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Place of Origin: Japanese
Japanese Wireless Cloisonne Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Japanese wireless cloisonne vase.
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1960s Vintage Japanese Metalwork

Pair of Japanese Bronze Vase with Metal Inlays by Mitsufune
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of elegant vases of solid oiled bronze from the Meiji era, Japan (1868-1912). In a Classic Meiping shape, the pair has a mirrored inlay with gold, silver and red enamel that d...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Champlevé Enamel Elephant
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
A Japanese bronze champlevé enamel elephant of fine proportions.
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Textured Japanese Tetsubin Teapot with Lotus Bud Knob, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a dotted, textured surface and an elegant arched handle, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to change the quality of the water, making tea taste mellow and sweet. Made by pouring iron into clay or sand molds, the kettle has a rustic texture in pleasing contrast to its unusual angular form and incised lid, which bears a knob in the shape of a lotus bud...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze, Iron

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 body with polychrome champlevé enamel work flanked b...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Darker brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Urn Vase Mounted as Table Lamp
By Leonard Foss
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Japanese bronze urn or vase featuring scenes of Phoenix's decorating the body. Twin handled elephant forms adorn the neck and the vase i...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Metalwork

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Superior Quality Japanese Bronze Vase with Grape Vine Handles
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century superior quality Japanese bronze vase with grape vine handles. Beautifully shaped Edo period (first half of the 19th century) vase with c...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Plate with Cranes and Chrysanthemum Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period plate with colorful cloisonne enamel, depicting two cranes and a chrysanthemum pattern on the border. The piece has a blue enameled back side and was made in ci...
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Early 1900s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Enamel

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful patina and fully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Iron Stirrups with Silver Inlay Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of antique Japanese Abumis, stirrup for horse-riding, in cast iron with elaborate silver inlay, circa 16th century Muramachi to Momoyama period. The prototype of Japanese abum...
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16th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Silver, Iron

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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1870s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Taisho Period '1912-1926' Japanese Three Footed Bronze Vase
Located in Vero Beach, FL
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...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Brass Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of small beautifully made Japanese brass candlesticks with delicate silhouettes. The four curving legs on a round base supporti...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Brass

Japanese Bronze Ikebana 'Flower Arranging' Basket with Frog
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze flower arranging basket with a small frog climbing up the side. Excellently rendered details in the basket weaving. Signature on the bottom reads: Eiho.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
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Early 1900s Showa Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Japanese Iron Tetsubin with Chrysanthemum Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with stylized chrysanthemum blossoms, symbols of longevity and rejuvenation, this Japanese teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze, Iron

Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese bronze cloisonne floor lamp, probably, circa 1930s. Beautiful patina to the bronze and intricate cloisonne work throughout. It has been r...
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1930s Vintage Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel, Metal

Japanese Bronze and Champ Leve Censer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese bronze and champleve censer jar. Large elephant handles and a standing elephant finial on the top lid. Six hexagonal sides. Bronze with fine ...
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Early 20th Century Qing Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koro 'Incense Burner' in the Form of a Badger
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese bronze Koro (Incense Burner) in the form of a Badger, Edo Period (circa 1800) bronze incense burner with removable top. Badger face and t...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Mirrors on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of Japanese decorative bronze mirrors from late 1800-1900 They are mounted on steel stands to display they’re beauty.
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Japanese Edo Period Lacquered Samurai Iron Stirups
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Japanese Edo period Lacquered Samouri Iron stirups with original wooden lacquered insoles. Truly a beautiful pair of Japanese ...
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Late 18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Large Oriental Champleve Cloisonne Urn on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful and very high quality large oriental champlevé cloisonné urn on stand. Late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1890-1910. Pro...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Set of Three Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Set of three Japanese bronze vases Measures: high 27 cm diameter 9 cm high 27 cm diameter 7 cm high 21 cm diameter 7 cm.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Metalwork

Japanese Meiji Bronze Vessel With Sculpted Animal Heads
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period bronze vessel with elaborately sculpted animal heads. Lion, ape and bull heads are surrounding the vessel. Made in Japan in the circa 1880s, the piece has a mak...
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1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Koro ‘Incense Burner’ in the Shape of a Turkey
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze, with removable top, stylized geometric shape and silver inlay. Signature reads: Miharu Kadayashi.
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Dragon Candlestick Holder
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Japanese Meiji period Cloisonne candlestick holder decorated with a dragon. Finely detailed metal and enamel work. In excellent age a...
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19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Bronze Burns Incense Character with Dragon
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese bronze burns incense with important characters a dragon vase decorated with Greek frieze of white flowers.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Cockerel and Chicken
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of two Meiji period Japanese cockerel and chicken.
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

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

Japanese Three Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi. Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
KYOTO STYLE NAGA HIBACHI (FIREBOX BRAZIER GRILL), Japanese, Meiji Period, The rectangular hibachi is of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood construction with the original copper liner, and a colum...
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1870s Antique Japanese Metalwork

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Bronze Vases
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This beautifully paired set of Aesthetic Movement Japanese bronze vases are decorated all around the body featuring birds and foliage. The ...
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Myochin Style Hiroyoshi Japanese Edo Articulated Metal Rock Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period articulated rock lobster made of copper, bronze and iron and signed 'Hiroyoshi' on the bottom. Made in the early 20th century (late Meiji/early Taisho period), the piece has articulated limbs, antennae, body and tail. A superb example of the Myochin style. The Myochins were a distinguished family of samurai armorers. As military conflict in Japan abated in the early 17th century and samurai warriors became courtiers, bureaucrats and administrators, the armorers were compelled to adapt their skills by making articulated sculptures...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Iron

Japanese Meiji Bronze Ikebana Bamboo Branch Vase
Located in New York, NY
A large 1860s Japanese Meiji period bronze Ikebana branch vase in bamboo shape. Good original dark brown patina. Unsigned.
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1860s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Suit of Red Lacquer Japanese Fighting Armor of the Late Edo Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
Suit of red lacquer Japanese fighting armour of the late Edo period, (1716-1868). Desirable coral red lacquer is original and unrestored. Composed of a helmet, (Kabuto) breast plate (Do) and shoulder, arm protection (chainmail). Displayed with a later recreation expressive face plate of modern manufacture (nose, mustache). Also displayed with (photos 3 & 4) a period red lacquer partial face plate (Hambo) with replacement throat guards. All of the assembled parts are of same age, quality and color. Old silk and linen sleeve and helmet linings decayed or shredding. The Meiji period wood...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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 Abumi Samurai Stirrups with Dragons, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Inlaid with brass and silver, this extraordinary pair of Japanese bronze stirrups, known as Abumi, were crafted in the Edo period (1603-1868) for use on a Samurai's horse. Each is wo...
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Early 19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Iron

Japanese Sterling Silver Centerpiece Pedestal Bowl by Hattori Kintaro
By Hattori Kintaro
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Japanese presentation bowl in sterling silver by Hattori Kintaro (1860 - 1934), circa 1910-1920s, late Meiji era to early Taisho era. This rare and rather large piece wa...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Set of Three Japanese Bronze Vases, 1960
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Set of three Japanese bronze vases. Measures: high 27 cm diameter 9 cm high 27 cm diameter 7 cm high 21 cm diameter 7 cm.  
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Meiji Period Japanese Silver Censer
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning Meiji period silver censer is a work of exquisite detail. Crafted by renowned silversmith Masatoshi of Tokyo, the censer, or incense burner...
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20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

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Silver

Large Bronze Tripod Koro Attributed to the Kanazawa Doki Company
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The bulbous body set on three tall stylized hoof-and-scroll feet and decorated in gold, silver and patinated metals with a large central scene of a man surprised by a magnificent shi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Taisho Period (1912-1926) Red and Black Patinated Bronze Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A monumental Japanese Taisho period (1912-1926) red and black patinated vessel in heavy bronze casting. The piece is in good vintage condition with one minor dent on the lower side. ...
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Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Tsuiki-Jippo Cloisonné Vase Atrributed to Ogasawara Shuzo
By Ogasawara Shuzo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A Japanese tsuiki-jippo cloisonné vase attributed to Ogasawara Shuzo. This stunning vase dates to the Meiji period, the body finely hammered, incised with sparse weed and decorated ...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Japanese Metalwork

Japanese Bronze Vessel with Dragon Handles and Falcon Lid
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese bronze vessel with pair of dragon handles, falcon lid, birds in landscape and elephant heads base.
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Floor Vase with Owl Figures
Located in New York, NY
Asian Japanese bronze floor vase with 2 owls figures standing on branches with a leaf relief around a round base.
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Koro 'Japanese Incense Burner' in the Shape of a Rooster
Located in Hudson, NY
Bronze Koro (Japanese incense burner) in the shape of a rooster Removable top.
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Early 19th Century 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

Japanese Pounded Bronze Finial
Located in Hudson, NY
In the shape of kaede leaves. Used on top of a large festival cart carried through the streets.
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Early 18th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese patinated bronze vase of outstanding color with a lotus bud form top.
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19th Century 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...
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19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Japan Meiji Cloisonne Covered Jar Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese cloisonne enamel jar and cover, late Meiji period. The jar is of a spherical form, decorated with polychrome patterns depicting butterflies flying among chry...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

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Enamel

A Beautiful Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase. Signed .Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Japanese Large Enamel Cloisonne vase of a elegant quadrilateral (square) form with slightly flared neck decorated with fine silver wire and polychrome enamels with thre...
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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Tamura Japanese Showa Period Hawthorn Decorated Cloisonné Vase, circa 1930
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly stunning and exceptional Japanese Showa period cloisonné enamel vase signed Tamura and dating from circa 1930. This tall elegant vase is decorated with two stylized stems of ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Metalwork

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Silver

A Japanese samurai menpo mask
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai menpo mask with the 'fierce' ressei expression, with the iron and red lacquer surface which gives the face deep and marked wrinkles. The generously...
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Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Charming Japanese Pure Silver and Mixed Metal Table Box
By Hattori Kintaro
Located in Christchurch, GB
As 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...
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1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Silver

TOYO Japanese Patinated Bronze Handled Urn Vase
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage bronze urn vase with handles by Toyo. Patinated (verdigris) bronze in an urn shape, narrow neck with decorative formed lion head handles with rings, sculpted crane-like bir...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Japanese Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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