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Antique Japanese Temple Dragon Carving Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900 item# 970780 (stock# MOR2769)
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Perhaps the best dragon carving we have ever owned, here is a solid Keyaki carving taken from the interior of a temple with glass eyes glaring fiercely out at anyone who threatens the sanctity of Buddhism. Flames leap from the body blown by fierce winds as it rises from the Churning ocean. The carving practically roils out from the wood panel, fully in three dimensions. It is 78 x 26 x 10 cm (31 x 10 x 4 inches). Please notice the yellow arrows in the last photos, as the whisker of the creat ...click for details

Antique Japanese wood Buddhist Figure, Rakan, 1711 Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1800 item# 970548 (stock# MBR2766)
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Lidded crystal eyes gaze serenely down from the Rakans purchase high on the lofty temple walls. The face is expertly crafted, with a distinct Chinese air reflecting the fact the Rakan (Arahat) were all from the Continent. The robes of green, white and red are patterned with scrolling vines and dials. A dedication on back Appears to be Made for/by Konoike-mura Hachiuemon and is dated Ho-Ei 7 (1710). The new wooden base on which it stands states the piece was restored in 1993. One of likely 1 ...click for details

Antique Japanese Woodblock Printing Block, Budhist Icon Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900 item# 962222 (stock# MOR2746)
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Bonji stylized Sanskrit characters punctuated with a five pointed star scroll down the 12 tablets on this 19th century Woodblock printing block. The block is 6-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3/4 inches (16 x 9 x 2 cm) and is in fine condition. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on.

Very Rare Edo Japanese Buddhist Temple Painting Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900 item# 852070 (stock# ALR2532)
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A female image carrying a Hoju, likely a rendition of one of the 33 facets of Kannon, rendered in an unusual hybrid Ukiyo-e style, the subject standing on a lichen and moss covered outcrop typical of Edo Buddhist imagery. She carries a staff carved in the shape of a kekkai separating pole, as seen in Shingon Temples. Magnificent veining in the gold. The painting is performed with heavy pigment on genuine applied gold bordered in Kinran gold threaded brocade bearing designs of Dharma wheels an ...click for details

Large and Rare Antique Japanese Buddhist Kanmuri Crown Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900 item# 848944 (stock# MOR2521)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 1,700.00
An Edo period Crown from a Buddhist Image, likely Kannon; cut and etched brass with glass and coral beads. The head diameter is 7 inches (18 cm), height on the stand 31 inches (78 cm).

Antique Japanese Yashiro Buddhist Image Shrine Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900 item# 848942 (stock# MOR2520)
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Black lacquer under applied gold makes a very striking combination on this Edo period Temple-like structure which would have originally housed a Buddhist image. Bifold doors on the front allowed limited viewing of the holy figure. The piece is roughly 3 feet (91 cm) tall, with the base 15 x 19 inches (38 x 48 cm). Overall it is very presentable with minor damage and a few missing roof members, dating from the Bunka Bunsei eras, early 19th century. Due to size shipping will be considered sepe ...click for details

Edo Japanese Buddhist Silver Screen, Amidha Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Devotional Objects: Pre 1900 item# 817597 (stock# ANR2439)
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An age darkened silver screen decorated with four ancint Buddhist images performed with pigmen on silk tablets. Outside are two Boddhisatva in a welcoming position with two dedications to Nyorai in the center. The silver field is enclosed in a simple black lacquered wooden frame held with plum shaped nails, the frame much worn with time. The screen is roughly 2 feet by 32 inches (60 x 82 cm). The back of the screen has some holes and wear to the ancient blue paper, but is solid with strong h ...click for details

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