Superb Japanese Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell
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Pre 1920 item# 430595 (stock# 100164)
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A superb Japanese Buddhist temple bell dating to the early twentieth century. The bell comes from an old Buddhist temple in Kyoto prefecture. The Bronze exhibits an excellent patina throughout. Intricate surface design includes two striking places in the shape of the Buddhist Eight Fold Wheel of Life. There are various lines and four sets of sixteen nipples; sixty-four in all, the number having a religious significance. The top of the bell is decorated with two conjoined dragon's heads with a lotus flower bud at the peak. One side features an inscription Shimadu Shou Kai Tokusei which is most likely the foundry mark. The word Buddha means to awaken, and so sound of bells is central to Buddhist practices. In Japan, these bells are rung 108 times on New Year's Eve. It is believed that this number corresponds to the 108 evil thoughts in Buddhism and that the ringing drives them away. This bell has been struck many times and the timbre produced when struck now is still serene. Dimensions: 21" x 13". Weight 23kg. An excellent addition to any collection of Japanese Buddhist items or garden display.
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Antique Japanese Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell 19thC
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Pre 1900 item# 419896 (stock# 100163)
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An excellent Japanese Buddhist temple bell dating to the late Edo period (1800-1868) or earlier. The bell comes from an old Buddhist temple in Okayama prefecture. The Bronze exhibits an excellent patina throughout. Intricate surface design includes two striking places in the shape of the Buddhist Eight Fold Wheel of Life. There are various lines and forty eight nipples, the number having a religious significance. The top of the bell is decorated with two conjoined dragon's heads with a fierce appearance. There is an inscription on the side which reads " Bizen koku wakigun yoshinaga keho". Bizen is the old name for Okayama prefecture and this is where the bell originates. The word Buddha means to awaken, and so sound of bells is central to Buddhist practices. In Japan, these bells are rung 108 times on New Year's Eve. It is believed that this number corresponds to the 108 evil thoughts in Buddhism and that the ringing drives them away. This bell has been struck many times and the timbre produced when struck now is still serene. Dimensions: 20" x 11 1/2". Weight 20kg. Condition is excellent with no cracks whatsoever. An excellent addition to any collection of Japanese Buddhist items.
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Antique Japanese Cast-Iron Lantern Rhombus, Taisho
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Pre 1920 item# 409902 (stock# 100159)
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An unusual antique Japanese solid cast-iron lantern dating to the Taisho period (1912-1926). Although appearing square, the lantern is in fact a rhombus shape when viewed from above. The circular door and catch are in good working order. The sides are decorated with a beautiful pierced bamboo design. Lanterns such as this were traditionally hung under the eaves above the entrance to a Japanese home to provide illumination in the evenings. A chain and hook would pass through the loop on the top of the lantern to allow suspension from the rafters. Beautiful all over pitting giving a difficult to replicate rustic appearance. These types of lanterns are becoming more difficult to find in good condition. They are much sought after by garden designers and landscape architects to give an authentic accent to the many Japanese gardens abroad. Dimensions: 10" high x 11" x 14" (at widest point).
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Rare Antique Japanese cast-Iron Lantern Bell Shape
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Pre 1920 item# 409899 (stock# 100158)
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A beautiful Japanese solid cast-iron lantern in the shape of a temple bell and dating to the Taisho period (1912-1926). Lanterns such as this were traditionally hung under the eaves above the entrance to a Japanese home to provide illumination in the evenings. A chain and hook would pass through the loop on the top of the lantern to allow suspension from the rafters. Beautiful all over pitting giving a difficult to replicate rustic appearance. These types of lanterns are becoming more difficult to find in good condition. They are much sought after by garden designers and landscape architects to give an authentic accent to the many Japanese gardens abroad. The door opens but the hook for the latch has long since disappeared. Dimensions: 9" high x 7" (at widest point).
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Antique Japanese Buddhist Temple Brass Lantern, Edo
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Pre 1800 item# 409435 (stock# 100157)
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A beautiful large antique Japanese brass temple lantern dating to the mid-Edo period. Exhibiting superb patina, this is a completely hand crafted lantern with exquisite details. A pair of hinged doors give access to the various candle and oil dishes still present covered in years of wax, oil and dust. The base bears the inscription "Meiwa 7 March = 1770, Tomimura Seshu, Saburo Okanaga". These are probably the names of the temple followers who donated the lantern. The feet and under sections of the eaves have a delicate pattern hammered on them (see detail pictures). Dimensions: 18" x 13". a remarkable find!
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Antique Japanese Mingei Folk Art Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook
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Pre 1910 item# 409408 (stock# 100156)
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A beatiful Antique Japanese folk art Jizai Kagi or hearth hook dating to the late 19th C. Constructed of solid hardwood (most likely keyaki / zelkova ). This hook was suspended with a rope over an open hearth. A long adjustable pole was then suspended below the hook to hold the kettle for boiling water or cooking. This particular example isin the Daikoku style because of the similarity to his hat style and originated from Ishikawa prefecture. The hook is very heavy and shows signs of exposure to the rising heat, particularly around the square lugs. A highly collectible example of Japanese folk art. Dimensions: 9" tall x 8 1/4" wide x 3 1/4" thick.
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Antique Japanese Mingei Seto Folk Andon Lantern Plate
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Pre 1800 item# 409392 (stock# 100156)
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A beautiful Japanese Seto Andon Zara or lantern plate dating to around 1700. Made at the Seto kilns in modern day Aichi prefecture, the plate has a free and easy picture style, combined with a skillful tecnique and glaze. Andon Zara (Plates for lanterns) are also called Abura Zara (oil plates) were placed on the base section of a lantern to prevent tatami mats from being stained by oil dripping from the light dish. These plates pent most of their life covered in oil and fell out of general use by the beginning of the 20th century with the introduction of gas lighting, It was Yanagi Soetsu, the founder of the folkcaraft movement, who recognized their value as craftworks and then these items became collectable. Very few survive in good condition because these plates were seen as ordinary everyday utilitarian wares and later discarded This is a beautiful example with the faint smell of oil emanating from the base. The painting is of stylized abstract sunrises and swirls, that are still fresh after almost 300 years. For further information on andon zara please see issue 42 of Daruma Magazine. Dimensions: 8 3/4" x 1".
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