These diminutive vintage inlaid place card holders were hand crafted in iron inlaid with miniature designs intricately inlaid in gold and silver. Ca. 1940-1950. The reverse side, the base and the clip to hold the name card in place are made of brass. Made by the Amita Jewelry Company, the bases are stamped “Amita Japan.” Each holder bears a different floral or landscape scene featuring birds, flowers, pagodas, boats and Mt. Fuji. The set comes with its original kiri wood storage box (“tomobako”)... Click for details
Japanese antique iron tomiudai (Shinto candle stand), flaming drop shape hoju no tama, the wish granting symbol which grants enlightenment and release from earthly desires, Japanese writing on the cloud like portion at the bottom of the drop, holds 12 candles, Taisho/Showa Period. (c 1930).
Size: 42 1/4" high x 23 1/2" wide x 11" deep (at base).
This elegant little black table screen has four panels with a continuous landscape scene inlaid with gold and silver on an iron base. Meiji period, early 20th century. There is a three character kanji signature in the right hand corner which reads “Toshikazu Saku” (made by Toshikazu). From right to left, the detailed landscape scene includes a golden temple with a pagoda on the shore of a lake. Sailboats appear in the background and foreground, and Mount Fuji rises above it all. On the other sid... Click for details
This is a fabulous iron moon flask with precious metals of gold and silver worked in the nunome zogan technique (damascene) upon its surfaces.
On one side, two large rondels depict in extraordinary detail a
writhing dragon flying mid clouds, the borders designed with turbulent
waves and glorious butterflies wired with spread wings. On reverse,
a landscape scene of a serpentine stream lined with pine, sakura and houses
is executed in high relief. A delicate design of t-fret and k... Click for details
Japanese late Edo or early Meiji Period iron heron OKIMONO figure. He iron heron is wonderfully and simply done, standing on one leg. Unsigned and with no storage box. The heron stands 11 3/4" tall and 7 1/4" wide and 4 1/4" deep.
The size of Tetsubin: 8 1/2" High to top of handle. 7" Dia x 4 1/4" High to top of cover. It weight 4.5 lbs. Tetsubin was made by Ryumondo. Dating to the early 19th century to little later year. The bronze lid is signed “Ryubundo zo” and was likely created by Shikata Yasunosuke (1780-1841) or after his generation. He was generally credited with being the first person to use the lost-wax technique to cast a tetsubin. He was the adopted son of the Ryubun (1732-1798), founder of the Ryubundo house... Click for details
Here is an elegant vase of baluster-form with foliate base, its iron
body generously inlaid with silver and gold, its two foliate
cartouches upon an inlaid geometric ground. From the workshop of the
renowned metallurgist Komai, this vase depicts a quaint village scene
with dramatic gold sunrays in the background and a delightful fishing
village with nets and huts with thatched
roofs. A river with boats, willow, rocks and blossoming foliage completes the
scene. On the reverse, t... Click for details
This is a small iron box of rectangular shape and bracketed feet with kaga inlaid decoration. On its lid, a marvelous tiger family with cub is rendered in gold
and silver with copper detailing. The side panels are decorated with stalks of bamboo. The iron body provides an excellent backdrop to the richness of the precious metal inlays. The box is in very good condition with only minor wear to the gilt on the lid. Komai Dragonfly signature mark on the base.
Length: 4 ¼", width: 3"
Meiji Peri... Click for details
A complete set of twelve iron card holders. Each one is intricately inlaid with gold and silver pine barrens and torii on a smooth iron ground. The largest card holder shows a sail boat gliding on a placid lake with silver-capped Mt. Fuji in the background, all holders perfect accessories to the finest dinner table. This complete set of card holders is in the style of KOMAI, and is in excellent condition with no missing pieces or restoration.
Meiji Period, Japan
An elegant iron and gilt stepped chest on four bracketed feet and with two
delicately reticulated clasps. Intricate damascene work of birds mid
blossoming sakura, wild chrysanthemums, and bamboo decorate the lid
and side panels. Inside, in gold wash, a stunning surprise of finely
incised
scenes of blossoming trees and bamboo stalks adorn the compartments.
This box is in the Komai style with Fuji mark on the base.
The box is in excellent condition with no problems or resto... Click for details
