shrine a centuries old Shinto Shrine located in Nara, Japan and famous for its abundance of stone lanterns leading up ...

The kasuga style of lantern is named for the Kasuga Grand Shrine, a centuries old Shinto Shrine located in Nara, Japan and famous for its abundance of stone lanterns leading up to th...

The design recalls the architecture of Japanese Shinto shrines and Torii gates. The Swedish duo, Hans Kempe and Lars-Erik Ljunglöf are among the numerous Scandinavian designers who w...

History of Maruni Wood Industry From building structures such as Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines through to private dwellings and the tools that we use in our everyday lives, Jap...

The design recalls the architecture of Japanese Shinto shrines and Torii gates. Long after the emergence of Japonisme, French designers and craftsmen were still inspired by the const...

The charger is inlaid with gold and silver accents with the Torii gate featuring to the centre foreground and the Hoden (main hall) and Heiden (offertory hall) in the background. Th...

Provenance: Private collection Fukuoka. Ex Shinto shrine. Wonderful sinuous castings, old patina and rare opportunity.

The design recalls the architecture of Japanese Shinto shrines and Torii gates. The Swedish duo, Hans Kempe and Lars-Erik Ljunglöf are among the numerous Scandinavian designers who w...

Sacred trees (Himorogi) can be found at Shinto shrines. These age-old trees are beautiful specimens of nature’s strength and longevity and add an extra level of serenity to their shr...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"

Nice antique Japanese embroidery with beautiful design with tigers, and with nice natural colours in hues of yellow, green, brown and black , entirely hand embroidered with silk. ✨✨...

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s to...

One "Deer" lantern Available Please view our video Call or Contact Us For Details A tall antique classsic beauty with all original pieces. Japan, a fine tall kasuga "deer" gran...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Early 19th Century Rimpa School Floral Screen Period: Early 19th Century Dimensions: 367x171 cm (144.5x67.3 inches) SKU: RJ118/2 This 6-panel gold-leafed screen is a splendid repre...

Big Marble Table Inlaid Top, Carved Wooden Base Handcrafted in Italy by Cupioli . Angelica octagonal table represents one of the Cupioli masterpieces. The imposing dimension of the ...

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

Queen-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful walnut wood. The bed has a fabulous large heavily carved cherub This original Ital...

Ceremonial Thai headdress usually worn for wedding or religious ceremonies. Hand-crafted in Thailand. Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress circa 20th century. A traditionally modeled de...