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Style: Taisho
Large Tin Container for Japanese Tea, Chase and Sanborn Company, Boston, 1920s
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bulk Tea container made of tin and decorated with images and symbols of an American Company named Chase and Sanborn of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. An established coffee and tea roas...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Tin
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase – Mt Fuji – Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large Taisho period 1912-1926 , circa 1920’s , Cloisonné vase by the An...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Wire
Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Ando Company
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this stunning early 20thc Meiji/Taisho period , circa 1920’s Cloisonné ename...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Wire
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors opening in opposite directions. The lanterns of traditional toro form, cast in bronze, and lacquered. Each lantern comprised of three parts - the "roof", the "fire box", and the pedestal. This type of pedestal lantern is called a dai-doro, as opposed to the hanging lantern type, tsuri-doro.
The hexagonal roof of the lantern, reminiscent of temples or pagodas, features a wonderful, dense cloud pattern with three heart-shaped cutouts, known as inome, or boar's eye. The roof topped by a hoju, the Buddhist flaming Jewel of Wisdom. Each of the six corners feature a fantastic shachihoko, mythical beasts with the face of a tiger and body of a fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko.
The globular body of the lantern features four pierced panels with the three leaf hollyhock mon of the Tokugawa clan surrounded by a karakusa pattern of scrolling vines. One panel serving as a hinged door with a lock stylized as the Three Jewels...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Two Small Japanese Cloisonne Dragon Vases, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Two charming, small Japanese cloisonné dragon vases, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan.
The miniature vases of baluster f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil
Bronze Basket Weave Vase Japanese Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Japanese Taisho Era basket weave vase. Signed. Very heavy and substantial solid bronze casting. Fine original patina and condition. Measures 10.13 in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
“Fanning the Fire” Japanese Tetsubin Kettle, c. 1924
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with a raised fan motif, this aptly named teapot was used to boil water for traditional tea ceremonies. Known as tetsubin, the kettle’s cast-iron construction is said to ch...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Iron
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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Japanese Taisho Bronze Eagle
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Taisho period bronze sculpture of an eagle with spread wings atop a rock formation. The piece was made during the early 20th century. In great...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Metalwork
Materials
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 Japanese Taisho 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 Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Koro, w/ Kirin, Taisho Period, circa 1920 Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast and lacquered bronze incense burner, koro, topped with a mythical kirin, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan.
The tall koro of tripod form, with three elegant legs with outward curved feet resting on an integral circular base. The compressed body cast with a delightful scene of a pair of birds roosting on branches of flowering plum. A pair of monster masks adorn the sides. Rising from the top of their heads are a dramatic pair of horns, joined at the top, in the form of a Buddhist mandorla. The monster mask theme continues below, with their tongues forming the legs.
The pierced cover of the koro features a fantastic kirin (qilin in Chinese), a mythical chimeric animal with the head of horned dragon, body of a deer, and legs and hooves of a horse. Despite its ferocious appearance, the kirin is a benevolent animal, whose appearance foretells the arrival or passing of a great sage or ruler.
The bronze well...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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Japanese Antique Aluminum Glove Mold 1920s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Old Japanese rubber glove mold.
It is made of aluminum.
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Japanese Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei
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Located in Atlanta, GA
Made by Ando Jubei Company circa 1940-1950s, this Japanese cloisonne vase displays a beautiful color that is between celadon and a light yellow, a shade hard to describe and has to b...
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Early 20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Vase with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze vase with artist sign, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
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Set Of 8 Antique Asian Tin Cans from France, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Tea Tin Cans
Located in Greven, DE
Set of 8 antique tea tin cans from France in asian decor.
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H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Signed Ando Jubei Japanese Green Cloisonné Vase Clematis
By Ando Jubei
Located in Somis, CA
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Japanese Bronze Okimono Hares, Imperial Provenance
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Japanese Antique Hanging Lantern/Casting Brass with Cherry Blossom
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a cast brass lantern made in Japan from the Taisho period to the early Showa period (1900-1950).
You can see that it is very finely decorated.
It has a mesh pattern like a Japanese bamboo basket and has a cherry blossom petal design here and there.
A very Japanese and beautiful design.
It's very nice just to hang it with a chain, but you can also put a light bulb in it if you do the wiring work.
There is a hole in the top of the head, so you can pass the wiring through that part.
It's very nice to put it on the table and use it like a table lamp.
No damage, good condition, ready to use.
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Japanese Bronze Hanging Lantern/ Bronze Lamp / Antique Casting Lantern
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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A bold and striking small Japanese ginbari foil and cloisonne vase or pen holder, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, Japan.
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Large Japanese Bronze Antique Bell / 1912-1940 / Hanging Bell /Garden Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A bronze bell made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period in Japan.
There are various sizes, but this is a little big.
The bells you see at temples are very large, but the...
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H 20.56 in Dm 12.17 in
Japanese Old Little Bronze Hanging Bell /1926-1960s/ Beautiful Design and Tone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a bronze hanging bell from the old Taisho era to the middle of the Showa era (1926-1960) in Japan.
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Japanese Antique Copper Casting Bell / 1912-1930 / Hanging Bell
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a copper or brass bell made from the Taisho era to the early Showa period (1912-1930) in Japan.
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Taisho-Showa Japanese Old Finely Designed Bronze Lamp / Antique Casting Lantern
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
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Taisho metalwork for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Taisho metalwork for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Taisho 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 Ando Jubei, and Miyamoto Shoko. 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 $385 and tops out at $11,700 while the average work can sell for $2,765.
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