Extremely rare Edo Period c. 1850 zen buddhist temple altar sacred inner chamber mirror. This mirror reflects the emptyness and void state the mind should achieve. The wood stand that holds the mirror is carved out of keyaki 'zelkova' wood in the lotus flower motif. There is minor wear on the wood. Mirror itself is bronze and on one side has the phoenix, the protector of the dharma (truth) in raised relief. Signed by Sawamori. The mirror has a bronze crown of flames. Some pieces of the flame are missing. The bottom of the mirror that fits into the stand has a broken piece that can't be seen. Ask for shipping quote. H:44cm x W:34cm

Wood with gold lacquer on stand, holding glass prayer beads. This antique Japanese buddha is the monk, Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism located on the sacred mountain of Mt. Koya near Nara in central Japan. One of the most revered saints in Japan's long history of Buddhism. c.1925. Wonderful serene facial expression. (8" x 4") (20cm x 10cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance. Ask for quote.

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

Exceedingly rare early Meiji Period c.1870 lacquered zen buddhist temple altar inner chamber mirror. The lacquered stand is original with carved buddhist clouds in gold gilt and the base in vermillion lacquer. The mirror itself is new and has been added. Minor lacquer wear but has been worn in and adds patina. Very elegant piece. Wonderful addtion to a vanity. Ask for shipping quote. H:18" x W:11"

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.

Serene and peaceful Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva or Jizo Bosatsu wood carving c.1920 Taisho Period with black lacquered robes and gold gilt chest and face. The Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva vowed to save all sentient beings in all six realms of rebirth between the time of Buddha's death and the appearance of Maitreya, the buddha of the future. The staff symbolizes his vow. This bosatsu is rare in that he has a halo with three sacred wishing gems. One hand is missing but other hand and feet in good condition. Comes in paulownia wood box. Ask for shipping quote. H:53 x W:19cm

Two huge coils of hand carved Tochigi wood 'juzu' or zen buddhist prayer beads from the late Meiji Period, c.1900. The lacquered box they came in is even better as it is lined with original woodblock pictures of geishas. The bigger coil, with slightly larger beads, when double-coiled stands 6ft. The smaller coil with slightly smaller beads when double coiled stands 5ft. Ask for shipping quote.

Stunning lacquered buddhist altar in fantastic condition considering it is dated on the back 'Ganbun 2' C.1737. Copper metal fittings and inside has carved buddhist swirl and clouds in gold gilt. Both doors swing open on hinges. The inscription on the back also reads: Cho-mi-doshi jugatsu or october in the ancient zodiac calendar. Also "Koshi Masanao Haiko" commissioned by a Mr. Masanao Koshi. Ask for shipping quote. H:42cm x W:17cm

Wonderful and rare wood carving of Kobo Daishi, the buddhist monk who went to China to bring back to Japan the teachings of Buddha. Late Meiji Period c. 1900 with glass eyes and glass 'juzu' prayer beads. In one hand he holds the vajra and the other, prayer beads. Sitting on an abbot's chair, black lacquered with copper metal fittings. The left hand has been reattached and one of the chair's metal fittings is slightly loose. Ask for shipping quote. H:58cm x 64cm

Distinguished black lacquered buddhist sutra book box c. 1950. Many layers of black and gold lacquer over cypress wood with gold flower motif in raised maki-e and the paulownia crest and flower crest at the end of the box. Ask for shipping quote. L:27cm x W:22cm

Stunning Showa Period c.1940 buddhist temple altar table with gold gilt lacquerd carved wood flower ornaments and black lacquerd table tops. The metal fittings are copper. The middle insets are intricately carved wood flowers and the legs also are finely carved. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. W:69cm x H:34cm

Stunning large bronze buddhist temple gong, c.1900. The inscription tells us that it was donated to the abbot of Shoryuzn Kyorin Zen Buddhist Temple, the 7th Kendo-dai by a mr. Nakai Seijiro for the merit of his anscestors spirits. Used daily to be rung with a round wood striker. Ask for shipping quote. (H:65cm x 34cm)

Lovely sitting Kannon goddess of compassion in bronze, Showa Period, C.1945. She has the tranquil serene expression and superb bronze craftsmanship advocates are searching for. Perfect condition. Looking for the right home. Ask for shipping quote. (H:12cm x W:9cm

Serene Gakko Bosatsu, the bodhisattva of moonlight (lunar radiance) signed by Nanto. C.1950 this Gakko Bosatsu is in the style of the Gakko at Todai-ji Temple in Nara where Gakko and Nikko, the bodhisattva of sunlight flank the large Fukukenjaku Kannon. Usually they are found as attendants to the Yakushi Nyorai, Buddha of healing and medicine. Ask for shipping quote. Ceramic, great condition.(H:24" x W:8")

Fabulous cypress wood carving of kobo daishi the founder of shingon buddhism in Japan. The mt. headquarter in Mt. Koya still celebrates his achievements. This carving is excellent and the wood stand carved in gold gilt with buddhist clouds is a aesthetic wonder. Whatever he was holding is missing. Ask for shipping quote. (10" x 8")