Unusual Arching Bronze Garden Lantern c.1920

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #553409
KA375

Rare antique Japanese arch shaped bronze garden lantern, c.1920. The top has two raised metal leaves and a vine connecting them. The middle section has the pine/plum motif for good fortune. The base is a lovely arch. c.1920. (18" x 17") (46cm x 43cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.

Brilliant Antique Japanese Early Taisho c.1920 Lamp

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #551628
KA374

This antique Japanese lamp has an elegantly lacquered base with a copper handle. The round lamp shade has nine panels. Used as an oil and candle lamp. Spectacular. c.1920. (32" x 14") (82cm x 36cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $75.

Gorgeous Chrysanthemum Leaf Bronze Hibachi c.1850

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #550977
KA373

From the peak of the Edo Period golden age of craftsmanship around 1850. This antique Japanese bronze hibachi shaped with sixteen chrysanthemum petals, the motif of the imperial family and symbol of authority. It is a stunner. For floral display or simply as a decorative piece, it is very unusual. c.1850. (13" x 9") (33cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $120.

Rare Meiji Period Votive Shinto Shrine Plaque c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #549545
KA368

This antique Japanese shinto shrine plaque is from the late Meiji Period c.1890. The characters read 'Inari Jingya' (Inari Shrine). Many shinto shrines have a separate structure where Inari Daimyojin, the deity of abundant rice harvests and wealth in all forms, is worshipped. The guardians of such a sanctuary are two foxes, one carrying a jewel or scroll giving power, the other a key to a chest of treasures. c.1890. (25" x 18") (64cm x 46cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100... Click for details

Antique Japanese Meiji Wood Tenjin c.1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #547453
KA12

Revered Tenjin is the symbol of virtue, loyalty and saint of scholars in Japan. Sugawara Michizane was a famous Japanese scholar and minister in the 8-9th century. The new emperor was jealous and exiled him. All kinds of disasters struck the new emperor's family and Kyoto. So the local people thought it was because his spirit was wronged and they made shrines to honor him and eventually every school house in Edo had a statue of him. Dais has a silk covering. c.1900. (Tenjin - 9½" x 17") (Tenjin ... Click for details

Antique Japanese Fushimi Clay Samurai Doll c.1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #539723
KA348

From the south of Kyoto in an area known as Fushimi, there is a huge shrine called, 'Inari Shrine'. In Edo (1614-1867) and Meiji (1867-1912) the area around the shrine specialized in making clay dolls fired in Kyoto kilns as souviners for the visitors to Kyoto. They served as protective talismans and household deities. This clay samurai doll with a paulownia leaf on its cheat and the shogunate wisk indicating the family crest of Hideyoshi, the second Shogun. The left leg has been repaired in the... Click for details

Buddhist Jewel Kawara Temple Roof Tile c.1880

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #539021
KA146

The buddhist jewel or 'hoju' which appears as a tapering ringed pearl, symbolizes the compassion of the Buddha for all sentient beings. It is a buddhist symbol of purity and the void. Also known as the 'wish-granting gem', it represents the promise of being released from all desire, the ultimate goal of buddhist practise. This antique Japanese roof tile came from a buddhist temple in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. c.1880. (22" x 16") (55cm x 40cm) Very heavy item. EMS Shipping/Insurance to... Click for details

Gorgeous Tripod Buddhist Incense Burner c.1912 - 1926

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #534090
KA204

Mythical dragons adorn this antique Japanese bronze Taisho Period (1912 - 1926) buddhist temple incense burner with fantastic elephant head handles. Placed at the entrance of a zen temple entrance, patrons would light a stick of incense and place it in the incense burner as an offering to the diety before entering. (11" x 4½") (28cm x 12cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.

Exceptionally Old Japanese Garden Iron Lantern c.1860

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #533224
KA339

Written on the top are the Japanese characters `Tenshotennen` (Edo Period) and `Yojiro Saku` (made by Yojiro). This antique Japanese iron lantern has four parts; the base on tripod legs, the main cylindar body with squares motif (the latch is missing) the roof and the conical top. There is a small hole from age in the roof but this actually adds appeal. c.1860. (21" x 15") (53cm x 38cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $280.

Fabulous Antique Bronze Hibachi Flower Vessel c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #529856
KA335

Gorgeous gold flowers and swallows on one side in detailed raised relief and thrushes and chrysanthemums on the the other side all framed in red bronze. The bronze handles are mythical bakus or bad dream eaters. Will make a beautiful flower vase or wine bucket. c.1890. (13" x 9") (33cm x 23cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80. ($110 if you buy the pair).