Japanese Bronze Image of Mt. Fuji

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1920: item #821516
C-1

This lovely early 1900’s Japanese bronze okimono is in the form of Mt. Fuji. The top of the mountain is silvered to resemble snow with pine trees realistically clustered at the base. Very good condition. Dimensions: Length: 12”, Height: 3 ½”, Depth: 4 ½”

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1950: item #820655
MBR2459

A traditional bulb form open vase in rustic green patina decorated with a belt of swirls and animal head handles. It is roughly 10 inches (26 cm) tall and in fine condition.

Antique Japanese Art Deco Bronze Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1950: item #820653
MBR2458

A large bronze vase in rich green patina in typical Art Deco style with decorative squared handles rising from the bulb form. Signed on the base it is 12 inches (30 cm) tall, 10 inches (25.5 cm) diameter and in fine condition.

Antique Japanese Bronze Koro with Silver Lid

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #820364
MBR2457

3 scrolling feet support the bulbous body of this dark bronze koro dating from the 19th century. It is capped with a silver Hoya with etched cranes and pierced clouds. The body of the koro is 5 inches (12 cm) tall plus the silver lid.

Antique Japanese Bronze Koro

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #820363
MBR2456

A fine antique Bronze incense burner of squat, belted form supported on three legs. The bronze has a yellow tinge to the patina, matching well the dark red of the rosewood lid. The lid is peaked with a silver rope-work finial. The koro is 5 inches (12.5 cm) diameter, 4-1/2 inches (11.5 cm) to the top of the finial. It is in fine condition.

Ornate Bronze Japanese Usubata Flower Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1910: item #820295
MBR2455

All surfaces of this striking large vessel are etched, pierced or textured in some way. Three scrolling legs support the bulbous center with two large windows viewing scholarly landscapes between scrollwork handles. Above a cartouche contains a twisted dragon set into a terrain of latticework frets. The vase is 12-1/4 inches (31 cm) tall, 11-3/4 inches (27 cm diameter and in fine condition, dating from the Meiji period.

Antique Japanese Bronze Basket

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1940: item #820293
MBR2454

An antique Japanese Bronze Basket with removable handle of wrapped bronze enclosed in the original wooden box. Each strip of bronze is slightly curved toward the outside, as if taken from a large tube, which protects anything placed within from the edges. A lot of work for so simple an item typical of the high quality expected of Japanese art. It is 9 inches (23 cm) across the undulating sides and in fine condition.

Antique Japanese Bronze Ikebana Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #820292
MBR2453

A wide flaring bronze vessel with removable ornate dragon handles dating from the 19th century. It is cast with a deep olive patina; the traditional shape excellent for ikebana flower arrangement. The three dimensional dragons on the sides coil to form ornamental handles, and can be removed for storage. The vase is 10-1/2 inches (27 cm) tall 11 inches (27.5 cm) diameter and in fine condition. There is a dark spot on the side accentuated by the flash, not noticeable ordinarily.

Antique Japanese Bronze Dragon Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1900: item #820261
MBR2452

A fully three dimensional dragon supports this large four sided flaring vase dating from the later Edo period (19th century). The dragon is surrounded by a belt of crashing waves. The head is removable for storage. There appears to have been something below the neck, possibly a casting spur (see photos). The vase is 14 inches (36 cm) tall, 12 inches (30 cm) wide at the top and in fine condition.

Magnificent Japanese Art Deco Bronze Vase, Shuho

Japanese: Metalwork: Bronze Pre 1960: item #820224
MBR2451

A large bronze Art Deco style vase with silver decoration signed Shuho covered in a mottled combination of brown, red and olive. The vase is 11 inches (28 cm) tall, 12-1/2 inches (32 cm) diameter and is in fine condition.