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Place of Origin: Japanese
A pair of iron vases decorated with inlays
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of iron vases, elegantly crafted and decorated with inlays of copper and gilded bronze. The decoration depicts a pair of sparrows in flight among delicate leaves. Period: Mei...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Miniature Bronze & Sterling Overlay Butterfly Vase - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese, unknown age or maker but great quality. Measuring 3.5" h x 3" w - The vase is beautiful with a patinated bronze surface and overlaid with a great sterling silver butterfly...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

20th century unusual Bronze Vase by a Nitten Artist by Yoshida Eiji
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unusual signed Bronze Vase by a Nitten Artist Yoshida Eiji , 20th century Yoshida Eiji : Born in Osaka in 1911 (Meiji 44), Eiji Yoshida was a sculptor who studied under Seibo Kita...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
By Nakajima Yasumi II
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...
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Plate Japan Meiji Era 1868-1912
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Bronze plate decorated with scene of lohans "enlightened disciples of Buddha" engaged in various prayer tasks in a river landscape of lotuses and birds. The figures of monks rendered...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vintage Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Vase Rectangular Art
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique vintage Oriental Japanese large fine quality bronze minimalist Kabin vase. A rectangular artist created piece C1950, with the design sealed by Hiramazu Hroharu. For a Ikebana...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
Fine iron jizai of an articulated butterfly with fascinating openwork on its wings. In 1876, the Haitōrei decree was proclaimed, prohibiting the use of swords by anyone other than th...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Bronze Vase With Applied Lotus Leaf Design
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese patinated bronze vase with alternating lotus leaf design. Meiji Period
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19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese cloisonné vase decorated with three flying butterflies
Located in Milano, IT
Vase in metal and cloisonné enamel with a yellow monochrome background, decorated with three flying butterflies with the Ando Company brand. Period: Taisho 1920 ca. Dimensions: 21 ...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

A pair of Meiji period blue cloisonne vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Meiji period blue cloisonne vases, each with a peacock on a rocky outcrop surrounded by flowering peony plants on a dark blue ground, the peacocks facing each other, with s...
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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form
Located in London, GB
A rare Edo period bronze vase with Mimikuchi flying handles, with quartered pear shaped body with spiral to the front and back, supported on a flared...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Silver Repousse Iris Vase Meiji Period
By Samurai Shokai
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese silver repousse vase finely decorated with blown out iris flowers. It is of the Meiji period, circa 1890s. The vase is 5 1/4" tall and weighs 4....
Category

19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A bronze vase depicting an Onagadori rooster on a plum branch
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze vase with mixed metal inlay applications, including silver, gilt bronze, and patinated bronze, featuring at its center an onagadori rooster perched on a blossoming plum (ume...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze

Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
By Nakajima Yasumi II
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 ...
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Hammered Copper Vase by Gyokusendō with Original Documentation
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A magnificent example of Japanese metal artistry, this hand-hammered copper vase was created by the renowned workshop Gyokusendō (玉川堂), known for preserving centuries-old tsuiki (鎚起)...
Category

20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

A Japanese silver bowl depicting three kirin signed Nemoto
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese silver bowl with lobed edge, worked in kebori and repoussé with three kirin in relief, finely chiseled and adorned with gilding that emerges from the waves and embraces th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A pair of bronze vases depicting two dragons marked Nogawa Company
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of bronze vases with shishiaibori and iro-e takazogan inlays in relief in gold and silver and worked in kebori depicting two dragons, both embracing the vases with Nogawa comp...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pots on Cast Iron Hibachi Stand
Located in Sheridan, CO
Rare antique Tetsubin Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle set on Cast Iron hibachi Stand. This unique teapot/kettle is a Tetsubin, which is a teapot in Japanese, made from heavy cast iron....
Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a dancer with fan
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese okimono bronze (sculpture) depicting a dancer holding a fan, inspired by the Nihon Buyō classical dance tradition. The long kimono and wide obi are adorned with floral mo...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese bronze vase with Ryū dragon in relief, signed Maruki Sei
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese bronze vase featuring a Ryū dragon in relief, depicted as it grasps the sacred Buddhist jewel (tama). Signed Maruki Sei in relief under the base, with a second engraved ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality as most of Japanese items. Provenance: early 20th century Swedish collection.
Category

19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Chrysanthemum Silver Incense Burner
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality Japanese Meiji silver incense burner, ca 1890. Barrel-form with solid top and bottom and open sides; applied chrysanthemums heightened with gold and silver. Cover oval a...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of very high quality wares in the early centers Nagoya. One of the most renowned works...
Category

Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon
Located in Milano, IT
A large bronze okimono depicting a dragon standing upwards with its head stretched forward and its jaws wide open, while holding a crystal sphere aloft. Work published in the volume ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Usubata Ikebana Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century iron vessel is a Meiji-era vase designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. The two-piece vase was cast in the classical usubata (thin rim) form, with a broad, flat top with an upturned lip. Usubata vessels are typically cast of bronze and have been used in ikebana arrangements since the 16th century. The broad rim of this usubata vase...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The hand warmer, called a...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese cloisonne vase by Ando Company circa 1910-30s, end of Meiji to Tasho period. The vase takes an archaic Chinese bronze vessel form know...
Category

1920s Meiji Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver

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 Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Cloisonné Bronze Vases, Japan, Circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cloisonné bronze vases, Japan, circa 1900, accident on one, slight depression Measures: H 19cm, D 10cm.
Category

20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Beautiful Shape Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese Beautiful Shape Bronze Vase
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
Category

Early 1900s Showa Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Unique design Japanese Signed by Haruhiro Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique design beautiful Bronze Vase signed by Haruhiro
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Art Nouveau Bronze Lobed Vase with Silver Overlay
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese Art Nouveau silver overlaid bronze vase, late Meiji period, early 20th century, Japan. A tall and elegant bronze vase of q...
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Delicate bronze statue 'Woman' by Nobuko Murakoshi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This elegant bronze sculpture by Japanese artist Nobuo Murakoshi depicts a reclining female figure with smooth, organic forms. The surface of the bronze has developed a natural patin...
Category

20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze incense burner in the form of an owl Signed Murata Seimin 村田製眠
Located in PARIS, FR
A bronze okimono of an owl, constructed in two sections, the short-eared owl (detachable) perched on a tree branch with its head cocked quizzically to the right and its wings folded ...
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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Abumi Stirrups
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of stamped brass stirrups decorated with Hashizuka, Ito and Manabe Mons. Japan - Edo (1615-1868), 18th century. Height: 10.24 in. (26 cm), length: 12.6 in. (32 cm), width 4.72 in. (12 cm) As in Western culture, the culture Japanese stirrups were part of traditional accessories...
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper
Located in PARIS, FR
Detailed pair of vases in bronze of baluster form, textured to represent straws of hay, bound together by three knots that divide each vase in three, just under le second ring, a well detailed grasshopper is detached from the rest of the composition. Insects (mushi) occupy an important place in Japanese culture. Hunting for insects is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using plastic nets and cages, they catch cicadas and beetles to observe them. Between 1830 and 1832, Hokusai composed an untitled series of ten large horizontal prints...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni Holding a Lotus Flower
Located in Sarasota, FL
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"...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Japanese Tokyo Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive cast bronze vase is of a type called Tokyo bronzes. It displays elements both of Japanese and Chinese iconography and is not onl...
Category

19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cast Bronze Mirror and lacqer box, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in PARIS, FR
A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror decorated with pines , cranes wich are longevity symbols, The handle in the center is a a tutle which also symbolize longevity. Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls has been intricately and exquisitely cast with symbols . The turtle has a domed shell pieced to allow a cord to be strung through for handling or hanging. A five charactesr mark is cast on the border. Mirror is 12 ,3 x 1,6 cm Box is 14,2 x 5 cm Surrounding the turtle and inscription is a densely cast landscape featuring pine trees with fantastic needles, two cranes with their 3 youngs, dense stalks of leafy bamboo. and a blooming prunus on the left side. All are symbols of longevity. Bamboo also symbolizes resilience and prosperity. Bamboo asociated with prunus and pine are called the 3 frinds of winter. The other side of the mirror is undecorated, and would originally have been highly polished, allowing the user to see their reflection in the polished surface. The bronze with a wonderful, warm silver patina. This mirror is presented in its original lacquer box , hand decorated in the Kodaiji style with gold lacquer flowers...
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Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

“Kirameki” Patinated Blue Bronze Vase by Masuo Ikeda - Limited Edition 42/100
By Masuo Ikeda
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A stunning limited edition bronze vase titled “Kirameki” (Sparkle) by renowned Japanese artist Ikeda Masuo (池田満寿夫, 1934–1997). This striking sculptural pie...
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Carp
Located in Hudson, NY
Original signed wooden box. Signature reads: Ryohei Saku. Outside of box reads: Ota Ryohei saku. Notes about the artist: Ota Ryohei (often spelled Oota Ryohei), 1913-1997, was born i...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese Bronze Monkey Smoking A Pipe
Located in Dallas, TX
A Japanese bronze monkey smoking a pipe. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Edo Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Japanese plique-à-jour vase decorated with polychrome flowers
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese plique-à-jour vase crafted in translucent glass and embellished with polychrome enamels applied within delicate silver-wire cells. Each side displays a different arrangem...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metallic Thread

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Champlevé Enameled Censer
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Japanese censer incense burner, inspired by Chinese pieces, is of spheroidal form, the bronze body with polychrome champlevé enamel work flanked b...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze vase depicting a rabbit in the moonlight
Located in Milano, IT
Patinated bronze amphora vase depicting a rabbit carved in takabori among lush branches in moonlight with gold iro-e takazogan inlays, shibuichi and shakudo attributed to the Takaoka...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese MIxed Metal Finely Executed Plate of Cormorant Fishing at Night
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese mixed metal platter finely executed to show night fishing with cormorants. Unsigned.
Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Outstanding Meiji Period Mixed Metal Bell Casket by the Nogowa Foundary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Of typical form with a shibuichi ground worked in shakudo, silver and gold with a central continuous frieze showing a 3-toed dragon amongst roiling clouds and spume-flecked waves, the shoulders with fields of shakudo bosses between triple vertical lines, the knop formed by paired dragons...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases
Located in PARIS, FR
Insects (mushi) occupy an important place in Japanese culture. Hunting for insects is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using plastic nets and cages, they catch cicadas and beetles to observe them. Between 1830 and 1832, Hokusai composed an untitled series of ten large horizontal prints...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Tsuba Old Guard Of Japanese Katana
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Tsuba former Japanese Katana guard in bronze and gilding, diameter approximately 8 cm.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Bronze Vase decorated with a Phoenix and paulownia leaves
Located in PARIS, FR
Patinated bronze vase decorated with a flying phenix and paulownia leaves. The phoenix has imperial and solar symbolism. This bird of good omen also embodies virtues from the teaching of Confucius (such as goodness, righteousness, and wisdom). Paulownia (kiri) is considered as a symbol of nobility, honor and longevity. Since the Edo era, there has been a tradition that paulownia is planted at the birth of a daughter to be used later as a material for making items that will be part of her dowry. Its wood is ideal for chests and kimono boxes...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Kappa
Located in PARIS, FR
Dark brown patina bronze figure of a standing kappa with its right leg leaning on a cucumber. The figure is put on four-legged rattan-like bronze stand. The kappa (??) is a aquatic creature taken from Japanese folklore having the appearance of an anthropomorphic turtle. His skull is either slightly hollowed out to accommodate water, from which it derives its power, or hidden with a water lily leaf hiding this sag. Naturally polite, it is advisable to bow to him in order that it should do so in return, thus losing all the water he has gathered and leaving it harmless. Kappa has the reputation of attempting to lure both humans and animals into the water. In some areas, it ravages fields, stealing eggplants and cucumbers. Some people prefer to worship it and give it offerings rather than be its victims. Signed Shokaken (???). His real name is Ôshima Yasutarô. He was born in 1849 and is the third generation of a metalworkers family. Together with his brother Ôshima Joun...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese 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...
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20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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 Antiques Iron lantern
Located in Niiza, JP
Iron Andon Lantern Material: Iron Size: φ560×360mm 1.5kg Old iron andon It is a kind of standing lantern with washi paper pasted on the inside and lit with oil as a light source A f...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Extra Quality 'Akoya Japan'
Located in Madrid, ES
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.  
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20th Century Modern Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Gold

18th Century Bronze Censer of a Boy Riding a Bull
Located in Hudson, NY
An incense burner in the shape of a boy playing a flute while riding a bull. The boy is the removable top to the incense receptacle located inside the bull's body.
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Late 18th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonné enamel kogo box with stylized floral motifs
Located in Milano, IT
Spherical cloisonné enamel kogo box decorated with brightly colored stylized floral motifs and circular reserves on a yellow ochre background. The top is embellished with a 16-petal ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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...
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Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze leaf and snail tray signed Ishikawa Toshio (1919-2006, 石川敏夫)
Located in PARIS, FR
Small bronze tray with green patina in the shape of a leaf with a snail on it. Signature underneath « Toshi » (敏) Ishikawa Toshio. Sold with its transport box Japan, Ishikawa Toshio...
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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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