Charming Japanese Pure Silver and Mixed Metal Table Box

IMPRESSIVE SIZE MIXED METALS BOX From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo. This substantial rectangular box, raised u...

A fine antique Japanese flower vase. In hand-hammered copper (or possibly a thin-bodied bronze) with applied silver bands to rim, footrim, shaped edge, and with a lotus petal border at the joint of neck and body. Having the usubata form with a wide flared neck and mouth. The 'usubata' vase is a form favored for large scale floral arrangements by the Ikenobo school, the oldest and largest school of Japanese ikebana founded in the 15th century by Buddhist monk Senno Ikenobo. It is believed that the wide and shallow rim of an usubata vase which displays the surface of the water best imitates natural conditions of growth while also contributing to the longevity of an arrangement with the increased surface area of the water better oxygenating the plants. The base retains still retains hand-hammered marks. There is evidence of seams and folds throughout from the construction, and the surface has a cloud-like brown patina throughout. Simply a wonderful Japanese mixed metal vase...

Japanese hammered copper and mixed metal inlay Meiji period vase. The vase has a motive of a silver and shaudo dragon in the clouds. Precise execution. Bears signatures on the bottom.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to present this Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metals Koro by Kumagai, dating to the Meiji Period (1868–1912). The ...

FREE WORLD WIDE SHIPPING From our Japanese collection, we’re thrilled to present this finely made Japanese mixed metals vase from the Meiji period (1868–1912), by Shuho. The vase ...

Japanese mixed metal sword guard (tsuba) Meiji period. Fine shakudo and silver decoration.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Japanese collection, we’re delighted to offer this beautifully made Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru 廣照, dating to the late Meiji peri...

An exquisite Japanese presentation bowl in sterling silver by Hattori Kintaro (1860 - 1934), circa 1910-1920s, late Meiji era to early Taisho era. This rare and rather large piece wa...

Japanese mixed metal copper and silver two-handled tray, from the late 19th or early 20th century, beautifully adorned with dragon motifs in relief on the rim and handles. It measure...

Antique Chinese Mixed Metal and Enamel Opium Box. An oval form in three parts consisting of a paktong container with smooth sides and makers mark impressed on the base, a tight fitt...