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Place of Origin: Japanese
Antique Japanese Meiji (c1880) Cloisonné Vase Wisteria & Bluebird Turquoise 12"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a beautiful Japanese Meiji era (c. 1870-90's) ornate cloisonné v...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Blue Vase Birds In Wisteria Tree Goto
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese enamel over copper brush pot.attributed to Goto
The cylindrical form pot is adorned with a polychrome design representing birds in blossoming wisteria flowers made in t...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Elegant Bronze Single-Flower Vase by Asano Norio – Nihon Kogeikai Member
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An exquisite Japanese bronze single-flower vase (Ichirin-ike) by renowned artisan Asano Norio (浅野紀夫), a full member of the Nihon Kogeikai (Japan Traditional Crafts Association). This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa 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
Japanese Signed Bamboo shape Bronze Vase by a Nitten Artist Sugai Shozo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Bamboo shape bronze vase by Sugai Shozo
Sugai Shozo started metal crafting in Taisho 4 (1915). Shozo specialized in the lost-wax method, and made numerous prototype casts...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase from Takaoka, in Toyama prefecture, is a city historically known for its metal work. Vase has silver inlay moon and waterfowl, signature on the bottom: Yoshihiko, full name of artist...
Category
1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Very Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase 24"
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze vase by Nitten Artist Nakajima Yasumi (1905 - 1986)
By Nakajima Yasumi
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Bronze vase by renown Kasai Taizo (Nitten artist), 20th century
By Kasai Taizo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Bronze vase by renown metal artist Kasai Taizo( 1921-2007)
Kasai Taizo was born in Takaoka in Toyama .
In1950 first time accepted into the Nitten Exhibition .
In 1952...
Category
20th Century Showa 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 bronze sculpture of a frog hidding in a lotus leaf (Okimono)
Located in PARIS, FR
A small bronze sculpture of a frog emerging from a huge lotus leaf, a small but detailed beetle on the other side of the leaf. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of Japanese Silver Figural Buddha Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese silver figural Buddha salt and pepper shakers, ca 1950. Each: Contemplative and cross-legged figure of the Zen-man himself. For a Siddhartha-serene dinner party. Pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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 ...
Category
18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese bronze mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exquisite Japanese bronze mirror, measuring approximately 11 cm in diameter, is a rare and enchanting piece of history. Dating back to the 19th century or earlier, it features a...
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Iron Silver Inlaid Red Lacquered Stirrups 'Abumi'
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Edo Period (1603–1867) iron, silver inlaid, and red lacquered stirrups (Abumi). Each of typical form, made of iron with silver inlay on the front with floral bloss...
Category
1690s Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Iron
Yellow Bronze Lamp with Inlay Red Bronze and Silver, Japanese Meiji Period 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
A solid yellow bronze with inlaid red bronze and silver vase converted to a lamp. The body of the vase would have originally had a dark green p...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Japanese Bronze and Sterling Incense Burner from Takaoka
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning Koro was crafted in Takaoka, Japan where craftsmen use intricate tooling and expert kills to create the delicate details found in this piece. Crafted of bronze, this Ko...
Category
20th Century Other Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Japanese Edo/Meiji Gilded Bronze Folded Paper Handled Basket with Applications
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique Japanese gilded bronze basket of folded paper form body with applied panels and decoration dating from the 19th century and either late Edo or early Meiji period (...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Large Bronze Vase with Carp Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Taisho period (1912-1926) bronze vase with raised design of swimming carp with gold eye details. Removable insert for flower arranging. Excellent and delicate metal work. Signature r...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Gold, 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.
The butterfly (choho) in Japan is perceived as "the soul of the living and the dead", the spirits ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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
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
Bronze pitcher, Japan, chocolate-brown patina, frog in the round, 19th century
Located in NANTES, FR
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...
Category
20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Bronze sculpture of two cicadas on a bamboo, used by calligraphs to hold paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Two cicadas in bronze facing each other on a bamboo segment
One is an adult while the other is at the nymph phase. Three foundry stamps, one underneath and one alongside each insect...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Edo/Meiji 19C Wildboar / Sanglier Okimono Bronze Japanese Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Okimono.
Good condition, just some ware.
Size: 14.5x9.8CM LengthxHeight
Condition
Good condition, just some ware. Size: 14.5x9.8CM LengthxHeight
Period
19th century
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Porcelain
A Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase with a majestic bear in relief
Located in Milano, IT
Japanese drop-shaped bronze vase worked with a remarkable depth that transforms the work into a breathtaking three-dimensional scene with a majestic bear in relief in the center as i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antiques Tokyo copperware Takahashi Ryoun lion, peony motif big vase
Located in Niiza, JP
Tokyo copperware master Takahashi Ryoun lion and peony motif vase
φ420× 330(H) [mm]
12kg
Material: copper, gold inlay for the eyes
Takahashi Ryoun, a master of Tokyo copperware
As yo...
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with Dragon in Relief. This captivating and exquisite, hand-crafted, patinated bronze centerpiece serves as a remarkable focal point, adorned with marvelously hand-chassed and hand-chiseled dragons in relief, gracefully emerging and disappearing behind artfully stylized scrolling etched clouds. The centerpiece boasts a substantial and graceful curved base, complemented by a striking peaked and square-edged lip atop the vessel.
The significance behind the depiction of the three-clawed dragons stems from the Japanese belief that Eastern dragons originated within their native land. According to their folklore, as these majestic creatures ventured away from Japan, they acquired additional toes. The Japanese Sky dragon...
Category
1890s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Cloisonné hexagonal potiche
Located in Milano, IT
Cloisonné potiche with a hexagonal shape, embellished with delicate floral decorations on reserves held by silver threads with geometric motifs. The lid features a spherical socket.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Rat Clutching a Chestnut, Meiji
Located in London, GB
Japanese bronze Okimono of a rat clutching a chestnut, Meiji period signed on the base.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Dragon Lidded Jar
Located in New York, NY
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Double Dragon Lidded Jar
An antique Japanese copper ginger jar with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Early Japanese Plique-a-Jour Bowls from Nagoya
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Mixed Metal Finely Executed Decorative Plate of Monkey Picking Fruit
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sarasota, FL
Meiji Period Japanese mixed metal platter depicting monkey gathering fruit for finely dressed gentlemen. Fine detail and execution of inlay.
Category
Early 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century Japanese Temple Urns
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of bronze temple urns. Called Jyôka, this set is usually placed on or next to an altar in Buddhist temples.
Category
20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.
Category
1880s Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese patinated bronze vase depicting a cricket
Located in Milano, IT
A slender shape patinated bronze vase depicting a naturalistic scene of a cricket sitting on iris leaves.
Signed Joun in relief within an oval reserve.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Ikebana in bronze of an Hawk designed to display flowers hanged on the wall
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze intentded for hanging (銅掛斜生, 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, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Metal Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brilliant blue Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel metal vases with rounded square shape. Each 24 by 8 1/2 by 10 inches.
Category
19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Totai Cloisonne Enamel Ceramic Jar
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on ceramic ginger jar. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The body and the lid of the ware are enameled with poly...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hikite Door Handle
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese gilt copper Fusuma Hikite sliding door handle with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The door...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Twin Handled Bronze Vase with Silver, Brass & Copper Inlay
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Japanese Meiji twin handled bronze vase decorated with floral designs in silver, brass and copper inlay dating from the 19th century...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Silver
Japanese bronze vase, c. 1950
Located in MADRID, ES
In the 1950s, Japanese bronzes showcased exceptional craftsmanship, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Artisans hand-crafted intricate designs, maintaining class...
Category
1950s Japonisme Vintage Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Lidded Jar Decorated with Flowers & Butterflies
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Japanese Meiji cloisonne lidded jar decorated with butterflies amidst bamboo and flowering shrubs dating from the latter 19th Century...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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
Art Deco Squared Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Art deco era bronze vase with faceted corners and prominent angular handles in deep mottled olive and rust colors. Signed on base. Signature reads: Yu-un Zo (opening 4 1/2" squared).
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Early Edo Green Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese enamel over copper serving plate. Early Edo period, 19th century. Footed round dish with elevated rims. The interior of the plate is...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Steel Teapot
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese steel teapot with nice design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Height 20.8 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Black Hawk in Cherry Blossom Tree Charge
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper charger plate. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome image of a hawk seated on a sakura tree branch,...
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Vintage Japanese Hand Mirror, Polished Bronze, Kagami, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb Art Deco period hand mirror, showcasing fine Japanese craftsmanship and elegant relief detail, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. This vintage polished, electroplated bronze Kagami mirror...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Large Meiji Period Bronze Temple Lantern
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century Japanese Bronze temple lantern decorated with finely cast animals and bells. The pagoda top above the open fret work lantern section with a door that opens.
Circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
