Beautiful Japanese Bronze Vase signed Tansho

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1910: item #974871
051032

The size of Bronze vase: 8 1/4" Dia x 8 5/16" High. Beautiful Japanese Bronze Vase with fine relief work of scenery design. The vase is made with solid bronze weigh 5 lobs. It has very lovely Sansui design with fine relief works. The condition of bronze is excellent, almost none scratch. It came with Paulownia Tomobako with artist's signature and seal inside. It also came with the stand. When we ship item, there will be two cartons since the vase has to be shipped separate from box to avoid the ... Click for details

Very Fine Imperial Japanese Silver Cigarette Case

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1940: item #974623
051034

The size of Japanese Imperial Silver Cigarette Case: 3 3/8" L x 2 3/4" W x 1 1/2" Thick. It is beautifully made Japanese Imperical Silver Cigarette case with Imperial family crest, Kiku Mon. It is sterling silver although it does not have Jungin marking. It weighs 3 ounce. The workmenship is superb. The sureface of cigarette case has matt finish. The Kiku mon and mechanical push knob are made with gold I think after examined with lupe and it does not looks like gold plated. Mechanical button has... Click for details

Very Fine Japanese Cloisonne Vase by Ota Tameshiro

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1910: item #974139
06118

The size of Cloisonne Vase: 3 1/2" High x 3 3/4" Dia(widest part of center vase).-8.8 cm high x 9.5cm dia. Extremely fine cloisonne works done by famous Japanese Cloisonne artist Ota Tameshiro. The design of Ume and Uguisu(Japanese bush warbler). The silver wired on copper body. The way works done on each design are exquisitely done. The around the neck of vase is fantastic. The condition of vase is excellent. There is very tiny original or later spot in the size of 3mm long on the back side vas... Click for details

Antique Japanese Bronze Square Vase with Silver Inlay

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #973870
MBR2775

A beautifully crafted olive-bronze vase of unusual square design etched at the shoulder with silver frets under the circular rim. The vessel stands on four square feet, also an unusual feature. It is more than 12 inches (31 cm) tall and in fine condition, dating from the 19th century.

Large Antique Japanese Signed Bronze Dish, Gold Inlay

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #973411
MBR2774

A tai, symbol of congratulations (for its name is a synonym for the word) swims through roaring waves on this exquisitely cast heavy bronze dish signed on the reverse and enclosed in a custom made kiri-wood box. The orange peel texture absorbs light, and focuses our attention on the glistening gold and shakudo inlayed eyes. The dish is 14-1/2 inches (37 cm) diameter and in overall fine condition with only minor discoloration and handling marks on the reverse (see photos). The signature appear... Click for details

Rare Japanese Sake Choshi, Pourers, Kikumon, 19c

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #972521
06119

The size of Choshi: 8" Long x 8 3/4" High(top of handle), 5 7/8" Dia, 3 7/8" High(top of knob). Very rare Japanese Sake Choshi made with Red copper body with Roiro(black) surface finish. The roiro finish is not lacquer, rather it is done by special technique to make like Roiro lacquer finish which I searched the finish but could not find in internet. The way of looks it completely misunderstand as Roiro Makie finish. It has total of 15 Japanese Kikumon, including Imperial 16 petals Kikumon. Othe... Click for details

More close up photos for #972521

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #972518
06119

Additional photos for Japanese Kikumon Choshi item#972521(our item#06119). Please note: second phot front showing is the refelction and not the finsh.

Japanese Meiji Bronze Mirror Kagami Lacquer Case Cranes

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #970625

Large Japanese bronze long-handled “kagami” (mirror) decorated with a traditional "shochikubai" design featuring the "three friends" (pine, prunus, and bamboo) together with cranes and a turtle. There is an inscription along the left side (see enlargement 4). The reverse side has a reflective surface. The mirror rests in the original black lacquered storage box. Long-handled kagami were often given as wedding gifts. 9 1/2" diameter x 13 3/4” long. Estimated to date from the Meiji period (late 1... Click for details

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Usubata Vessel for Ikebana

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1910: item #970236

Japanese bronze two-section tripod usubata used in ikebana flower arranging. This traditional form usubata, crafted from heavy bronze, has three legs topped with ogre heads and two decorative scrolled handles at the sides of the body. Meiji period (early 20th century). The usubata stands 9 ¼” high and the removable top section measures 10 5/8” diameter. Very good overall condition with good patina and signs of use evident. This piece is from an old Tucson, Arizona estate.

Bronze Bottle Vase With Dragon And Tama

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #968226
8-100

An elegant bronze bottle vase with striking mottled -green patination featuring an energetic dragon encircling its elongated neck, a glass tama in its claws. Carefully modeled, the dragon is executed in silvered bronze with chiseled detailing and gilt inlaid eyes. For the avid collector of the powerful dragon motif, this vase is an excellent example of one of Japan's most revered creatures. The vase is in excellent condition with no damage and no restoration. Height: 10" Meiji Period, Japan... Click for details