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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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Stamp Box

$160 Sale Price

28% Off

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese patinated bronze Buddhistic lion censer, exceptionally

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Buddhistic Lion Censer 17th/18th Century

$3,500

Japanese Meiji Cased Bronze Kagami Hand Mirror with Cranes

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional quality antique Meiji period bronze Japanese Kagami mirror molded with cranes and

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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Cased Bronze Kagami Hand Mirror with Cranes

$1,887

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze

Category

1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

$6,500

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of black cast bronze Japanese candleholders censer. Oriental antique late 19th century Meiji

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Black Bronze Japanese Candleholders Incense Burner

$650 / set

Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Meiji period patinated bronze sculpture of a geisha waiving her hand in greeting signed

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Genryusai Seiya Meiji Period Antique Patinated Bronze Geisha

$1,750

Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase, Japan, Edo or Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Unmarked. Japan, 19th century. Provenance: collection Nieuwenhove. Inventory number at the base

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase, Japan, Edo or Meiji Period

$622 Sale Price

42% Off

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century Description: Of circular form

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,800

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century Description: Of circular form

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

A Large Japanese Cast Bronze Censer, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,800

Japanese Silvered Bronze Model of a Goshawk, circa 1890

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A SILVERED-BRONZE MODEL OF A GOSHAWK By Kunichika, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze, Silver Leaf

Japanese Silvered Bronze Model of a Goshawk, circa 1890

$20,671

Japanese Meiji Zoomorphic Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s

Located in Germantown, MD

A large mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Zoomorphic Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Zoomorphic Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s

$1,946 Sale Price

25% Off

Japanese Meiji Period Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s

Located in Germantown, MD

A large mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Zoomorphic Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Champleve Enameled Bronze Jardiniere, Circa 1870s

$2,096 Sale Price

25% Off

Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquer water ewer without handle (known as hazo in Japanese) that was used to carry

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Ewer Lacquer with Bronze Edo to Meiji Period

$3,600

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

$13,780

Millefiori Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dish Plate, China/Japan, 19C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice quality with superb decoration. Condition minimal ware to edges. Measures: 382 x 35mm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Millefiori Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dish Plate, China/Japan, 19C

$2,018 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Fine Antique Pair Gilt Bronze Mandarin Duck Screen Holders

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese antique hand cast gilt bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with highly detailed plumage, late

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Fine Antique Pair Gilt Bronze Mandarin Duck Screen Holders

$520 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Lilly Pad Form Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (late 19th century) Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze table lamps or incense

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Bronze Lilly Pad Form Table Lamps

$2,800 / set

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Japanese Meiji Period bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya. Outstanding large 19th

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Jardinière by Genryusai Seiya

$5,450

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century Dimension: Height: 15cm Width

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century

$950

Pair of Large Bronze Japanese Vases, Meiji Period

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of unusual large Japanese cast bronze vases, Meiji period, 1860-1912. Patinated bronze with

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Bronze Japanese Vases, Meiji Period

$50,212 / set

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

Located in Hudson, NY

Early Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vases, incised, detailed designs on each vase. One vase is

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Large Bronze Vases with Turtles and Cranes

$20,500 / set

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very handsome and large scale 19th century Japanese Meiji Period patinated bronze urns. Each urn

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Urns

$21,500 / set

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

$13,780

Japanese Meiji Bronze Rats Okimono by Shosai with Pumpkin and Pomegranate

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this finely cast

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Rats Okimono by Shosai with Pumpkin and Pomegranate

$7,606

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture

$44,500

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine and detailed Tokyo School cast bronze okimono (decorative sculpture) of a smiling

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Tokyo School Bronze Okimono of a Farmer, Meiji Period

$2,450

Japanese Rare Early Bronze Folk Art Figure Kappa, circa 1930

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Rare Early Bronze Folk Art Figure Kappa, circa 1930

$995 Sale Price / set

81% Off

Bronze Koro Japanese Incense Burner in the Shape of a Rooster

Located in Hudson, NY

Bronze Koro (Japanese incense burner) in the shape of a rooster Removable top.

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Koro Japanese Incense Burner in the Shape of a Rooster

$28,750

Antique Large Oriental Japanese Chinese Bronze Champleve Enamel Jardiniere Meiji

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique large quality Oriental Japanese chinese bronze champleve enamel Jardiniere planter bowl

Category

1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Oriental Japanese Chinese Bronze Champleve Enamel Jardiniere Meiji

$1,784

Old Bronze Soliflore Vase Japan, XIXth

Located in Marseille, FR

Old bronze soliflore vase decorated with foliage from Japan, late 19th century, height 24 cm

Category

19th Century Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Old Bronze Soliflore Vase Japan, XIXth

$540

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind And Over 100 Years Old Japan, a well loved

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs

$890

Japanese Cast Bronze Hawk Room Guardian Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1231 Finely detailed cast bronze hawk room guardian sculpture. In Japanese culture ,hawks are a

Category

1920s Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cast Bronze Hawk Room Guardian Sculpture

$460

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Suiban Ikebana Planter Bowl with Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

This large fine quality bronze bowl planter, known as a Suiban Ikebana, dates to the Meiji period

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Suiban Ikebana Planter Bowl with Inlay

$1,800

Large 1910 Bronze Japanese Table Lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Large 1910 bronze Japanese table lamp.

Category

1910s Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Large 1910 Bronze Japanese Table Lamp

$1,500

A Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks Okimonos

Located in London, GB

A High Quality Pair of Japanese gilt bronze candlesticks figures of a crane standing on the back of

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Of 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks Okimonos

$1,653 / set

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants

Category

Early 1700s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants

$1,261 Sale Price

30% Off

Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa

By Ando Jubei

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese mixed metal and bronze Meiji period finely cast and inlaid vase of an eagle in a tree

Category

Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa

$3,800

Pr. 19th C. Meiji Japanese Champleve Inset Bronze Vases Signed 21.25"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese, 19th century. This exquisite pair of 19th-century Japanese Champlevé or cloisonne style

Category

19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pr. 19th C. Meiji Japanese Champleve Inset Bronze Vases Signed 21.25"

$2,495 / set

Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO

By Kosai Taisho

Located in Kastrup, DK

Japanese tiger in reddish brown patinated bronze with glass eyes. Signed. Made in very high

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO

$5,138

Young Lady With Umbrella, Bronze Japan, Meiji Era, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze with brown patina of a young Japanese girl in a kimono, carrying an umbrella wooden base

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Young Lady With Umbrella, Bronze Japan, Meiji Era, 19th Century

$2,883

Japanese Meiji Animal Bronze Sculpture Elephant Tigers by Genryusai Seiya

Located in King s Lynn, GB

A Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers By Genryusai Seiya. Genryusai Seiya

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Animal Bronze Sculpture Elephant Tigers by Genryusai Seiya

$1,378

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

information: Material: Bronze Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867), Meiji

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

$647 Sale Price

39% Off

Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese Hand Crafted Bronze Hanging Lantern with unique acorn finial , painted lotus , chrysanthemums

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Japanese Fine Antique Lotus Leaf Bronze Lantern Extraordinary 19thc. Shogun Art

$3,500

Large Pair of Japanese 19th Century Bronze Vases / Lamps

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of 19th century, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze vases each with

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Pair of Japanese 19th Century Bronze Vases / Lamps

$6,614 / set

Late 19th Century of Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period Bronze Tanuki Figures

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 19th Century pair of Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period bronze Okimono of Tanuki figures with cast

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century of Japanese Meiji-Taisho Period Bronze Tanuki Figures

$4,805 / set

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase ~ Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Japanese Satsuma Vase ~ Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts is an amazing work of art with

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase ~ Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts

$2,780

Early 20th Century Japanese Cast Bronze Figure of a Rooster

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century cast bronze figure of a rooster with good patina and traces of original gilding

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Japanese Cast Bronze Figure of a Rooster

$950

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain and Bronze Vase Transformed into a Lamp 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful and important Japanese lamp made of satsuma porcelain and gilt bronze from the 19th

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain and Bronze Vase Transformed into a Lamp 19th Century

$1,153 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Signed Bamboo shape Bronze Vase by a Nitten Artist Sugai Shozo

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Beautiful Bamboo shape bronze vase by Sugai Shozo Sugai Shozo started metal crafting in Taisho 4

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Signed Bamboo shape Bronze Vase by a Nitten Artist Sugai Shozo

$650

Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique jardiniere dish. A Japanese, a bronze Meiji era decorative planter bowl, dating

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Jardiniere Dish, Japanese, Meiji, Bronze, Decor, Planter Bowl, Victorian

$1,338

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts

Located in New Orleans, LA

This gorgeous pair of 19th century Japanese Imari vases are beautifully hand-painted in the classic

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts

$33,250 Sale Price / set

30% Off

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated

Category

1840s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound

$2,280 Sale Price / set

40% Off

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Tray with Dragon Motif and Bamboo-Style Edges

Located in Kastrup, DK

Bronze Tray from the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. A high-quality bronze tray featuring a

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Tray with Dragon Motif and Bamboo-Style Edges

$1,651

Large Seiji Saku Bronze Archer Figure Statue Japan Meiji era (1868-1912)

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

BRONZE ARCHER FIGURE Japan, Meiji Bronze period. H. ca. 38cm. The figure is kneeling, dressed in a

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Seiji Saku Bronze Archer Figure Statue Japan Meiji era (1868-1912)

$11,808 Sale Price

20% Off

19th C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Shibuichi Mixed Metal Candle Sticks Bronze

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

JAPAN - MEIJI period (1868 - 1912) Pair of bronze candlesticks with brown patina with copper and

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze, Metal

19th C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Shibuichi Mixed Metal Candle Sticks Bronze

$8,925 Sale Price

20% Off

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief

$12,600

Large Japanese Antique Art Nouveau Period Bronze Garden Vase

Located in New York, NY

. Possibly of Japanese origin, Meiji period.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Bronze

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Antique Art Nouveau Period Bronze Garden Vase

$2,800

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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.