Items Similar to Japanese Pure Silver Hawk Okimono – Musashiya Company (Ozeki)
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Japanese Pure Silver Hawk Okimono – Musashiya Company (Ozeki)
About the Item
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this scarce pure silver Meiji Period (1868-1912) okimono of a hawk, artist signed Juiedo for the famous Musashiya company operated by Ozeki Yahei , on this occasion the artist has captured this handsome bird of prey landing upon a rocky outcrop with both wings partially open, the interesting craggy base carved from a natural burr hardwood. The artist Juiedo has picked out the razor sharp beak and talons in shakudo with the finely detailed legs in gilt, the hawks eyes are again picked out in gilt and shakudo to great effect. The underside of the tail feathers bears two silver tablets ,one signed by the artist and the other by arguably the most famous and highly revered retailer of the Meiji Period, Ozeki Yahei’s Musashiya company. pure silver hawks are very scarce, particularly carrying such an important signature as that of Ozeki’s company, as well as the individual artist.
Literature :
The Musashiya company, operated by Ozeki Yahei and his son Sadajiro, were perhaps the most successful of the concerns selling high-quality decorative art during the Meiji era. Originally a dealer in pipes, Ozeki Yahei set up the Yokohama branch at 66 Main Street, probably under the management of his son Ozeki Sadajiro soon after the port was opened in 1859. In 1877, both father and son exhibited commissioned pieces under their separate names in the first Naikoku Kangyo Hakurankai (National Industrial Exposition). By 1880 the company is recorded as employing twenty-four people and dealing in enamels, bronzes, ivory, crystal, carvings, pins, fans, hard-stones, tortoiseshell, lacquer, and a variety of ceramics.
Condition report :
Fabulous condition throughout .
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 9 3/4″ 25 cm
Length : 12 ” 30 cm
Depth : 11″ 28 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item.
- Creator:Musashiya (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1868-1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Christchurch, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8622236748462
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2011
1stDibs seller since 2023
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Christchurch, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Japanese Bronze Hawk Okimono by MarukiLocated in Christchurch, GBAs part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most endearing Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze okimono of a hawk perched upon a rootwood base, the hawk...Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
- Japanese Pure Silver and Mixed Metal Cranes OkimonoLocated in Christchurch, GBAs part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal sculptural okimono depicting a pair o...Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsMetal, Silver
- Enchanting Japanese Bronze Owl OkimonoLocated in Christchurch, GBAs part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most enchanting Meiji Period (1868-1912), bronze okimono depicting a long eared owl upon a rootwood bra...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
- Large Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono - Genryusai SeiyaLocated in Christchurch, GBAs 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...Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
- Charming Japanese Pure Silver and Mixed Metal Table BoxBy Hattori KintaroLocated in Christchurch, GBAs part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji Period 1868-1912, pure silver and mixed metal table box artist signed Bunkei aside a gold seal. T...Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsSilver
- A Japanese Bronze Tokyo Okimono Of Boys Wrestling - Izumi SeijoLocated in Christchurch, GBAs 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...Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
You May Also Like
- Okimono - Bronze Sculpture of a chinese / japanese puppy, Japan Meiji EraLocated in Saverne, Grand EstExtraordinary bronze okimono with dark brown patina representing a Japanese Chin playing with a ball. High-quality work executed by a master craftsman, e...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
- Japanese Bronze Hawk IkebanaLocated in PARIS, FRBronze 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...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
- Japanese Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Dish Meiji PeriodBy MusashiyaLocated in Atlanta, GAAn exquisite Japanese sterling silver ornamental bonbon dish, circa 1890-1900. The piece was rendered in the shape of a stemmed branch of chrysanthemum blossom and was made for export market. Both botanically realistic and stylish, the piece showcases a high degree of artisanal sensitivity and technical ability of the silversmith who created this lovely piece. The petals that form the exteriors were outlined with deep and fluid relief lines of sculptural quality. The branches and leaves were rendered with attentions to the smallest details, with molding and surface texturizing using chasing in contrast with hammering. The interior of the dish is equipped with a conforming inner dish and when it is taken out, revealing the chased lines. The piece, although practical, is basically an okimono in sculptural form, a work of art on its own. It weighs about 22 ounces. Under the dish, it is marked "Pure Silver" in Kanji and SM in a rectangular cartouche. The research (carried out by Adrien Von Ferscht, an expert and author on Asian Export Silver) identified it to be Sadajiro Musashiya...Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
MaterialsSterling Silver
- A Japanese bronze okimono Oni NembutsuLocated in Milano, ITA 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, ...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
- Japanese bronze okimono toad (sculpture)Located in PARIS, FROkimono bronze sculpture of a toad. The toad or the frog (kaeru) is associated with good luck and wealth. Kaeru means both “toad” or “frog” and “to return home” in Japanese. This me...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
- Okimono - Bronze Sculpture by Genryusai Seiya, Japan Meiji EraLocated in Saverne, Grand EstSuperb bronze okimono with dark brown patina representing a lady holding a gourd in her left hand. Signed Seiya Sei (made by Seiya). Genryusai Seiya was a master craftsman specializi...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsBronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Japanese Metal Bronzes
Fuji Yoshitoyo
Copper Hookah
Asian Round Tray
Antique Japanese Cast Iron Teapot
Antique Japanese Tetsubin
Antique Tetsubin
Foo Dogs Cloissone
Gong Cambodia
Chinese Copper Teapot
Japanese Bronze Charger Plates
Savoir Emperor
18th Century Cast Copper Statues
Antique Asian Bronze Chariot With Dragon Head
Antique Kick Scooters
Antique Toy Scooters
Asian Trumpet Shape Brass Vase
Bronze Koi Vase