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
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.
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
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 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 vase titled fish by Kyoto artist Shoko enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is covered in an unusual purple and red patina mixed with tarnished silver. The vase is 10 inches (25 cm) tall and in perfect condition.
Large Japanese bronze “kagami” (mirror) with handle decorated on the top of one side with a crane feeding her young and on the bottom with a group of five cranes standing in a pond among marsh grasses. There is an inscription along the left side (see enlargement 3). The reverse side has a reflective surface. 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 (19th century). Good overall condition with a nice aged patina... Click for details
Japanese bronze/champleve vase, decorated with two bands of enamel in rust-red, light blue, turquoise, cobalt, green and white design of dragon. There is an old four character mark on the bottom. Size is 12-1/2" high by 8" diameter, and weighs 4.8 lbs. Condition is very good, with no damage or repairs. Age is circa l900, late Meiji.
Japanese cast bronze lantern, decorated with two bands of champleve/cloisonne on the base and one band on the top. The bands have designs of chrysanthemums and leaf style of cobalt blue, red, green, pink, white, rust-brown, and black on a light blue ground. The lamp has open work areas with silk covers on the inside to emit light and facilitate cooling. The size is 14-1/2" high and 5-1/2" diameter, and weighs 3.12 lbs. The condition is excellent, but does not include the original old electric co... Click for details
Japanese Edo Period bronze portable and collapsible candle stand. The base opens up to a tripod stand and the central staff consists of 3 bendable sections. The bobeche, or drip catcher is incorporated into the tripod stand when not in use. 13" tall and 5 1/4" deep when standing and 6" wide and 4 1/2" high by 1/2" deep when collapsed.
