Edo Religious Items
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
Late Edo Period Vajra Bell (Ghanta)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A finely cast ritual bell (ghanta) from the late Edo period (c. mid-19th century), made of brass with a five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) handle. This sacred implement would have been us...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
Superb Edo Period Vajra (Go-kosho) with Exceptional Detail
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An outstanding five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) from the Edo period (likely 17-18th century ), cast in brass or bronze with remarkable craftsmanship. This ritual object exemplifies the ...
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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of Early Edo Period Buddhist bronze Ritual Implements – Five-Pronged Vajra
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Set of Early Edo Period Buddhist bronze Ritual Implements – Five-Pronged Vajra and Bell
An elegant and well-preserved set of Buddhist ritual implements from the Momoyama -early Edo...
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Early 17th Century Japanese Antique Edo Religious Items
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Bronze
Exceptional Edo Period Ritual Vajra Set with Bell and Inscribed Bronze Base
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Exceptional Edo Period Ritual Vajra Set with Bell and Inscribed Bronze Base
Dated Kaei 1 (1848), Donated to Myōken Shrine
A rare and complete Japanese Esoteric Buddhist ritual impl...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
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Edo religious items for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Edo religious items for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage religious items created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with gold leaf, gold and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo religious items 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 religious items differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,000 and tops out at $6,000 while the average work can sell for $6,000.
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