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Style: Showa
Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb tall 104 inch kasuga stone lantern depicting the 12 signs of zodiac
Call or message us for details.
Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Japanese Pair Fine Bronze Spotted Garden Deer Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Japanese pair (2) of hand cast bronze "spotted" deer dating to the mid last century.
Executed with finely incised and realistic ears, eyes, legs, tail, and excellent surfac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Little Bronze Hanging Bell / 1900-1960 / Traditional Design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, it is a small bronze bell from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa era.
It's small, but it has a beautiful design.
This design has been around for hundreds of years and hasn't changed much.
It is the same as the design of the big bell...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Tall Delightful Old Stone Buddha On Lotus Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
A slender tall granite stone Buddha/Jizo Guardian sculpture perched upon a lotus base
Good garden candidate
In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell Voice Of Buddha 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Giant Blue Green Patinated Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads.
Around the ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Pair Tall Beautiful Blue Garden Lanterns With Lovely Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome quality pair (2) of original blue hand painted sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lanterns in a convenient portable size.
May be suspended from loops or instal...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Japanese Fine Pair Older Dragon Bells Resonate Beautiful Serene Sounds
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Complimentary Sound Matching Pair Bronze Dragon Bells
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan!
It...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Old 18 Inch Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high.
Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the middle Showa period.
The st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Rare "Old Brick Water Well" Flower Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare "old brick water well" motif garden lighting lantern
The roof depicts flowering vines in original verdigris finish colors.
And bursting with evocative night light (see pho...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Japanese Large Old Stone Seated Garden Buddha
Located in South Burlington, VT
Seated Buddha with mama prayer beads original paint , good garden candidate
A large beautiful and uncommon style Japanese seated Buddha who is seated and clutches in his hands mala ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japan Pair Red Eye Garden Rabbits Mint & Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Original Mint & Boxed Set Two Rabbits
Fine quality hand cast garden rabbits with unique red eyes from Japan
This is a pair (2) of large scale solid hand cast effigy pair of pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Japan Tall Round Garden Lantern Beautiful Iris Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
A handsome quality tall sturdy old "Iris, Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size.
May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface using the three...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Japanese Pair Old White Hand Cast Garden Cranes
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pair Garden Cranes
Fine white pair garden cranes offer convenient portability for your special indoor display or your favorite outdoor space.
Japan, a fine set of two hand caste bronze detailed cranes in an attractive white color
Handmade. Hand cast.
Hand cast detail with detailed feathers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Huge Pair Hand Painted Garden Swans
Located in South Burlington, VT
Magnificent Swan Pair "Mates for Life"
A fine matched pair (2) of large scale Japanese original hand-cast and hand painted garden swans from the 1930s-194...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Japan Big Hand Painted Leaping Frog Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
One of a kind "Leaping Frog" lantern witrh original hand painted green body surfaces- hard to find original that emits brilliant night light
Brilliantly designed and a handsome lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Japanese Giant Old Garden Frog and Family
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- a Big friend with Family.
Japan, this handsome quality giant old Frog with children on its back is a cheerful sculpture, good garden find and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Pottery
Found! Japanese Giant Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads.
Around the uppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Vintage Pair Circles of Life Garden Planters, Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive pair (2) of richly glazed garden pots, ornately hand painted with circles of life motif in blue, black, green, and white glazes. Beautifully executed and ready for you...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space.
Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold with a most pleasant resonating sound
Beautiful 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 vintage hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid-20th century.
A scarce 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: 18 inches tall and 10 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them.
Its beautiful resonating sound is guaranteed to please you.
The ringing resonation of this bell brings to the Japanese people - the voice of Buddha- is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). Its sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers.
Unique. Great garden consideration.
Only One.
We will also include a complimentary hand striker.
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japan Large Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful lichen patina, lovely lantern
Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved stone Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the early Showa period, 1920s-1940s.
The ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 10 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Garden Sculpture
A spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements destined for a fine garden.
This Japanese monumental antique stone pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Japanese Unusual Small Stone Spirit Lantern 28 Inches , portable
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions
Japan, an unusual and handsome red black stone spirit lantern in a mountain style and measuring: 28 inches high and 18 inches wide at bottom, t...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japanese Massive World Peace Blue Bronze Bell 1950, 55" Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity and world peace.
History:
Many large Japanese bronze temple bells were re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Rare Green Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden- a rare green stone spirit lantern -one of a kind
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan.
From an old Japanese Kyoto area garden comes this authentic hand-carved and hard to find "Spirit Mountain" stone lantern -carved in a rare green stone- 38 inches; high and 18 inches wide at top, four pieces.
"Spirit" lanterns...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
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Unique. Great garden consideration.
Only One.
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Find a broad range of unique Showa garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 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, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa 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 $99 and tops out at $58,000 while the average work can sell for $695.
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