Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Japanese a handsome quality pair (2) "Sun And Moon" Arts And Crafts Pathway Stone Lanterns, Taller 42" High With original patina and layers of garden lichen. Unique pair/set. Wou...

An old carved stone object sourced in Japan. Featuring a deeply recessed center and a softly rounded form, the piece exists somewhere between natural formation and human interventio...

Antique Wooden Mechanical Component (Possibly Watermill / Agricultural Machinery Part) Japan, Late Meiji to Early Showa Period (circa 1900–1930) A cylindrical wooden structure reinf...

This is a stone statue of Jizo Bodhisattva, believed to have been created on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture during the Edo period. On Sado Island, there is a small Jizo hall known as “Nashinoki Jizo,” where numerous stone Buddha statues dedicated by local people since the Edo period are still enshrined today. The sight of these statues, densely covering the ground, conveys the everyday prayers of the people of that time—their heartfelt wishes for children’s growth, recovery from illness, and protection in daily life. Against this background, Jizo worship on Sado Island is closely connected to the concept of “Migawari Jizo,” or substitute Jizo. This belief holds that Jizo takes upon itself the misfortunes and suffering that would otherwise befall people. It was a common practice for people to dedicate Jizo statues...

This is an old Japanese papier-mâché wooden mold. Wooden molds shaped like dogs are extremely rare, and only a limited number are known to still exist today. Its simple yet charming ...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions An earlier and hard to find image of this Japanese large 35" tall scale hand carved stone Jizo Bodhisattva with a carved hat on his backside a...

This is a very old Japanese papier-mâché Daruma mold made of wood. It was used as a master form for shaping papier-mâché Daruma dolls and is believed to ha...

Japanese Large 22" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The pleasing natural green patina makes this bell special. For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 22 inch tall bronze bell. Its original old and natural dark green patination belies its importance and rarity. Hard to find with its attractive patina- this is an authentic indication that this bell had actually hung for quite some time and had been used functionally. At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi) are arranged in five rows of five. Lower sections are surrounded by embossed cartouches with a flower-shaped striking panel (tsuki'za). Dimensions: 22 inches tall and 12" inches diameter Date: early to mid 20th century Provenance: private Kyoto/Shiga area collection We will include a striker for your convenience. ●History of the Tsurigane Hanging Bell The tsurigane is a type of bell that developed in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, with the bonshō (Buddhist temple bell...

A rare and most impressive 1960s Japanese Ainu bear sculpture. Artist signed and dated. Indigenous Ainu Peoples, probably Ashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan's northe...

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this Minka Farmhouse stone lantern from old Japan! This is a hand carved lantern of one of Jap...

This is a large, old Japanese hand-carved wooden bear. With its dignified stance and overwhelming presence, it is a sculptural work that leaves a strong impression simply by being pl...

Japan, a handsome and large natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from a natural granite mountain boulder and sourced from...

Japanese Large 25" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The inscribed donor's Kanji script makes this bell special. For your meditat...

A very good hand carved stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture set upon its own carved base Good display candidate for your favorite indoor or outdoor space In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, kn...

This is an old Japanese wooden sculpture of a Shishi lion. Expertly carved from a naturally formed burl, it possesses an exceptionally powerful presence. Despite its relatively small...

Nambu Ironware Three-Legged Water Basin Morioka/Mizusawa, Iwate Prefecture Mid-Showa Period (circa 1960s-1970s) This piece features the characteristic heavy iron surface of Nambu ir...

Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Please view our v...

This is an old Japanese stone carving of a phallus, believed to have been made in the late Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare and valuable a...

Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguch...

Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...

Antique Wooden Mechanical Component (Possibly Watermill / Agricultural Machinery Part) Japan, Late Meiji to Early Showa Period (circa 1900–1930) A cylindrical wooden structure reinf...

Japanese old vintage hand cast bronze animal rabbit hare figure. Bronze Okimono figural long eared rabbit hare from Japan. Fine quality hand cast hare from Japan Mount Fuji. This is ...

Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...

This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-s...

From our recent garden acquisitions- a happy pair with original box #2 Japan, this handsome pair (2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi...

This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddhist sculpture. It is believed to date back to the Muromachi period (14th–16th century) and has quietly existed alongside people’s prayers for ...

This is a metal object of Daruma which was made in Japan around 2000s in Heisei era. A Daruma is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder o...

Sculptural lanterns of carved stone or wood are traditionally placed throughout Buddhist temple grounds or courtyard gardens to contrast lush foliage and cast light on their surround...

This item is a giant wooden penis that was used in old Japanese houses from the late 19th century to the early 20th century (Meiji to Taisho eras). This i...

Precious Natural and exquisite Burl Wood "shikiita" display stand embodies the traditional Japanese appreciation for natural beauty and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality burl woo...

Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime. A huge...

This is a wooden statue of **Jūichimen Senju Kannon Bosatsu (Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon)**, created in Japan during the late Edo period. Senju Kannon (Thousand-Armed Kannon), formally known as *Senju Sengen Kanzeon Bosatsu*, is regarded as a symbol of compassion who saves all people through countless hands and eyes. Rather than literally carving one thousand arms, the expression of many arms symbolically represents “infinite salvation.” This work is further rendered in the **Eleven-Headed (Jūichimen)** form, bearing multiple faces above the main head. This signifies the ability to look in all directions and to never overlook the suffering of any being. The Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon is both refined in design and highly significant in devotional practice. At **Sanjūsangendō (Rengeō-in)** in Kyoto, a similar Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon statue is enshrined and is widely known as one of the representative masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist sculpture...

This is an old wooden tricycle made in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). An exceptionally rare piece in the history of Japanese toys, it was once used by children more tha...

Just discovered from an old southern Japanese area garden and now in our Vermont warehouse. Please view our video. Call or message us to reserve- now en route in our container fr...

Superb Patina On This Sun And Moon Stone Garden Lantern Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just acqui...

This is a very old stone sculpture known in Japan as a “Ta-no-Kami” (Rice Field Deity). Its presence is both primitive and powerful, embodying a highly symbolic form born at the inte...

This is an old Japanese wooden carving of Daikokuten, created during the Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is carved from sugi (Japanese cedar). Having endured the passage of centuries, i...

Mint Kyo ware bowl From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, painted and glazed, Kyo ware large bowl or large tea bowl with a proud rooster and birds motif created in the 1930s.- over se...

A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dat...

A very special antique collection - this long strand of Japanese hand-crafted natural wooden (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai as amulets of protection. This particular piece features a wonderful, naturally organic patina acquired over years of handling and use. Likely originates from the late Edo period (1603-1868) or early Mejia Period (1868-1912). This juzu bead...

A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/ritua...

This wooden Buddhist statue (made from cypress wood) is thought to have been made in the Edo period, probably around the 18th or 19th century. It is one of the types of statues known...

A nice vintage Japanese resin three-section inro and netsuke of horses, circa early 1950s. The piece is well carved with wonderful detail and in very go...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, an unusual and handsome red stone spirit lantern in a mountain style and measuring: 35 inches high and 24 inches wide at bottom, four p...

Precious Natural Shikoku - Mesmerizing Blue Stone Basin Tsukubai Japan, a large, handsome and unique antique natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from...

Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...

A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...

Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Highly c...

Historic Stone Peach Lantern Hand carved from early 20th century Please view our video. Japan, an early tall hand carved Peach motif lantern “Momo” stone, 55 inches high and 23 in...

A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is hand...

A beautiful and serene wood and gilt Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha on display stand/alar (the stand and buddha are attached together) Meticulously hand carved in fine detail (see han...

This is an old Japanese "Kobo Daishi" wooden figure. "Kobo Daishi" means "Kukai". "Kukai" was a monk from the early Heian period. His posthumous name was "Kobo Daishi". He is the fou...

A small stone statue of Jizo Bosatsu. This piece is believed to have been created in the late Edo period (18th–19th century). Standing approximately 17 cm in height, it is small eno...

Magnificent and Large Japanese Carved Coral Masterpiece – Seven Figures Amid a Reef with Fish and Storks A breathtaking celebration of artistry and natural beauty, this exceptional ...

Japanese, Meiji period cast bronze figure of a seated monkey.

Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...

This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stone...

This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone". The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones. And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water. It is made with the image of a mountain view. The flow of the river...