Fine Japanese Iron Kanzashi Gold Inlaid

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1900: item #998005
051018c

The size of Kanzashi: 7" Long, 3/4" dia of Cloisonne ball. Fine Japanese Iron Kanzashi with beautiful gold inlaid. Kanzashi(ornamental hairpin) is made with Iron, ear pick area and end pieces are made with silver. There are very fine gold inlaid works on below cloisonne ball. Cloisonne ball is modern because original piece has been missing and replaced with cloisonne ball. The condition of Kanzashi excellent. Dating iron Kanzashi from Edo period.... Click for details

Antique Japanese Jomae Iron Lock w/ Key

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1900: item #990764
7841

Approximately 19th century, very thick iron metal work of lock w/ key. It is excellent in condition with fine patina.

Stock Number:7841

Size: 6.4cm by 14.8cm 600g ... Click for details

Antique Japanese Metal Work Obidome Accessory

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1920: item #990502
8136

Approximately 19th century, impressive Japanese Obidome metal work exquisitely depicting animated three birds in details. It has an artist inscription. It is excellent in condition.

Stock Number:8136
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Set of Eight Komai Style Inlaid Iron Place Card Holders

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1950: item #978599
6-459A13

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 Tomiodaie Shinto Candle Stand

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1930: item #962658

Japanese antique iron tomiodaie (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).

Signed Japanese Komai Inlaid Iron Folding Table Screen

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1920: item #955700
6-458A11

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

Very nice Japanese Iron Kanzashi gold inlaid w/quartz

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1900: item #955360
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The size of Kanzashi: 5 3/4" Long. Beautiful Japanese Kanzashi made with iron. It has quartz ball cut with many faces. It is inlaid with gold. There is square design with sakura design front and back as well as above quart ball. Mimikaki(ear pick) area with silver surface. The condition of Kanzashi(hair pin) is excellent, just little bit rusty on iron from age. Dating from late Edo to ealy Meiji. 19th century. Very unusual and rare.... Click for details

Iron and Damascene Moon Flask Vase

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1920: item #943108
FC-330

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 L. Edo - E. Meiji Period Iron Heron Okimono

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1900: item #934902
PA-3

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.

Komai Box with Tigers

Japanese: Metalwork: Iron Pre 1920: item #901470
FC-475

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