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Kyoto Ceramics and Fine Art
$1,125.00 The style of this vase, known in Japanese as karakane (“kara” meaning Chinese and “kane” meaning copper), has been carried on by Japanese craftsmen since its theorized introduction during China’s Tang Dynasty. Falling in and out of fashion over the centuries as Japan alternated between preferences for Chinese style tea-ware and more homegrown versions, today it remains a common fixture in many tea rooms...
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Inquire for Price Meiji (1868-1912)Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono Signed
It is 1 inch (2.54 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It weighs 210.7 gram. It is missing claws and has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
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Inquire for Price 1970's Japanese Bronze Kannon Buddha Marked Takamura
It is 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) tall by 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) wide. It is 2671 gram (5.9 Lb). It has a chip at the hat tassel, oxidation, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
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Inquire for Price Pair of 1900's Japanese Mixed Metal Gold Komai Style Box with Geisha & Samurai Fighting Rooster
They are 1.25 inches (3.1 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.6 cm) long by 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) wide. Total weight is 403 gram. They have rubbing of gold, cut marks at the bottom and bent at the base corners and inside the lid, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
EastWest Gallery
$165.00 A long handled bronze mirror Kagami-e decorated with a representation of the Great Buddha of Kamakura, Dai Butsu Kamakura, set against a nashiji style ground suggestive of small billowing clouds...
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Inquire for Price Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Vase Signed, circa 1900
It is 14.37 inches (36.5 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. It is 6135 gram (13.5 lb). It has rubbing of patina, tarnished metals, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
Conservatoire Sakura
Price on Request Rare bronze ewer Japan Muromachi period, cast in one part. Signature of the artist incised under the base. This type of ewer is very rare, we know only one other similar example, smaller and less elaborate which is housed at the Minneapolis institute (usa). Excellent state of conservation, beautiful original patina.
H:290mm
Palmrose Asian Antiques
$1,500.00 A large heavy okimono of a striding elephant. The bronze elephant has a finely chased hide and it's original ivory tusks. The elephant measures about 19" long x 19" high, and weighs about 23.8 pounds.
There is a maker's mark cut out on the belly of the beast which reads "Watanambe Made", and the patina overall is even and perfect. The elephant was made during the Meiji period, ie: late 19th Century, and the condition is perfect. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.
Palmrose Asian Antiques
$850.00 A Japanese bronze study of a prowling, growling, tiger with an open mouth, glass eyes and etched strips. There is a cast rectangular reserve on the tigers belly which says Seiya Sake(Sei ya made), which would indicate that the statue was made in the Genryusai Seiya Workshop. The tiger weighs about 5 pounds, measures about 13 1/2" long x 7 1/2" high, and dates to the late 19th Century.
The condition is excellent. The tiger comes with a beautiful wooden stand as shown...
Palmrose Asian Antiques
$800.00 A Bronze elephant under attack by two tigers, one tiger is on his back, and one is under his front foot. The elephant has a finely chased hide and original ivory tusks, and the tigers have etched bronze strips. There is a makers mark inscribed on the bottom of the elephant's right front foot which says "Jonon"(south castle). The okimono measures about 7" wide x 7 1/2" tall, and dates to the Meiji Period. The condition is excellent, and it comes with a burl wood stand...
Helen M Edwards
$560.00 Length: 6 cm (2.4 in)
Height: 2.8 cm (1.1 in) Width: 4.5 cm (1.6 in) Fine Japanese Komai mixed metal box; solidly constructed; Egyptian themed decoration throughout; Fuji mark to the base; gilded interior; good condition
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00 Antique Japanese bronze vase with incised design. A vertical row of diamond shaped reserves with plum or cherry blossom and bamboo motif. Unusual overall form with wide mouth. Signed on the bottom and coated on the inside to hold water for flower arrangements. Comes with signed tomobako...
Zentner Collection
Sold Very rare antique Japanese cross and Buddha made of cast iron. Extremely unusual as most pieces at this time where in bronze. This is a secret object of the Kakure Kirishitan, "Hidden Christians", devoted Japanese members of the Catholic Church who went into hiding during the beginning of the Edo Period. Brought to Japan mostly by the Portuguese, the practice of Christianity was forbidden when Japan closed itself off to the world in the early 17th century...
Palmrose Asian Antiques
$1,200.00 Six matching pairs of sterling silver salts and pepper shakers, artistically done in the form of the koi (carp or goldfish). The container for the salt is also silver, and the finely ground pepper loads into a threaded hole at the base and comes out of the holes in the mouth and eyes. Each fish measures about 3 1/2" long, and is marked "sterling". The 12 pieces weigh a total of about 11 ounces...
Helen M Edwards
$690.00 Width: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Height: 5.5 cm (2.2 in) Weight: 205 gm Japanese Komai box; decorated with chrysanthemums and other florals; gilt interior; Fuji mark on the base; good condition
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese bronze temple bell called Bonsho with a handle depicting diverging dragon heads called Ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nye to improve resonance of sound, two opposing Tsuki-za striking panels and a Mei-bun inscription of the bell's history.
Bonshō (Japanese: 梵鐘, Buddhist bells), also known as tsurigane (釣り鐘, hanging bells) or ōgane (大鐘, great bells) are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer and to de...
The Kura
sold, with thanks! A large white bronze Koro by Tsuda Eiju exhibited at the 14th Nitten in 1982. It is published in the catalog for that year, and comes with the Nitten card upon which it is pictured. The creature is 45 cm (18 inches) tall, 30 cm (12 inches) wide and in excellent condition. Tsuda Eiju (1915-2001) studied under Tsuda Shinobu (1875-1946) eventually becoming his heir. He was accepted into and awarded at the Nitten National Exhibition many times including the Hokutosho prize.
Palmrose Asian Antiques
$275.00 A pair of antique Japanese candlesticks dating to the Meiji period 1868-1911. The stands are made of copper and measure about 17 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" in diameter, across the weighted bottoms. The stands have been engraved with an assortment of family mons, both on the bases, and up the sticks. The condition is very good. There are no dents or broken pieces, and a dark patina has developed over the years. The asking price includes shipment within the USA.
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