Japanese four prong Vajra or diamond thunderbolt form Chisakuin Temple, bronze with worn gilt, Edo age (over 200 years old). Very powerful ritual tool representing firmness of spirit and spiritual power. Worn gilt on one side, all over relief, double sided with lotus flower in center, trident prongs emerging from the four cardinal directions. Size: 6 1/8" long

item #979236

Beautiful keyaki root stand with etched outline at perimeter of flat surface, natural root form at edges, unusually thick, rich coloration and wonderful grain patterns, excellent condition. Size: 2.5"H 31"L 21"D

item #977573

Japanese bronze Wheel of Life from the Chisakuin Temple, Edo age over 200+ years old, represents cycle of birth and rebirth, overall relief with worn gilt on one side, lotus flower with seed pods in center, 8 wheeled bladed spokes radiating into lotus petals ending within a 8-sided frame. Size: 8 inches diameter, 3/4" high

item #977275

Japanese four prong Vajra or diamond thunderbolt from Chisakuin Temple, bronze with worn gilt, Edo age over 200+ years old. Very powerful ritual tool representing firmness of spirit and spiritual power. Worn gilt on one side, all-over relief, double sided with lotus flower in center, trident prongs emerging from the four cardinal directions. Size 7.25" long.

item #977270

Lovely antique Japanese large rectangular tray with a scene of a woman gazing at the moon (inlaid mother of pearl), she is sitting near a small stream with flowers and grasses, misty clouds above, the tray is made of kiri wood and the decoration is made of beautiful cherry wood bark, outer sides are also covered in cherry bark, Taisho Period. Size: 24 3/4" long x 15 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep.

item #975770

Japanese 2 panel 18th century screen of hawks, painted on paper with a silver ground. Size: 60" H x 56.5" W

item #972631

Japanese antique iron tomiudai (Shinto candle stand), flaming drop shape hoju no tama, the wish granting symbol which grants enlightenment and release from earthly desires, Japanese writing on the cloud like portion at the bottom of the drop, holds 12 candles, Taisho/Showa Period. (c 1930). Size: 42 1/4" high x 23 1/2" wide x 11" deep (at base).

item #962658

Striking large Japanese ceramic Tokoname jar, wonderful irregular shape, large kiln fragments, thick ash glaze with unusual subtle blue and yellow striations, Momoyama Period (1573-1615). (The Tokoname Kiln is considered one of the "6 Ancient Kilns" and was located at Tokoname on the Chita Peninsula, bordering Ise Bay.) Size: 181/2" high x 17 1/2" wide x 17" deep.

item #960807

Charming Japanese carved okimono, made of ivory and ironwood, depicting figure of an old man dressed in the formal attire of a samurai leaning over a lantern; his head and hands are carved of ivory as are various decorative rounds on his hakama (pants) and the mon (family crest) on is robes and lantern, signed on the bottom of one sandal, Showa Period (circa late 1940's). Size: 8" high x 5 1/2" wide x 4" wide.

item #959490

Beautiful Kutani ware porcelain standing figure of Kannon Bodhisatva (Quanyin), she stands in a relaxed pose with flowing black robes decorated with feathers, she has elaborate gold jewelry and crown with a small buddha in headdress, carefully sculpted and painted from her lovely face to her toes which rest on lotus leaves, late Meiji/early Taisho Period. Size: 17 1/2" high x 5 1/2" wide

item #959483