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Place of Origin: Japanese
Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Per...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Shinto Ema Wishing Wooden Plaque with Iron Sickle and Sword
Located in Chiba, JP
Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and dedicated to Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirit and conflagration. approx. 23.7 x...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A most unusual silver and gold leaf cloisonné vase by Sukiku, 1981, the ovoid body decorated in abstract designs with wispy silver shapes and moriage gold leaf scattered over a mottl...
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1980s Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

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.
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1930s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Hardwood Mixed Metal Vases – Katsuyoshi School
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual pair of vases from the Meiji period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 , the hardwood vases are suppor...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Jardiniere - Genryusai Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period (1868-1912), cast bronze Jardiniere by the highly regarded foundry of Genryusa...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japan 1900 Meiji Period Charger With A Dragon In Cloisonné Multicolor Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Large charger in cloisonné from imperial Japan. Beautiful piece of Japanese decorative arts, created during the Meiji imperial period, circa ...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Tray in Ormolu Mounting by Alphonse Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tray. Features a vibrant and detailed depiction of a bird and a scrolling pattern backside, created using the cloisonne technique. The tray is furthe...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Ormolu

Charming Japanese Komai Style Iron Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji Period (1868-1912) damascened iron trinket box manufactured by one of the Komai company ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enameled Figural Charger With Marsh Scene & Heron 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Japanese Meiji figural charger offers enameled metal cloisonne construction with marsh scene and heron, 20th century Measures - 1.25"h x 12"diam
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enameled Figural Charger With Marsh Scene & Heron 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Japanese Meiji figural charger offers cloisonne enameled metal construction with marsh scene and heron, 20th century Measures - 1.25"h x 11.75"diam
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, 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

Copper, Metal, Bronze

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 Period (1868-1912) miniature mixed metal table screen by the highly regarded Nogawa company, the delightful four fold screen consist of individual panel housed within a gilt bronze frame, the rear panels carved to depict a scene of boats in a lake beneath Mount Fuji , the Tori gate...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a falcon, signed by Kōmin
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a perched falcon in light patina with polychrome eyes, beak and legs in black contrasting with pure gold. The sculpture depicts the falcon in a moment of serene repose, perched with an aura of regal bearing. Placed on a patinated bronze base, the sculpture achieves a harmonious synthesis of form and texture. This attention to detail showcases the commitment...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese bronze okimono Oni Nembutsu
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese great and remarkable bronze okimono, on a wooden base, depicting an Oni, dressed as a priest, accompanied by a young oni. The main Oni is portrayed standing and smiling, ...
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Mid-19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Dragon and Phoenix Jardinieres, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Japanese chakinseki, tea dust, cloisonne jardinieres, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The jardinieres each with a squat globular body, short neck, and wide, everted mouth. The bodies decorated wide lappets of mottled puce featuring alternating dragons and phoenixes...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

A Great Japanese bronze vase depicting a hawk, signed by Masayuki 正之
Located in Milano, IT
Large bronze vase with greenish-reddish patina worked in relief depicting a hawk, head turned to the right, on a large branch that wraps around the vase at an angle from the bottom t...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Bronze Carp Sculpture by Hiramatsu Koshun
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Pair of Bronze Carp Sculptures by Hiramatsu Koshun This pair of bronze carp sculptures is a beautiful and unique work of art by the well-known Japanese ...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine & Large Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Vase, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large and very fine Meiji Period (1868-1912) patinated and mixed metal bronze vase of ovoid form, richly decorated with raised motifs of flying cranes accented with silver-overlay,...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Old Iron Rabbit 1940s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese iron rabbit figurine. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1970s). It is made of cast iron. Very elaborately made. It has a sense of massiveness peculiar t...
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Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Gold Gilt Cast Iron Abstract Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese gold gilt cast iron abstract bird incense burner, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 2.75"W x 7"D x 9.25"H. Cool piece tha...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Extraordinary pair of chiseled bronze vases with multiple patinas in the form of an oni seated cross-legged supporting the body of each vase in the shape of a purse. Work similar to ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Old or Antique Japanese Silver Mounted Yellow Cloisonne Enamel Koro/Lidded Jar
By Ando Jubei, Kumeno Teitaro, Ando Shippo Ten
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese cloisonné koro. Comprising a koro or jar base with 3 feet covered by a conforming lid with a silver mount to the lid and top rim, leaf shaped openings surrounded in ...
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Mid-20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Bookends "Architect" series by POPCORN
By POPCORN
Located in 加須市, 11
These bookends are made of iron. Inspired by a suspension bridge.
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2010s Bauhaus Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Steel

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

Large Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases By Masayuki
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most stylish high quality pair of Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze and mixed metal vases artist signed ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Signed Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases by Daikichi
By Kumeno Teitaro, Ando Jubei, Ando Shippo Ten
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel vases. By the Ohta Cloisonne workshop of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. T...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japan chrysanthemum tsuba
Located in PARIS, FR
Iron tsuba in the shape of a chrysanthemum (kikugata), openworked in negative with foliage and geometric patterns. Chrysanthemum shaped tsuba were quite popular in the Edo period as...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Iron

A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with Dragon in Relief. This captivating and exquisite, hand-crafted, patinated bronze centerpiece serves as a remarkable focal point, adorned with marvelously hand-chassed and hand-chiseled dragons in relief, gracefully emerging and disappearing behind artfully stylized scrolling etched clouds. The centerpiece boasts a substantial and graceful curved base, complemented by a striking peaked and square-edged lip atop the vessel. The significance behind the depiction of the three-clawed dragons stems from the Japanese belief that Eastern dragons originated within their native land. According to their folklore, as these majestic creatures ventured away from Japan, they acquired additional toes. The Japanese Sky dragon...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese copper vase/Floral pattern fine engraving/1868-1920/Metal craft
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have received wonderful old Japanese items. Wooden buckets have been made in Japan since ancient times, and they were used by commoners to sprinkle water and to sprinkle water on ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Samurai Helmet Kabuto Edo Period (1603-1867)
Located in Hampstead, QC
A Japanese Samurai black-lacquered helmet (kabuto) in suji bachi style and of a goshozan shape consisting of the: - main dome (hachi) made from 16 plates in natural iron riveted to...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japan mice treasure bag Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese bronze representing two mice, one of them pulling a treasure bag. The mouse or the rat (both called nezumi in Japanese), one of the zodiac signs, is a symbol of fortune. T...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Copper Drop Object 1940s-1960s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This object is a stack of old Japanese copper drops. Item dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). This type of object sometimes occurs when copper drops naturally accumulate and harden during the casting process at copper refineries. 'Accidental beauty...
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1940s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Sensational Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this sensational late Edo period 1615-1868 solid shakudo and mixed metal Tsuba ( sword hand guard) artist si...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine Edo Period 1615-1868, mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well ...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Jewelry Presentation Box Japan Racing Association
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Japanese cloisonné jewelry box, circa 1960s. Rich floral design top on white enamel background. Garnet velvet interior , with tray. B...
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20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dueling Dragons Pink Butterfly Tray
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel over brass tray. The tray is enameled with a polychrome medallion depicting a butterfly surrounded by floral and foliage patterns, an...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono - Genryusai Seiya
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this unusual Meiji Period 1868-1912 , study of a large elephant performing a balancing act upon two huge bro...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Pair Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks Japanese Bronze/Black-Lacquer Candlesticks Sold as Pair Only. Japanese Shokudai Chrysanthemum B...
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Late 19th Century Meiji 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

A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono Of Boys Wrestling - Izumi Seijo
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji period 1868-1912 , Tokyo school bronze okimono of two boys pla...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Silver Karabitsu Bonbonniere Box, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese silver bonbonniere box in the shape of a karabitsu, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The small bonbonniere crafted of silver in the form of a karabitsu, a storage ...
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1920s Meiji Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Japanese Silver Bowl with chrysanthemum
Located in London, GB
A large, fine late 19th or early 20th century Japanese Silver Bowl, with the mark of Yoshikatsu of Yokohama. The bowl from the Meiji period, is of hemispherical form with scalloped ...
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1890s Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Norurma, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The silver koro...
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1910s Meiji Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Mt Fuji – Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large Taisho period 1912-1926 , circa 1920’s , Cloisonné vase by the An...
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20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Wire

Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Exceptional incense burner in finely chiseled patinated bronze. The barrel with a rotating decoration of birds and branches is supported by three shishis. Two other Fô lions...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this stunning early 20thc Meiji/Taisho period , circa 1920’s Cloisonné ename...
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20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Wire

Japanese Meiji Planter Cloisonne Porcelain Planter
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, footed and hand enamel on porcelain planter. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The exterior of the planter is adorned with polychrome images of blossoming flowers on blue ground made in the Cloisonne technique. The border and the base are adorned with geometrical, floral, and foliage motifs made in the same technique. Mounted on three legs. The legs and the mouth of the ware are decorated with hand enameled cobalt blue floral and scrollwork patterns. Unmarked. Antique Asian and Oriental Planters...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira, of baluster shape with a spirally twisted neck, the body decorated with four high relief crabs and several partially...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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 edges profusely decorated with blossoming flowers throughout upon a black ground ba...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Bronze Japanese Champleve Enamel Double Elephant Handle Urn Vase Japan
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted vintage Japanese urn shaped vase, featuring elephant head double handles in bronze and enamel. Colorful enamel adorns the vase...
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Mid-20th Century Other Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Tanto, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
A nicely designed Japanese Tanto with a bone scabbard that has inlays of stones and mother of pearl. Motives of flowers and birds.
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanse Silver and Gold Bonbonniere by Mitsukoshi, Showa Era, 1935, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese silver bonbonniere with an applied gold Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal, marked "jungin" and "Mitsukoshi", Showa Era, 1935, Japan. This bonbonniere is ...
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1930s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Bronze Koro Censer in Cloisonne Enamel with Jade Lid
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Koro from the Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautiful antique ten sides fluted koro censer, created in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), ci...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Mixed Metal Kodansu, Nogawa Company of Kyoto
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to bring you this exceptional Meiji Period 1868-1912 mixed metal kodansu cabinet by ...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Aluminum Glove Mold 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese rubber glove mold. It is made of aluminum. This item is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It is very rare. The texture of used aluminum is beautiful. I...
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1920s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Aluminum

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this captivating Meiji Period 1868-1912, iron and mixed metal study of a turtle being ridden by a young boy,...
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

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