Japanese Metalwork

A pair of Japanese bronze vases with a cylindrical shape and dark brown patina, depicting a pair of egrets near a stream, their legs dipped in water and surrounded by two flowering i...

A remarkable Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese patinated bronze Buddhistic lion censer, exceptionally executed sculptural shishi foo dog form, finely detailed, retaining the original r...

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, ...

Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century Size: Height 17 cm / Width 6.3 cm / Length 12.5 cm Condition: Nice condition overall.

Sculpture or okimono in bronze of a wavy catfish emerging from calm water, scales are not represented, and its expression of eyes and mouth could be considered naive. One other inter...

Japanese bronze vase. Age: Japan, Showa Period, early 20th century Size: height 29.1 cm / width 16.3 cm. Condition: nice condition overall.

This pair of vases are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Anglo-Japanese style. The vases are done in engraved brass w...

A striking Japanese cast and carved patinated bronze trumpet mouth vase for flower displays, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, circa 1860, Japan. The tall and elegant bronze fl...

Dating from the Meiji period this standing Japanese Koro or incense burner has a circular stepped base. Three legs topped with horned and other demons st...

Bronze sculpture with a gorgeous brown patina, that represents a standing hare, with one of its paws up. Its head is treated with great realism and the care in which parts like fur a...

Japanese bronze animal dog. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 14.5 C.M. / Width 4.8 C.M. / Length 14.5 C.M. Condition: Nice ...

Exquisite Japanese Meiji period Cloisonne candlestick holder decorated with a dragon. Finely detailed metal and enamel work. In excellent age a...

An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of a butterfly in blossoming flowers surrounded by a cloud motif, r...

Japanese bronze image of Tanjo no Shaka, the infant Buddha (Shakyamuni), a standing figure with the right hand pointing towards heaven and the left hand pointing toward earth, costum...

Japanese mixed metal vase Mounted as a lamp Meiji period The bulbous-form body with long conical neck decorated in high-relief copper w...

A beautiful early 20th century Japanese singing bowl of C5 tone, exhibiting rows of hand hammered divots, deliberate yet free, design with restra...

Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.

A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The silver koro...

An antique Japanese Persian style vase set offers Champlevé enameled bronze urn form vessels with figural double handles, decorative bands to i...

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Double Handled Cast Bronze Vases C1920 Measures - 6.5"H x 2.5"W x 3"D (floral) 5.75"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D

Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Showa Per...

A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a perched falcon in light patina with polychrome eyes, beak and legs in black contrasting with pure gold. The sculpture depicts the falcon in a moment of serene repose, perched with an aura of regal bearing. Placed on a patinated bronze base, the sculpture achieves a harmonious synthesis of form and texture. This attention to detail showcases the commitment...

A Meiji period bronze sculpture of a mother and son by Atsuyoshi, she is shown seated on a gnarled rootwood base, with her arm round a crying boy standing by her knee and offering her breast, wearing a short robe, trousers and a cloth incised with Mount Fuji around her head, and bare feet. Signed Atsuyoshi saku, Maruki Shachu seisaku (??????????? (??????????). Japanese, circa 1880. Footnote: Atsuyoshi is known for a number of finely modelled bronze studies of both wild and domesticated animals, almost all of them made for the Tokyo based Maruki Company. This is therefore an unusual subject matter for him and Japanese bronzes in general , however Oliver Impey and Joyce Seaman, in ‘Japanese Decorative Arts of the Meiji Period’ (in the Ashmolean Museum Collections), pp. 68-69, include a bronze group of a woman who has just finished breast feeding...

A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...

Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair. Size: 19 x 17 cm x19 cm ( 7.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 inch) 18.5 x 17 cm x14 cm ( 7 ...

This lovely silver box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. Precious in the hand, the petite bonbonnière is formed of high quality silver in the shape of a paper folding fa...

A Japanese Samurai black-lacquered helmet (kabuto) in suji bachi style and of a goshozan shape consisting of the: - main dome (hachi) made from 16 plates in natural iron riveted to...

Japanese bronze and champleve censer jar. Large elephant handles and a standing elephant finial on the top lid. Six hexagonal sides. Bronze with fine ...

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS, VERY HIGH QUALITY and EXTREMELY RARE piece of Japanese Meiji Period Sterling Silver 2 Handled Basket by Katsu Miyamoto. EXQUISITE, EXCEPTIONAL, RARE & IMPORTANT! This is definitely a Meiji Period piece due to the fact that it is marked with the sterling silver mark “jungin”. The Meiji period was from 1868 to 1912 and in 1928 a law was introduced in Japan compelling the use of decimal marks for silver. This pre-dates that decimalization law. We are of the opinion that it is from circa 1900. Miyamoto Shoko was founded in 1880 as the first silverware specialty shop. In 1899, Miyamoto Shoko’s silverwares were ordered by the family members of the Emperor of Japan, and to this day, they are making fine and graceful handicrafts with skillful craftsmen. Loved by numerous customers since the Meiji era, Miyamoto Shoko’s products have also been given to Princess Mako and Princess Kako of Akishino, as well as Princess Aiko Toshinomiya, on their birthdays. Katsu Miyamoto (宮本勝), in 1880, in order to increase the sales of tobacco and cigarettes to foreigners founded the Moyamoto Shoko company, which produced different silverwares in general and particularly silver cigarette cases. Miyamoto’s first name, Katsu (勝) in some sources is written as “Masaru”, since 勝 kanji can be pronounced in both ways. This basket is of the HIGHEST QUALITY imaginable! The top of the basket has the MOST GORGEOUS repousse work of flowers, probably lotus flowers, with leaves and foliage. It has an underlying chevron effect chasing, reflecting parquetry. The 2 handles are cast in the form of bamboo handles. The rim of the top likewise is cast as bamboo. The base is equally stunning in a different way! It is chased with a chevron effect, like parquetry flooring and the four feet simulate pieces of sliced bamboo with an interlinking gallery of support columns, likewise, simulating bamboo. The QUALITY of WORKMANSHIP is OUTSTANDING! The pieces weighs exactly 525 grams. This piece takes my breath away! This is one for the SERIOUS COLLECTOR of EXQUISITE AND RARE Japanese silver. You will not find another like it, for sale ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD …… I know as I have searched! Provenance: Acquired from a Dallas Private Collector. Dimensions: 9.6 inches wide, 7.6 inches deep and 2.75 inches tall ( 7.25 inches tall with handles up) Condition: Very good. It looks like the base 4 legged gallery, has been repaired/re-attached to the base, but otherwise it is excellent and of Museum quality. The Meiji period (明治時代 Meiji-jidai?), also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from October 23, 1868 through July 30, 1912.[1] This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan during which Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form. Fundamental changes affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded with the reign of Emperor Meiji after 1868, and lasted until his death in 1912. It was succeeded by the Taishō period upon the accession of Emperor Taishō to the throne. Solid silver pieces...

A beautifully sculpted bronze vase by renowned Japanese metal artist Yasumi II Nakajima (1905–1986), celebrated for his mastery of patination and abstract form. This elegant vessel e...

An exquisitely crafted iron plate featuring a dynamic and finely detailed depiction of a Shishi (mythical lion-dog). The figure is portrayed with expressive movement and intricately ...

Antique Japanese Cast Bronze Double Handled Urn-Form Sensor with Embossed Wise Man Scene 19thC Measures - 12"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D

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...

Wonderful patina and fully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.

A lovely pair of Japanese chakinseki, tea dust, cloisonne jardinieres, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The jardinieres each with a squat globular body, short neck, and wide, everted mouth. The bodies decorated wide lappets of mottled puce featuring alternating dragons and phoenixes...

A fine two-piece set of Japanese Chagama, a central piece used as a kettle to boil water for chanoyu (tea ceremony). The set consists of a Kama (water vessel) and Furo (the base for ...

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Dragon and Waves, Signed Kumeno Teitaro Meiji Period (c. 1910–1920) Height: 18 cm Width: 12.5 cm A superb Japanes...

Pair of black cast bronze Japanese candleholders censer. Oriental antique late 19th century Meiji period Japanese heavy black bronze candlesticks...

A pair of small but exquisite Plique-a-jour cloisonné bowls with nearly identical design from Nagoya area in Japan circa 1900-20s. Maker's unknown but possibly by Ando company. The t...

Beautiful unique shape Japanese signed Bronze Vase Signed as Masaki ( Hara Masaki 1935-2011 ) Age: 20th century . Dimensions: Dim 9 cm (3.5 inch) , H:21.5 cm (8.5 inch) Weigh...

Beautiful Bronze vase by Itou Kunisuke. Original wooden signed storage box is included Age: Mid 20th century

Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both front legs and head are fixed in a rather realistic posture while the four other le...

Large scale Japanese "Tree Bark" style Cloisonne vase lamp. The vase itself is believed to be 19th century and was later mounted as a lamp in the 1...

A stunning large Ando Jubei (1876-1956) rose vase set against delicate cream yellow Musen-jippo background. In classic form with hand-finished silver metal rims. Soft pink contrastin...

Yasumi Nakajima II (1906-1988) Ikebana vase, circa 1960, Japan. Trumpet form, Tomoe model, with nice patinated brown-red (seido) bronze. Signed underneath. Dimensions: 26 cm H, 9 ...

A pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting scenes with different birds. These would make a wonderful pair of lamps.

Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...

Bronze okimono sculpture with a deep brown patina, representing a lying puppy, probably of shiba inu breed. This kind of subject is common in traditional Nippon sculptures, this spec...

An elegant brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oil and smoke it with ...

This pair of antique cloisonne covered jars or urns are unsigned, but originate from Japan from approximately 1900 in a Japanese export style. The pair is done in muted tones and are...

Pair of very fine Meiji period Japanese bronze vases with dark brown patina with dragon handles and exceptional designs of grotesque mythological figures. 23 1/4 inches tall and eac...

This Japanese pitcher is notable for its naturalistic style. The bronze work is of very fine craftsmanship, featuring an attractive patina and delicate chiseling. A frog in the round...

Antique Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vases - Exquisite Meiji Period Artist Pieces! These stunning Japanese bronze mixed metal vases, dating back to the Meiji Period cir...

Beautiful Gyokusendou Hand hammered copper vase Gyokusendo Tsuiki Copperware is a traditional Japanese craft . It originated in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture ,with a history of...

BRONZE top level Chinese statue Qing period, 19th century. Condition 29.5cm Period 19th century

An antique Japanese, early Meiji era, enamel over gilt copper covered jar. The exterior of the jar is adorned with polychrome enamel medallions representing Phoenix birds, and flower...

This cast bronze censor is from Japan and was made circa 1880. Raised up on three legs which issue from demons mouths the container is cast with reliefs ...

Bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from legs to trunk, ears to eyes, is carved with impressive precision. Signature engraved under the ...

Suiteki, water dispenser, made of finely molded bronze in the shape of a gourd, with a snake coiled on one side. Signed Masayuki. Period: Edo 19th cent. Dimensions: 7 x 9 x 9 cm. ...

A large, fine quality, and world class Japanese Meiji period mixed metal plaque with Shakudo-inlay, silver-inlay, gold-inlay, copper-inlay, and patina, attributed to the famous Suzuki Chokichi...