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GALERIE TIAGO
Sold Tall dark bronze vase decorated with a bas-relief depicting irises (hanashobu) ; the rim with an openwork border with maji-motive.
Bottom marks : Kakuha-Sei, the mark of Sano Takachika, Kakuha Kanzaemon IX (角羽勘左衛門 - active early Meiji period). In 1869 he started a bronze-ware business in Yokohama.
Japan – Meiji (1868-1912)
Height: 15.7 in. (40 cm) – Diameter: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
Netherlands Private Collection
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €4,500 A Tokyo school bronze sculpture depicting a geisha sitting on a wooden bench. The figure of the geisha is portrayed in a moment of deep reflection, with a fan held in her hands. She wears a luxurious festive kimono, embellished with rich details and a large cushion adorns her place to sit.
The artist's extraordinary mastery is evident in the impeccable folds of the kimono, which lie with surprising softness.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji 19th century
Dimensions: 34 x 15 x 20 cm...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Pair of antique Japanese bronze candlesticks modeled as guardians with cartouche on bottom. Dates from Meiji period.
Provanence East Coast Estate Meiji Age (1868-1912) Size H 10 3/4" x W 3 1/2" x D 2 3/4"
Zentner Collection
$4,050.00 Japanese hand-forged iron tsuba, used to protect a swordsman's hand from sliding up the blade during use as well as to provide balance. The front depicts two joyful festival performers, one holding a drum and the other holding a fan, the figures in relief with gilt accenting throughout. The backside of the tsuba shows a large mallet and mortar traditionally used for pounding rice into mochi.
Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 3"
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00 Beautifully rendered Japanese Edo Age Bronze incensor of two playful wrestling Fu Dogs.
Great attention to detail, with a stunning original natural patina, consistant with age.
Late Edo Period (c1850). Size: Length 8" x width 6" x height 8.5"
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00 Antique Japanese large bronze vase with double coils on each side. This design is reminiscent of Chinese Han dynasty blackware pottery amphora with the same motif. Dramatic scale and clean lines.
Age: Taisho Period, Deco Era circa 1920's/30's Dimensions: 12" high x 18" wide x 12" wide
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00 Antique Japanese small kodansu (jewelry box) made of silver and incised with fans decorated with waves, birds and flowers. Two hinged doors open to reveal 3 small drawers, lacquered black and lined with green velvet.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 4" wide x 5 1/4" deep
Japanese Art Site
$3950.00 Early Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Incense Burner in the form of a Dragon Fish, a mythical animal. This
is a rare subject for a Japanese incense burner. It has a wonderful
mythical character and presence. It has a beautiful camel bronze
patina. An amazing sculpture with its original black lacquered box. Height: 9 inches, 23 cm.
Zentner Collection
$3,800.00 Antique Japanese Buddhist candle holder with long handle. Made of bronze and incised all over with an octopus vine motif. The chalice shaped stand sits on a chrysanthemum shaped foot and has a candle pricket that is hinged so it closes when not in use. A long handle is attached to one side so it can be carried.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1867) Dimensions: 3 3/4" high x 11" long x 3 1/2" wide
Zentner Collection
SOLD Unusual large pair of antique giboshi (bridge finials). Made of bronze mixed with a substantial amount of copper. This can be seen in areas of where people's hands have rubbed back the finish. A lovely almost black patina with areas of green. Very heavy and solid. Unusual to have a matching pair this size. Mid Edo Period (circa 1800's).
Size: 16 1/2" high x 8" wide diameter.
Zentner Collection
$3,750.00 Hand-forged iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster. Each iron plate is carefully repousse hammered, creating a natural realism. The lobster is fully splayed on steel plates and armature wire.
All ten legs and long antenna and articulated with multiple joints on each leg. Exquisitely crafted, showing off a very high skill of the metal worker. With artist signature underneath the lobster.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Dimensions: 13" x 7" x 5" (8 1/2" on stand)
Zentner Collection
$3,750.00 An antique Japanese large bronze shrine vase cast in a loss wax technique. Depicting waves of a rough ocean with sea spray floating in the air, the female turtle carries a hatchling on its back while facing downward with its mouth open to expel evil spirits. The male turtle is jumping above the waves with its mouth closed to retain the good spirits. All three turtles have their wisps of sea algae growing from their shells as a symbol of the parents old age and the hatchling's life beginning...
Asaka Fine Arts
$3,750.00 This is beautiful Japanese bronze okimono young mother and baby.
The okimono stand 12 in height 22.5 in very large and heavy
It has very peaceful subject with nice detail from Meiji era singed in the square box in Japanese. Possibly Toryudo Seimin zo
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Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese globular bronze vase. Very simple with 3 raised koi fish swimming together and cresting the surface of the vase as if it were water. The raised details of their eyes are highlighted with gold inlay. Signed Shihou and dated July 18, 1926.
Taisho Period Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 12" wide diameter
Zentner Collection
$3,625.00 Original Early Meiji period Japanese abumi. These stirrups are made for riding horses brought to Japan. They are forged out of iron with stunning original silver inlay with designs of flowers. Great natural patina. Early Meiji Period (1868 - 1912).
Size: 10" H x 12" L x 5.25" W
Zentner Collection
$3,600.00 An old Japanese temple lantern made entirely of bronze. Sacred jewel called Hoju is represented in the finial. Hinged door allows access to the interior.
Zentner Collection
$3,600.00 A Japanese cast bronze Okimono of an octopus moving across the sea floor. Its eight legs and large head depicts this true-to-life mollusc in motion. The two large eyes constantly observe its surroundings ready to shoot its ink at any predator.
11″ high x 29 1/2″ wide diameter
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00 Beautifully whimsical antique Japanese bronze vase with the heads of three dogs cast in high relief, wonderful detail, large raised signature on bottom,
Meiji Period (c.1900).
Size: 11 1/2" high x 13" wide
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