Japanese Antique Big Bronze Boat Form Hanging Candle Holder or Vase original box

Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud clapper , from Kyoto Temple. One of only two we have seen This bell is a rare treasu...

Here's another beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this fine artisan treasure from Japan. A stunning dark walnut colored bronze vase with a pretty undulatin...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions A lovely example of a Japanese antique bronze dragon water spout miraculously saved from a temple vessel and dating to the late Meiji period, 1...

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- a big and lovely big 13 inch diameter hand painted bowl from Japan. Japan hard to find early hand painted ceramic lush "garden scene" serving bowl, circa 1910. Inside painting depicts elite individual with his attendants seated amidst a three some of cranes, plush patterns, foliage and seas. The exterior a dragon style...

Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mok...

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound. 21 Inches Tall. Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12 Signed for patron donors at Imari Ikishima Donors include: Fukui Sano and Fukui shie, Tomiyama kazuki,and Nichimao . Handsome original old green patina- just the way we like to find them. Signed by patron donors in two areas. Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural 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 Taisho period, early 20th century. A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original dark patina. Dimensions: 21 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original green aged patina appropriate to its age. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. About Bonsho Bells "Voice of Buddha" The earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of much earlier Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound of the bell is thought to have supernatural properties. It is believed, for example, that it can be heard in the underworld. In Japanese ceremonies, hanging bells are used for signaling during the prayer and for calling Buddhists to worship. In China, similar bells were employed in ensembles, where they represented the yin, or "receptive" principle, and were sounded after the beat of a large drum (yang, or "creative" element). The Japanese bonsho...

This antique charred wooden branch candle holder is recovered from an old fallen tree. It comes from an old traditional Japanese home with an Irori. An ir...

Certainly, here's a more detailed description: This exquisite pair of antique Candle Holders from 19th-century India showcases the enduring ...

An fine, antique Japanese pottery Daruma figurine. In the form of a Daruma, a depiction of Bodhidharma the semi-legendary founder of Zen/Chan Buddhism. The figure's face and protruding toes are an unglazed dark brown and his robe has a dark red glaze. Simply a charming Japanese figurine...

A Japanese wooden figurine of a Buddhist monk. In the form of a seated Buddhist monk. He holds a scroll in his left hand, and a mala/juzu (rosary) i...

1228 A fine bronze jumbo sculpture of an animated lobster.

Antique Japanese tall ikebana vase / planter from a yew wood tree trunk with beautifully aged glowing surface color and great natural sculptural for...