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Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mok...

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...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple "blossominig lotus" flower bud stem. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar...

Remarklable natural burl wood planter sculpture - Lovely to Touch, Feel, and Hold in your hands From Japan comes this unique and attractive example of a natural organic burl wood sculpture in the form of a planter. It proudly shows its good age boasting a wonderful smooth dark surface patina from decades of prior ownership. This stunning single root sculpture is a natural root wood burl . Displays flat on any surface making an impressive presentation. Includes original brass insert as collected. Dimensions: 15 inches in length and 8 inches high. Would make a special display work of art for your home, office, or private gallery space. One-of-a-kind. This is an exceptional one-of-a-kind example. Provenance: Kyoto, Japanese collection. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. About Japanese turtles...

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...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming lotus" flower bud stem including itsd original red lacquer display base. This finely hand carved wood and lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves symbolize the stages of the path toward enlightenment. The individual parts of each lotus is carved separately then joined in an arrangement and inserted in altar vessels. This lovely Japanese antique gilt Lotus flower is an early survivor, circa 1840, and a hard to find treasure that was originally placed on or around a temple altar. This ensemble consists of a single stem, the top most flower, and the bottom leaf- all mounted in the original square red lacquer display base. A gold gilt 3.5 inch long tortoise "minogame" is affixed to the base as seen in the photo. Its attractive original old patina coupled with much of the original gilding remaining present is just the way we like to find them. Dimensions: With original red lacquer display stand Height, 17 inches height and 9 inches in width. The lotus flower stem alone measures 16 inches in height. Provenance: acquired from a Kyoto Japanse monk and collector History of the Japanese turtle "minogame" One of the most famous is the mythological giant turtle...

An extremely rare wood Japanese Okimono of a Dutchman playing with a bat Edo period, 18th-19th century or earlier The Dutchman is standing and h...

An antique Thai wood and leather Klong Khaek processional drum from the 19th Century, with ties and weathered patina. Created in Thailand during the 19th century, this Klong Khaek dr...

Embrace the rich cultural heritage of Japan with this early 20th-century Kokeshi doll, a charming and authentic representation of traditional craftsmanship. Originating from northern...

Add a touch of traditional Japanese charm to your home decor with this exquisite set of 5 Kokeshi dolls. Handmade by skilled artisans from wood, each do...

Golden wooden statue of Buddha from the 19th century standing in a lotus flower with a height of 73 cm and a width of 24 cm. Remarkable patina. Some gaps. Additional information: ...

Superb 19th century Indian buffalo in wood Very beautiful Indian work representing an elongated buffalo which has a superb patina and some rest of his original polychromy The buffa...