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

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

Modern Japanese Iron Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1980: item #1121634
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Japanese cast iron vase has enameled interior.

Measurements about : 9 5/8" (24.5 cm) by 4 3/4" (12 cm) and 7 1/4" (18.5 cm) tall.
Weight about : 2.1 kilograms.
It is in good conditi... Click for details

Japanese Antique Iron Articulated Dragon

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1900: item #1117533

Antique Japanese extremely fine articulated dragon, made of individually cast and incised segments of iron, shakudo eyes, every piece moves, very realistic rendering of a small dragon, body swivels and twists, head stays up on its own accord, so well executed it seems living, beautiful condition. With original tomobako signed, "property of (Emperor) Tsuchimikado, dated Tenai Geddei 31, c. 1781. Attributed to Myochin the famous armer maker. Size: 14 1/2" long appox (when head and ... Click for details

Pair of Japanese Antique Chrysanthemum Slider Pulls

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1910: item #1099175

Pair of Japanese antique chrysanthemum shaped slider pulls for tansu hardware, large size, radiating petals cast of iron with separate copper oval shaped pull in center, Meiji Period. Total size: 4 5/8" high x 4" wide Size of oval inset: 2" high x 1 5/8" wide

Fine Japanese Komai Style Cigarette Case

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1920: item #1098320
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The size of Cigarette Case: 4 1/8" L x 3 1/8" W x 3/4" High. Very nice Japanese Komai style work cigarette case. It has very fine detail workmenship with the design of Mt. Fuji, Pagoda, Torii and waterfront design in gold works. The case made of copper body. The design works are in relief with carved design works. Inside rim as well as cigarette holding band with gold palting. The case close and open excellent. No missing part. There is little wear from age. The condition excellent. There is one... Click for details

Pair Japanese Inlaid Iron Abumi Stirrup, Silver Cherry

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1800: item #1072180
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Japanese Iron Abumi((horse stirrups), with impressive inlay work of silver in Japanese cherry blossoms design.
It is signed by a metal worker name "Masasige" in kanji character.
Overall condition is very good with fine patina.
Some wear and chips as represented w... Click for details

Vintage Japanese Iron Shishi

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1940: item #1061121
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Japanese cast iron figure of a snarling Shishi with an upturned head, open mouth and showing teeth, while in a seated position with long curly main and a large upraised tail. It is colored in a black lacquer finish. Size is 4-1/2” H x 4-1/2” W x 2” D, and weighs 2 lbs. Condition is very good. Circa 1940.

Antique Japanese Incense Box, Turtle

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1920: item #1028279

Iron incense box in the shape of a turtle. Japanese, Meiji, early 20th century; 4" long x 2 1/2" high.

Myochin Hibashi tongs fire chopsties Furin by Muneyuki

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1980: item #998037
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Traditional Myochin Hibashi, fire chops sticks, making such a beautiful sounds, made by 51st geneartion of Myochin Muneyuki. It is excellent in condition and comes with an original box. They have inscription, 51st, made by Myochin Muneyuki

Muneyuki Myochin (1917-)is 51st generation of the Myochin family of armor-makers that has continue... Click for details