Turn of the century antique Japanese c.1900 bronze flower vase with cranes and turtles in raised relief, two of Japan's most revered auspicious symbols of happiness and longevity. Lovely patina and in excellent condition with basic age wear. c.1900. (12" x 5½") (30cm x 14cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $90.

Antique Japanese Buddhist bronze home altar incense burner with lotus flowers and leaves in raised relief. Elegant bronze in beautiful condition. c.1890. (5" x 5") (13cm x 13cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $30.

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.

Sensational signed Kyoda Fujimasa lost wax cast bronze flower vase with textured vertical lines creating a sensual art deco feel. This Showa Period c.1950 bronze comes in the original paulownia wood box and the kanji reads:Chu-do (cast bronze); Kazari Tsubo (decorative vase) and the signature of Kyoda Fujimasa. Ask for shipping quote. H:29cm x Diam:17cm

Exceptional early Showa Period c.1937 art deco bronze flower vase in the original signed paulownia box. The kanji on the box reads: Chudo Ume Moyo "bronze vase with plum petal motif. Also Kabin or "flower vase". On the inside is the signature of Tatsugo and his seal. The bronze has plum petals in raised relief and inside small crosses. The vase itself is divided in sections by incissed lines. Ask for shipping quote. H:20cm ; diameter is 22cm.

Unusually large Zen Buddhist temple candlestand c. 1950. A crane standing on a mythical turtle, the auspicious symbols of longevity and happiness. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:29" x W:5"

Lovely Art Deco bronze flower vase from the early Showa period, C.1930. Base has a rim of jewel-like elegance in fine relief. The top rim also has a wonderful diaper motif. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote form California warehouse. H:9" x Diameter: 8"

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.

Beautiful bronze te-aburi hand warmer from the early Showa Period c. 1925. Would be wonderful as an incense burner with the fragrance wafting through the chrysanthemum 16 petal top. This was the Imperial Royal Family symbol. The bronze handles are connected with art deco plates on both sides. In excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:26cm x W:24cm

Rare antique Japanese bronze calligraphy ink pourer with long spout and large oval handle. The lid has a mythical 'shishi' lion on top. The ink pourer has four leaves; each with raised swirls and hearts on a geometrical thunderbolt diaper background pattern. Lovely. c.1880. (7" x 5") (18cm x 13cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $55.

Great Taisho Period C.1920 'Koi' bronze carp swimming up the waterfall without the waterfall. Great patina. Actually holds water and is an ikebana flower vase for the tea ceremony. The carp represents courage and determination as it swims up the waterfall as depicted in many paintings and art works. Once over the top , it turns into a dragon and resides in the celestial realm protecting the buddha's teachings. Fine work on the scales and fins and fabulous expression. H:30cm W:16cm. Ask for shipping quote.