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Style: Showa
Japanese Old Drum Can 1960s-1980s / Contemporary Art Wabisabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old drum can made in Japan.
This item is from the late Showa period (1960s-1980s).
People may laugh at it or make fun of it, but to me it looks like an excellent piece of...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Cloisonne Box W Flowers By Ando Jubei
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese vintage trinket or jewelry box by Ando in the original box. The round box is decorated on the outside with flowers in purple colors using the cloisonne enamel technique. T...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Showa Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Gilded Buddhist Altar Lanterns
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Presenting a pair of mid-20th-century gilded lanterns (SKU: ZD23), this set emanates the spiritual aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the conte...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese patinated bronze ikebana flower vase, "Tomoe", by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), Osaka, Japan.
The highly sculptural vase is crafted of bronze with a spectacu...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese patinated bronze ikebana vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905 - 1986), circa 1960's, Osaka, Japan.
The tall vase of graceful form, with a high round foot supporting ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Kagami Bronze Mirror on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique (early 20th century) Japanese bronze mirror with lacquered stand and wooden case, depicting cranes among bamboo stalks near a pine tree. Signed.
Mirror 10.5 inches across a...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Iron Wire Basket 1960s-1980s / Plant Cover Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese iron wire basket.
It is from the late Showa period (1960s-1980s).
All the iron wires are rusted.
Nothing to say. It is very beautiful in its decay.
It is a ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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.
It is a Japanese craft.
It is very elaborately made.
It has a s...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Bronze Rabbits
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Bronze Okimono grouping of 2 figural long eared rabbits, consisting of a mother rabbit up on her hind legs and her child on all fours. They c...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Hasuda Shugoro Bronze vase, Showa period
Located in Uccle, BE
Hasuda Shugoro graduated from Tokyo School of Arts in 1938 with a specialisation in crafts (chukin). He received many awards including : the Nitten Award and the Hokuto award. He received the most prestigious Japanese cultural recognition when he became a Person of Cultural Merit in 1991. He was one of the founders of the Creative Crafts Association as well as rue Japan Metal Sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Shugoro Hasuda Bronze Vase with Chrysanthemum
Located in Uccle, BE
Murashido technique Japanese Bronze from the Showa period by Shugoro Hasuda.
Hasuda Shugoro graduated from Tokyo School of Arts in 1938 with a specialisation in crafts (chukin). He received many awards including : the Nitten Award and the Hokuto award. He received the most prestigious Japanese cultural recognition when he became a Person of Cultural Merit in 1991. He was one of the founders of the Creative Crafts Association as well as rue Japan Metal Sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese rusty iron ball.
Presumed to be a wartime artillery shell.
Presumed to be a pre-war (1900s-1940s) artillery shell.
Very rare item.
The texture of rusted i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Metal, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa 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...
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Japanese Old Little Bronze Hanging Bell / 1900-1960 / Traditional Design
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, it is a small bronze bell from the Taisho era to the first half of the Showa era.
It's small, but it has a beautiful design.
This design has been around for hundreds of years and hasn't changed much.
It is the same as the design of the big bell...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 20th century Japanese Amita Damascene Steel Box.
Made of damascened steel inlaid with gold & silver.
The lid of the box has gilt depictions of bamboo plants, whi...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel
Tiger Sculpture Object by a Well Known Japanese Metal Artist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tiger sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist Saegusa Soutarou
Saegusa Soutaro ( 1912-2006 ), his works were often displayed during p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Japanese Three Garden Rabbits Family, Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and coming from a Japanese collector of rabbit usagi sculptures
Rabbit family trio (3) seated rabbit sculptures hand cast and hand painted
This is an unusual Japanese one-of-a-kind group in both large and small scale
Quality: Hand cast with carved ears...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Large Bronze Vase with Shishi Lions Design
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Large bronze vase with Shishi Lions design carved by Gyokusei
Age: Mid-20th Century
Dimensions: W.26 cm (10 inch) , H:36.5 cm (14.5 inch)
Wei...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Unique Attractive Shape Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Attractive unique shape beautiful color bronze vase.
Size : diameter 8 cm (3 inch) x height 26 cm (10.2 inch)
Weight : 740g (1.6 lb)
Good condition with some minor patination ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Unique Design Japanese Hand-Hammered Copper Vase by Kyuhodou
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique design Japanese hand-hammered copper vase by Kyuhodou
Dimensions: 20 cm , ( 7.8 inch) H.27 cm (10.6 inch),
Weight : 1.2kg (2.6 lb) with original wooden box 1.9kg ( 4.2lb )
Lacquer display stand...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Modern Lacquer Vase with Original Signed Box by Wajima Senshudo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Gorgeous Contemporary Lacquer Vase with Original Signed Box.
Dating from the Showa period in the 20th century, this stunning piece is crafted by the renowned Japanese artist Wajim...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Lacquer
Spectacular Tall Bronze Vase by Ikeda Masuo One of the Top Metal Artists of 20 C
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This spectacular bronze vase is a rare and exquisite creation by one of the most renowned metal artists of the 20th century, Masuo Ikeda.The value of Ikeda's works is widely recognized, as his pieces often fetch high prices...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Japanese Bronze Usubata, Showa, Mid-20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking and stylish pair of vintage Japanese cast and patinated bronze usubata, vessels for ikebana flower arranging, early to mid-20th century, Japa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late Showa era, late 20th century, Japan.
The richly gilt bronze vase of moon flask form, with a circular body supported by a splayed pedestal foot. A pair handles formed as fantastic makara, mythical protective beings with dragon-like bodies and elephant trunk noses, decorate the shoulders. The neck and mouth mirroring...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Antique Kick Scooter 1900s-1920s/Figurine Object Decor Toys Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Showa Period Bronze Elephant Censer Planter Urn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine early 20th century Japanese Showa period censer, planter, or urn crafted from bronze. The urn is decorated with mythical birds and dragons on each side. The vase has large eleph...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Showa metalwork for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa metalwork for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa 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 and Shugoro Hasuda. 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 $300 and tops out at $4,672 while the average work can sell for $790.
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