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Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Buddhist Ornament Giboshi Perfect Garden Piece

Price:$275

$350List Price

About the Item

Here's a rare, seldom found old hand cast bronze Japanese buddhist temple post or bridge post top -giboshi- that dates in the 19th century. It is an architectural classic gem only the fine design eye of Japanese master craftsman can possibly conceive. Of onion flower form, they can still be found ornamenting the post tops of amazing bridges in old Kyoto. Some giboshi there are signed and date to huddreds of years ago, during the old Edo period, 1603-1868. Dimensions: 7.5 inches high and 3.5 inches diameter A wonderful collectible. Fabulous form. Only one. History: Giboshi is a kind of Japanese bronze ornament used as bridge post caps on older bridges in Japan. They are crafted ornaments purposely made to resemble the bulbous flower of the onion. The top peak of giboshi are bulbous and pointed resembling the onion domes in Western culture. They are often found on older Japanese bridges such as the famous San Jo bridge in downtown Kyoto (see photo) , and now are viewed as classic antique ornaments in Japanese gardens, temples and shinto shrines. Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese antique garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Mr. Schneible personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique ornament to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128927111733

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