Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab

It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. It is 743 gram (1.6 Lb).

It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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First presented at the Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition, this fine mizusashi crafted with extraordinary precision is a testament to the generational knowledge, skill, and dedication of one of Japan’s top traditional craftsman. Its tapered polished sides have a beautiful texture and luster that compliment perfectly with the hand-crafted custom lid adorning the top...

Keman in cut bronze gilded with mercury. Decorated with flowers and Karyobinga (winged musical deities). Keman are hung in Japanese temples and replace bouquets of flowers. Usually Kemans are only decorated with flowers. The one presented here is exceptional with its 4 karyobinga cast in relief and riveted on the copper plate cut with flowers. Very beautiful carving, thick gilding...

A set of 5 chataku (saucer for tea cup) made of brass and black checker pateern looks painted with urushi. In good condition but some parts where black urushi came off and hair lines. It has engraved mark, "Shobido" in the back. 20th century. Glass tea cup is not included. 11cm x 11cm x 1.2cm

Copper alloy vase inlaid with precious metals, shakudo (gold and copper) shibuichi (silver, gold and copper) silver and gold. Some designs are gilded, others are solid gold. The inlays are all made of the same dovetail technique. Decorated with Phoenixes in flight, Buddhist Lions, birds and stylized flowers...

Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin, tall Tea Cattle, Tea Pot, Before 1900, early Meiji period, 10 1/2" high include handle, 6 1/2" wide include spout, early cylinder shape, pine cone knob, iron handle has raised design, and some low relief design on the side all around but hard to distinguish...

Japanese silver teapot with a jade ring lid. Description & size: 10.5 cm height x 9 cm wide (4.2 in x 3.6 in) Weight: 154 gram Circa: Meiji Period, early 20th Century Production: Handcrafted & forged in a personal silver teapot with a jade ring lid finial. Signed

Japanese Silver Teapot with greyish tone patina Description & size: 17 cm height x 16 cm length x 13 cm wide (6.6 in x 6.25 in x 5.2 in) Weight: 471 grams Production: A beautiful Handcrafted and forged with a greyish tone patina in hand hammered & eleongated patterns. Stamped with Jungin 'pure silver' mark.

Japanese Silver Teapot with gemstone green agate mounted on lid's finial Description & size: 16.5 cm height x 15 cm length x 12 cm wide (6.25 in x 6 in x 4.75 in) Weight: 457 grams Production: A beautiful Handcrafted & forged silver grayish tone patina made teapot with a green agate gemstone mounted on top of lid's finial. Signed & stamped

Japanese silver teapot with a copper lid. Description & size: 7.5 cm height x 9.5 cm wide (2.9 in x 3.75 in) Weight: 119 gram Circa: Meiji Period, early 20th century Production: Handcrafted & forged in a personal silver teapot. A copper silver lid with a small wooden handle on both the teapot and lid. Unsigned

Japanese silver teapot with bell shaped. Description & size: 7 cm height x 10 cm wide (2.75 in x 4 in) Weight: 146 grams Circa: Meiji Period, early 20th Century Production: Handcrafted & forged in a persoanl silver teapot in a bell shaped teapot with hard wood handle & lid's finial. Unsigned

Japanese silver tea caddy with pumpkin design Description & size: 6 cm height x 6.5 cm wide (2.6 in x 2.75 in) Weight: 114 gram Circa: Meji period, Early 20th Century Production: Handcrafted & forged Beautifully crafted with a pumpkin design with the attention of the Meji Period Era. unsigned

Japanese Silver Sterling Teapot Marked

It is 8.2 inches (21 cm) tall with handle up and 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall with handle down by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 836 gram.

It has surface wear and scratches, stains and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Japanese jewelry box, metal with silver stippled surface, lid is decorated with peaches which stand out in high relief, wooden interior, small dents, minor wear to finish, Showa Period (early to mid 20th century), size: 7 1/2" long x4 1/4" wide x 1 1/8" high.

Decorated with bamboo and characters (poem?). The bronze lid signed on the inside by Ryobundo. Condition: old repair on the inside of the pot. Late Meiji, early 20th century. H. 21 cm, Diameter 16 cm.

Pair of stamped brass stirrups decorated with Hashizuka, Ito and Manabe Mons.
Japan - Edo (1615-1868), 18th century.
Measures: Height 10.24in , length 12.6in, width 4.72in
As in Western culture, the culture Japanese stirrups were part of traditional accessories used only by the nobility and the people belonging to the upper class. The stirrups were made in the most precious metal, they were intended to indicate the social status of the owner...

A intricately formed obidome (kimono rope ornament) of a golden woven basket overflowing with chrysanthemums of silver and golden tones. Chrysanthemums are a symbol of steadfast friendship. Signed by the artist. Size: W. 4.3cm. H. 3.3cm. Condition: Natural ageing. No repairs.

A very elegant Japanese sand-cast iron tea kettle and brazier (furokama, fuuro-kama) of unusually small size (making water for one person). The round brazier (Furo) has an opening on each side; the kettle with a tapering top is finely cast with romping horses, loose ring handles and delicately shaped top with simple knob. The brazier with cast mark 'Nanbu, Morioka, sei(?) mitsu(koi) dou. Nanbu and Mizusawa of Morioka in Iwate prefecture (northern Japan) has been famous for cast iron wares...