Bronze Okimono Of A Bijin

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1920: item #963769
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A dark bronze okimono modeled as a graceful bijin with biwa and plectrum in hand. The bijin is beautifully chiseled with softly rounded face and hands, carefully modeled eyes that catch the light and kimono draping over her body. Hidemitsu chiseled signature cartouche is on the base. This bronze okimono is in excellent condition. Height: 13" Meiji Period, Japan

Small bronze sculpture of tiger, Japan 19th century

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #940791
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Small figure of a tiger, sitting on a rocky base, tail curled around his haunches, his head up as if picking up a scent. Cast in two pieces, but securely mounted. Signed on bottom: Shohoken. Japan, Nagasaki?, Edo period.
Height: ca. 3.1 inches (7.8 cm).
Fine condition. Some scratches on the bottom.

Bronze reliquary in zushi, Japan, Momoyama period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #935205
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Small shrine with inside a reliquary or sharito in the shape of a flaming wish-granting jewel. Crystal jewel holding relics. The reliquary made of gilded bronze with fine engraved and punched decoration. Japan, Momoyama period (ca. 1568-1600).
Height sharito: 4.1 inches (10.4 cm); height zushi: 5.4 inches (13.5 cm).
Gilding of sharito vir... Click for details

Bronze candlesticks, Ashinaga, Tenaga, Japan, Meiji era

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #935018
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Highly unusual pair of candlesticks in the shape of the eccentric duo Ashinaga and Tenaga. Tenaga is crouching on the ground, his arms stretched high above him, holding a lotus leaf shaped cup that should hold the candle. Ashinaga is standing next to a jar used for fishing, holding a lotus leaf shaped cup stretched above his head. Both their faces show strain in their efforts to hold the cups as high as possible. Beautifully patinated bronze. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.... Click for details

Bronze fumi-e with image of crucifix, Japan, 17th c

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #841251
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Step-on image in bronze of Christ on the cross before a town-setting. The scene cast in high relief, the background in low relief. The heavy piece is standing on four corner-feet. Signed on the side Yusuke saku. The back inscribed Kanbun kyunen junigatsu hi kore tsukuru (made on a day in the 12th month of the year Kanbun 9 (1669); niju no uchi ni (no. 2 from 20); Kai Jashumon yo kurumehan.
7.25 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches (18... Click for details

Antique Japanese Masterpiece Bronze Hawk Sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #834807
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Antique Japanese Masterpiece Bronze Hawk. The highest achievement in Japanese bronze sculpture and the highest standards of refined Japanese artistry are really what you are looking at in this very fine piece. It is superior in its details and striking in its emotional impact. This beautiful work of art greatly rewards appreciative and repeated viewing. 24h x 25w inches, 61h x 63.5w cm.

Bronze Elephant Shaving Mirror with Ivory Tusks

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #834803
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Japanese Antique Bronze Elephant Shaving Mirror with Ivory Tusks. An exquisitely rendered and very rare piece. 13w x 10h x 8.75d inches, 33h x 25.5w x 22d cm.

Vivid Bronze Sculpture of Tigers Attacking an Elephant

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #834801
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Vivid Bronze Sculpture of Tigers Attacking an Elephant signed by Joko. A great example of everything we love about Japanese Bronze Sculpture and why it is so highly regarded. The pain and ferocity in this amazing piece is palpable. 16w x 14h x 13d inches, 40.5w x 35.5h x 33d cm.

Bronze Sculpture of Climbing Elephants signed by Keshu

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #834791
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Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Climbing Elephants signed by Keshu with Ivory Tusks and with the Original Base. The elephant is a guardian deity in Buddhism. This remarkable sculpture depicts elephants climbing each other to create a bridge to Heaven. Sculpture: 14.25 x 7 x 7 inches (36 x 18 x 18 cm), base: 11.5 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches (29 x 19 x 4 cm).

Lacquered Japanese Bronze Vase signed by Hidemine

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1920: item #834781
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Stunning and Rare Lacquered Bronze Vase with Carved Fish signed by Hidemine. 14 inches height (35.5cm) x 32.5 inches (82.5cm) circumference.