Old Japanese wabi-sabi iron ball / 20th century / small spherical object

This is an old rubber glove mold made in Japan. It was made in the Showa period (1940s-1960s), and the material used is aluminum. Although it is a practical item that has been used f...

This is an old Japanese copper elephant figurine. It was crafted in the mid-Showa period (1940s–1960s), a time when Japan’s metal-casting techniques had reached an exceptional level ...

This is an old Japanese tin. It has been lying in this condition in an old warehouse for many years. Judging from the texture and feel, it is estimated to have been manufactured in t...

This compact Japanese bronze vase charms with its classic silhouette and richly mottled patina in warm reddish-brown tones. The subtle variations in the surface evoke the organic bea...

A charming antique Japanese wooden ball toy, hand-carved with a striking radial design. Crafted from richly toned wood with beautifully aged patina, it embodies both the simplicity a...

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan. The miniature vases of baluster f...

A fabulous Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in dipping the cast brass in oil and smoke it wit...

This is the warhead part (shell) of an old Japanese shell. Functional parts such as the internal explosive and fuse have already been lost, and we present this as a safe relic that h...

A charming group of five Japanese cloisonné and ginbari foiled vases, Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan. The group consists of one vase with cloisonné chrysanthemum blossoms against bold and bright turquoise ginbari foil background, two similar vases of primarily black and burgundy cloisonné - one with a butterfly motif, the other with a floral motif, and two similar vases of primarily dark blue and green cloisonné, both with floral and butterfly motifs. Turquoise ginbari vase...