Bronze reliquary in zushi, Japan, Momoyama period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #935205
10521

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

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1700: item #841251
10541

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 Yoshisuke 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); Aratame jashumon yo, kurumehan (For examining the wrong faith, the Kurume clan).... Click for details

Charming Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Yamauba,19th Cty.

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #833466
R276

A small, arresting late 19th Century Japanese bronze sculpture of Yamauba, breast feeding Kintaro. The mythology is Kintaro was left is the forest by his father to save him from his enemies. He was found by Yamauba, the forest goddess, who nursed him to grow to become the Hercules of Japan. This charming bronze has wonderful detail. 4 inches (10cm) high x 3.25 inches (8.5cm) wide.

Extraordinary Japanese Antique Bronze Vessel,Edo Period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1837 VR: item #833462
R267

Extraordinary Japanese Antique Bronze Vessel featuring very high relief of a Hawk, a pair of Shishi, and foliage in a classic form. Strong, naturally rendered images with a rich patina and finely rendered detail. Original gold patina. A fine addition for bronze fanciers. Edo Period, early 19th Century. 11.5 inches (29cm) high x 28 inches (71cm) circumference.

Spectacular Japanese Bronze Horse, Meiji Period

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #833422
R275

A spectacular 19th Century Japanese Bronze Horse, with a wonderful dark caramel brown patina, featuring a classic Japanese wave design in the mane and tail. This important bronze is a masterpiece of the finest quality. 21 inches (53.5cm) wide x 18 inches (46cm) high.

Meiji 1,000 Armed Bosatsu of Compassion and Pure Bounty

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #774942
R241

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture of Senju Kannon, the 1,000 armed Bosatsu of Compassion, the deity of pure bounty, omniscient and omnipresent. This divine sculpture holds its foremost hands in the Anjali mudra (hand position), universally used by people in Asia for salutation, it evokes an offering (of one's good feelings, of one's person, of art, etc.). This is a fantastic, masterfully rendered find for the Buddhist art collector. 13.5 inches, 34 cm. Excellent Condition.

Superb Japanese Sculpture, Falcon Spreads Wings

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #774623
R212

19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Sculpture of a Falcon with open wings landing on a rock with waves. This is an exciting work, featuring one of the most revered birds of Japan. The falcon's deep gaze pulls you in. 19h x 20.5w inches, 48h x 52w cm. Excellent Condition.

Antique Japanese Group of 3 Bronze Puppies

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1920: item #748597

Charming group of 3 bronze puppies playing, antique Japanese, made of bronze, frolicking puppies! Signed: Chiko, Taisho Period (early 20th century c. 1915.) size of group of 2 puppies: 4 1/4" high size of small puppy: 3" high

19th Century Japanese Bronze Roaring Lion Sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1900: item #697784
R197

An extraordinary early Meiji Period Bronze of a Roaring Lion. It is very unusual to see a Lion in Japanese Bronzes. It has a wonderful gold bronze patina, this great bronze signed Atsushige, a master of animal bronzes. 20 inches (51 cm) long x 10.5 inches (27 cm) high. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Rooster and Hen Japanese Antique Bronze Sculpture

Japanese: Sculpture: Bronze Pre 1910: item #697542
R30

Rooster and Hen Sculpture, wonderfully and finely detailed bronze over white metal with accents of red lacquer. This Art Nouveau pair is from a London collection. Japanese Art Nouvaeu flourished in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th Century. The Rooster and Hen is a popular subject in Japanese art. Symbolic of Yin and Yang, male and female. Rooster: 8 inches, 20.5 cm tall. Hen: 4.5 inches, 11.5 cm tall. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.