Japanese Bronze Paperweight with Snail

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1980: item #1120747
1286

Cast bronze paperweight with molded snail.
Measurements: 7 7/8" (20 cm) long.
Weight (about) : 425 grams.
It is in good condition.
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Japanese Art Deco Bronze Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #1120349
1285

Japanese art deco bronze vase by Nishigaki Kazusa, was in Shiga Prefecture.
Artist mark "Kazusa zo kore (Kazusa made it)" on the base.
Date from the late 19th to early 20th century

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Silver "Natsume" tea container. Signed KO. Meiji

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1910: item #1120197
646

A fancy and beautiful tea container (natsume) of traditional, compressed egg-shape, made in finely hammered and heavy silver (160 g). Maker’s signature “Ko” as well as silver mark. Elegant, fitted box w. top layer in a darker type of wood. Meiji, ca. 1900. H 7 cm, D 6.5 cm. Condition: Perfect.

A Pair of Bronze & Multi-Metal Coupes

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1910: item #1120072
FC-1034

A pair of bronze and multi-metal coupes sculpted in distinctive form with dark, textured surface. The two vessels are designed on a bed of vines and maple leaves from which forest creatures such as centipedes, wasps, frogs and snails crawl at leisure. These unusual and charming coupes exhibit wonderful craftsmanship and illustrate Japan’s sensibility toward nature in all its forms. Gilt inserts are marked with Japanese numerals 4 and 7 on bases. Excellent condition with no loss. Length: 3”, hei... Click for details

Bronze Vase Modeled as a Bamboo Culm

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1910: item #1120061
FC-870

A bronze vase naturalistically modeled as a bamboo culm by the Meiji Period metalwork master, Kyoto-based artist Jomi Eisuke. Jomi was known for his seamlessly hand-beaten copper technique and for fine, meticulous relief work. The artist went through great lengths to depict the nuances of the grass, as seen in the carved texture of the surface, nodes and fleshy base. This is Jomi Eisuke’s elegant representation of one of Japan’s key staples, bamboo—revered for its strength and resilience. Includ... Click for details

Six Japanese Silver Spoons with Figural Handles, Meiji.

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #1119726
SK 420

A set of six silver spoons with diversely worked figural handles. All pieces marked "jungin". Condition: one spoon broken. Dimension: approx. 14.3 cm long, weight: 100 g.

Old Japanese Silver Belt Buckle with Dragon.

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1930: item #1119512
SK 409

A Japanese silver belt buckle decorated with a dragon. Marked "silver". With box. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: 5.8 cm long x 3.5 cm wide, weight: 24 g.

Antique Japanese bronze hibachi brazier teapot stand

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #1118913
10810

Approximately late 19th to early 20th century, Japanese bronze hibachi brazier made by Seimin Murata, a metal worker in late Edo to Meiji period. It is dynamic design of phoenix. Excellent condition with fine patina.

Size: 28.5cm, 38.5cm
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Antique Japanese Bronze Flower Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #1118909
10899

Approximately late 19th century, impressive Japanese bronze vase with phoenix design. Overall condition is very good with fine patina.

Size: 37.5cm tall, 16cm wide, 4.8kg

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Japanese Ikenobo Bronze Usubata Flower Ikebana Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1970: item #1118820
10902

Approximately mid 20th century, impressive bronze usubata ikebana vase inscribed Ikenobo. It has maker's mark underside. Overall condition is good with fine patina.

Size: 23cm high, 22.5cm wide
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