A very, very rare Edo Period (1700s) dioramic Zushi Shrine encasing 37 pieces Buddhist Kannon Bosatsus or Hotoke-sama (Nyoirin, Seishi, Sho, Senju, etc.). Nothing to describe else, breath-taking to look at and just plain rare Buddhist Art piece. Made and signed by Tanaka Shusui as inscribed on the lacquered body of the Zushi. Presumed to have come from Zenkoji Temple. ...click for details

Antique Japanese Zushi shrine with twin Buddhas on either side of a devotional plaque, carved and gilded, on lotus thrones atop an oval lotus base. Gilded interior and black lacquer finish. Although the theme of the twin Buddhas is more common to Burma, images of twin Buddhas have been recorded in Japan as early as the Asuka period in the latter half of the 7th Century. The image may be understood as a prompt to rememb ...click for details

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In artistic representations Fudou is generally shown either alone or flanked by Kongara and Seitaka to create the Fudou Triad (fudou sanzon) as represented. There are few examples of him accompanied by all eight of these attendants (Hachidai Douji). The dark patination achieved by the original polychrome colors has resulted into a shibui expression of the image. The Kohai or Mandorla is resting on Fudo Himself and has ...click for details

A Meiji~Taisho (1870s~1910) very rare Japanese Usubata Flower Bronze Vase. The lively dragon figures gives the rather simple vase overall balance. Greatly appopriate for tea ceremony or being used just as a plain display zen item for Japanese-style rooms. Minor abrasions expected due to age and weather exposure. Overall, very fine and excellent piece for its unassuming size and command. ...click for details

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