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Place of Origin: Japanese
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...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Petite Butterfly Flower Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual hard to find size and scale -and a beautiful design of butterflies galore. Japan, this handsome heavy hand cast quality old round "Petite Yukimi" motif tea garden lante...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Japanese Antique Bird Bath - Hard To Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions The first we have seen. A finch cautiously sits atop a tree while appearing ready to dip into this attached water vessel Japan, an attractiv...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Japanese Big Brilliant Blue And White Flowers Planter Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940. Beautiful white flowers are revealed in under glaze cream and blue colors. ...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary orb inside with intriguing details from the Taisho period. May be suspended fro...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese sliding door. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood, bamboo, tin, and various other ma...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

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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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design. Round gold finch, bamboo, and pine tree motif outdoor patio or garden lantern....
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Japanese Bronze Patinated Footed Pot
Located in New York, NY
Oriental Japanese (19th Century) bronze large jardiniere with a green patina and carp in relief and raise on 4 cloud form feet (Koyoto School; Meiji Period)
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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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 Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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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 Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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 Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Japanese Fine Antique Octopus Fishing Pot- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
A recent Japanese acquisition, a fine example Rarely found, this Japanese octopus fishing pot was used to trap octopus on old Japan's high seas coastline areas. Also known as a tako...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Classic Sun And Moon Garden Lantern, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Classic Garden "Sun And Moon" Lantern With Cicada On Handle - Hard To Find, Signed Japan, unusual large antique lantern design in an attractive craftsmen form perforated pa...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper

Japan Antique Kasuga "Deer" Granite Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Call or Contact Us For Details An antique classsic beauty with all original pieces. Japan, a fine tall kasuga "deer" granite stone lantern with beautifully engraved designs incl...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda 180 Inches- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden. Call us For Details... For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall, hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details, 40"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Japanese Fine Antique Bronze Temple Dragon
Located in South Burlington, VT
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...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Iron Double Door 1860s-1920s / Steel Gate Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese iron double door. They are from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is made entirely of iron. The lean design and ruggedness are beautiful. You can see th...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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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...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Huge Plant Cover 1860s-1920s / Wooden Basket Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old oversized wooden tub made in Japan. The item dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is made of cedar wood and bamboo. It is a beautiful tool that reminds u...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo, Cedar

Japanese Antique Door 1860s-1920s / Wall Decoration Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old sliding door made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is mainly made of cedar wood and bamboo, and reinforced with tin. This composition is ver...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Zinc

Fine Quality Large Japanese Bronze Jardinière Planter Pot - Meiji Period, 19th C
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oriental Japanese Bronze Jardinière Planter Bowl Censor - Exquisite Meiji Period Piece! This exceptional bronze jardinière planter bowl, hailing from the 19th Century Meiji ...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Jardinière Planter Bowl Pot- 19th Century Meiji Period, Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Large Oriental Japanese Bronze Jardinière Planter Bowl Censor - Exquisite Meiji Period Piece! This stunning bronze jardinière planter bowl, originating from the 19th Century...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Large 18" Japanese Meiji Bronze Jardinière Planter Pot Bowl - Oriental Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Japanese Oriental Bronze Jardinière Planter Bowl Censor - Magnificent Meiji Period Piece! This extraordinary bronze jardinière planter bowl, dating back to the Meiji Period ...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Bonsai Planter attributed to Isamu Noguchi, Japan 1950
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful little planter attributed to Isamu Noguchi, manufactured in Japan around 1950. This elegant piece is made of high quality cast iron, black lacquered with a very nice fin...
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1950s Vintage Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Granite

Japanese Tall Antique Buddha Seven Roof Stone Pagoda- best in class, 13.5 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just Found, Call or message us for details. For the finest garden- a monumental and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this substantial 13.5 feet seven roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on base. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai"/wabi sabi object / Garden Figurine /meiji
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese garden ornament made of stone. It is thought that originally it was a tool for boiling water by placing charcoal inside and placing a kettle on top of it. It ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

XXL Late Edo Period Japanese Cedar “Kura” Door/Wall Hanging Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A huge early 19th C. Japanese Kura door in cedar. Beautifully patinated bleached-out wood with hand forged wrought iron plaque/lock. Can either be used as ...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Set Of 2 T3 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 T3 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 9 x W 4 x H 80 cm. Materials: Daté Kan Stone and iron. The iron refined by craftsman Jun Tanaka is pre...
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2010s Modern Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Iron

Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
Best In Class From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. This unusual hard to find old Japanese red kurama stone lantern is known as an Obakedouro "Spirit lantern...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Japanese Big Blue Flying Cranes Family Planter Bowl- Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Flying Cranes Family Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940. Twenty seven flying cranes are depicted in under glaze...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Hand Carved Vintage Granite Stone Garden Pagoda 4 Pieces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite 12 x 12 diameter so it can work in alotvot places. Indoor or outdoor as a candleholder or a incense burner or just decorative. Hand cut and originally polished by hand this be...
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1970s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

A Large Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Katonah, NY
This large early 20th-century Japanese porcelain jardiniere with blue and white decoration is raised on three stub feet (see images). The pot is decorated with a traditional scene of...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 inches deep Age: great age dating to the middle Edo period (1800-1840). Old and original patina with aged and substantial traces of encrustation still visible. Ancient repair. These Older Buddhist mythological Komainu like this example are infrequently found in not only this impressive size, but in this early age. Today these are often seen guarding entrances to Japanese Buddhist temples and shrines. About Shishi Komainu Ah and Un: Temple Shishi are traditionally depicted, one with mouth open (Ah) and one with mouth closed (Un). Ah is the first sound in the Japanese alphabet...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Vintage Japanese Jardiniere Planter with Green Yellow Bamboo Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece. Bamboo decorated planter again. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: Showa Periode (1926-1989) Original/Repro...
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20th Century Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wood Planter
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Meiji Period Japanese Planter in carved wood, featuring mother of pearl butterfly and floral insets, and finished copper inserts. Incredible craftsmanship and detail. Wood species un...
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wood Planter
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Meiji Period Japanese Planter in carved wood, featuring mother of pearl butterfly and floral insets, and finished copper inserts. Incredible craftsmanship and detail. Wood species un...
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Huge Wabi Sabi Early 19th Japanese Charred Cedar Door Wall Art
Located in London, GB
A huge early 19th century Edo period Japanese door in charred cedar. Sliding panel in place to see who is knocking.. Exquisite Japanese joinery. ...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Cedar

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...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Set Of 2 T1 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 T1 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 8,6 x W 4 x H 55 cm. Materials: Daté Kan Stone and iron. The Daté Kan Stone is a rare stone that exist only in a few mountains in Japan. The defining characteristic of Daté Kan Stone is that its surface and interior are completely different in appearance. Just when you think the surface is ocher in color, rust-colored sections and reddish-brown streaks like those found on Bizen pottery will appear. No two pieces have the same appearance. The stone’s interior...
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2010s Modern Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Iron

Set Of 2 T17 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 T17 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 7,2 x W 4 x H 120 cm. Materials: Daté Kan Stone and iron. At Okurayama Studio, the highly skilled sta...
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2010s Modern Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Iron

Set Of 2 T4 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 T4 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 9 x W 4 x H 70 cm. Materials: Daté Kan Stone and iron. A door handle with an expression similar to an ...
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2010s Modern Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Iron

Japanese Beautiful Antique Stone Water Basin And Planter Tsukubai, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Find From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone vessel in the form of a delightful sculpture- totally repurposed as an elegant water b...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand crafted and painted rooster garden lighting lantern decorative sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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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 ...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Japan Antique Cast Pair Garden Ducks, Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast garden geese or ducks with knob heads, ebony and green colored surfaces, and highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and...
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Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Japanese antique stone five-ring tower/1500 to 1600s/Garden object/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This item is "Gorin-to" It is called = (The Five Ring Pagoda). The Gorin Pagoda is based on the Buddhist worldview that the universe is made up of the five elements of earth, water,...
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17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

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...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Copper Lantern / Delicate Design / Early 20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A single lantern is completed by stacking the three parts. I think it's copper casting,, but each decoration is fine and beautiful, and it's made very carefully. This is a very nice ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Japanese Rare Large Old Kappa Folk Art Garden Stone Water Deity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind hand carved sculpture Japan a rare large old hand carved stone Kappa folk art garden water deity or river child- protector for children along waters’ edge. Kappa ...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Japanese cast iron pagoda lantern with lattice fret work hinged door. Bird and bamboo iron cut outs surround pagoda. Beautiful slo...
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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. Shishi has been revered as a divine beast since ancient tim...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Japanese Fine Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain House" Minka Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and direct from an old Japanese garden Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from ...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Japanese Old Garden House Model Stone Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
To your garden from Japan, and a recent Japanese acquisition Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this treasure from Japan! This is ...
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Mid-20th Century Taisho Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Japanese Antique Bamboo Lathing Door 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a door that was used in a very old Japanese warehouse. This door was made in the Meiji Era. (1860s-1900s). The wooden frame is made of cedar wood with an iron handle in the c...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo, Cedar

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