This unique and stylish bronze vase has a beautiful shape. Two charming elephant trunks extend from the neck of vase on either side with a floral, geometric background. Near base, Japanese Taotie, ogre-like characters, and curvy designs spread around the vase, adding intriguing detail. Vase also includes a copper inset that can be removed. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 12" High X 7" in Diameter at Base

Antique Japanese bronze vase with a rectangular form, a raised horizontal line running along its very middle with the image of a taotie motif (jawless face/ogre). It has long, slender side handles curling at the bottom and forming into a face at its very top and its neck and base are fluted outwards. Meiji period (1868-1912) Size: 11" height, 5" width

Charming and life-like set of iron crabs and one lobster. Crabs are two separate sizes, one large and one small. Beautifully made, this adorable set adds an oceanic feel to any home, garden, or office. Dimensions: Large Crab- 13" from claw to claw, 12" Tall Small Crab- 11" from claw to claw, 7.5" Tall Lobster- 9" Tall, 12" Long

Japanese bronze vase of a pear form, with a narrow, ridged rim, and applied green pigment to enhance the patina. Its front bears a large incised peony with leaves and a small flower bud at its sides. Included is a wooden storage box. Size: 7.75" height, 8.75" width

Small Antique Japanese vase. Mottled brown patina with variation in color. Shiny finish. Marked on bottom and beautiful condition. Vase comes with own wooden box with japanese inscriptions.

Taisho period

Dimensions: 7.5" Tall X 4" Diameter at base

Antique Japanese bronze vase with a wood-like pattern, large areas of deep red pigment, and a stout mouth with inner ridges. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 11.5" height, 9" width

Handcrafted Antique Japanese bronze morse code sender on wooden base. Inscriptions on wood state the piece is from a Tokyo School, dated October 1938. Signature on bottom of piece. Very cool item and Unusual Dimensions: 6" Long, 4" Wide, 3.5" Tall

Unusually large Japanese bronze vase. Slender middle, with large chrysanthemum flowers climbing and curling around center of vase. Vase has round bottom with tiered gourd shaped base on which flowers bloom. Beautiful detail and deep, even tone to bronze. Top of vase is lined with artistic geometrical pattern. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 29.75" High, 15.5" Width

Antique Japanese fireman's pick axe (tobiguchi), made with a hardwood handle with iron bars and ring, an iron axehead and secondary tool at the bottom of the handle with a nice, aged patina. Edo period (1615-1867) Size: 23.5" length, 4" axehead

Antique Japanese large bronze vase with raised koi fish swimming through incised water ripples and waves. The vase sits on three bronze elephants with excellent form. Made during during the Meiji period (c1900). Size: 17.25" height, 15" width

Exquisite dochu hand hammered copper flower vase from the famed Gyokusendo Foundry in Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Showa Period C.1960. Loveyl drip glaze in relief and in perfect condition. Has the Gyokusendo seal on the bottom and comes in the original paulownia signed wood box. H:25cm x diamete:21cm. Ask for shipping quote.

A small attractively patinated bronze (copper zinc alloy) koro or censer, possibly made in Japan during the 19th Century.. Condition: excellent - there is very minor surface ware consistant with careful old use as an incense burner; no damages losses or repairs.

This three piece set comes with hibachi, original box with inscription and mark on lid, and stand for tea kettle. Antique Japanese bronze hibachi has large opening. Beautiful dark tones with warm color variations. Handles in the shape of lion heads adorn each side. Bowl stands on three solid square legs in triangular formation. Gorgeous condition. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 11" Diameter, 6" Tall

Antique Japanese bronze vase of a stout, round form with tiny handles and a round, shallow opening. It has areas of deep red and blackish pigment in a weblike, splatter pattern. It comes with a beautiful wooden box, with an artist's stamp and black kanji. Size: 8.5" height, 7" width

Antique Japanese tea kettle made with a half bronze and half copper body, with raised studding along the middle where the two components meet and along its handle. Its lid is bronze, with a cylindrical finial. 19th Century Meiji Period Size: 9" height, 8" width

Antique Japanese candle holder made of iron, with attractive teardrop shaped tiers that hold five candles on each side, two inside, and one main candle at its very top. Its base is rectangular and solid, with a nice patina, and it stands on three legs. Size: 60 cm height, 17" width

Pair of Antique Japanese Bronze candle stick holders. Elegant ribbed candle sticks with carved bamboo stem. Well made and sturdy. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Dimensions: 26" High X 10" wide (base)

Quality Japanese Bronze of Kintaro, a child of superhuman strength who was raised by a hag on Mount Ashigara. He made friends with the animals on the mountain and became a loyal follower of Minamoto no Yorimitsu under a new name: Sakata no Kintoki. Kintaro is popularly known for capturing Shutendouji, a demonic terror of the region of Mount Ooe...