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Japanese Early Antique Stone Four Buddhas Pagoda 10 feet

$48,000
£36,421.30
€41,644.49
CA$67,042.98
A$74,542.68
CHF 38,922.07
MX$907,365.89
NOK 496,628.70
SEK 465,317.36
DKK 310,800.53
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Just discovered from an old Kyoto area garden. Call or message us for details or to reserve. Please view our video. For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this unique and substantial 10 feet five roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on base. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is hand carved from solid granite, Meiji period circa 1860, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. The block underneath the tiers of this Pagoda features beautiful carvings of Buddha on all sides, facing all four directions. This style is known as Shihōbutsu (四方仏), and can also been seen on Chōzubachi water basins. The monumental carved stone Buddhist sculptural five layered tower fashioned in eight parts with a tall incised nine ringed finial Hoju representative of nine (9) stages of consciousness development plus five sets of shaped roofs, and four (4) buddhas carved in the square rectangular shaped base. All are hand-carved of granite stone with considerable patina from appropriate age. Provenance: Old Japanese private Kyoto area garden Japan’s stone pagodas were the Japanese Buddhist versions of Chinese pagodas and originally Indian stupas. By the Meiji era, the word to came to mean tower and a pagoda's size was measured in ken, where a ken is the interval between two pillars of a traditional-style building. This beautifully hand-carved sculpture would make an exceptional visual statement and substantial conversational choice for your special garden location. Good original wear, patina and lichen from great age. Call or message us to reserve as it is one of a kind. Only one. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Specializing in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese antiques and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 120 in (304.8 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289239789822

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