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Japanese late Meiji period bronze vase with silver inlaid bamboo decoration on the front. At the bottom of the back is the incised signature of the engraver Mitsunobu. The base reads "Kyoto Kuroda made." 6 1/8" high. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall condition with a nice patina. The silver has not been polished. There is a vertical area on the back that feels slightly flattened, but is barely noticeable.
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Japanese dark green bronze suiban on four elephants head legs. Ribbed sides with kanji in raised relief (Good Fortune Fuku or Good Fortune) on sides. Key fret design on rim. Signature etched with three characters on bottom, "Tōryūshū".
Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1900s Size: 4 3/4" H 8 3/8" W 7 1/4" D
Zentner Collection
SOLD Fine Japanese Bronze of a Sage, signed Shoun, with a silver goat, beautifully rendered with the finest of details shown perfectly. Excellent condition and original patina in Top quality. Finely rendered silver long hornedloyal goat lays beside its master looking up in contently...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese bronze okimono statue of a Japanese Ama or pearl diver walking to her boat in the wind. The artist conveyed the wind intensity by the way that her headscarf has unraveled as she keeps it atop her head. Her feet nearly reach the water embankment as she readies herself for the work ahead. The artist, Kyoi Masatsune - 京井政常,signed his name with a hallmark near her feet.
Age: Meiji period (1868-1912). Dimensions: 25" High x 10" Wide x 12" Deep
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" Japanese Edo to Meiji period bronze mirror (kagami) with handle, decorated in relief with palm leaves and flowers. Inscribed with the Fujiwara Shigeyoshi maker’s mark. Measures 8 1/8” long x 5 3/4" diameter. 19th century. Very good overall condition. There is a tiny nick at the bottom of the handle. From the Sahuarita, Arizona collection of former expatriates to Okinawa in the 1970s. Stand not included.
Oldbailey Antiques
SOLD A well-cast bronze figure of a squatting horned demon (oni), dating to the late Edo period. Arms outstretched, as if to grab something (or someone?). Strong, expressive facial features. Measures 4-1/2" in height. Affixed to a custom base, which adds another inch or so, for a total height of just under 6". Traces of pigment.
AntiqueTica.com
$2,670.00 Japanese iron teapot.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Zentner Collection
SOLD A rare antique Japanese very large size bronze Giboshi (bridge post finial). The upper section represents the sacred Hoju, a jewel that brings dreams into fruition. Also, its form symbolizes an onion which is thought to ward off evil spirits. It is of unknown Japanese origin but by its shear size, it would have been used in a Shinto Shrine building or a large footbridge.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868) Dimensions: 21" High x 12 1/2" Diameter
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Edo Period Japanese bronze standing red crown crane incensor with swirling dragon and tengu (mythical animal that lives in lakes) at its base. Original hand worn bronze patina consistent with age. The incense smoke would rise up an out from the openings in within the feathers of the crane on its back.
The red-crowned crane is a large East Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world...
2ezr
Inquire for Price 19th Century Japanese Mixed Metal Cigarette Case Komai Otojiro
It is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 74.3 gram. It is tarnished and has oxidation and rust inside and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
Zentner Collection
SOLD Rare high grade Japanese mounted shubuichi dragon okimono. The dragon is seen as if it is in mid flight, twisting, an thrusting forward. Overall excellent original condition
Shubuichi seen here has a Dark grey / silver tonality an has a trace of gold warm colors tones. Incredible detail seen from the fine scales to the tip of the dragons claws.
The dragon represents freedom, good luck, and balance...
Lilly Parker Antiques, Inc.
$20.00 Twelve(12) Japanese Brass and white brass Furniture or Box hardware, total 12 pieces, hinges, corners, handles, back plates, etc. hinges(1 3/4" high, handle(1 5/8" wide maximum), other side decorations(1 5/8" wide), total 12 pieces of antiques hardware.
Welcome To Another Century
$800.00 Set of two bronze ewers for pouring sake at a banquet or wedding ceremony. One sake ewer with a long handle and two spouts (called naga-e choshi), used to serve sake to guest. At smaller gatherings, only one spout is used; when larger numbers of people need to be served, both spouts may be used...
Tora Tori Gallery
€3,500.00 Small silver vase with flared and hemmed neck. A finely chiseled snake is wrapped around the neck and an enameled chrysanthemum.
The lower body is enamelled in polychromy by silver wire partitions.
Under a round base there is a signature in a golden cartouche of Mitsu Shige.
Period: Meiji. Height: 10cm (4")
Zentner Collection
$550.00 Antique Japanese teshoku candle holder made of bronze. A long handle makes it easy to carry a candle around for light as well as very stable when set down. Cut-out design is of a Hoju, the Buddhist wish granting ball...
Zentner Collection
$575.00 Antique Japanese pair of bronze candle sticks. Simple and elegant with bell shaped feet. Most likely for use at a temple shrine.
Age: Edo Period (early 1800's) Dimensions: 13" high x 4 1/4" wide at base
Zentner Collection
$450.00 Antique Japanese bronze suiban with raised designs of dragons on the front and back. Swirling mist motifs decorate the sides of the suiban and continue on the four feet it stands on. A key motif runs along the edge of the rectangular container. Four character mark on the bottom. Suiban are intended for displaying flowers (with a kenzan) or for displaying suiseki scholar stones for viewing and contemplation...
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