Edo Garden Ornaments
EDO STYLE
Edo furniture was created during a flourishing time for the decorative arts owing to the stability of the Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan. Spanning from 1603 to 1867, this era of peace and economic growth supported artistic advancements in lacquer, woodblock printing, porcelain and other artisanal trades. Because the country was largely isolated, there was little outside influence, leading to centuries of exceptional attention to the design of its furnishings and the quality of its traditional arts.
Unlike during the Meiji period that followed, with an increase in domestic and international markets, furniture during the Edo period was predominately commissioned by the ruling class, although people from across social groups benefited from the burgeoning metropolitan hubs for artisanal trades. For instance, Kyoto became a major center for lacquer art. Most furniture pieces were made from wood such as cedar or ash, including the era’s sashimono cabinets, which involved fine joinery and were rooted in the Heian period.
Sashimono cabinets, which were built by master craftsmen in a range of different wood types owing to the various trees that populate Japan, occasionally featured a stack of slender drawers as well as sliding doors. They were popular with everyone from samurai to kabuki actors. Tansu storage chests crafted from wood with metal fittings were also common in Edo-period homes. Some were designed to be easily portable while others were made to double as staircases.
Painted folding screens, called byōbu, were also fashionable, with Japanese artists inspired by nature, literature and scenes of history and daily life to create vivid works. In Buddhist temples and the palatial homes of the aristocratic class, fusuma, or large sliding panels, would sometimes be adorned with gold or silver leaf. These dividers allowed interiors to change throughout the day, closing in small spaces for personal use or reflecting candlelight to illuminate communal spaces after dark.
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Style: Edo
Japanese Antique Stone Stupa Pagoda, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important and early stone pagoda "stupa" from an old Japanese garden, only one
Japan, a fine and amazing surviving pagoda stupa sculpted in three pieces in a convenient portable size from a gray-brown sedimentary stone. This one dates to the 17th- 18th century. It takes its name from Hokyo Darani Sutra, which were placed inside Heian Period...
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Japanese antique stone lion figurine / 1800-1900 / Edo to Meiji / garden object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone performance lion figurine made in the late 19th century in Japan from the Edo period to the Meiji period.
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Japanese Pair Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock Prints 19thc immediately Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Two Fine Old Woodblock Garden Prints : Stone Pagoda, Gardens, Stepping Stones & Lush Landscapes
Japan two (2) antique Old Kyoto Garden Woodblock prints from an original book 18th-19th century
Immediately frameable
Printed on handmade washi rice paper.
Dating to the 18th-19th century and originally found in Tokyo, Japan.
These rare woodblock printed leaves illustrate awesome panoramic Japanese gardens as artistically drawn from some 200 years ago.
Replete with old pavillions, a tall stone pagoda, stepping stone pathways, lanterns, trees, and tea gardens, they have been rescued from a rare original Edo period book of that day and printed in chuban size format. Our prints measure 10.25 inches by 13.75 inches or a double chuban size.
These original prints from an original book are scarce as we have only seen a handful of these rare artifact...
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Japanese antique small stone Buddha/1750-1868/Edo period/Jizo Bodhisattva
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We would like to introduce you to some attractive stone Buddha statues.
This is a very simple stone Buddha carved in the late Edo period (1750-1868).
It is thought that this was prob...
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Japanese antique stone Buddha "Jizo"/1700-1850/Edo period/Rare stone statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very simple stone Buddha carved in the late Edo period (1700-1850).
The type of Buddha statue is Jizo Bodhisattva.
I sit quietly with my hands together.
The overall shape ...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Edo Garden Ornaments
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Edo garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Edo garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $2,250 while the average work can sell for $700.
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