Beautiful shape Large Japanese Bronze vase by well known artist

Beautiful shape Bronze vase by renown metal artist Nakajima Yasumi (1905 - 1986). Born in Osaka, Japan, and was the eldest son of the metal artist Nakajima Yasumi I, a founder of the Osaka Craft Group. Yasumi II graduated from the National School of Industrial art of Sendai in 1932...

A Heavy white bronze Okimono of a bear by Sukegawa Hoshu enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 15.5 x 19.5 x 17 cm (6 x 8 x 7 inches) and weighs 3.75 kg (over 8 pounds). Tarnished with age, it is in excellent condition.
Sukegawa Hoshu (1898-1975) was born in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. He first gained recognition in 1923 when he received a bronze prize at the Japan Fine Arts Association Exhibition, followed by consecutive silver prizes in subsequent years...

A Japanese bronze 'dragon' flask, of good size and weight, cast in relief on each side with a sinuous Ming-style dragon, the sides with mask and lose ring handles. Late Edo period, 18th/19th century. Height 31cms. Provenance: Purchased from Maison Mosser Exposition, Nancy, 1909.

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Japanese road sign for a bicycle and pedestrian–only path. Heisei period (early 21st century). Aluminum. Approx. 29.8 cm (11.7 in) in diameter and 0.5 cm (0.2 in) thick...

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A remnant iron cut from agricultural toolmaking that never found a practical use, preserved rather than discarded, and recontextualized in the present as a wall-mounted sculptural object. The attached wire allows it to be hung in either vertical orientation. Japan, Meiji–Taishō period (late 19th–early 20th century). Approx. 40 × 12.4 × 2 cm (15.7 × 4.9 × 0.8 in)...

A cat curled up in a sleeping position forms a small basin dating from the 1930s-1950s (Deco to Post-deco era) of solid bronze in olive patina colored gold beneath. It is 21 cm (8-1/4 inches) diameter, 7 cm (3 inches) tall and in overall fine condition, with some wear to the edges typical of handling.

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Lobe Shaped Censer Koro with Twin Phoenix Bird

It is 2.75 inches (6.98 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.7 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gold and patina, stains, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Japanese Meiji period bronze and multimetal okimono sculpture of two monkeys, seated on a carved wood base. The sculpture depicts a larger monkey looking upward while a smaller one interacts with it. It is a finely detailed bronze piece with a dark patina, eyes seem inlayed with gold and shakudo. Prefect condition. Without base 5”x 4.25 x 3.25” (12 x 11 x 7.25 sm)

A cloisonné vase on a deep dark blue ground, decorated with a crane depicted along the banks of a watercourse. The decoration is executed in polychrome enamels, delineated by fine silver wires. Period: Meiji period, late 19th century Dimensions: 18 × 8.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Minor enamel marks are present on the neck.

A traditional metal slit gong used in Shinto and Buddhist rituals. It is named "crocodile mouth" due to the wide slit on its underside. Worshippers shake a rope in front of it to sound the gong, which attracts the attention of deities. The sound symbolizes purification and the start of sacred rites. This specific piece has detailed silver-inlaid decorations, including dragons and clouds. Makes beautiful sounds when struck. 6.5”x 2.25” (16.5 x 6 sm)

A set of bronze Incense Burners in the shape of a cock and hen formerly in possession of the Taisho Emperor gifted to the Lady in Waiting Takakura Toshiko following a year of mourning as per custom in 1927. Rendered in a darkly patinated bronze of remarkable depth and vitality, the pair depicts a proud cock standing alert beside a reclining hen, each modeled with extraordinary naturalism and precision...

A sleek design by contemporary metal casting star Hannya Kankei enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 13 cm (5 inches) diameter, 20.5 cm (8 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Hannya Kankei was born4th generation into a metalcraft family in Takaoka in 1933 and studied metal casting under future Living National Treasure Katori Masahiko (1899-1988)...

A very unusual design of white rabbits, ears erect among the horse-tail grass against an autumn dusk color background from the Ando Shippo Cloisonne Studio of Nagoya. It is performed in silver wire cloisonne, with a silver rim and base ring, signed on bottom with the Ando seal. The vase is 15 cm (6 inches) diameter, 30.5 cm (12 inches) tall and in excellent condition...

The 19th C vase features a bulbous body and a slender, tapering neck. It is decorated with inlaid silver and gilt depictions of wading herons (cranes). The use of mixed metals and detailed inlay is characteristic of the high-quality craftsmanship of the Meiji era. It is in good condition and has some wear consistent with an antique item. 9 x 3.75 inches (23 x 9.5 sm).

The body of the box is dark wood, while the lid is a silver panel intricately engraved with a scene featuring a monkey perched on a pine tree above water. The label inside in part reads "... silver top cigarette box with katakiri, ... by Naoko" It is in good condition and has some wear consistent with an antique item. 5.25 x 4 x 2.25 inches (14 x 10.5 x 6 sm).

A Japanese bronze gourd-shaped vase with a climbing snail, dating from the Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century. The vase is well-cast in a double-gourd form with a deep, lustrous patina. A small snail, dynamically executed, is featured in high relief on the upper section. The base is marked. Perfect condition. 8” x 4 ". 22 x 11 sm

Spectacular Large Bronze Incense Burner with Dragon by Murata Hiroshi

A very fine and impressive large bronze incense burner by the renowned Japanese metal artist Murata Hiroshi.
The powerful sculptural form features a dynamically modeled dragon coiling around the body, rendered with remarkable depth, movement, and expressive detail.
The surface displays a rich, mature patina, enhancing the strength of the modeling and the overall presence of the piece...

Large Japanese Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Dragon Reliefs Inscribed “Banshū Rishōji Kannon-dō” – Edo Period, 18th Century

A substantial and finely cast Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell dating to the Edo period (18th century).
The bell is decorated with two powerful dragons rendered in low relief, symbolizing protection and spiritual authority within Buddhist temple architecture...