Very unique and rare Meiji period C.1895 Japanese zen buddhist temple altar tables used for offerings in the main vestible of the main 'hondo' in a zen buddhist temple. Made of gold and black lacquered wood with copper metal fittings. Lovely as end tables. H:57cm x W:65cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Dated C.1884 Meiji Period , exceptional shinto ceremonial sake tokkuri made of pewter. On each tokkuri is the date , Meiji 16 (C.1884) and the temple name and donor. Each tokkuri has the 5 circle crest. Some wear but overall in excellent shape. H:26cm x W: 12cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptional C.1880 bronze lost-wax cast Meiji Period 'Jizo Bosatsu' or Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva. This bodhisattva vowed to save all sentient beings in all six realms of rebirth from the time of buddha's death until the appearance of Maitreya, the buddha of the future. Holding a staff which symbolizes the vow to to save. The halo has three flaming jewels or 'hoju' sacred wishing gems. Fine detail throughout and lovely , tranquil facial expression. H:30cm x 14cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very rare Edo Period C.1860 buddhist temple sutra hangings called "Kondosei Gyokuban". Usually 4 hang in a temple each with one of the dharma truths from the 'Nehan-kyo' or Nirvana sutra. Written on the left one is: Ze Sho Meppo meaning impermanence is the truth of the world. On the right: Shometsu Metsui meaning that all things arise and pass away. All made out of metal and gold leaf. 4 bells hang off the bottom and the bottom half of one is missing otherwise in perfect shape. H: 60cm x W: 10cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Museum quality Meiji Period c.1890 zen buddhist transom with 'Daki Myoga' crest and peony flower in negoro lacquer surrounded by scrolling vines made out of japanese cypress wood, black lacquered. Myoga is a japanese type of wild ginger and is a common family crest and is associated with buddhism. The auspicious connotations of myoga derive from the fact that its name is homonymic for 'divine protection'. H: 30cm x W:130cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Showa Period C.1950 lacquered wood fish gong used in zen temples as a meal gong to call the monks. A wooden mallet would strike the round circle in the center and the opening n the bottom of the fish would produce a thunderous clap. Some lacquer wear but in very good condition. See pictures. H:34cm x W: 71cm Ask for shipping quote.

Very large zen buddhist temple bronze bell dated Showa 10 (C.1935). Inscribed on the bell is the date and the temple it was donated to: Saikoji Temple in Nara and the donor : Sugioka Kenichi. The bell has a fantastic, deep sound that goes forever. The bell stiker comes with a lacquer stand and the bell has a red laquered wood tripod stand. Height of the bell: 13" x diameter:14" Ask for shipping quote.

One of the most popular deities in Japan the Inari is thought to be a deity that descends from the mountains each spring to help with the rice cultivation. The fox is the deity's messenger. Many shrines and temples throughout Japan are dedicated to the Inari. One female and one male guard many shrines. Each has a sacred wish granting gem (hoju). This pair is ceramic C.1940. Perfect condition. H:28cm x W:20cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very rare and esoteric zen buddhist temple bronze dragon water spout which filled the entrance 'tsukubai' or stone purification bowl so worshipers could purify mouth and hands before entering the sacred place. C.1920. Bronze with copper piping from the bottom through the mouth. The dragon's hand is clutching an orb. H:38cm x w:26cm. Condition excellent. Ask for shipping quote.

Very rare and esoteric Shingon Japanese Buddhist Inner Altar Mirror which is meant to symbolize the soul reflected. Shingon Buddhism is very much connected to Tibetan Buddhism thus the dazzling array of Tibetan colors. The mirror is made of bronze and the wood is cypress. The colors are organic colors taken from plants. We often replace the bronze mirrors with reflecting mirros and they make a wonderful accessory. Ask for shipping quote. H:38cm x W:30cm

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

Exquisite pair of gold lacquered buddhist temple altar offering stands. The bases are lotus as well as the rims. The stems have dots in raised relief. The tops are black lacquered. C.1920. Ask for shipping quote. H:9" x Diameter : 4"

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.

Wonderful goddess of mercy and compassion made of iron, C.1890. Buddhist bodhisattva with 11 bodhisattvas in her crown and holding a lotus leaf, symbol of purity. Looks like this piece was hung and could have been a gong in a buddhist temple. H: 13" x W: 6". Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptional Edo Period C.1860 black lacquered wood stand with lotus petals and buddhist clouds carved around the entire circumference. The carving is outdone only by the superb lacquer work. The 'dai' or stand come in two halves. Wonderful stand for an object or buddha. Great condition. H: 16" x Diam: 3'. Ask for shipping quote.