An Important Japanese Komai Bud Vase–Monkeys–Meiji

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1920: item #1125195
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This rare and fine Komai bud vase has a design of two monkeys under a tree examining a leaf held by the standing monkey. The detailing is as fine as you will see. The face, hands and feet are copper inlay and the fur of the monkeys is pure gold with every single hair clearly shown. It is signed on the front and on the back with Komai's mark. The signature has been translated as follows - 1st line from right vertical - Nippon Koku (country of Japan); 2nd line - Kyoto Jyu (living in Kyoto); 3rd ... Click for details

Additional Photo #1125168, Sword Kozuka Knife&Folk Set

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1910: item #1125173
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Great masterpiece Kozuka knives and folk set of Japanese Metalwork artist in Edo period(1603-1867).

Kozuka: A knife attached to the sheath of a Japanese sword.
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Masterpiece of Sword Kozuka Knife&Folk,Shibuichi Silver

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1910: item #1125168
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Great masterpiece Kozuka knives and folk set of Japanese Metalwork artist in Edo period(1603-1867).

Kozuka: A knife attached to the sheath of a Japanese sword.
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Japanese Tobacco Pouch with Tiger

Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1124687
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The clasp of the leather tobacco pouch is in the shape of tiger.
The tiger is made of Shakudo (alloy of copper and gold) with gold inlay.
Date Meiji period.

Measurements : 5" (12.6... Click for details

Fine Old Japanese Bronze Vase with Chidori & Waves

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #1124526
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This is a tall and attractive Japanese bronze vase. It is covered with Chidori and waves. All are highly detailed and the vase retains most of the original rich reddish patina. The condition is very good. The vase is very heavy and stands 13 1/4 inches tall. It is not signed.

Antique Japanese Bronze Giboshi Bridge Post Ornament

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1124506
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Known in Japan as “giboshi,” this Meiji period bronze bridge finial ornament or decorative post top fitting dates to circa 1900. This heavy bridge ornament was cast from solid bronze, and there are three small holes where it would have been attached to the top of a wooden post.

Giboshi is an architectural element used on older Japanese bridges. The ends are bulbous and come to a point, resembling the onion domes in ... Click for details

Japanese Bronze Boat-shaped Hanging Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #1124413
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Japanese cast bronze boat-shaped hanging vase or flower container is ornamented in relief with flying plovers over the swell of the ocean.
Date early 20th century.

Measurements about : 8 1/8" (20.6 cm) by 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) and 3 3/8" (8.6 cm) tall.... Click for details

Japanese Gold&Silver Inlay Iron Charger, Komai Otojiro.

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1910: item #1124293
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A work by "Komai Otojiro", a great metalwork artist in the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate.

A large iron charger of lobed circular form decorated in the center with monk of Indian Buddhism.... Click for details

Japanese Pure Silver Covered Jar with Shibayama Style

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1910: item #1123922
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This article is a best quality pure silver metal work, impressive Japanese Jyungin(100% pure silver) covered jar with Shibayama decor on the ivory made body.

The covered jar has high quality and beauty of Meiji art.
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Japanese Bronze Incense Burner

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #1123339

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze dark-iron patinated tripod pierced Incense Burner with handles and a finial in a shape of Orchid, the lid has 12 air-release holes. The vase is signed with engraved signature. The front of the Koro has a scene with Paradise bird with gold beak and legs; the back of the Koro has two mon-shaped partly gilded leaf ornaments. The decorations are partly gilded. 6" tall x 4 1/2" D