A standing Jizo Bosatsu placed within a recessed alcove beneath an overarching pediment-style mandorla, sculpted in relief from a high-quality granite. Early-Edo Period ca. 1650, possibly earlier. Old loss, most notably to the lower-left edge, and softening of the lines and contours of the figure. Good lichen accumulation.

Height: 43 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 12 cm

Seated Sho-Kannon Bosatsu, the hands holding a long-stemmed lotus bud, sculpted in relief from a grayish-brown igneous stone. Late-Edo Period ca. 1800. Old loss, most notably to the upper-left edge of the overarching mandorla...

Gorinto (5-tiered stupa) sculpted in four parts from a granite-like igneous stone. Muromachi Period ca. 1400. Minor old loss.

Height: 45 cm
Width of base: 14 cm
Depth of base: 14 cm.

The gorinto is a uniquely Japanese style of stupa comprising five geometric forms, which correspond (from bottom) to earth, water, fire, wind, and ethereal space...

Shingi (lit. "heart wood") wooden core of a seated Bosatsu (Skt. Bodhisattva) sculpted in either clay or dry lacquer (Jp. mokushin kanshitsu). Nara Period ca. 750. Minor old loss and insect damage.

Height, including bi-level wooden stand: 69.5 cm
Height of shingi only: 65 cm
Width of stand: 30.5 cm
Depth of stand: 24 cm.

Japanese three string musical instrument Player, Meiji period, late 1800's, 2" high, 2 1/2" wide, ,1 1/2" deep, the ivory figure is finely done, add nice age patina on smooth rounded carving with humorous face and hairdo, small tip of the string instrument is broken off, age crack on the tip of the robe on the left back side about 1/2" long.

A man-headed snake coils atop this incredible mid Edo period (18th century) image of Benzaiten (Saraswati) inside a mountain shaped reliquary of dark wood. Inside the gilded cave she sits on a gilded lotus base. The figure holds a variety of sacred implements in her 8 hands. Riding on the benevolent figures head is the snake seated behind a Torii-shaped Crown settled between two Buddhist jewels...

A Unique contemporary Japanese pottery vase. Unusual handcrafted design with flowing lines. Branch like pattering that wraps around the piece. Signed on the bottom. Comes with original signed kiri wood box. Perfect Condition. Dimensions: 8" High X 9 1/2" Wide

Antique Japanese bronze hibachi. Displays eight unique panels of scholars in beautiful traditional garden scenes. Two fu dogs are displayed as handles on sides of hibachi. Raised cartouche signing on bottom reading "Shoryu" Meiji period (1868) Height: 7 in. Width: 8in.

Figuratively sculpted sandstone depiction of a seated Kukai (774-835, known posthumously as Kobo Daishi), the right hand holding a sankosho (three-pronged vajra) and the left a juju (Buddhist rosary), two of Kobo Daishi's defining attributes. Late-Edo Period ca. 1825. Excellent condition...

Standing Jizo Bosatsu, the hands forming the gassho mudra of adoration, sculpted in relief from a gray igneous stone. Late-Edo Period ca. 1800. Minor old loss.

Height: 35.5 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 15 cm

An endearing Jizo stone, perfect for garden display.

Seated Jizo Bosatsu with hands in the gassho mudra of adoration, figuratively sculpted from tuff, an igneous stone composed primarily of volcanic ash. Late-Edo Period ca. 1825. Very minor old loss, with surface pitting and softening of the lines and contours overall. Excellent lichen accumulation.

Height: 20.5 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 10 cm

A blissfully meditative little Jizo stone, with good age and in excellent condition.

Pair of Koma-Inu guardian lion-dogs, one with mouth open ("ah") and the other with mouth closed ("un"), the front and rear sections of each Koma-Inu sculpted from a single piece of wood. Nanbokucho / early-Muromachi Period ca. 1400. Partial loss to the right-rear foot of the "Ah" piece, and loss of the tail of the "Un" piece...

Pair of Koma-Inu guardian lion-dogs, one with mouth open ("ah") and the other with mouth closed ("un"), the front and rear sections of each Koma-Inu sculpted from a single piece of wood. Nanbokucho / early-Muromachi Period ca. 1400. Partial loss to the right-rear foot of the "Ah" piece, and loss of the tail of the "Un" piece...

A comparetivly large sized Japanese Kannon Bosatsu from the Edo Period - about 250 years old - used in Sōfuku-ji ( 崇福寺 ) Temple in Gifu and since 80 years in our collection.

It is made of premium wood and has been carved by a master craftsman. The golden colour is still vivid and shiny and looks absolutely amazing...

Daikokuten and Ebisu, two of Japan's 7 Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin), sculpted figuratively from a relatively heavy gray-brown igneous stone. Mid-Edo period ca. 1750. Minor old loss, with softening of the lines and contours overall. Light lichen accumulation.

Daikokuten:
Height: 37.5 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 21 cm

Ebisu:
Height: 36 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 17 cm

Paired sets of Daikokuten and Ebisu in stone are uncommon; this set is uncommonly charming. Outstanding.

Standing Jizo Bosatsu in wood, yosegi-zukuri (joined-block wood construction), sculpted eyes, and finished in lacquer and gilt. Late-Muromachi/Momoyama Period ca. 1550. Loss of both hands and minor points of old wood loss, as well as heavy black-soot patination overall.

Height of Jizo figure only: 29.5 cm

An exquisitely sculpted, desirably patinated Jizo Bosatsu. The gilt-wood dais, not original to the Jizo piece, is included.

Absolutely rare and amazing pottery shisa ( foo dog, foo lion ) from the mid. Meiji Period, signed by the artist and covered with wonderful white Hagi glaze.

Do you find more impressive ones on the antique art market?

The figure shows a lot of artistic details (take a look on the teeth and the tongue)...

Standing Bato (Horse-Head) Kannon Bosatsu, the hands forming the Bato-in mudra and a horse head perched atop the Kannon figure's head, sculpted in relief from a brick-colored sandstone. Clearly dated to the 20th year of the Meiji Period (1887). Very minor old loss, with variegated lichen accumulation.

Height: 40 cm
Width: 18.5 cm
Depth: 12.5 cm

A colorful, vividly graphic 19th-century Bato-Kannon stone.