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Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
By G. None
Located in Wilson, NC
Japanese lacquer sewing table, the top and front decorated with words and flowers, the interior
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Antique 1890s Japanese Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
Japanese Lacquer Sewing Table
H 27.75 in W 18.25 in D 13 in
Japanese Meiji Mixed Metals Plate with Birds and Foliage
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning work of Japanese metal work is brilliant in detail and craftsmanship. Made of copper
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Metal, Copper, Bronze

Japanese Mixed Metal Kodansu, Nogawa Company of Kyoto
Located in Christchurch, GB
mixed metal onlaid work, the individual button handles in the form of silver and gilt chrysanthemum
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal

Japanese Mixed Metal Kodansu, Nogawa Company of Kyoto
Japanese Mixed Metal Kodansu, Nogawa Company of Kyoto
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H 7.5 in W 4.75 in D 6.25 in
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Table Screen – Nogawa
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal

Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Table Screen – Nogawa
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Table Screen – Nogawa
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H 5.125 in W 9.25 in D 0.5 in
Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
By Kajima Ikkoku II
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this very finely worked
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Bronze

Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
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H 2.13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Located in Christchurch, GB
exceptionally fine quality piece of Japanese mixed metal work that would grace any serious collection
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Metal

Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and stylish
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Silver

Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko
Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko
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H 11.25 in W 22.75 in D 0.1 in
Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pagoda Style Japanese Lantern which is lit with electricity. The gilt metal framework is well
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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Metal, Gold, Brass

Japanese Art Deco Ikebana Chromed Metal Basket, ca. 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ikebana Basket Chromed Metal Japan, ca. 1930s ABOUT Ikebana is the Japanese art of of
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Metal

Antique Work Board Used by Japanese Craftsmen/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi Wall Painting
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
selected old Japanese items. I've seen tens of thousands of items so far. Based on that experience, only
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings

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Cedar

Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vase After Suzuki Chokichi
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and unusual
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning and unique antique Japanese tansu chest with two interior drawers that sits on a custom
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Edo Cabinets

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Iron

Japanese copper vase/Floral pattern fine engraving/1868-1920/Metal craft
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Taisho period (1868-1920). During the Meiji period in Japan, very unique metal crafts were being actively
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper

Braided Rope Floor Lamp on a Square Metal Base. Japonses Work, circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice design floor lamp is made of rope on a square metal base. This is Japanese work by
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Ancient Japanese Plates, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Japan plates is an original decorative porcelain object realized in the 19th century by
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Rare Chinese circa 1840 Campaign Chest Ornate Metal Work Swastika Well Being
Located in GB
with ornate metal strap work depicting the Swastika A very good looking well made and decorative
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Antique 1840s Chinese Campaign Furniture

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Wood

Japanese Kanazawa School Bronze Vases – Goto Seijiro
Located in Christchurch, GB
fascinating pair of Japanese mixed metal vases manufactured by the former sword fitting artists of the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Metal

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Ashizuki
Located in Newark, England
A fine Japanese Meiji period box in the Komai style. The box of deep rectangular shape with hinged
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Gold, Silver

Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Ashizuki
Japanese Komai Style Damascene Box Ashizuki
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H 2.36 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese bronze cloisonne floor lamp, probably, circa 1930s. Beautiful patina to the bronze and
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Floor Lamps

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Bronze, Enamel, Metal

Antique Japanese Framed Embroidered Scene of Traditional Garden Life
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Japanese pagoda temple is stitched in browns and oranges. Surrounding the embroidery work is a beautiful
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Textiles

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Metal

Clifton Karhu ‘House in Takaido’ Woodblock c1976 Japan
By Clifton Karhu
Located in Oakland, CA
his work in Japan, the U.S.A., and Europe. Karhu passed away on March 24, 2007, in Kanazawa, Japan.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Prints

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Metal

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
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Silver

Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
motorcyclist on his bike. Small toy made in tin in Japan in 1960s. Good conditions. This object is
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Late 20th Century Japanese Toys

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Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Vase Hayashi Kodenji
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vase decorated with butterflies. The vase of wide globular
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Silver, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Sake Pot
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel Sake pot. The Sake pot of rounded form with with clean
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Sake Pot
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Sake Pot
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H 5.5 in W 6.3 in D 4.7 in
Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese cloisonne vase by Ando Company circa 1910-30s, end of Meiji to Tasho period. The vase
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
A sensational pair of Japanese Meiji period Cloisonne enamel bottle vases. The vases of slender
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Meiji Period
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Meiji Period
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H 9.84 in W 3.94 in D 3.54 in
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese roiro lacquer scholar combo box with an upper tier of inkstone box (Suzuribako) and a
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Stone, Metal

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Small Japanese Cloisonné Censer, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese cloisonné and goldstone tripod incense burner and cover, Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

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Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Japanese Damascene Komai Styled Yellow Gold Decorated Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
metal and decorated with a well executed Japanese landscape on the front. The back corner appears to be
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Dragon Candlestick Holder
Located in New York, NY
detailed metal and enamel work. In excellent age appropriate condition.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Candlesticks

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Newark, England
(worked on the entire surface), but with traditional Japanese motifs executed in multi-colored enamel
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread

Japanese Mingei (Folk) Gathering Basket
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) Gathering Basket This hand made gathering basket is from Northern Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Textiles

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Natural Fiber

Large Takachika" & "Kakuha sei" Bronze Elephant Herd Statue Japan Meiji era
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
also acting as a retailer for foreign clients in Japan. The artist is Sano Takachika, sculptor and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Pair Hayashi School
Located in Newark, England
Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Glass

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Silver

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
H 5.125 in W 7.825 in D 5.875 in
Japanese Blue Pink Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
work by this artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain, a large lidded jar in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

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Gold

Japanese Two Panel Screen Harbor Scene in Abstract Form
Located in Hudson, NY
(1992). Japanese heavy pigments on paper frame mounted on thick panels. Metal frame with brass hardware
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Metal, Brass

Japanese Komai Style Iron Damascene Dish by Abe Shoten
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Komai style iron damascene dish. The dish decorated with a landscape scene worked in gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal, Gold, Silver, Iron

Japanese black Lacquer Cabinet, Late 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door black lacquer cabinet made in Japan for the European market towards the end of the 17th
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Cabinets

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Lacquer

Japanese Asian Ceramic Wall Plaque Painting Utagawa Kuniyoshi Subduing Whale
Located in Studio City, CA
master Japanese artist/printmaker Utagawa Kuniyoshi's famous Ukiyo-e triptych (three-piece painting
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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Metal

Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Vase – Hokugaku I
Located in Christchurch, GB
metal work typical of the Kaga school with the vase displaying various techniques of geometric mixed
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Vase – Hokugaku I
Large Japanese Bronze Monkey Vase – Hokugaku I
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H 15 in W 9 in D 9 in
Set of six framed Japanese Genji story woodblock prints, early 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A set of six Japanese Genji story uchida woodblock prints, Kyoto early 20th century. Framed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Prints

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Metal

Japanese Squirrel and Acorn Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese hand painted quality "Squirrels" lantern is a special find and an authentic old work of art. It
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Champleve and Bronze Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous Japanese Meiji Champleve and bronze urn. Made in Japan during the Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Japanese Damascene Cigarette Case with Ornate Mt. Fuji & Dragon Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cigarette case is unsigned by the maker, but presumed to have originated from Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

Antique Japanese Framed Silk Embroidered Panel of Garden Life - With a story!
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Japanese flag shines in the top left. Surrounding the embroidery work is a beautiful purple and yellow
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tapestries

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Metal

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Japan and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Anglo-Japanese style. The case is made of metal
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

'Be-Andon’ Lantern Lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996, Japan
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Chicago, IL
Be-Andon Japanese lantern-style table lamp by Masanori Umeda for Yamagiwa, 1996. Light grey
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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Lanterns

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Metal

Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s
By Koyo Sangyo
Located in Munich, DE
furniture, fabrics, ceramics, glass and metal objects from 1981 to 1987. The Memphis Group's work often
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
work has a wonderful feel and a beautifully aged patina. Would be a great addition to and Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Tamura
By Tamura
Located in Newark, England
Showa Period Circa 1940 From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

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Enamel, Metallic Thread

Important and Monumental Japanese Bronze Okimono – Sano Takachika
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this magnificent huge
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Delightful Japanese Iron Panel of Puppies- Funakoshi Shunmin
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming late
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Iron

Japanese Large Bronze Vase with Carp Design
Located in Hudson, NY
. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature reads: Kano Seiun. Comes
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

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Gold, Bronze

Outstanding Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Metal

Outstanding Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Metal

Porcelain Vase by Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary porcelain decorative vase, hand painted in vivid blue and red on an
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Gold

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Japanese Metal Work For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese metal work you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and porcelain, every Japanese metal work was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Japanese metal work, we have 254 options in-stock, while there are 966 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese metal work you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese metal work is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Santa & Cole, RAAQUU and Charlotte Perriand each produced at least one beautiful Japanese metal work that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Metal Work?

Prices for a Japanese metal work start at $36 and top out at $270,515 with the average selling for $2,655.