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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Cloisonné Ando Jubei Signed Vase 8.5" Wireless Clematis
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vine under the glaze. On Musen-jippo b...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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 inset bronze vases represents a masterful blend of artistry and craftsmanship. Each...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai holding a drawn katana with both hands in a guard position. The kimono is finely engraved with floral motifs, family crests (mon), and wav...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Copper Alloyr Tray / 1800-1900 / Gong / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I bought a very attractive copper tray. This is an item that was once used as a gong. In other words, it was used as a percussion instrument. It was also used in temples. The materi...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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 Era (1868–1912) Material: Cast Bronze with Original Gilt Accents Dimensions: Height 1...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Set of 19th Century Meiji Era Ornate Etched Bronze Kagami Hand Mirrors, Japan
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of 19th century Meiji Era ornate etched bronze kagami hand mirrors, Japan By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal Technique: cast, molded, patinated, polished, metalwor...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro Tsukamoto Hikokichi
By Tsukamoto Hikokichi
Located in Newark, England
Silver Mounted From our Japanese collection, we are thrilled to offer this Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro by Tsukamoto Hikokichi. The Cloisonne Enamel Koro of exceptional quality sh...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair Of Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Vases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Japanese cloisonné vases with fine traditional form decorated with dragons and demons, geometric motifs and floral bands. Dimensions: 5" W x 12" H Condition: Please see detai...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

A bronze okimono depicting a samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with his katana drawn, held with both hands above his head in an attacking stance, signed Yoshimitsu. The intense gaze and posture capture ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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1920s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases, 19th Century With enameled flowers. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 20cm. Diameter: 8cm.
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Nanban Tsuba with Dragons, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A dramatic Japanese iron tsuba in the nanban (foreign) style, decorated with dragons and openwork and inlaid with silver and gold, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The fantast...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Iron

Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Lobed Vases, decorated with flowers and butterflies on black grounds 7.25" H x 3" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 72nd Street Estate.
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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 refined drip relief motif encircling the shoulder. The organic form and subtle textur...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of 19th century Octagonal Choshi or Sake Ewers that was created during the late Edo or Meiji Period. The Choshi are composed of an Octagonal finely cast iron kettle with and open end spout which differentiates them from the traditional Japanese tea kettle...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Fine Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Vases. Meiji Era
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES. Meiji Period (1868-1912). Worked in silver wire of varying gauge with a continuous design depicting birds perched among leafy bra...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1900 Meiji Period. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. Overall maximum dimensi...
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Bunchin or papper holder in the form of a fish
Located in PARIS, FR
A small but interesting bronze in the form of a fish, with a chocolate-colored patina, probably intended to serve as a calligrapher's weight (bunchin). The treatment of the scales is...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo/Meiji Period Cast Iron Tea Kettle Water Pot Tetsubin, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top. Likely from late Edo/early Meiji Period. From a collecti...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and a snake
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze okimono depicting a tiger and snake signed Genryusay Seiya zo. The animals, placed frontally, are depicted with their jaws wide open in a direct confrontation. Work...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Incense Burner, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a wonderful Japanese, silver inlaid, solid Bronze incense burner from the late 19th century or early 20th century. The removable lid features beautiful modelling of a small ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

A Fine Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase and Cover. Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
A Exquisite Cloisonne Enamel Vase and cover Meiji period -Late 19th C Exquisite and refined four sided cloisonne vase and cover made in gold and silver wire with dragons and phoen...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese gold gilt cast iron abstract bird incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 2.75"W x 7"D x 9.25"H. Cool piece tha...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

A dark-patinated bronze vase with a relief Ryu dragon
Located in Milano, IT
A monumental bronze vase with a dark brown patina, depicting a Ryu dragon in high relief. The vase has a cylindrical shape with a flared base reminiscent of Mount Fuji’s profile. ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Rabbits
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Bronze Okimono grouping of 2 figural long eared rabbits, consisting of a mother rabbit up on her hind legs and her child on all fours. They c...
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1920s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Suit of Red Lacquer Japanese Fighting Armor of the Late Edo Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
Suit of red lacquer Japanese fighting armour of the late Edo period, (1716-1868). Desirable coral red lacquer is original and unrestored. Composed of a helmet, (Kabuto) breast plate (Do) and shoulder, arm protection (chainmail). Displayed with a later recreation expressive face plate of modern manufacture (nose, mustache). Also displayed with (photos 3 & 4) a period red lacquer partial face plate (Hambo) with replacement throat guards. All of the assembled parts are of same age, quality and color. Old silk and linen sleeve and helmet linings decayed or shredding. The Meiji period wood...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Fine Antique Japanese Patinated Bronze Hibachi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A square footed hibachi with canted corners and incised key bands on the panels. With wonderful old patina. Mounted on a wood base. Dimensions: 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 12" H Condition...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Animal / Ox Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese bronze animal / ox incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 6"W x 4.5"D x 2.5"H. Removable top with wonder...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Meiji Japanese Bronze Jardinière Japanese People on a Boat, Genryusai Seiya Zo
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece, rare, 19th Century Japanese bronze Jardinière/centerpiece of a group of Japanese travelers on a boat, signed on the bottom, Genryusai Seiya...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique traditional Oriental bronze Japanese Kagami handled Mirror. An exceptional and stunning Japanese bronze handled mirror called Kagami. Large and heavy bronze handle mirror ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

F7 Old Japanese Art Iron Lantern - Fire Prevention
Located in Niiza, JP
φ300×540㎜ Estimate packing size: φ430×700㎜ 10㎏ This iron lantern, used with a candle inside, appears to be a Showa-era reproduction of an Edo-period lantern. The words "Fire Preven...
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Attributed to Honda Yasaburo
Located in Queens, NY
A large pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel vases attributed to Honda Yasaburo, 19th century. Finley decorated with the rich enamel colors of orange and green, these vases are desig...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni Holding a Lotus Flower
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji period finely cast, patinated and partially gilded figure of Oni holding a lotus flower. Very fine and detailed decoration. No signature located. The figure is 17 1/2"...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Meiji period silver censer is a work of exquisite detail. Crafted by renowned silversmith Masatoshi of Tokyo, the censer, or incense burner...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Queens, NY
A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Edo Period, 19th century Japanese cloisonne lanterns were made during the Meiji period, from the la...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Antique Brass Vase / Lotus Sculpture / Around 19th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan Meiji era-Taisho era (around 1868-1910) Made of brass and decorated with lotus flowers. it's very beautiful. The shape of this vase also spreads from bottom to top like a fl...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting a pair of egrets
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of Japanese bronze vases with a cylindrical shape and dark brown patina, depicting a pair of egrets near a stream, their legs dipped in water and surrounded by two flowering i...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

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, width 2cm These beautiful Japanese Meiji period plaque...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonne Vases with Floral Decoration Wooden Stands
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vases are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Anglo-Japanese style. The vases are done in engraved brass w...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Red Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Bats, Dragons, and Phoenix
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper covered jar or box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period,Squat rounded piece resting on four ball feet. Richly decorated with floral a...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer Insence Koro Hand Warmer Brazier 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique Meiji period Japanese bronze brazier, koro or handwarmer, circa 1890. The twin handled koro having a reticulated lid dec...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Baluster Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Japanese Bronze Baluster Vases on Stands, late 19th century, each cast in relief with exotic birds and landscapes, on an integral base with four scrolled feet. 14.5" H x 7" W...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Large Meiji Japanese Patinated Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine Meiji period Japanese patinated bronze vases distinguished by their stylized elephant form handles, cartouches depicting exotic birds and dragon encircling the base. 22...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Boat Flower Arranging Container
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese bronze hanging flower arranging container in the shape of a boat, sharp angular form with flat bottom hull base and center water receptacle sitting within a removabl...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Masterwork Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plates with Cranes Pheasant
Located in Long Island City, NY
A superb and important pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel plates, each executed with remarkable refinement and a level of wire work and color control associated only with...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A cloisonné vase with a composition of irises and aquatic plants
Located in Milano, IT
A cloisonné vase in polychrome enamels and silver wires, of slender form, decorated with a dense composition of aquatic flowers and irises. The irises rise gracefully among the gree...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Bronze okimono depicting Fujiwara no Yasumasa signed Miyao
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated and gilded bronze okimono depicting the famous warrior Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute, signed Miyao. The hitatare, moved by the wind, shows patterns of phoenixes an...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large 24" 19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Vase - Antique Oriental Decor
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Oriental Japanese Cloisonné Vase - Impressive Large Piece! This stunning cloisonné vase from the 19th century boasts remarkable craftsmanship and intricate deta...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

A bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from legs to trunk, ears to eyes, is carved with impressive precision. Signature engraved under the ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Oriental Japanese large fine quality bronze Buddhist Tearai basin for water libation in a temple. Dates from the late Edo Period, mid 19th Century and is well suited for use ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand
Located in Sheridan, CO
Rare antique Tetsubin Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle set on Cast Iron hibachi Stand. This unique teapot/kettle is a Tetsubin, which is a teapot in Japa...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ando Company, Fine Cloisonne Vase with Roses, Signed, Japan, 20th Century
By Ando Jubei
Located in Chatham, ON
ANDO CLOISONNÉ COMPANY - Extraordinary cloisonné vase with roses and transparent green enamel over raised bamboo decoration - green enamel to the interi...
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20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Iron sword part or Tsuba maru gata in iron
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant tsuba in forged iron, with a textured pattern imitating wood grain, also decorated with an openwork motif of a flower within a star, likely a mon (family crest). The tsuba is...
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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base
Located in PARIS, FR
Small Suiteki in bronze in the form of a tea pot, standing on a small socle with a very interesting bi color patina work. The suiteki is a small container used to hold the water tha...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960 s
By Nakajima Yasumi II
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese patinated bronze ikebana vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), circa 1960's, Osaka, Japan. The tall vase of graceful form, with a high round foot supporting ...
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Usubata with Waves and Plovers, Edo Period, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive Japanese cast bronze usubata, vessel for ikebana, in the form of a large conical vessel being supported by crashing waves and flying chidori. Edo Period, mid-19th centu...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A pair of bronze vases depicting two dragons marked Nogawa Company
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of bronze vases with shishiaibori and iro-e takazogan inlays in relief in gold and silver and worked in kebori depicting two dragons, both embracing the vases with Nogawa comp...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Antique Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Attributed to Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine pair of antique Japanese cloisonné enamel vases dating from the early 1900s. The both are marked by the artist on the bottom. These are attributed to master artist Ando Jubei. B...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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