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Style: Taisho
Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old iron hanging bell believed to have been made over 100 years ago. It is highly likely that it was manufactured in Japan, though the possibility of Korean or Chinese ori...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan.
The miniature vases of baluster f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil
Antique Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Samurai Battle Dragon Floral Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese vase with cloisonne enamel design. Taisho Period (1912-1926). Two medallions with birds among flowers and human figures are presented on sides. Depiction of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a raised fan motif, this aptly named teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Bronze Basket Weave Vase Japanese Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Japanese Taisho Era basket weave vase. Signed. Very heavy and substantial solid bronze casting. Fine original patina and condition. Measures 10.13 in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Taisho Metalwork
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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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bulk Tea container made of tin and decorated with images and symbols of an American Company named Chase and Sanborn of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. An established coffee and tea roas...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Tin
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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Bronze
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Located in Sampantawong, TH
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Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th century
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Antique Japanese iron fish figurine/1868-1920/Irori tool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern/Casting Brass with Cherry Blossom
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a cast brass lantern made in Japan from the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1900-1950).
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It has a mesh pattern like a Japanese bamboo basket and has a cherry blossom petal design here and there.
A very Japanese and beautiful design.
It's very nice just to hang it with a chain, but you can also put a light bulb in it if you do the wiring work.
There is a hole in the top of the head, so you can pass the wiring through that part.
It's very nice to put it on the table and use it like a table lamp.
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Japanese Cloisonne Millefleur Box by Inaba, Taisho Period, Japan
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A fantastic small Japanese cloisonne trinket or jewelry box by Inaba, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The cloisonne box with a slightly domed and hinged lid, set on raised feet. The box decorated all over in a dense millefleurs (thousand flowers) pattern in an unusually bright rainbow of colored enamels, all against a navy blue enamel ground. The dense pattern of colorful flowers highly reminiscent of Takashi Murakami's flower fields paintings...
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Japanese Bronze Hanging Lantern/ Bronze Lamp / Antique Casting Lantern
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
If you remove the bottom, the candle stand will come out, so you can put a candle in it.
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Japanse Ginbari Cloisonné Vase or Pen Holder, Early 20th c, Japan
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Large Japanese Bronze Antique Bell / 1912-1940 / Hanging Bell /Garden Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A bronze bell made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period in Japan.
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H 20.56 in Dm 12.17 in
Japanese Old Little Bronze Hanging Bell /1926-1960s/ Beautiful Design and Tone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique Copper Casting Bell / 1912-1930 / Hanging Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Taisho metalwork for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Taisho metalwork for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Taisho 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 Ando Jubei, and Miyamoto Shoko. 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 $385 and tops out at $11,700 while the average work can sell for $2,765.
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