How can I tell if my bronze is antique?

One way to tell if your bronze is antique is to study its color. As it ages, bronze develops a natural patina, darkening in color. As a result, shiny, light-colored pieces are unlikely to be antiques. Another approach is to research the maker using trusted online resources to find out when they produced bronzes similar to yours. For assistance with the dating process, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a selection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.

What is antique bronze finish?

The metallic finish known as antique bronze boasts a profound, dark chocolate finish that nearly approaches black. The antique bronze color is primarily a color from the brown color family.

How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?

To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.

Antique Japanese Bronze

Japanese Vases With Gold

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Hawk Ikebana

$8,399

Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

UH80301 Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai), Muromachi Period, 16th century

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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Tripod Ritual Wash Basin (Ashitsuki-darai)

$1,500

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb Japanese bronze and gilded sculpture of a samurai warrior, Meiji period. Depicts a

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture Of A Samurai Warrior By Yoshimitsu

$19,079

19th Century Superior Quality Japanese Bronze Vase with Grape Vine Handles

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century superior quality Japanese bronze vase with grape vine handles. Beautifully shaped Edo

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

19th Century Superior Quality Japanese Bronze Vase with Grape Vine Handles

$9,000

Early 20th Century, Showa, Antique Japanese Bronze Flying Bird with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze flying bird with stand. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size of bird

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, Showa, Antique Japanese Bronze Flying Bird with Stand

$2,136 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique jardiniere bowl. A Japanese, bronze decorative planter in Edo period taste

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

$2,286

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

Located in Dublin, IE

A beautiful pair of 19th century Meiji period Japanese Bronze fan tailed Partridges, on a shaped

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Partridges On Hardwood Base

$7,739

Pair Japanese Bronze Dragonfish, Shachihoko, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful pair of Japanese bronze sculptures of dragonfish, shachihoko, Taisho period, circa 1920

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Bronze Dragonfish, Shachihoko, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan

$3,100

19th C., Meiji, Antique Japanese Bronze Animal Rat / Mouse Holding A Chestnut

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze animal rat / mouse holding a chestnut with artist sign. Artist signature is on the

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

19th C., Meiji, Antique Japanese Bronze Animal Rat / Mouse Holding A Chestnut

$1,480 Sale Price

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A Japanese bronze vase with Ryū dragon in relief, signed Maruki Sei

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese bronze vase featuring a Ryū dragon in relief, depicted as it grasps the sacred Buddhist

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

A Japanese bronze vase with Ryū dragon in relief, signed Maruki Sei

$5,639

Fine Japanese Bronze Vase, Meiji Period 1868-1912 , Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine Japanese bronze vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912) late 19th century A gilt and silvered hawk

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19th Century Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Fine Japanese Bronze Vase, Meiji Period 1868-1912 , Late 19th Century

$1,800

Early 20th Century, Japanese Bronze Mirror with Wooden Case and Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Japanese bronze mirror with wooden case and stand. Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, Japanese Bronze Mirror with Wooden Case and Stand

$1,080 Sale Price

20% Off

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting an oni with a ceremonial kōro

Located in Milano, IT

A large Japanese bronze sculpture depicting an oni lifting a Buddhist ceremonial kōro (incense

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting an oni with a ceremonial kōro

$8,759

Impressive Antique Japanese Bronze Drip Design Vases Meiji Period, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very artistic Japanese bronze vases with drip design reminiscent of an overflowing jar. Beautiful

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Impressive Antique Japanese Bronze Drip Design Vases Meiji Period, 19th Century

$2,498 / set

Pair of 19iCentury Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Censers Turned into Lamps

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of baluster form patinated Meiji Period Japanese bronze censers with embossed geometric

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Pair of 19iCentury Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Censers Turned into Lamps

$1,200 / item

Large Japanese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

Large Japanese, Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century The vase's surface is adorned with

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century

$9,000

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

Located in Southall, GB

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Lion And Crocodile On Wooden Base

$8,946

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Jardinière with High-Relief Birds and Blossoms

Located in Islamabad, PK

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Jardinière with High-Relief Birds and Blossoms Origin: Japan, Meiji

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Jardinière with High-Relief Birds and Blossoms

$2,400

19th century Japanese Bronze Hibachi or cache pot

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

cultural exchange, with Japanese metalwork—especially bronze—gaining international acclaim for its

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1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

19th century Japanese Bronze Hibachi or cache pot

$1,090

Large Scale Meiji Japanese Bronze Table Lamp W/ Floral Candelabra Mounts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese, circa 1900. A pair of antique Japanese bronze table lamps. The lamps feature a detailed

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Early 1900s Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Large Scale Meiji Japanese Bronze Table Lamp W/ Floral Candelabra Mounts

$3,895 / set

Early 20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases with Artist Sign

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of Japanese bronze vases with artist sign, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases with Artist Sign

$1,120 Sale Price / set

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Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers attacking a Bull sculpture on wood base. Amazing

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Large Artist Signed Japanese Bronze Tigers Attacking Bull Sculpture on Wood Base

$5,600 Sale Price

30% Off

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces! This

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - 19th Century Meiji Period

$2,885 Sale Price

30% Off

Early 20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases with Artist Sign

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of Japanese bronze vases with artist sign, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Early 20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases with Artist Sign

$1,200 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique planter. A Japanese, bronze decorative jardiniere in Tokugawa or Edo taste

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

$2,286

Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze of a Boy in a Kimono on a Naturalistic Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful large late 19th century Japanese bronze of a boy in a kimono and sandals. Carved

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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze of a Boy in a Kimono on a Naturalistic Base

$8,500

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked Condition Close to

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Metal, Bronze

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Bird of Prey On a Rock Gold Elements Marked

$4,913 Sale Price

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Pair Of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique decorative vases. A Japanese, bronze baluster from the Meiji period

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Pair Of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze Baluster, Meiji, Victorian

$1,851 / set

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Koi Fishes and Flowers, 19th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A Japanese bronze vase from the Meiji Period (late 19th) signed on the bottom. The vase is

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze, Copper

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Koi Fishes and Flowers, 19th Century

$623

Lovely 19c Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer Birds Flying

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Lovely 19c Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer Birds Flying

$5,460 Sale Price

20% Off

Early 20th C., Showa, Large Japanese Bronze Vase in Gourd Shape with Artist Sign

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Large Japanese bronze vase in gourd shape with artist sign. Artist signature is on the last photo

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Early 20th C., Showa, Large Japanese Bronze Vase in Gourd Shape with Artist Sign

$1,200 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Bronze Vase with Drip Relief Design, Signed, Meiji–Taisho Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An elegant Japanese bronze vase from the late Meiji to early Taisho period, distinguished by its

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase with Drip Relief Design, Signed, Meiji–Taisho Period

$910

Japanese Bronze Statue Nyoirin Kannon on Lotus Throne

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small and fine Japanese bronze statue of Nyoirin Kannon circa 18th century of Edo period. Kannon

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Statue Nyoirin Kannon on Lotus Throne

$6,000

Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A FINELY DETAILED JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE BY MIYAO EISUKE, MEIJI PERIOD

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

$16,516

Large Pair of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Amphora, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large pair of antique decorative vases. A Japanese, bronze amphora or urn, dating to the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Large Pair of Antique Decorative Vases, Japanese, Bronze, Amphora, Victorian

$4,129

Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Temple Mark on the Underside, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase With a Temple Mark on the underside Japan Rare Additional information

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19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Rare Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Temple Mark on the Underside, 19th C.

$1,012

Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Presentation Pieces

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique

$1,922 Sale Price / set

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Meiji period Japanese bronze Monkeys.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

These exquisite Japanese Meiji period sculptures depict two patinated bronze monkeys, showcasing

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Meiji period Japanese bronze Monkeys.

$4,404

Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)

Located in PARIS, FR

Okimono bronze sculpture of a large toad in a crouching position, possibly about to jump. The toad

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)

$3,599

Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter

Located in Bradenton, FL

Fine Bronze from Japan with great weight and strength. Large form for Bonsai presentation. Elegant

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter

$950

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner Koro

Located in Hudson, NY

Wood storage box.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Incense Burner Koro

$4,500

Lovely Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Bird and Peach, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Bird and Peach, 19 Century

$3,543 Sale Price

48% Off

Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative stem vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji era baluster urn, dating to the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Antique Decorative Stem Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Urn, Victorian, Circa 1880

$1,438

Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful and large pair of Japanese Meji period bronze elephant handled table lamps the bodies

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Bronze Table Lamps

$1,569

Japanese Bronze Patinated Footed Pot

Located in Queens, NY

Oriental Japanese (19th Century) bronze large jardiniere with a green patina and carp in relief and

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Patinated Footed Pot

$20,000

Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique censer bowl. A Japanese, bronze incense burner with dragon motif, dating to the

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

$3,798

Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metals Koro by Kumagai, Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to present this Japanese

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metals Koro by Kumagai, Meiji Period

$15,828

Japanese Bronze Bamboo Relief Jardiniere

Located in Queens, NY

Japanese (19th Century) round shaped bronze jardiniere with bamboo and floral relief having open

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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Bronze Bamboo Relief Jardiniere

$1,650

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

Located in Savannah, GA

A Japanese Meiji period bronze “animal” jardiniere by the Seiya Company, circa late 19th century

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere

$5,200

Very Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases 19th Century Meiji Period

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces! These

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Very Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases 19th Century Meiji Period

$3,849 Sale Price / set

30% Off

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous Japanese bronze temple shrine Buddha. The small piece has a beautiful aged patina and a

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Edo Period Buddhist Temple Shrine Buddha Statue Amulet Sculpture

$595

Pair Japanese Bronze vases, C19th.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive pair of late 19th Century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese patinated bronze vases

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Bronze vases, C19th.

$4,129

Antique Decorative Bowl, Japanese, Bronze Censer, Edo Period, Georgian, C.1750

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative bowl. A Japanese, bronze censer from the Edo period, dating to the

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Antique Decorative Bowl, Japanese, Bronze Censer, Edo Period, Georgian, C.1750

$2,451

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs Birds, 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs Birds, 1900

$960 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Large Quality Oriental Japanese Bronze Jardinière Bowl Censor Planter Me

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique large fine quality Oriental Japanese bronze Jardinière planter bowl censor Meiji Period

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19th Century Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Quality Oriental Japanese Bronze Jardinière Bowl Censor Planter Me

$1,247 Sale Price

30% Off

Antique Decorative Posy Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Urn, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative posy vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Decorative Posy Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Urn, Victorian

$3,303

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze jardinière, depicting herding elephants.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period, Japanese Bronze Jardiniere

$6,606

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Antique Japanese Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique Japanese bronze on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every piece of antique Japanese bronze was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique Japanese bronze is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Louis XV and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made choice in our collection of antique Japanese bronze has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Eisuke Miyao, Satsuma and Awaji Pottery are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Bronze?

Prices for a piece of antique Japanese bronze start at $73 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

Questions About Antique Japanese Bronze

How can I tell if my bronze is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
One way to tell if your bronze is antique is to study its color. As it ages, bronze develops a natural patina, darkening in color. As a result, shiny, light-colored pieces are unlikely to be antiques. Another approach is to research the maker using trusted online resources to find out when they produced bronzes similar to yours. For assistance with the dating process, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a selection of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
What is antique bronze finish?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The metallic finish known as antique bronze boasts a profound, dark chocolate finish that nearly approaches black. The antique bronze color is primarily a color from the brown color family.
How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.