Antique Japanese bronze usubata, container for ikebana flower arrangements. The upper vase section has a wide, round rim decorated with a diamond-lozenge shaped pattern similar to the the hishi mon of the Takeda family. The body of the container is ringed with raised bands and tapers to a narrow stem which sits into a stand held up by three arching feet with waves.

Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 11 3/4" wide

Antique Japanese small bronze usubata, container for ikebana flower arrangements. The upper vase section has a wide, round rim and sits into a stand held up by three dragons. The rim of the upper section and the the rim of the base are decorated with matching key fret motifs. The bottom of the upper section is has a 4 character mark, 渡雲斎鋳 Cast by Tounsai.
Tounsai is an artist name used by Murata Toun...

Antique Japanese usabata bronze flower vessel traditionally used in ikebana (flower arranging). The wide, shallow basin allows for large, naturalistic arrangements, often used in temple or tea ceremony settings.
The exterior features a detailed bronze woven basket-like relief pattern with raised bamboo leaf motifs, symbolizing strength and flexibility in Japanese culture. Resting atop four short bamboo stock feet, elevating it for stability and aesthetic balance...

Elegant Deer Bronze Sculpture by a well known metal artist Nose Hakuro

A refined bronze sculpture by Hakuro Nose (能勢白朗).
This artwork features a sleek and elegant black deer, characterized by smooth contours and graceful curves. It is both simple and striking, making it a perfect fit for modern and classic interiors alike...

1900's Japanese Bronze Miniature Articulated Crab

It is 0.87 inch (2.2 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 59.9 gram.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, casting cracks, surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Deco era bronze vase with handles. Six sides with tapered foot and rim and convex middle. Either side of the vase is outfitted with stylized handles reminiscent of archaic Chinese masks with rings. The bronze surface has been treated with a mottled reddish patina.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: 11 3/4" high x 6 1/2" wide

A bronze okimono depicting a turtle in motion, a rare and fascinating subject for its uniqueness. Signed Yoshinobu under the belly, inside an oval reserve. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 3.5 x 9.6 x 5.5 cm. Condition: Excellent. The nail of the right paw is slightly chipped

A bronze okimono depicting a walking elephant. Every part of the elephant's body, from the legs to the trunk, from the ears to the eyes, is sculpted with impressive precision. Signature engraved under the belly Hideyoshi. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 13.5 x 20.5 x 8 cm. Weight: 1.5 kg. Condition: Excellent.

1950's Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Vase with Silver Inlay Crane

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) wide. It is 3.7 lb.

It is tarnished and has some stains (white spots), surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 36.3 C.M. / Width 15.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Bronze sculpture representing a group of genoderma mushrooms developing on the long stem of a Ginseng root that is standing on two kakis. Logically this root would be Panax ginseng, the Asian breed, as a matter of fact the peduncle is longer that the petiole (the part surmounted with a flower and surrounded by leaves), which is not the case with the American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)...

Two cicadas in bronze facing each other on a bamboo segment One is an adult while the other is at the nymph phase. Three foundry stamps, one underneath and one alongside each insect. Cicadas have a very prominent role in Japanese folklore, it symbolizes the arrival of hot summer days. Its song became an emblematic sound marker of hot weather...

A small bronze sculpture of a frog represented in its bath soaking with a lotus root. It was designed to be used as an incense burner. A Chinese poem has been engraved on the back. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In feudal Japan, tax collectors could be recognized by the frog-shaped netsuke they wore on their belts. Nowadays people keep frog amulets in their wallet to be wealthy. Kaeru means both "frog" and "coming home" in Japanese...

Very elegant bronze vase with a beautiful patina, its three feet are representing Buddhist guardian lion. Topped with a plate standing on shrink collar. On the bottom part a very impressive work of patina ranging from green to cherry red and golden brown...

Stunning art deco Ca. 1930 bronze ikebana flower vase. Very unusual sensual undulating shape and beautiful relief work. 11" tall x 12" in diameter. Ask for shipping quote.

Antique original Japanese bronze tsuba (sword guard) depicted a pair of gold inlaid snakes. Finely detailed down to each scale.
In Japanese culture, snakes, or hebi, are symbols of protection, rebirth, transformation, and good fortune. They can also represent wisdom, strength, and resilience.

Age: 1900's

Dimensions: 8" high (on base) x 3 1/3" x 3 1/3"

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.8 C.M. / Width 21.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 17.5 C.M. / Width 24.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.