Vermont - Building and Garden Elements

A monumental Japanese antique pair of Shinto Shrine kitsune fox guardians, hand carved in solid granite. A pair (2) that is rarely available. Japan, a fine pair of hand carved gra...

Hard to find Pair (2) "double pagoda roof" form garden lanterns Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a "Double Pagoda Roof" motif. Fine original used garden c...

Japanese Large 24" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You The engarved double signature with patron notations, and pleasing natural gree...

A wonderful hand carved stone jizo praying family of four (4) sculpture all in depicting a mudra of prayer. Good garden candidate. In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respect...

Japan, a handsome and large natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from a natural granite mountain boulder and sourced from...

Unusual Opportunity Hard to find set of two (2) matching modernist round orb lanterns. Japan, a set of hand cast round lanterns coming from a New England garden, Taisho period. ...

Beautiful intricately cast six panels butterflies lantern- an unusual find And bursting with 18 butterflies and a brilliant night light (see photo) Japan, this handsome heavy hand ...

A good find comes this large 26 inch diameter, 5 inch thick round hand-carved mill stone from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oi...

Glistening and glazed ceramic form gold fish bowl or planter comes complete with its original hardwood display stand which perfectly complements this pl...

Rare Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship- Only One complete with original door Japanese massive over size owl 14 inches tall 9 inches wide. This handsome Japanese o...

An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangula...

Museum-Quality Japanese Bronze Buddhist "Kyozutsu" Sutra Flower Vase Container  Signed by Kurose Soko With original signed wooden box tomobako and protective cardboard outer carton...

Japanese Bronze "Dakini" Goddess Vase- Hard To Find Treasure Japan, a fine hand caste bronze vase depicting "Dakini" - a flying feminine spiritual goddess. In Hinduism and Buddh...

Japan an important 84" Tall life-size sculpture of "Male Reborn" by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 (1979). For further...

Classic Antique Victorian wire "Double Scroll" garden bench This is a classic circa 1900 two seat long wire "double scroll back" decorated garden bench...

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens" Please view our v...

Great Pair (2) Of Large Round Stone Bowls/Planters From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual pair of large round garden stone vessels with inset carved handl...

This duo -pair -couple bring joy and happiness to you and your garden. This pair are considered to be deities of marriage and fertility. Large work of garden art hand carved in the ...

Japan, a handsome large rustic water basin or planter in an organic form -tsukubai- created from a natural volcanic mountain boulder and sourced from a decades old garden. This is a ...

This Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone painting of a mountain range in green and white colors is called a dream stone Shih-hua. It is a huge monumental masterwork of nature. Totally natural. Dimensions: Hardwood frame: 62 inches tall and 88.5 inches length Site: 54 inches tall and 80.5 inches length This marble stone painting is approximately 3/8 inch thick and is cut from a large slab of rough material revealing a unique, incredible pattern in soft green and white colors. This unique work of art was from historic Dali marble found in the Cangshan mountains of western China. These mysterious mountains, unique in the world, are known for yielding incredible and fantastic natural landscaped works of art created over tens of millions of years from mineral inclusions that affected the process of ancient organic material which transformed into limestone and finally resulted in marble- a metamorphic hard stone. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty. Dream stones became favored art in the west particularly since the 19th century when French collectors named them Pierres de reve. History of Green Flower dream stone paintings...

A fine pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast bronze geese or ducks with red knob heads, mahogany colored surfaces, and highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and wi...

Rare Bronze Antique Fire Bell With Unique Family History And Provenance One of a kind fine bronze "Hansho" fire bell . This rare bell was used by t...

China Monumental Pair (2) Antique Stone “Spirit Pathway” Tigers, middle Qing period 1750-1850. Please view our video. Dimensions: 115cm, 46” high and 60cm, 24” in width. Likely utilized as spirit pathway tomb markers, these powerful, benign carved sitting effigies perched on haunches and front paws with round heads and faces exposing defined eye sockets, ears and two fangs a top bases that feature curled tails on side each whole atop a block shaped base and hand-carved from limestone whose surfaces show considerable weatherization from exposure and good age. Reference: 35 Years Collecting 35 Treasures, Schneible Fine Arts catalog Number 30, p. 66. Provenance: originally found in Fujian Province. Fujian has the distinction of being home to China’s last remaining wild tigers and famous “tiger” mountain. No wonder then that these early stone works...

Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese huge over size owl with large ear feathers , 13 inches tall. Signed Japan on its base Please view our video This hands...

An attractive hard to find antique stone "arched " Tree trunk Rankei garden lantern ready to be installed in your favorite garden space- .Many installation possibilities: perhap...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Good garden and collector choice from nearly 225 Years Ago. Antique Japanese Stone Folk Deity Roadside Guardian Figure dated Bunka 10 Edo Period , 1813 This is an antique Japanese stone folk deity figure dating to the late Edo period. The inscription on the stone includes “Bunka 10”, corresponding to 1813. The figure is carved on a natural stone slab with a pointed upper form, similar to a traditional Japanese roadside stone monument. Unlike typical Jizo, Kannon, Bato Kannon...

Unique Tall Large Round Stone Bowl Planter On Stone Pedestal From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual tall large round garden stone vessel on pedestal with ...

A rare and recent Humming Bird Lantern Acquisition In Excellent Condition With Original Paint A wonderful "Hummingbird" garden lighting lantern with an original hand painted surfac...

An antique beauty with all original pieces. Please view our video. Japan, a tall and stone lantern with engraved designs, carefully crafted in six pieces for ease of portability. ...

Fine Garden Pagoda Lantern - A Best In Class A spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements destined for a fine garden. Please view our video. This Japanese monumental antique stone pagoda lantern is about four meters or 150” tall. It is hand carved from solid granite from the early Taisho period circa 1920. The sculpture spiritually represents our five earthly and celestial elements. And this pagoda lantern is similar to the taller example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...

A rare and recent Humming Bird Lantern Acquisition In Original Paint First we have seen A wonderful "Hummingbird" garden lighting lantern with an original hand painted surface sti...

A classic and special find red bronze "Bamboo" Ikebana Vase Japanese stunning old handcrafted bronze and richly surfaced classic Ikebana bamboo handled vase/vessel, masterfully ha...

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... 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...

A rare and delightful smiling old female large-scale, and big bellied Folk art Hero Tanuki- party animal from Japan. Hand made and hand crafted glazed pottery comes complete with i...

Special Antique Lighting Emits Glow of Light Japan, a fine large vintage hand crafted lantern with exquisite details from the Showa (1940s) period. May be suspended from its loop handle or placed on any surface as it includes heavy cast feet. This handsome large Lantern was enhanced with new interior paper and a new electric light for dramatic visual enjoyment. Dimensions: 18 inches high to top of loop handle and 15 inches diameter The striking and well proportioned older lantern is fashioned in bronze as roof kasa and light chamber or base Hibukuro or kiso all with patina from good age. Notice the lovely flying crane bronze...

Massive Japanese Bronze Bell "Tsurigane" Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947. Please view our video. Pleasing resonating sound awaits you with this oversized bronze...

A lovely Patina On This Sun And Moon Stone Garden Lantern 42" ,#2 Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? ...

Rare Japanese "Sun Face" Garden Lantern Iconic design.......... This beautifully hand-cast lantern sculpture in a classic Japanese pagoda form with a "sun face" on all four side p...

Historic Japanese antique precious temple garden stone pagoda finial , 16th/17th century Important ancient stone relic Authentic Japanese Buddhist Stone Gorintō Finial (Five-Rin...

An early antique beauty with all original pieces. Please view our video. Japan, a tall and stone lantern with fence like engraved designs on its firebox , carefully crafted in six ...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels comes one of the most elusive Japanese stone antique lanterns ,Ikekomi doro Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your outdoor g...

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- comes this new discovery of one of Japan's most elusive lanterns And it's a beautiful and unique way to accent your outdoor garden space wit...

Japan, a fine pair of two simple shoji bamboo doors or screens creating an arts and crafts look. The pair are hinged together for convenient display with attractive portals above; ...

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved "drum" pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outdoor...

A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina Good garden candidate .In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known as Jizō, or respectfully as Ojizō-sama, is one of the most lo...

Precious Natural and exquisite Burl Wood "shikiita" display stand embodies the traditional Japanese appreciation for natural beauty and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality burl woo...

Beautiful Patina On This Sun And Moon Stone Garden Lantern Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just ac...

Japan, a fine set of two shoji "Birds and Dragonfly" bamboo doors or screens recently acquired from a Japanese private collector. The hand carved boards are artistically cut and ins...

America The Beautiful From Our Private Garden- A Unique & Beautiful "Bulls Eye" Motif Garden Stone This is a stunningly beautiful example of a large 35 inch wide natural garden b...

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" With Sanscrit Calligraphy Please view our video. "Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns and especially to be place...

Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...

Hard to Find Pair (2) Display Pedestals from the 19th Century From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find pair (2) of limestone carved "flower" pedestals - perfect for di...

Here's one of the most beautiful Chinese antiques we have ever found in our travels in China over the past three decades. This is a one-of-a-kind antique sandstone lintel which when installed and displayed could be a handsome addition to your decor. It dates to the 18th century of the Qing dynasty. It still retains remnants of its original poly chrome surfaces. The carving and detail is deep and very fine. Depicted are a pair of writhing dragons competing for the fabled -wish granting jewel- and possibly water waves beneath- all auspicious signs. Dimensions: 13 inches high and 71 inches wide and 14 inches deep Photographs taken in natural light in our garden. Rare work of art. Provenance: originally found in Chengdu Province and has been part of family collection since its acquisition in 2004. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden...

An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson (...

A handsome quality tall sturdy old "Orchid Flowers & Vines" tea garden lantern in a convenient portable size. May be suspended from loop or installed on any surface using the three ...

Beautiful Patina On This Sun And Moon Stone Garden Lantern#1 Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ? Just ...

From Our Recent Japanese Acqjuisitoin Travels- Unique & Beautiful, Indoor or Garden Candidate This is a stunningly beautiful example of a large 19 inch wide old Asian rare red color...

Museum Piece. Please view our video. Call or message us for additional details. Japan, an early “Buddhist” granite stone lantern with weathering from great age, and dating to ...

Just discovered from an old Kyoto area garden. Call or message us for details or to reserve. Please view our video. For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representation of the Buddha expressed in this unique and substantial 10 feet five roof pagoda with four buddha images carved on base. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda...

Japan an important life-size plus 94 Inch high sculpture of a man with child by Mid-Century Modern master sculptor Koga Tadao, (Meiji 36 (1903) to Showa 54 ...