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Style: Showa
Japanese Old Aluminum Glove Mold 1940s-1960s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Little Bronze Turtle Jewerly Box 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an objet of turtle which you can use as a jewelry holder.
This is made with bronze and it was made in Japan around 1980s.
The thing that written on the bottom of the turtle i...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$653 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese hand hammered copper vase by famous Gyokusendo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Gyokusendou Hand hammered copper vase
Gyokusendo Tsuiki Copperware is a traditional Japanese craft .
It originated in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture ,with a history of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Old Copper Elephant Figurine 1940s-1960s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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 ...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Old Galvanized Iron 1920s-1940s / Abstract Art Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Small Japanese Bronze Vase with Warm Patina, 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa 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 ...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$292 Sale Price
35% Off
Signed Sato Japanese Cloisonné Vase Imperial Yellow with Chrysanthemum
Located in Somis, CA
A rare non-ginbari Sato cloisonné vase, from showa period, crafted on an imperial yellow Musen-jippo background. The classic form showcases vibrant...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$650 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 / set
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960
s
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 ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Showa Era Cloisonne Enamel Box By Ando Co
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box made by the Ando Company. Showa, period, 1926 to 1989. The box is decorated with a milky white enamel throughout with a cloisonne ena...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$455 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Tin Plate Toy Blue MotorCycle 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Toy which was made around 1960s in Japan.
This motorcycle object was made with some tin plates (Buriki in Japanese).
These kind of toy got inspired by American vin...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1910s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$376 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Bronze Vase with Tree Bark Texture, Signed, 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This striking Japanese bronze vase from the 20th century evokes the texture and rhythm of nature through its sculptural, bark-like surface. Cast in heavy bronze and weighing 4.9 kg, ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Old Japanese Handmade Dustpan Made of Reused Tinware and Bamboo
Located in Chiba, JP
OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO – Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Geisha
Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel cabinet vase.
In brass with cloisonne enamel throughout.
Decorated with a geisha in blue kimono surrounded by numerous flowers and butterf...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Signed Yukio Tamura Japanese Cloisonne Vase Clematis 10"
By Yukio Tamura
Located in Somis, CA
One of our most special pieces from our collection of Japanese Works of Art. An exceptionally large early 20th century Showa period Cloisonné enamel vase by Yukio Tamura. The elegant pale yellow Musen-jippo background perfectly highlights a glorious purple clematis on the body of the vase with twining vines and delicate leaves. Using beautiful vibrant colors, and all worked with great liberation and masterful skill. The silver rimmed base impressed with the company seal. Yukio Tamura is one of the most important Japanese enamel cloisonne...
Category
Early 20th Century Showa Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Copper
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Fine Japanese Cast Iron Chagama Set for Tea Ceremoney
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine two-piece set of Japanese Chagama, a central piece used as a kettle to boil water for chanoyu (tea ceremony). The set consists of a Kama (water vessel) and Furo (the base for ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Spectacular Tall Bronze Vase by Ikeda Masuo One of the Top Metal Artists of 20 C
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This spectacular bronze vase is a rare and exquisite creation by one of the most renowned metal artists of the 20th century, Masuo Ikeda.The value of Ikeda's works is widely recognized, as his pieces often fetch high prices...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960
s
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Unique Design Japanese Hand-Hammered Copper Vase by Kyuhodou
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique design Japanese hand-hammered copper vase by Kyuhodou
Dimensions: 20 cm , ( 7.8 inch) H.27 cm (10.6 inch),
Weight : 1.2kg (2.6 lb) with original wooden box 1.9kg ( 4.2lb )
Lacquer display stand...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Fine and unusual signed Copper vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Very fine copper vase. Signed and boxed.
Signed on the bottom of the vase .
Size: 22/12.5 (8.6/4.9 inch )
Weight: 460gr ( 1lb) , with box 850gr (1.9lb)
Good condition , s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Bronze vase by renown Kasai Taizo (Nitten artist), 20th century
By Kasai Taizo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Bronze vase by renown metal artist Kasai Taizo( 1921-2007)
Kasai Taizo was born in Takaoka in Toyama .
In1950 first time accepted into the Nitten Exhibition .
In 1952...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Showa period lacquered metal vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period lacquered metal vase, decorated with one silvered and one gilt carp on a planished ground, signed. Japanese, c1930.
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Unique Attractive Shape Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Attractive unique shape beautiful color bronze vase.
Size : diameter 8 cm (3 inch) x height 26 cm (10.2 inch)
Weight : 740g (1.6 lb)
Good condition with some minor patination ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Showa metalwork for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa metalwork for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage metalwork created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa metalwork made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original metalwork, popular names associated with this style include and Shugoro Hasuda. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for metalwork differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $4,672 while the average work can sell for $790.
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