Beautiful Antique Bronze Female Beauty Box Trio-Collected Mumbai, 1960s

From a New England collection and a unique find Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930 An all original work of art signed on ...

Neat Hand Blown Antique Ornaments From the Sea - Old Japan. Collection five (5) Authentic Japanese Round Blown Glass Fishing Floats-genuine antique mari...

From our recent Japanese acquisitions. A large scale personal sized antique Suzu bronze bell, 24 inches tall with its old and decorative blue cord. Here's an extraordinary opportu...

Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand lacquered, and hand gilded wooden chanting bell mok...

SEE THIS AND OUR "TREASURES FROM ASIA" GARDEN ART EXHIBITION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND UNTIL OCTOBER 10, 2022 An important large scale hand cast bronze sculpture of a sensual nude woman signed Benson and dated 1939 by mid century American sculptor Stuart Benson...

Special garden instrument or for indoor display space. Large hefty 20" high hand cast original patina bronze bell emits a bold pleasing sound. Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful original patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the early Showa period, early last century. A rare survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina. The wave and cloud pattern bands and designs add to its old Japan aura. Dimensions: 20 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them. Its deep resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. In addition, it’s bold sound emits to the Japanese people - the “voice of Buddha” and is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). This bell sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers. We will also include a complimentary hand striker as shown. Unique. Great garden consideration. Only One. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...

18th century Tibetan bronze Shakyamuni Buddha A rare and important bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. This statue is seated on a beaded lotus base. ...

Bronze Buddha wearing the monastic garment. It sits on the coiled naga whose body forms the three spirals. The seven heads of the serpent form a canopy to protect Buddha during medit...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha. A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...

Rare representation of the Buddha of the Wednesday night between midnight and dawn: He is seated, his right hand palm open on his right knee as a sign of acceptance of the water offe...

A delicately carved wood Buddha in an upright standing posture with a double Abhaya mudra. The statue displays a gilt surface with beautiful patina and some minor wear. The face was ...

The Buddha statue was made from a copper alloy in a standing position with hands in double Abhaya mudra. This mudra symbolizes the act of dispelling fear in the face of adversity. In Laos and Thailand where this mudra are used as one of the most iconic gestures, with its origin was pre-Buddhism era, when it was a symbol of good intentions and friendship when approaching strangers. In contrast to Indian iconography, it was often shown with both hands raised to the level of the shoulder in Southeast Asia. The statue was made in the classic Lopburi style, which historically was heavily influenced by Khmer art...