Finely carved 'jizo bosatsu' Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva from the Taisho Period c. 1920. Colorful buddhist robes and serene tranquil expression. This jizo bodhisatttva protects his vow to save all sentient beings in all Six Realms of rebirth. He carries a staff with metal rings and the flaming jewel symbolizing the Void. This bodhisattva is believed to protect children, relieve suffering and save sentient beings. Very good condition. H:10" x W"5". Ask for shipping quote.

Finely carved yew wood carp fish 'jizaikagi' that was used over the irori hearth hanging from a bamboo pole to stablize a cooking pot. C.1950. Very good condition and not a fake. The mouth has a wood ball and there is the hole on the top where the iron pole went through with the hook to hold the pot. Ask for shipping quote. H: about 19cm x W: 49cm

Outstanding and rare Meiji Period C. 1880 buddhist temple water bowl. Fabulous bronze work with mythical dragon handles and elephant tripod feet legs. Both sides of the bowl have mythical elephant faces with vine like runners in great relief. The rim is rimmed with lovely circle diaper. Ask for shipping quote. H:9" x W: 23" x Depth: 15"

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"

Early Showa c,1940 bronze garden lantern. Wonderful buddhist cloud diaper of waves on the top with buttreses holding the top. Bamboo and pine motifs in fine relief detail the door and side panels. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:13" x Diameter: 10"

Fabulous Meiji Period C.1890 remnant from a temple roof. This gable is very well carved and has the wabi sabi patina of years of wear. The original green paint remains in places and the condition is excellent. H: 10" x W: 23". Ask for shipping quote.

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.

Lovely Early Showa Period c.1935 bronze 'murashido' flower vase. Fine detail of ships sailing in relief and trees and clouds. The more you look the better it is. H: 11" x Diameter: 9". Ask for shipping 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.

Lovely array of beautifully painted fans with different themes artfully presented on silver leaf coated Japanese rice paper. 2 panels in very good condition without tears or fixes. Back is also in very good condition as are the hinges. H: 5' x W: 5'. Ask for shipping quote.

Brilliant folk art piece. A clay 'Fushimi Ningyo' sumo doll from the 1930s. Fushimi Ningyo dolls were sought after souvenirs by visitors to Kyoto. Fushimi Inari being one of the must see great shrines of southern Kyoto. The detail of the arms and fabulous facial expression make this a collector's piece. Excellent condition with normal age wear on the head and top knot. H: 11" 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.

Spectacular and very rare 'koi' carp swimming up a waterfall temple roof gable tile. The fact that it is intact and not broken is amazing. Carp swimming up a waterfall is the symbol of courage in Japan and when they make it to the top they turn in celestial guardian dragons protecting the buddha's teachings. Fantastic. Ask for shipping quote. Clay. H:2' x W: 30"

Beautiful granite stone 'jizo' guardian diety bodhisattva or 'bosatsu'. Compassionate, tranquil face expression holding the lotus blossom of peace in one hand and the Sacred Wishing Gem or 'hoju' in the other. Japanese characters inscripted on the right side. Lichen grows over the stone. Lovely garden protector. H: 22" x W: 10". Ask for shipping quote.

Wonderful Meiji Period C.1909 painting of a white egret standing on bamboo by the acclaimed master Hishida Shunso (1874-1911). One of Okakura Tenshin's puils, he played a major role in the Meiji era innovation of Nihonga. His real name was Hishida Miyoji and he was also know for his numerous paintings of cats. He was commissioned by the Tokyo National Museum and in 1898 he joined Okakura Tenshin in establishing the Nihon Bijutsuin. In 1903-1905 he traveled extensively overseas holding exhibitions in The United States and Europe. He was awarded the Order Of Culture. Excellent condition. Looks to have been remounted. Has the original kiri wood box. H:6ft x W: 2ft. Ask for shipping.