Japanese Metalwork

Antique large quality Japanese bronze Champleve enamel vase C1900. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. O...

This cast bronze censor is from Japan and was made circa 1880. Raised up on three legs which issue from demons mouths the container is cast with reliefs ...

Japanese Meiji period fine pair of scroll weights decorated with shakudo and silver samurai figures. The weights fill solid and heavy. One of the weights has Japanese writing ( see i...

Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1900 Meiji Period. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. Overall maximum dimensi...

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa period, early 20th century Size: Height 19 C....

A pair of rare, 20th century, solid golden brass Japanese singing bowls of D6 tone. The upright design and plain surface reflect modern sophistication while the crisp tone conjures up the feeling of joy. A beautiful, single character of the word "Song Bird" was engraved in one of the bowls, expressing the maker's intention. A fantastic ceremonial piece, it is also an amazing instrument for meditation and therapy in achieving personal wellness. Two brocade cushions...

A beautifully decorated cloisonné vase with silver rims by Ando Jubei (1876-1956), the celebrated Japanese Shippo studio. The piece is dated to late Meiji to early Showa period circa...

A striking and stylish pair of vintage Japanese cast and patinated bronze usubata, vessels for ikebana flower arranging, early to mid-20th century, Japa...

A solid yellow bronze with inlaid red bronze and silver vase converted to a lamp. The body of the vase would have originally had a dark green p...

Antique Japanese large architectural pagoda form bronze kiln furnace for melting metal w/ the original ceramic insert ( signed at two places at top of insert in Japanese writing ) An...

A tin vase made around the Meiji era (1868-1912). This is engraved when you look at the bottom of the bottle. This seems to have been made in a workshop named "suzuya-yohei" in K...

Japanese bronze Okimono of a rat clutching a chestnut, Meiji period signed on the base.  

An impressive Japanese cast bronze usubata, vessel for ikebana, in the form of a large conical vessel being supported by crashing waves and flying chidori. Edo Period, mid-19th centu...

Presenting a gorgeous Japanese Meiji Champleve and bronze urn. Made in Japan during the Meiji Period circa 1880. The body of ...

Art deco era bronze vase with faceted corners and prominent angular handles in deep mottled olive and rust colors. Signed on base. Signature reads: Yu-un Zo (opening 4 1/2" squared).

A pair of Japanese bronze vases with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: H...

This pair of antique cloisonne covered jars or urns are unsigned, but originate from Japan from approximately 1900 in a Japanese export style. The pair is done in muted tones and are...

A pair of Meiji period solid silver bowls by Eigyoku, each of lobed oval form on four scroll feet, deeply embossed with continuous chrysanthemum hea...

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Height 18.7 ...

It is an old Japanese kick scooter. It is an item from the early Showa period. (1900s-1920s) Made of iron and aluminum. It has been in use for many years and remains here today. Thi...

Large patinated bronze Japanese koro incense burner Japanese, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 221cm, width 97cm, depth 57cm This monumental koro...

Antique Japanese finely detailed vibrant cloisonné' enamel stick or umbrella stand. Meiji period / 1880-1900. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section.

Beautifully executed and unusual.

Japanese Meiji period Art Nouveau bronze vase in shape of a lotus, hand incised detailing and rare chocolate brown patina, circa 1900.

A Meiji period Japanese silver bowl with extremely detailed iris decoration and of typical double-skin form. The bowl dates form circa 1895 and was made by Katsuzo Mune, and their ma...

Group of fourteen Japanese Meiji period gilt metal plaques Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 2cm, width 2cm These beautiful Japanese Meiji period plaque...

Japanese Art Deco period rare four seasons bronze vase with individual medallions depicting the four seasons, with a rare red swirled through brown...

Japanese mixed metal vase Mounted as a lamp Meiji period The bulbous-form body with long conical neck decorated in high-relief copper w...

Japanese metal elephant with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century Size: Height 20 C.M. / Width 16.5 C.M. / Length 26 C.M. Condition: Ni...

Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts. Measure: 11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.  

Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts. 11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.  

Beautiful necklace of cultured pearls, extra quality (Akoya Japan) and amethysts. 11 mm diameter Secure clasp and 18k golden silver hinges. Long: 50 cm.  

A Meiji period bronze sculpture of a mother and son by Atsuyoshi, she is shown seated on a gnarled rootwood base, with her arm round a crying boy standing by her knee and offering her breast, wearing a short robe, trousers and a cloth incised with Mount Fuji around her head, and bare feet. Signed Atsuyoshi saku, Maruki Shachu seisaku (??????????? (??????????). Japanese, circa 1880. Footnote: Atsuyoshi is known for a number of finely modelled bronze studies of both wild and domesticated animals, almost all of them made for the Tokyo based Maruki Company. This is therefore an unusual subject matter for him and Japanese bronzes in general , however Oliver Impey and Joyce Seaman, in ‘Japanese Decorative Arts of the Meiji Period’ (in the Ashmolean Museum Collections), pp. 68-69, include a bronze group of a woman who has just finished breast feeding...

Japanese Meiji period finely cast, patinated and partially gilded figure of Oni holding a lotus flower. Very fine and detailed decoration. No signature located. The figure is 17 1/2"...

A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...

A large, fine quality, and world class Japanese Meiji period mixed metal plaque with Shakudo-inlay, silver-inlay, gold-inlay, copper-inlay, and patina, attributed to the famous Suzuki Chokichi...

A pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting scenes with different birds. These would make a wonderful pair of lamps.

Japanese Meiji period bronze tripod vessel with laurel leaves in relief. Old repair work on the inside.

8-270Japanese brass decorative vase/incense burner Unknown makers mark on bottom.

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS, VERY HIGH QUALITY and EXTREMELY RARE piece of Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto. EXQUISITE, EXCEPTIONAL, RARE & IMPORTANT! This is definitely a Meiji Period piece due to the fact that it is marked with the sterling silver mark “jungin”. The Meiji period was from 1868 to 1912 and in 1928 a law was introduced in Japan compelling the use of decimal marks for silver. This pre-dates that decimalization law. We are of the opinion that it is from circa 1900. Miyamoto Shoko was founded in 1880 as the first silverware specialty shop. In 1899, Miyamoto Shoko’s silverwares were ordered by the family members of the Emperor of Japan, and to this day, they are making fine and graceful handicrafts with skillful craftsmen. Loved by numerous customers since the Meiji era, Miyamoto Shoko’s products have also been given to Princess Mako and Princess Kako of Akishino, as well as Princess Aiko Toshinomiya, on their birthdays. Katsu Miyamoto (宮本勝), in 1880, in order to increase the sales of tobacco and cigarettes to foreigners founded the Moyamoto Shoko company, which produced different silverwares in general and particularly silver cigarette cases. Miyamoto’s first name, Katsu (勝) in some sources is written as “Masaru”, since 勝 kanji can be pronounced in both ways. This basket is of the HIGHEST QUALITY imaginable! The top of the basket has the MOST GORGEOUS repousse work of flowers, probably lotus flowers, with leaves and foliage. It has an underlying chevron effect chasing, reflecting parquetry. The 2 handles are cast in the form of bamboo handles. The rim of the top likewise is cast as bamboo. The base is equally stunning in a different way! It is chased with a chevron effect, like parquetry flooring and the four feet simulate pieces of sliced bamboo with an interlinking gallery of support columns, likewise, simulating bamboo. The QUALITY of WORKMANSHIP is OUTSTANDING! The pieces weighs exactly 525 grams. This piece takes my breath away! This is one for the SERIOUS COLLECTOR of EXQUISITE AND RARE Japanese silver. You will not find another like it, for sale ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD …… I know as I have searched! Provenance: Acquired from a Dallas Private Collector. Dimensions: 9.6 inches wide, 7.6 inches deep and 2.75 inches tall ( 7.25 inches tall with handles up) Condition: Very good. It looks like the base 4 legged gallery, has been repaired/re-attached to the base, but otherwise it is excellent and of Museum quality. The Meiji period (明治時代 Meiji-jidai?), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912.[1] This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne. Solid silver pieces...

Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style...

Japanese Momoyama period solid bronze cast diminutive Buddha sculpture. The piece dates from the 16th-17th century, circa 1450-1500, and is in remarkable condition with age-appropria...

Collection of eleven Japanese bronze vases, Japan, 20th century. They all exhibit sculptural forms and have a wide range of patinas from deep browns and golds to warty verdigris gree...

Japanese Mid-Century Modern ribbed metal ikebana vase with green patina.

A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...

Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Re...

An exquisite pair of Japanese mixed metal bronze hibachi with idyllic landscape scenes, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th or early 20th century, Japan. The hibachi of generous proportions, with a high, slightly splayed foot, a short, narrow waist, and a large and wide cylindrical body. The body decorated in the mixed metal technique. The bronze carved and set with inlays of copper and silver to create wonderful landscape scenes. A pair of animal mask handles to the sides. Each hibachi with a cast signature reading ?? (Toyomi?) to the underside. One side of each hibachi depicting an evening scene, with scholars walking about a mountain retreat, replete with a waterfall, pavilions, pagodas, and pine trees, all shimmering under a full moon. The other side of the hibachi depicting a daytime scene, with a view of similar pavilions, pagoda, and pine, though with boats also visible in the distance. Copper inlay has been used for the roofs and the trunks of the pine trees. Silver inlay has been used for the pine needles, scholars, building supports, water, boats, moon, as well as the distant mountains. Originally used as a simple and elegant space heater...

A decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné vases with motives of flowers on a turquoise background. Meiji period.

Edo period Chain Mail Armor Jacket, Kusari or sometimes known as Karuta, Japan Japanese chain mail armor jacket is composed of brass metal plates linked together with metal wires an...

Large scale Japanese "Tree Bark" style Cloisonne vase lamp. The vase itself is believed to be 19th century and was later mounted as a lamp in the 1...

A good quality pair of Japanese bronze and enamel pagoda shaped garden lanterns. Each with a patinated bright bronze finish and multicolored classical enamel decoration, circa 1900.

This beautiful baluster shaped bronze vase has a rich dark patina. The entire body is adorned with abundant foliage, blossoms and swallows in relief casting. Every flower is highligh...

A pair of well cast and dramatic Japanese parcel gilt bronze dragon vases, Edo period, early 19th century. The heavy bronze vases of pear shape, each with a single writhing dragon cast in high relief...

Meiji Japanese bronze vase with grasses and Quail design, Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase with elaborate raised design of wild grasses,...

Pair of black cast bronze Japanese candleholders censer. Oriental antique late 19th century Meiji period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks...

Japanese mixed metal shakudo vase from Meiji Period. The vase depicts silver iris flowers on bronze base. Signed on the side by the maker, and marked on t...

A pair of small but exquisite Plique-a-jour cloisonné bowls with nearly identical design from Nagoya area in Japan circa 1900-20s. Maker's unknown but possibly by Ando company. The t...

Japanese bronze cloisonne floor lamp, probably, circa 1930s. Beautiful patina to the bronze and intricate cloisonne work throughout. It has been r...