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20th Century, Showa, Antique Japanese Metal Elephant with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese metal elephant with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 20
Category

20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Print of Japanese Metal Decorations Ornaments by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Japanese - Japonais - Japonesisch'. Chromolithograph of Japanese metal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Gojunoto Japanese Metal Pagoda
Located in Vienna, AT
Five-story Japanese pagoda "Gojūnotō" made of painted patinated metal.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Iron

Intricate Antique Japanese Metal Candle Holders Shokudai
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese candlesticks, likely dating from the Meiji Period (1868-1912) or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Traditional Japanese Metal Koi Vase on Wood Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A cast metal Vase in traditional Japanese form having five gathered Koi in raised design. The Vase
Category

20th Century Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Orange Japanned Metal Bird Cage, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900-1920
By Hendryx
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce painted metal or Jappaned bird cage, attributed to the Andrew B. Hendryx Company, New
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Vintage Japanese Katakana Metal Letterpress Movable Type
Located in Chiba, JP
45 pieces of vintage Japanese metal letterpress movable type, ‘Katakana’ (Angular form of Japanese
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Mixed Metals Plate with Birds and Foliage
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning work of Japanese metal work is brilliant in detail and craftsmanship. Made of copper
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

18th Century Japanese Bronze Temple Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ritual use and time-worn serenity. A fine example of Japanese metal artistry, combining balance, form
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Rustic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Mixed Metal Finely Executed Decorative Plate of Monkey Picking Fruit
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sarasota, FL
Meiji Period Japanese mixed metal platter depicting monkey gathering fruit for finely dressed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal platter finely executed to show night fishing with cormorants. Unsigned.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Japanese Ship s Navigation Stern Light by Nippon Sento Co, Ltd
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese metal ship's navigation stern light from the mid 20th century, made by Nippon Sento Co
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Jet Festoon Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
japanned metal. 1950's USA. Lenght: 2.75" x 1.25"
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Japanese Bronze Vase with Tree Bark Texture, Signed, 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
origin by a Japanese metal artist. A remarkable decorative object or collector’s piece that bridges
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Jet Crescent Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
japanned metal. 1950's USA. Excellent condition. 1.75" x 1 15/16"
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

A 19th Century Japanese Signed Bronze Tiger Sculpture, Circa 1860s
Located in New York, NY
-appropriate wear to the bronze and base. A striking example of 19th-century Japanese metal artistry.
Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Schreiner Jet Crystal Round Brooch
By Schreiner of New York
Located in New York, NY
, marquises and rounds on a 3D base. Japanned metal finish. Pendant hook on back as well. Signed. 2.35" x .6
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Anklets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Set of Three Awa Odori Ceramic Dancing Figures
Located in Hanover, MA
. Lyles" on the underside. I believe these figures are based on a design by Japanese metal artist
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Miriam Haskell Ruby andJet Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell log dangle earrings of japaned metal,and long jet bugle beads , terminating in ruby
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Miriam Haskell Multi Strand Jet Petal Bracelet
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
rounded jet seed bead spacers. Signature clasp and filigree caps of black japanned metal, Signed: Miriam
Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Other, Gilt Metal

Schreiner Crystal and Hematite Earclips
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
japanned metal which provides a striking contrast. Scrolled metal accents are overlaid like French iron
Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
with wearer. Set in japanned metal. 1950's USA. Excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Jet Dog Collar
Located in New York, NY
bolted onto a japanned metal fretwork which is completely flexible. Striking and elegant. Size: 13" x 1 1
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Austrian Crystal Aurora Garland Style Bib
Located in New York, NY
, smoke, lilac and Aurora are used throughout in this dimensional floral bib set on japanned metal with
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Modernist Ruby and Jet Long Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell modernist long dangle earrings of japanned metal with long jet bugle beads
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Blue Teal Purple and Black Faux Gem Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Statement Necklace; rich Blue Teal, Purple and Black Faux Gems set in Black Japanned metal
Category

1990s Contemporary More Necklaces

MWLC Surrealist Pink Poppy Earrings
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
added punch of vintage taxidermy eyes. Conch pink pate de verre with blue pupils and japanned metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Japanese Okimono Cast Metal Peacock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Okimono in Japanese means " ornament of display". This is just that. Cast in metal, this peacock
Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Metal Book Stand from Japan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Chrome wire and painted metal book stand with accompanying book "Pictorial Chinese-Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Unique Signed Japanese Bronze Vase by Hara Masaki – Showa Period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
noted Japanese metal artist — ideal for collectors of modern Japanese bronzes. ⸻ Shipping & Customs
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Long Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
rhinestones set in blackened antiqued silver and japanned metal. Long silk tassels hand sewn with minute jet
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Silver Plate

Superb Signed Japanese Bronze Vase by Isao – Showa Period, 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
collection of Japanese metal art. • Artist: Isao (signed) • Period: Showa period, 20th century • Material
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Daruma Obejct with Metal 2000s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a metal object of Daruma which was made in Japan around 2000s in Heisei era. A Daruma is
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Metal Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brilliant blue Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel metal vases with rounded square shape
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Noh Or Kabuki Theatrical Metal Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The figure comprised of mixed metal represents a character from Noh Drama, a traditional Japanese
Category

20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

House of Schiaparelli Double iridized Leaf and Ruby Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
d'art Schiaparelli's iridized double leaf earclips are set in japanned metal, with vari cut ruby
Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Antique 19th Century Japanese Hair Ornament Hairpin Gilt Metal Cast Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
century. The visible part of the hair ornament is designed as an elaborate Japanese coiffure of swept up
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Vanity Items

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rodarte "Earthworks" Runway Cuff
Located in New York, NY
in antique japanned metal with a verdigris patinae. Made in the Parisian studios of MWLC. Circa 2010
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Hematite, Bronze

Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Cuff Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
stones with center focal oval cabochon of faux lapis pate de verre. Set in black japaned metal. Handmade
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Other

Antique Meiji Japanese Enamel on Metal Vase
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Condition Overall condition B; There is 1 crack on the body. Size; 245mm wide Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Maruni Vase Table Lamps, Japan, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Japanese, Copper, Lacquered Metal, Brass, Maruni Vase Table Lamps, Japan, 1960s Pair of lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Chinese Coins
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Marquise set Triangle Pendant
Located in New York, NY
amythest stones set in a flexible link of japanned metal. Edges are paveed in clear rhinestones as well
Category

Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

Japanese Traditional Doll Gosho Ningyo with Metal 2000s
Located in Paris, FR
metal and it is all hand painted and hand crafted. ____ Gosho Ningyō are traditional Japanese dolls
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Old Copper Elephant Figurine 1940s-1960s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
–1960s), a time when Japan’s metal-casting techniques had reached an exceptional level of maturity. In
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique 19th Century Japanese Mixed Metal Ikebana Tripod Vase
Located in Norton, MA
19TH C. JAPANESE MIXED METAL TRIPOD VASE Two-Part Meiji Period Bronze Usubana/Ikebana vase, with
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Metal

House of Schiaparelli Multicolor and Iridized VariStone Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
in japanned metal, with clip back fittings. 1.25"
Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Two Patinated Metal Japanese Style Heron Garden Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
Vintage cast metal herons in nice weathered patina. These pieces are perfect for your Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Zinc

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Vase Bronze, Japan, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool. Additional information
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Shibuichi Rooster Vase Bronze Japan Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool and of high quality. Scene of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Shibuichi Chicken Vase Bronze Japan Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and finely made mixed metal shibuichi vase. Very cool and of high quality. Scene of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Group of Fourteen Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Metal Plaques
Located in London, GB
Group of fourteen Japanese Meiji period gilt metal plaques Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 2cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s A rare and
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Clouds in Silver
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Floral Flowers in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
1920's. Thence by decent A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housings and associated
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese metal available at 1stDibs. A Japanese metal — often made from metal, wood and paper — can elevate any home. Find 596 options for an antique or vintage Japanese metal now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese metal you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese metal is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese metal over the years, but those crafted by Isamu Noguchi, Cees Braakman and Akari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a Japanese metal can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $83,188, while the average can fetch as much as $1,770.