Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Bronze Boat-Shaped Suiteki

$250
£189.35
€217.46
CA$350.33
A$380.88
CHF 201.94
MX$4,565.80
NOK 2,566.60
SEK 2,351.36
DKK 1,625.27

About the Item

Japanese bronze suiteki c. 1980's. A suiteki is a small vessel for holding water to be added to ink for calligraphy. This particular suiteki features a boat design complete with passenger. This suiteki measures 8cm in length, 2.9cm in height and 1.5cm in width and weighs 65 grams (2.3oz).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.15 in (2.9 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GU2561stDibs: LU1778242656392

More From This Seller

View All
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

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Mingei Yokogi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yokogi, a fish shaped fulcrum for the pot hook assembly over the hearth, a naively carved Tai (Sea Bream) with large head pierced for the hooked pole and the large tail pointed upward with a metal loop for the cord attachment, incised carving for facial details and scales, encrusted patina from use. Wood storage box made of hinoki. Excellent condition. 5-7/8 in. high x 14-3/4 in. long x 4 in. wide. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. Late Edo, Circa 1800. Published in a Japanese newspaper in 1964 (article and translation available). Provenance: with Kingo Kondo, Kyoto 1964 Ken Domon...
Category

Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese bronze image of Tanjo no Shaka
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese bronze image of Tanjo no Shaka, the infant Buddha (Shakyamuni), a standing figure with the right hand pointing towards heaven and the left hand pointing toward earth, costum...
Category

Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Hollow Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan This heavy hollow iron sculpture by an unknown Japanese metalsmith is a knockout from every angle. It measure 9 inches high by 9 i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Burmese Karaweik 20 Tical Market Weight
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese 10 tical A-le, a zoomorphic form bronze market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a Karaweik, a Burmese crane with characteristic pointed b...
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

You May Also Like

Chinese Qing Bronze Sauce Boat with Flying Cranes
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and impressive antique Chinese Qing bronze sauce boat decorated with cranes and dating from the 19th century. The sauce boat has been created in ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Iron Viking Boat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sculpture of the Viking boat, artist unknown.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Dynasty Silver Boat
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique chinese silver boat dates back to the quing dynasty 1644-1912 hall marked with silver standard and initial maker mark
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Vases

Scale model of an ancient chinees vessel
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This scale model of an ancient chinees vessel is from around 1900. It missing a lot of parts but it has that mysterious look. Take a look at all pictures.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese archaic style gilt bronze pouring vessel with dragon headed handle and geometric decoration. With wonderful gilt and verdigris patina. The boat...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Indian Antique Large Ceremonial Hand Crafted Copper Yoni
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique Indian copper Yoni Shiva Lingam Ceremonial water Vessel dating from the 19th century. The Yoni represents the Hindu godd...
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Other Metalwork

Materials

Copper