Fascinating Shinto shrine/spirit house made of wood and bronze metal fittings. Delicate work and simple Japanese ascetic. H: 16" x W: 10". Very good condition (see pictures). Ask for shiping quote.

Antique Japanese black lacquered cypress wood altar with gold leaf inside. Metal fittings are of bronze. Inside is a fabulous Edo Period c.1850 standing wood sculpture of 'Juuichimen Kannon' the Eleven-Headed Kannon, god of mercy and compassion. This kannon has a crown of tiny bodhisattva heads with the head of the buddha at the top. A small standing image of Amida Buddha is in the front of the crown as well. This image has two arms; one with open palm, the other, in mudra of granting wishes. The face and hands are perfect with full patina. The feet and parts of the stand are missing due to age. (Buddha 14½" x 5", altar 19" x 7" x 5") (Buddha 37cm x 13cm, altar 48cm x 18cm x 13cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $115.

A rare find for Kodo Arts, we are excited about this antique Japanese Edo Period c.1850 Buddhist temple lantern. The configuration is very unusual with the chrysanthemum middle section, the imperial royal family crest, sitting on a tripod legged base. Usually temple lantern come with a long stem. The cone roof creates a lovely garden piece. c.1850. (30" x 15") (76cm x 38cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $210.

Regal Showa Period C.1935 Buddhist temple lamp with copper fittings and lined with rice paper. Quite elegant. Great codition. H:46cm x W:43cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Lovely pair of faceted bronze flower vases for a buddhist temple altar. C.1930 the handles are 'zo' mythical elephants. Excellent condition and heavy bronze. Ask for shipping quote. H:12cm x width 8cm

Fantastic zen buddhist temple incense burner from the main inside temple altar. Shishi mythical lion adorns the lid top, and the thick bronze and high curving handles add a majestic air. The piece dates from the early Showa era, c. 1930. Condition is excellent. H: about 25cm x W: about 22cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Great Showa Period C. 1940 bronze buddhist temple lantern with electricity. Lovely lattice vine bronze work on the body and the hinges and latch on the door work perfectly. Nice diaper design motif on the middle and wave diaper at the base. Excellent condition. H:40cm X Diameter : 17cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very elegant bronze zen buddhist temple lantern from the inside altar of the temple. Lattice work and bronze craftsmanship superb. Taisho Period C.1925. Heavy bronze. Latch and hinges in excellent condition. Inside paper has been taken off. We re-paper on request. Ask for shipping quote. H:35cm x W:17cm

Showa Period C. 1950 pair of bronze zen Buddhist temple lanterns. Hexagonal body with two doors that swing open and electric lighting capability. (we can have them fitted for electricity upon request)In perfect condition with normal bronze wear. H:24cm x W:13cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Delicately sculptered bronzed Buddhist elephant with a detachable pagoda top. This turn of the century antique Japanese incense burner has a rich patina. The pagoda top has an irregular base that fits perfectly. A few of the pagoda tips are missing but detract not at all from the piece. c.1900. (7" x 5" x 3") (18cm x 13cm x 8cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $55.

Lovely Taisho Period c.1915 bronze incense burner. The excellent craftsmanship is typical of the era. The main body has peonies in raised relief and the stand on 4 legs shaped as birds. the handles are mythical dragons and the lid has a mythical shishi lion. The piece was lost wax cast. Comes in the original paulownia wood box. Ask for shipping quote. H:30cm x W:18cm

Excellent depiction of Ebisu, one of the seven lucky gods of Japan in bronze. Early Showa Period, C.1930, the detail and expression is fabulous. Written on his back is "Shin Chiku Oiwai" meaning this bronze sculpture was commissioned as a new house celebration gift. The names of the presenters are also written. Ebisu is holding a fish in one had and a bamboo fishing pole in the other. He is the patron of fisherman as well as the Shinto god of businessman. Shrines to him abound all over Japan. He stands on a bronze rock. Standing about 37cm and about 24cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Adorning the railing post tops around a buddhist alter in a zen temple, these antique Japanese bronze post tops are elegant and utterly decorative. Two gold rings around the post lend an air of elegance to the superb visual effect. c.1935. (10" x 4¾") (26cm x 12cm) Ask for EMS shipping quote. perfect condition.

Japanese antique bronze zen sage riding a horse. Most of these scenes come from zen parables extolling the virtues of tranquility. This late 19th century bronze is a sage with a removable hat. There is a small hole where a pin could attach the sage to the horse but he sits perfectly balanced without it. Very elegant. c.1890. (11" x 9" x 5") (28cm x 23cm x 13cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $65.

Exceptional Late Meiji Period black and gold lacquered 'butsudan' buddhist home altar. The intricately carved altar inside is a masterpiece of delicate carvings. Black lacquered outer doors with bronze metal fittings open to inner doors with a round lattice widow. These also open revealing another world of a gold lacquered altar for one's dieties. The bottom with maki-e sliding doors houses incense or utensils. H: 53" x W: 22". Ask for shipping quote