Japanese silver bowl signed Masayoshi

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1910: item #1046030
1677/441

A Japanese silver bowl of double wall structure and foliate rim decorated with applied and raised dragon and pearl motif . It is very well detailed and in spite of its sculptural exterior, the decoration has survived without rubbing. Standing on a spayed foot, it weighs 13 oz. ( 450 grms. ) approx. Diameter: 6 inches (15 cm) age: late Meiji C. 1900. condition: good, only a couple of dings to the interior base and side and a crease to the splayed foot.

Antique Japanese Silver Tobacco Pipe with Bamboo

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1910: item #1036417

Japanese silver pipe with brown bamboo body, the mouthpiece with design of engraved bamboo. Length: 7 1/2" Circa 1900, Meiji period.

Antique Silver Kiseru Pipe, Dragon and Tiger

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #1034987

A fine silver kiseru (kizeru) pipe with natural bamboo body, the ends finely engraved with a dragon and tiger in the bamboo grove. The color of the central bamboo section is dark (almost black) with purple tint. The eye (eyes) is inlaid with gold (very small though). Circa 1900. 7 1/4” (18.8cm)

Japanese SilverNoh Mask"Okina"

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #1029999
#H521

The weight of this Noh mask is 257.5 grams, and is silver. Because there are 85% or more silver content, a shine that almost near the pure silver, and is beautiful and a divine smile are attractive Noh masks. This Noh mask is "Okina(Old man)", and is called existence that is the nearest the god in the Noh mask by the one near the source from old. It meaning "Sensyu-Banzei(Cheers in many years)", and is a Noh mask of the celebration that shows long happiness at the end. Artist's signature is carv... Click for details

Japanese Kabuto Shaped Incense Burner, Silver

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1900: item #1029786
#H522

This koro or incense burner is in the shape of Japanese Kabuto(samurai's helmet), made from silver.(It is not pure silver, add some other metal about 30%). The cover has one holes on the top. It can be separated into three. There is neither damage nor a stain that stands out,too and the censer that gives a very elegant though it is a design of a brave helmet impression. Measurements about : 13.5cm width, 14.5cm tall. Weight about : 940.5 grams. It is in very good condition.

Japanese Pure Silver Sake Bottles and Cups Set

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1980: item #1029601
#Y240

The sake cup and bottle set of this Japan is all pure silver.
There are very beautiful luster, and the table is made colorful.
The sake bottles and 5-pieces cups are made with hand hammered silver, the inside of sake cups with gold-plating finish.
Jungin (pure si... Click for details

Japanese repousse silver five-clawed dragon tea set

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #1028726

The teapot, the lid of the pot and the other two pieces are decorated with five-clawed dragons. In excellent condition. Marked. The total width of the teapot is 25cm. The pot itself is 15cm. wide, 16cm. high and the diameter is 10cm. Sugar bowl: height 7,2cm and 16,5cm wide; diameter 8cm. Cream bowl: height 7 cm. and 14cm. wide; diameter 7cm. Weight 939 gr.

Silver Salt Shaker as a Buddhist Bell

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #1003897
FC-734

A small salt shaker in the form of a Buddhist bell with exquisite fittings, executed in silver, its handle chiseled to form a double-headed dragon. Along the bell's body, a powerful and fierce dragon writhes in and out of auspicious clouds, the long body meticulously carved in great detail. Lower panel features a theme recurrent in Japanese art - stylized, overlapping waves This collector's piece is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Height: 2.25" Late Meiji Period, J... Click for details

Yokohama Silver Flask with Dragon

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #991591
FC-864ca

An excellent Yokohama silver flask of ovoid form modeled with a writhing dragon on a partly-hammered ground. Visually powerful, each hand-chiseled detail contributes to the overall energy and realism of the dragon. Unlike its British counterpart, Japanese pure silver is 950 in silver content—higher than Sterling. This silver flask is in excellent condition with no damage, only some minor wear consistent with use and age. Jungin (“Pure Silver”) mark on base. Height: 3.75” Meiji Period, Jap... Click for details

Japanese Silver Bowl

Japanese: Metalwork: Silver Pre 1920: item #988500
FC-723a

A small silver, pleated and double-walled bowl with foliate rim on self-pedestal base. This charming silver bowl with iris emerging from stylized waters would make a fantastic gift or enhance any collection. Condition is excellent with no dings, dents or major damages, only few signs of minor wear. Engraved signature of Watanabe zo and Jungin mark on the base. Diameter: 6” Meiji Period, Japan