Japan Antique Hand Cast Bronze Buddhist Ornament Giboshi Perfect Garden Piece

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Japan Antique Hand Cast Bronze Buddhist Ornament Giboshi Perfect Garden Piece

About the Item

Here's a rare, seldom found old hand cast bronze Japanese buddhist temple post or bridge post top -giboshi- that dates in the 19th century. It is an architectural Classic gem only the fine design eye of Japanese master craftsman can possibly conceive. Of onion flower form, they can still be found ornamenting the post tops of amazing bridges in old Kyoto. Some giboshi there are signed and date to hundreds of years ago, during the old Edo period, 1603-1868. Dimensions: Larger size than normal: 9 inches tall and 5 inches wide Signed. Includes rare signature of maker on side. Only a tiny fraction of these scarce surviving bronze works of art are ever signed. A wonderful collectible. Fabulous form. Only one. History: Giboshi is a kind of Japanese bronze ornament used as bridge post caps on older bridges in Japan. They are crafted ornaments purposely made to resemble the bulbous flower of the onion. The top peak of giboshi are bulbous and pointed resembling the onion domes in Western culture. 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, temples and shinto shrines. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128927795473