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Okimono - Bronze Sculpture of a chinese / japanese puppy, Japan Meiji Era
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Extraordinary bronze okimono with dark brown patina representing a Japanese Chin playing with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Meiji Japan Japanese Cloisonne Lot Bronze or Copper China Tea Set
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An interesting an nicely made Set. Lovely decoration. 5-6-18-AR-326 Condition Overall Condition Minor damages such as some cloisonne loss to handle, one with a repainted base. Siz...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants
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Antique Early 1700s Japanese Japonisme Vases

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Bronze

Antique Blue and White Porcelain Bronze Table Lamp Chinese Japanese European
Located in Dublin, Ireland
proportions, now converted to a pair of electric table lamps, possibly of Chinese or European origin, complete
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vases

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Bronze

Millefiori Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Dish Plate, China/Japan, 19C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice quality with superb decoration. Condition minimal ware to edges. Measures: 382 x 35mm Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Antique Large Oriental Japanese Chinese Bronze Champleve Enamel Jardiniere Meiji
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality Oriental Japanese chinese bronze champleve enamel Jardiniere planter bowl
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

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Bronze

Antique Bronze/Copper Cloisonné Vase China/Japan, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Quality with superb decoration. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with
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Antique 1880s Dutch Meiji Antiquities

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Bronze

Large Japanese Tokyo Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
both of Japanese and Chinese iconography and is not only cast in the lost wax manner but is then worked
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese bronze Koro
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Impressive handmade large and powerfully cast Japanese tripod bronze censer of the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Brass

Japanese bronze Koro
Japanese bronze Koro
H 16.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer
Located in New York, NY
This Japanese censer incense burner, inspired by Chinese pieces, is of spheroidal form, the bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian Bronze and Inlaid Glass Foo Dogs or Kylin Dragon, probably Chinese, circa 1950s or
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
H 17 in W 14 in D 6 in
Pair of Oriental Bronze Urns Vases Bird Serpentine Decorations Chinese Japanese
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage oriental bronze urn vases depicting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Ikebana Lotus Footed Bowl
Located in Delft, NL
Japanese bronze Ikebana Lotus footed bowl A Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) footed bowl in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase, Japan, Edo or Meiji
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unmarked. Japan, 19th century. Provenance: collection Nieuwenhove. Condition Some minimal ware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Pair Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
fired and polished. The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase From Takaoka
Located in Prahran, Victoria
bronze work originated in China, Japanese artisans have developed an array of techniques in the
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Karako 'Chinese Children'
Located in Hudson, NY
Children at play in a Chinese palace garden, a favorite subject of Japanese painters. Kano School
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Large Japanese Chinese Asian Signed Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture Incense Censer
Located in Studio City, CA
mudra hand gesture) that also serves as an incense censer. We believe it is likely Japanese or Chinese
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase, Japan, Edo or Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unmarked. Japan, 19th century. Provenance: collection Nieuwenhove. Inventory number at the base
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Japanese Red Bronze Vase from Yamagata
Located in Prahran, Victoria
main island of Honshu. While bronze work originated in China, Japanese artisans have developed an array
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20th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Huge Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Shou Lao - Jurojin and Deer Incense Burner
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a high forehead and long white beard, and carrying a staff and a peach. In China, he is one of the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Metal, Bronze

Lovely Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Bird and Peach, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Enameled Bronze Vase. 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cloisonne enameled bronze vase in the Chinese style with four sides, and rabbit handles
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20th Century Chinese Export Vases

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Enameled Bronze Vase. 20th C
Japanese Enameled Bronze Vase. 20th C
H 14.25 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Lovely 19c Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer Birds Flying
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Japanese Pair Brilliant Color Cast Bronze Koi
Located in South Burlington, VT
unusual treasure from Japan. This is a finely crafted pair (2) of bronze koi one in a realistic
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
polished. The Japanese characters used for the word shippo (the Japanese term for enamelware) mean
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Porcelain

Vintage Bronze Cachepot, Japan, circa 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Cachepot is a beautiful Japanese vase realized in the 1930s with the typical oriental objects
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase Archaic Vessel Japan, Edo or Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Marked at base, Japan, 19th century. Provenance: Collection Nieuwenhove. Condition: Minimal age
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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Japanese Red Bronze Vase from Yamagata c.1960's
Located in Prahran, Victoria
main island of Honshu. While bronze work originated in China, Japanese artisans have developed an array
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at Sothebys. Some pieces are
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze "Treasure Fortune" Ship Masterwork
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge 43 inch high Japanese Bronze Treasure Masterwork Suited for a museum, special indoor gallery
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at Sothebys. Some pieces are
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chinese bronze vessel/sieve for food from the Warring States period 722 BC–221 BC. This bronze
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

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Bronze

Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
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Japanese Antique Unique Bronze Star Fish Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
architecture, it originated in China. In Japan, to¯ro¯ were originally used only in Buddhist temples, where
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere. A substantial incense holder in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Japan Meiji 1900 Three Bronze Ducks Sculpture in Wood Stand and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural composition of the ducks from the Japanese Meiji Period. Beautiful and very well
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay circa 1960's
Located in Prahran, Victoria
bronze work originated in China, Japanese artisans have developed an array of techniques in the
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Vases

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Silver, Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Large Japanese, Bronze Relief Enameled Vase, Early 20th Century The vase's surface is adorned with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

Top Quality 19c Antique Japanese Qing Period Bronze Cloisonne Vase
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Originally part of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Charger Bird Bronze Cloisonne
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Fenix Shaped Insence Burnar, Taisho Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Beautiful phenix shaped incense burner with openwork.
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20th Century Chinese Taisho Antiquities

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Bronze

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Birds & Dragonflies Lantern, Lovely Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Birds and dragonflies A rare bronze 90 year old lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Important Chinese Ancient Bronze Money Tree, 25BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronze Cats Pair Hand Cast With Playful Pose
Located in South Burlington, VT
been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Desk Sets

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Ormolu, Bronze

Bronze Basket Weave Vase Japanese Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Japanese Taisho Era basket weave vase. Signed. Very heavy and substantial solid bronze casting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Taisho Vases

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Bronze

Impressive Japanese bronze mimikuchi 耳口 (ear-mouth) flying handle vase.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fantastically shaped large Japanese bronze mimikuchi (ear-mouth) flying handle vase. The vase has
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Lovely 19 C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Serving Dish Bronze Crane Cloisonne
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
originated in China but after it had come to Japan, in the 6th century or earlier, it became part and parcel
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

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Bronze

Large Vintage Japanese Bronzed Sculpture of Toba on His Mule
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful large vintage Japanese bronzed sculpture of Toba on his Mule. Some might
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Iron

Japan Large Antique Bronze Seated Garden Kanon Guan-Yin, 49 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions- a good garden candidate Japan, a large 49" tall antique
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Vase Gonda Hirosuki Cloisonné Japan Meiji/Taisho 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this expression to the rich colours found on Chinese enamel wares
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Bronze

Antique Lovely Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Flowers, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
themselves. Additional information: Material: Bronze Region of Origin: Japan Period: Meiji Periode (1867
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Shang Dynasty Bronze Liquor Jug Fengding He Type
Located in LEGNY, FR
Exceptional reproduction of a he type liquor Jug in bronze of the Shang Dynasty (17th-11th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Gilt Bronze Komainu by Ishikawa Komei, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
A striking pair of Japanese gilt bronze komainu by the renowned Japanese sculptor, Ishikawa Komei
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Fine Large Antique Bronze Year Of The Dragon , Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese huge antique bronze "4-clawed" dragon- fine quality, late Qing dynasty, 1900 Quality
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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Chinese And Japanese Bronzes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese and japanese bronzes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese and japanese bronzes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and fabric. Chinese and japanese bronzes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco Chinese and japanese bronzes are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Chinese And Japanese Bronzes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,387, while they’re typically $192 on the low end and $63,250 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese And Japanese Bronzes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    While both the Chinese and Japanese use jade, it is more commonly used in China.  

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Buddha's origins are Chinese, but Buddhism has since made its way to Japan and, later, Korea.
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    Gautama Buddha was an Indian prince born in modern day Nepal. The first images of the Buddha were created almost simultaneously in Mathura, India, and the Greco-Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara (modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan). From there, images fo the Buddha spread out along trade routes into East and Southeast Asia.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Jimmy Choo is neither Chinese nor Japanese. The designer is actually Malaysian. He was born Zhou Yang Jie in Penang, Malaysia, in 1948. He was inspired by watching the work of his father, who was a shoe designer, and at the age of 11, he made his first pair of shoes for his mom's birthday. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jimmy Choo shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell the difference between Chinese cloisonné and Japanese cloisonné, look closely at the surface. Generally, Japanese cloisonné looks glassy because of the grinding and buffing process used to produce it. Chinese cloisonné appears less glossy and may even have an almost matte finish. Shop a variety of cloisonné jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.