Japanese Older "Iris" Lantern Hand Cast Bronze

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions trip to Kyoto. A fine pair of antique curious Japanese cast bronze sensuous cats beautifully handcrafted in an attractive and unusual style. Cats were originally domesticated because they hunted mice that would eat stored grains, protecting the food stores. It was a beneficial situation for both species, cats got a reliable source of prey, and humans got effortless pest control. This mutually beneficial arrangement began the relationship between cats and humans which continues to this day. In Japan, there are also cats described as Maneki Neko, also referred to in English as the good fortune or good luck cat...

Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a walking bridge and wooden roofed shelter. This attractive screen dates to the early Taisho period. It is signed Tae. It is beautifully hand painted with a handsome gold natural light background by a skillful artist painter and is signed with inscription and seal in lower right corner: Dimensions: 69 inches high and 113 inches wide extended. Enticing and rare subject matter, this simple rendition of a serene nature setting and size of painting is skillfully and tastefully rendered in mineral paint pigments on silk and with muted soft green and off-white tones depicting a serene nature walk. Perhaps this is someone's dream tea garden. A red lacquered wood perfectly frames this serene and tasteful composition. Photographed in natural light. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden...

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing, and resonating sound. 21 Inches Tall. Dated Taisho 15= 1926 , December 12 Signed for patron donors at Imari Ikishima Donors include: Fukui Sano and Fukui shie, Tomiyama kazuki,and Nichimao . Handsome original old green patina- just the way we like to find them. Signed by patron donors in two areas. Beautiful deep 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 antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the Taisho period, early 20th century. A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original dark patina. Dimensions: 21 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original green aged patina appropriate to its age. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. About Bonsho Bells "Voice of Buddha" The earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of much earlier Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound of the bell is thought to have supernatural properties. It is believed, for example, that it can be heard in the underworld. In Japanese ceremonies, hanging bells are used for signaling during the prayer and for calling Buddhists to worship. In China, similar bells were employed in ensembles, where they represented the yin, or "receptive" principle, and were sounded after the beat of a large drum (yang, or "creative" element). The Japanese bonsho...

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...

Glistening blue glazed ceramic form water basin or planter, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1910-1930. A rare find this large. Auspicious symbols are revealed in under gla...

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 ...

An antique Indian rustic wooden planter box from the early 20th century with nicely weathered appearance. Born in India during the early years of th...

It is a shelf made of very beautiful traditional Japanese decoration and wood. The wood is paulownia and ebony. Paulownia is a material often used for tansu. It's a soft tree, but it...

This stunning Japanese Taisho vintage cabinet is a favorite addition to our antique and vintage cabinets collection. Crafted during the ea...

Japanese rosewood hand carved pedestal. Japan, circa 1920 Measures: Height 24", width 19".

Fine Bronze from Japan with great weight and strength. Large form for Bonsai presentation. Elegant style and beautiful patina. Incised decoration on the front and bronze elephant hea...

A striking orange-red lacquer Japanese low tea or coffee table decorated in the negoro lacquer technique, Taisho period, 1920s, Japan. Of simplistic design, the table has a wonder...