KAKEBOTOKE OF TODAY

Japanesse bronze 'Kakebotoke' (lit. 'Hanging Buddha' / Ref. https://www.aisf.or.jp/~jaanus/deta/k/kakebotoke.htm) with such a lovely face. Showa-Heisei period, late 20th century. 13.7 x 7.5 x 2.7 cm (5.39 x 2.95 x 1.06in)...

Antique Japanese copper censer with handles. The pierced copper lid has a repousse design of a dragon in swirling storm clouds with lightening. The body of the censer is hammered copper and has two warabite shaped handles on either side.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7" high x 11" wide (including handles)

Antique Japanese bronze vase with raised design of irises. Round body and long neck with flared mouth. Dark patina.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 12 7/8" high x 4 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese bronze vase with Chinese archaic motifs. The shape is a traditional ancient Chinese form with flared rim and incised scrolling archaic designs. Fudog handles. Dark patina with areas of deep red. On a carved wooden stand.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 13 1/8" high x 9 1/2" wide

Antique Japanese bronze Buddhist temple lantern. The finial is a flaming jewel and the corners of the roof are hung with bells. A dragon is coiled around the lower portion of the lantern stand. Many areas are decorated with colorful cloisonné clouds, flowers and cranes. Electrified.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 25 1/2" high x 13" wide

Antique Japanese extra large bronze vase. Dramatic baluster form with foliate rim, fluted neck and chimera handles. Archaic motifs around the neck and shoulders. The body of the vase is decorated with highly raised scenes of birds including songbirds and a peacock. The flared foot of the vase has a dragon and crashing waves.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 32 3/4" high x 13" wide

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each pewter cup showcases a unique luster that this metal alloy is revered for; highlighting its historical significance and enduring appeal. In Japanese fashion, the cups feature a sleek and minimalist design with asymmetrical balance, adding character perfect for formal yet relaxed quarters and offering a unique and refined way to savor the delicate flavors of sake...

Large and spectacular Art Deco baluster bronze vase by Shizan ( Takano Ryoichi) with geometrical pattern carved and inlaid with silver. ******By Takano Ryoichi (born in Takaoka, Toyama prefecture, in 1907), signed Shizan
. Shizan was the art name for Takano Ryoichi, from Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. He had a long artistic career since the beginning of Showa (1926-1989), was awarded several prizes at exhibitions; member of Japan Kogei Association...

Japanese Silver and Gold Helmet Presentation Bonbonniere Box by Miyamoto Shoko

It is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) tall by 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) wide. It is 92.5 gram.

It is tarnished and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Bronze incense burner with brown patina with shibuishi inlays. Composed of an enormous wave or a dragon also in shibuishi emerging from the waves holds the sacred pearl in its claws. The sphere cover grip represents a tengu also holding a sacred pearl in one paw. The base of the wave is decorated with small crabs and octopuses. Period: Meiji (1868-1912). Height: 51 cm.

FOOT TALISMANS

Pair of tin sandals made and didicated to temple/shrine to pray for the safety of practitioners (shugenja) or itinerant Buddhist monks (yamabushi) who do the Shugen-do mountaineering ascetic, with the Indian-ink sign of a Japanese four-character idiom as "Realisation of Great ambition". Showa period, 20th century, Japan. approx. 25 x 9 x 6 cm (9.84 x 3.54 x 2.36in)...

Refined silver bowl with embossed irises cast and chiseled inside on a hand-hammered ground on the bulbous body, raised on an oval foot. Signature engraved under the base Watanabe zo and Junjin. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 15 x 27 cm. – Weight: 1320 gr. State of conservation: Very good

The cormorant prepares to take flight, wings extended, captured in bronze in a moment of excitement, the shapr eyes focused ahead. Captivating realism with simple Art-deco overtones signed below the tail. It is 32 x 36.5 x 25 cm (14-1/2 x 13 x 10 inches) and is in excellent condition. The cormorant, known in Japanese simply as U, is a migratory bird native to the east Palearctic with a range from Taiwan to the Russian Far East...

Very rare and unusual bronze zen temple gong Ca. 1930. 26cm tall x 34cm long. excellent condition. Very good sound with striker. Ask for shipping quote.

EEL HOOKS

Two pieces set of traditional long iron hooks for catching eel as the popular Japanese mingei tool for all the time for its unique aesthtic form. Meiji-Taisho period, early 20th century. approx. L 77 cm (30.31in)...

Japanese cloisonné vase, decorated with silver thread, depicting blooming chrysanthemums, symbolic flowers of Japan and the emperor, painted with bright enamels that vary from shades of white to purple. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 30.2 x 12.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good

Drop-shaped bronze vase, with peonies in relief, decorated to simulate a delicate and light fabric that ends with a bow near the top of the neck. Using mixed metals to create visual contrasts adds depth and beauty. Signed Gyokkō 玉光 on the side of the vase and with 'Yuasa sei' 湯浅製 seal within an oval silver reserve under the base. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 21 x 10 cm. State of conservation: Very good

A fine,large and very heavily cast Japanese bronze flower vase of shaped dodecagonal cross section, with central reticulated floral section and pierced galleried rim. 15 in. 38 cms. high and 29 cms across the top. Edo/Meiji period, mid 19th century. Signed on the base Gyoko. Weight in excess of 3kg.