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Place of Origin: Japanese
20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Boar with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal boar with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 10.3 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 23.2 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.  
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Pink And Purple Plate With Children
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese plate adorned with a polychrome cloisonne enamel design. The central scene features several children. The background is a v...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne/Champleve Vase Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne/Champleve Vase Urn This antique Champleve/Cloisonne vase from the late 19th century would look beautiful on your mantlepiece. It's cast bronze with...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze Pair of Geese Koros
Located in Downingtown, PA
Symbolic Elegance: A Pair of Japanese Bronze Goose Koros, Late 19th Century This captivating pair of Japanese bronze koros, or censers, from the late 19th century, embodies the exqui...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze Pair of Geese Koros
Japanese Bronze Pair of Geese Koros
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Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century Size: height 15.7 cm / width 5.3 cm / length 11 cm. Condition: Nice condition overall.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Mixed Metal Vase Mounted as a Lamp Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Japanese mixed metal vase Mounted as a lamp Meiji period The bulbous-form body with long conical neck decorated in high-relief copper w...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th century Japanese Bronze Hibachi or cache pot
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Late 19th Century Patinated Bronze Hibachi – Versatile Cache Pot or Ice Bucket A charming late 19th-century bronze hibachi featuring a rich, aged patina that highlights its historic...
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1880s Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase . Meiji period.
Located in London, GB
A Very Large Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari baluster vase . Meiji period. Of a baluster shape worked in silver wire of a different gauge decorated with a phoenix and butterflies amo...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960 s
By Nakajima Yasumi II
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese patinated bronze ikebana flower vase, "Tomoe", by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), Osaka, Japan. The highly sculptural vase is crafted of bronze with a spectacu...
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1960s Showa Vintage 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...
Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Wireless Musen Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese cloisonne vase in bottle-form made by Ando Jubei (1876-1963) circa 1910-20s (late Meiji to Taisho period). The vase features a completely smooth surface without showing any wire. The technique is known as Musen (hidden wire) in Japanese and was notoriously difficult to perfect, especially with piece like this with a relatively large continuous surface. The beguiling effect is to use enamel to mimic porcelain or even jade. This vase, with its ultra smooth surface and soft yellow color (Yellow was often associated with Japanese imperial household...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cast Bronze Handled Sensor with Embossed Wise Man Scene 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Cast Bronze Double Handled Urn-Form Sensor with Embossed Wise Man Scene 19thC Measures - 12"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D A finely crafted antique Japanese cast bronze censer fr...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Miniature Bronze Sterling Overlay Butterfly Vase - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, unknown age or maker but great quality. Measuring 3.5" h x 3" w - The vase is beautiful with a patinated bronze surface and overlaid with a great sterling silver butterfly...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Japanese Iron Tomyodai with Copper Oil Dishes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Tomyodai, a temple light stand created of hand wrought iron in an upright form of a circle or "tama" ( flaming jewel of spiritual enlightenment )...
Category

Early 1800s Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Iron

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 with a flat rim, decorated with mythical creature ring handles and a band of ourob...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful signed Bronze vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful signed Basket shape Bronze vase signed as Houn Age: 20th century . Dimensions: W7.5 cm x 7.5cm (3inch x 3inch) , H:30cm (12 inch) Weight: 490g (1 lb) with original s...
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

ANTIQUE JAPANESE CLOISONNÉ-ENAMEL ROUNDED DEEP KOBAKO KOGO BOX AND COVER. 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine Japanese cloisonne enamel kobako box decorated with colorful roundels and chrysanthemums amidst spiral shaped wire ground. Lid with a a lion and foliage on the black backgro...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls...
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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Silver Inlay Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique Japanese Abumis, stirrup for horse-riding, in cast iron with elaborate silver inlay, circa 16th century Muramachi to Momoyama period. The prototype of Japanese abum...
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16th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Iron

Japanese Large Bronze Vase with Carp Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vase with raised design of swimming carp with gold eye details. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature r...
Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Bronze sculpture of an eagle on a tree stump, to be used as an incense burner
Located in PARIS, FR
This bronze sculpture represents a royal eagle standing on top of a tree stump. Its body and the stump were realized separately and mounted, the transition being right above the talo...
Category

Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Hawk Ikebana
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze intended for hanging (? dô kakenanaike, « hanging bronze ») depicting a hawk, placed on a branch. The inside is hollow so a bouquet a flowers can be put inside and thus, serve...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Gilt Vases
By Zo Miyao 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Meiji Japanese Usabata Ikebana Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) Meiji period Japanese usabata ikebana vases crafted in four sections and measuring an impressive 18 3/4 inches tall. Each with cartouches depicti...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Damascene Belt Buckle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Meiji period silver Japanese damascene belt buckle with gold inlay.
Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Large Pair of Fine Quality Japanese Bronze Vases Dated 1903 Meiji Period Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Presentation Pieces! These magnificent Japanese bronze vases, dating back to the Meiji Period and dated 190...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Pink Geometric Patterns Charger Plat
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel medallion with blossoming Chrysanthemum flowers on the light pi...
Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

20th Century/Shōwa Period Murashido Patinated and Polished Bronze Japanese Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
20th century/Shōwa period murashido patinated and polished bronze japanese vase By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: murashido, cast, patinated, polished, metalwor...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Copper

A Japanese Bronze Monkey Smoking A Pipe
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese bronze monkey smoking a pipe. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A silver-wire cloisonné vase with butterflies and chrysanthemums
Located in Milano, IT
A globular cloisonné vase executed with fine silver wire and decorated with numerous butterflies in flight within a luxuriant garden of chrysanthemums in various colors and forms, re...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Bronze sculpture representing a puppy lying down
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze okimono sculpture with a deep brown patina, representing a lying puppy, probably of shiba inu breed. This kind of subject is common in traditional Nippon sculptures, this spec...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Hammered Copper and Mixed Metal Meiji Period Vase.
Located in Sarasota, FL
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.
Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form, with a broad, flat top with an upturned lip. Usubata vessels are typically cast of bronze and have been used in ikebana arrangements since the 16th century. The broad rim of this usubata vase...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Footed Censer with Figural Foo Dogs Birds, 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji censer offers cast bronze construction with foo dog lid over bulbous vessel having band with birds and flanking handles with foo ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Yasumi Nakajima II Ikebana Bronze Vase, circa 1960, Japan.
By Nakajima Yasumi II, Jean Dunand
Located in Brussels, BE
Yasumi Nakajima II (1906-1988) Ikebana vase, circa 1960, Japan. Trumpet form, Tomoe model, with nice patinated brown-red (seido) bronze. Signed underneath. Dimensions: 26 cm H, 9 ...
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1960s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A pair of Meiji period bronze vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Meiji period bronze vases, decorated in high relief, one with a pheasant perched on a branch of prunus blossom and the other with two carp swimming under a bough of wisteri...
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Early 1800s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo) A very attracti...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Bronze Vase decorated with a Phoenix and paulownia leaves
Located in PARIS, FR
Patinated bronze vase decorated with a flying phenix and paulownia leaves. The phoenix has imperial and solar symbolism. This bird of good omen also embodies virtues from the teaching of Confucius (such as goodness, righteousness, and wisdom). Paulownia (kiri) is considered as a symbol of nobility, honor and longevity. Since the Edo era, there has been a tradition that paulownia is planted at the birth of a daughter to be used later as a material for making items that will be part of her dowry. Its wood is ideal for chests and kimono boxes...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful shape Japanese Bronze Vase signed by Masaki (Hara Masaki, 1935-2011)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful unique shape Japanese signed Bronze Vase Signed as Masaki ( Hara Masaki 1935-2011 ) Age: 20th century . Dimensions: Dim 9 cm (3.5 inch) , H:21.5 cm (8.5 inch) Weigh...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine iron jizai of an articulated butterfly with fascinating openwork on its wings. In 1876, the Haitōrei decree was proclaimed, prohibiting the use of swords by anyone other than th...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Tokyo Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive cast bronze vase is of a type called Tokyo bronzes. It displays elements both of Japanese and Chinese iconography and is not onl...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases Meiji Period
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1910 Meiji Period. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. Overall maximum dimensi...
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1910s Meiji Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Meiji Signed Japanese Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Oni Demon Design
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful and evocative signed antique Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship...
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19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Iron

Bronze okimono sculpture of a huge cicada lying on a bamboo segment
Located in PARIS, FR
Huge bronze sculpture in the form of a cicada standing on a bamboo segement. This type of sculpture of small dimensions with a flat base is generally used by calligraphs to maintain ...
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Late 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Japanese Meiji period cloisonne bowl.
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

A Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Period Figural Tall Vases
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of patinated bronze figurative tall Meiji Period garniture vases, the original bark brown patination with very detailed surface and handles. 19 inches tall
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Japanese Bronze Champleve Enamel Vase
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality Japanese bronze Champleve enamel vase C1900. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. O...
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late Showa era, late 20th century, Japan. The richly gilt bronze vase of moon flask form, with a circular body supported by a splayed pedestal foot. A pair handles formed as fantastic makara, mythical protective beings with dragon-like bodies and elephant trunk noses, decorate the shoulders. The neck and mouth mirroring...
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Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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 (late 19th to early 20th century) and is perfect for flower arrangements or bonsai a...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Pair of Japanese Meiji Bronze Crane Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th/early 20th century Japanese bronze candlesticks in the shapes of cranes. These date to the Meiji era (1868-1912). Each crane stands gracefully on a base, with g...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The hand warmer, called a...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro
Located in London, GB
Large Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Koro Japanese, late 19th Century Height 88cm, width 76cm, depth 53cm This superb cloisonne enamel koro was made during...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with peonies
Located in Milano, IT
Drop-shaped bronze vase, with peonies in relief, decorated to simulate a delicate and light fabric that ends with a bow near the top of the neck. Using mixed metals to create visual...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Silver Figural Buddha Salt Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese silver figural Buddha salt and pepper shakers, ca 1950. Each: Contemplative and cross-legged figure of the Zen-man himself. For a Siddhartha-serene dinner party. Pie...
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Mid-20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Lobed Vase with Silver Overlay
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese Art Nouveau silver overlaid bronze vase, late Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan. A tall and elegant bronze vase of q...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Yellow Bronze Lamp with Inlay Red Bronze and Silver, Japanese Meiji Period 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
A solid yellow bronze with inlaid red bronze and silver vase converted to a lamp. The body of the vase would have originally had a dark green p...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Vase Rectangular Art
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique vintage Oriental Japanese large fine quality bronze minimalist Kabin vase. A rectangular artist created piece C1950, with the design sealed by Hiramazu Hroharu. For a Ikebana...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver and Copper Inlay, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite pair of Japanese mixed metal bronze hibachi with idyllic landscape scenes, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th or early 20th century, Japan. The hibachi of generous proportions, with a high, slightly splayed foot, a short, narrow waist, and a large and wide cylindrical body. The body decorated in the mixed metal technique. The bronze carved and set with inlays of copper and silver to create wonderful landscape scenes. A pair of animal mask handles to the sides. Each hibachi with a cast signature reading ?? (Toyomi?) to the underside. One side of each hibachi depicting an evening scene, with scholars walking about a mountain retreat, replete with a waterfall, pavilions, pagodas, and pine trees, all shimmering under a full moon. The other side of the hibachi depicting a daytime scene, with a view of similar pavilions, pagoda, and pine, though with boats also visible in the distance. Copper inlay has been used for the roofs and the trunks of the pine trees. Silver inlay has been used for the pine needles, scholars, building supports, water, boats, moon, as well as the distant mountains. Originally used as a simple and elegant space heater...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Copper

Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
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20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 (1915). Shozo specialized in the lost-wax method, and made numerous prototype casts...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze