Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed

Japan, a stunning large scroll painting of Koi lazily swimming in a placid pond among Momiji fallen leaves. Hand painted in vibrant colors- an auspicious art composition rendered on ...

Japan, a beautifully handmade and hand carved black lacquer colored antique shop sign -kanban- for a Japanese currency exchange shop. The kanji translates to "currency exchange". Many antique Japanese shop signs...

Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple "blossominig lotus" flower bud stem. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafted from crushed shell called gofun coated over carved wood and their dress feature period Edo (1840) textile kimono dress. Used as the display for the Girl’s day celebration, more specifically they are constructed of kinran brocade fabric covered paper, the heads carved of wood and covered in gofun with painted features and inset hair, the male form with outstretched arms and conical legs, the female has a cylindrical form. They come in an original kiri wood storage box. Dimensions: Large doll 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide Small doll...

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Large Hand Cast Original Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side. Bold pleasing sound Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful light green patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid last century. Signed with the makers name please see photographs. A rare survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina. Dimensions: 19 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original light green aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. In addition. It’s bold sound of brings to the Japanese people - the “voice of Buddha” is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). This bell sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers. We will also include a complimentary hand striker. Unique. Great garden consideration. Only One. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...

Ribbons of 17th century calligraphy poems are mounted on an 18th century screen with a woven bamboo motif. These poems are aristocratic Waka poem...

Edo period (first half of the 19th century) antique Japanese scroll of peonies. Signature and seal read: Baiitsu Yamamoto, (1783-1856). Yamamoto was t...

19th/20th c., Antique hand-carved Japanese ramna panels depicting landscapes of black pine trees, temples, mountains and clouds. Likely carved from yaku cedar in the Osaka tradition of chokokuranma (carved transom), these are double sided three-dimensional landscape designs. The design is mirrored on each side of the panel. Ranma panels...

Wonderfully large and bold tiger painted in ink and mineral pigments on silk mounted with silk brocade border. Seal reads: Miyaguchi (alternative reading: ...

1262 Japanese gilt wood panel deer at the base of mount Fuji.

Japanese Meiji period pair of wooden doors featuring carvings of an owl and a parrot on perch, with birds and flowers. The carvings are executed i...