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Style: Showa
Rare Japanese Bronze Horse Sculpture by Ishizaki Shūhō – Traditional Artistry
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A stunning Japanese bronze horse sculpture crafted by the renowned metalwork artist Ishizaki Shūhō (石崎秀峰). This elegant piece embodies the grace and strength of the horse, a symbol o...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Aluminum Glove Mold 1940s-1960s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old rubber glove mold made in Japan.
It was made in the Showa period (1940s-1960s), and the material used is aluminum.
Although it is a practical item that has been used f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum
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 Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Signed Sato Japanese Cloisonné Vase Imperial Yellow with Chrysanthemum
Located in Somis, CA
A rare non-ginbari Sato cloisonné vase, from showa period, crafted on an imperial yellow Musen-jippo background. The classic form showcases vibrant...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Little Bronze Turtle Jewerly Box 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an objet of turtle which you can use as a jewelry holder.
This is made with bronze and it was made in Japan around 1980s.
The thing that written on the bottom of the turtle i...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Showa Era Cloisonne Enamel Box By Ando Co
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese cloisonne enamel lidded spherical box made by the Ando Company. Showa, period, 1926 to 1989. The box is decorated with a milky white enamel throughout with a cloisonne ena...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Shugoro Hasuda Bronze Vase with Chrysanthemum
By Shugoro Hasuda
Located in Uccle, BE
Murashido technique Japanese Bronze from the Showa period by Shugoro Hasuda.
Hasuda Shugoro graduated from Tokyo School of Arts in 1938 with a specialisation in crafts (chukin). He received many awards including : the Nitten Award and the Hokuto award. He received the most prestigious Japanese cultural recognition when he became a Person of Cultural Merit in 1991. He was one of the founders of the Creative Crafts Association as well as rue Japan Metal Sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Signed Yukio Tamura Japanese Cloisonne Vase Clematis 10"
By Yukio Tamura
Located in Somis, CA
One of our most special pieces from our collection of Japanese Works of Art. An exceptionally large early 20th century Showa period Cloisonné enamel vase by Yukio Tamura. The elegant pale yellow Musen-jippo background perfectly highlights a glorious purple clematis on the body of the vase with twining vines and delicate leaves. Using beautiful vibrant colors, and all worked with great liberation and masterful skill. The silver rimmed base impressed with the company seal. Yukio Tamura is one of the most important Japanese enamel cloisonne...
Category
Early 20th Century Showa Metalwork
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Tin Plate Toy Blue MotorCycle 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Toy which was made around 1960s in Japan.
This motorcycle object was made with some tin plates (Buriki in Japanese).
These kind of toy got inspired by American vin...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Japanese Old Aluminum Glove Mold 1940s-1960s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old rubber glove mold made in Japan.
It was made in the Showa period (1940s-1960s), and the material used is aluminum.
Although it is a practical item that has been used f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Aluminum
Signed Japanese Steel Shakudo Damascene Box with a Shimazu Mon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 20th century Japanese Amita Damascene Steel Box.
Made of damascened steel inlaid with gold & silver.
The lid of the box has gilt depictions of bamboo plants, while the sides of the boxes have similar depictions of river plants and birds.
The interior of the box is fully gilt, and the lid’s interior is decorated with an embossed depiction of a Japanese doll of a girl in kimono amongst branches, leaves, and flowers.
Marked to the bottom of the box for ‘W.E. Knox’ and with a Shimazu Mon...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper, Steel
Rare Japanese Bronze Horse Sculpture by Ishizaki Shūhō – Traditional Artistry
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A stunning Japanese bronze horse sculpture crafted by the renowned metalwork artist Ishizaki Shūhō (石崎秀峰). This elegant piece embodies the grace and strength of the horse, a symbol o...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Brass Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Japanese Bronze Rabbits
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Bronze Okimono grouping of 2 figural long eared rabbits, consisting of a mother rabbit up on her hind legs and her child on all fours. They c...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Old Japanese Handmade Dustpan Made of Reused Tinware and Bamboo
Located in Chiba, JP
OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO – Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Japanese hand hammered copper vase by famous Gyokusendo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Tiger Sculpture Object by a Well Known Japanese Metal Artist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Tiger sculpture object by a well known Japanese Metal artist Saegusa Soutarou
Saegusa Soutaro ( 1912-2006 ), his works were often displayed during p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Iron
20th century fine bronze Vase by Okado Isao
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful signed bronze Vase by Okado Isao
Okado Isao (1940-2010) one of the most recognizable Japanese metal artists of 20th century he regularly participating in prestigious NI...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful shape Japanese Bronze Vase signed by Masaki (Hara Masaki, 1935-2011)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Japanese Showa 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...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Unique Attractive Shape Bronze Vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Attractive unique shape beautiful color bronze vase.
Size : diameter 8 cm (3 inch) x height 26 cm (10.2 inch)
Weight : 740g (1.6 lb)
Good condition with some minor patination ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Bronze Crabe 1930-40s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
Object of crab with bronze:
A very precious object made before the second world war, when bronze was rare to find.
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Era: Showa (around 1930-1939)
Materials: Bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa 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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cabinet Vase with Geisha & Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese cloisonne enamel cabinet vase.
In brass with cloisonne enamel throughout.
Decorated with a geisha in blue kimono surrounded by numerous flowers and butterf...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Keifuku" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
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 ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Fine and unusual signed Copper vase
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Very fine copper vase. Signed and boxed.
Signed on the bottom of the vase .
Size: 22/12.5 (8.6/4.9 inch )
Weight: 460gr ( 1lb) , with box 850gr (1.9lb)
Good condition , s...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Rusted Toy Car 1950s-1980s / Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old toy car made in Japan.
It was made in the late Showa period, and the body is mainly made of tinplate.
The tires are made of rubber, and the driver's boy is made of pla...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Tin
20th Century/Shōwa Period Murashido Patinated and Polished Bronze Japanese Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
20th century/Shōwa period murashido patinated and polished bronze japanese vase
By: unknown
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: murashido, cast, patinated, polished, metalwor...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Copper
Nakajima Yasumi II Bronze "Tomoe" Ikebana Vase, Showa Era, 1960's
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...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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 Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A Showa period lacquered metal vase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Showa period lacquered metal vase, decorated with one silvered and one gilt carp on a planished ground, signed. Japanese, c1930.
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Showa Metalwork
Materials
Metal
A Japanese Bronze of a Bactrian Camel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sculpted Japanese bronze of a Bactrian camel.
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Showa Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Showa metalwork for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa metalwork for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage metalwork created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa metalwork made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original metalwork, popular names associated with this style include and Shugoro Hasuda. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for metalwork differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $4,672 while the average work can sell for $790.