Seated bronze Burmese Buddha with traces of gold an original patina. Calm meditative Buddhasitting in the bhumisparsha mudra. A Buddhist hand gesture where the left hand is placed in the lap with the palm facing up, while the right hand touches the ground. Traces of hold leaf representing as an offering. Well cared for piece with signs of age and care.

Age: Early 1800's

Elegant, art deco murashido bronze vase. Beautiful lines and shape. Early Showa Period Ca. 1936. 5'tall x 9" wide. Good condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Museum age buddhist bronze altar offing set. Dated Tempo 9 or Ca. 1838. Thick red bronze. Check the detail and craftsmanship of the relief. Condition excellent. The origianl box a little rickety. Vases: 5 1/2 " high x 5" wide; incense burner:4" high x 4" wide. 2 candlestands: 14" high x 3"wide. Ask for shipping quote.

A striking pose taken by this Art-deco influenced Shishi Lion by Hasuda Shugoro enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Shishi-Koro. It is 10 x 7 x 13 cm (4 x 3 x 5 inches) and is in excellent condition, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Hasuda Shugoro was born in Kanazawa City in 1915. After graduating the Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial School, he moved to the Tokyo School of Art...

An interesting bronze sculpture of a seated mouse holding a small corn knob. Realistic treatment of the fur, eyes, hears nose and mouth, its tail is curving on the left side of the subject. Even though mice and rats have a bad reputation in the west it’s almost the contrary in Asia where they are thought to be good omen, granting good luck and prosperity. Foundry seal on the belly Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Length: 7 cm – Width: 5 cm – Height: 4.5 cm

Bronze with a brown patina representing a snail with a very interesting pose. Its angular pose suggests that it could be exposed in such a way that he would mimic a real snail going up or down a wall. The texture of the shell and the skin are rather realistic and emphasize the expression of snail’s long globular eyes. A hole in its mouth could be used to turn the whole sculpture into an incense burner...

It is a very convincing bronze sculpture of a mouse with a light brown patina, represented with an astonishing set of detail on its eyes, nose and fur. She is seated on her rear paws and holding a hazelnut on her front paws, it is perforated so the whole sculpture could be used as an incense burner. Even though rats have a poor reputation in the west they are omens of good luck and prosperity in Asia...

Detailed tiny mouse in cast bronze, represented lying on a hazelnut. The texture of its fur and the finish of its eyes and nose is pretty impressive, the tail is curving on the left side of the subject...

Lovely early Taisho Period, Ca. 1915 bronze incense burner. top features a mythical shishi lion in relief and the rim of the base has a diaper pattern and mythical 'Baku' handles. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Huge sculpture of a mouse (or rat), with a rather dark patina, represented with a schematic expression and realized with the hollow bronze technique. It is represented in extension from its rear, with its head leaning on its upper paws, the detailed tail deploys at the left of the subject to balance its weight...

Huge sculpture of a rat with a dark brown patina, its pose reinforces the schematic treatment. Its simple head and hardly figured moustache, its smooth and plump body and very detailed tail rolled up on his right side give this sculpture a undebatable charm...

Adorable tiny bronze frog in cast bronze with a splendid brownish patina, almost orange, lying on its rear legs, ready to jump. The casting of this bronze was very well conducted, it grants to this sculpture an impressive set of details. Its small nose is represented by two frank points, its eyes are globular and smooth, and its mouth has an expression, almost smiling...

Bronze sculpture of a monkey laying on a golden brass tray adorned with copper leaves. This sculpture is made of sentoku (copper and tin alloy) and shibuchi (silver and copper alloy) bronze with a very interesting suaka (copper) patina.

The monkey is one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac and is the subject of numerous legends. In Shinto belief, monkeys were traditionally regarded as sacred mediators between gods and humans...

Small bronze tray with green patina in the shape of a leaf with a snail on it. Signature underneath « Toshi » (敏) Ishikawa Toshio. Sold with its transport box Japan, Ishikawa Toshio (1919-2006, 石川敏夫) – Shôwa era (1926-1989), 1968 Length : 9,5 cm – width: 7 cm – Height: 2 cm

Small round hare in bronze with dark brown patina, standing on its four legs. In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are referred to by a single word: usagi. The animal is one of the twelve animals of the zodiac in Sino-Japanese astrology. It also plays a role in many folk tales and legends. A symbol of longevity, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and turn blue at five hundred years

Copper container, silver and bronze details. Ho-Ho (phoenix) decoration of plants and flowers, remarkable embossed work. It is rare to find this exceptional quality. The container has an openwork lid allowing the evacuation of fumes, a larger hole at the front allowed fuel or incense to be added without lifting the lid. The handle is thin and very cut out which prevents overheating...

A pair of Zen temple Ca. 1935 brass flower vases. Mythical 'baku' elephant handles, detachable. Great condition. H:8" x W:5". Ask for shipping quote.

Japanese Bronze Vase. Buddha is seen walking on a path with his walking stick over shoulder supporting his Carrying satchel.

Age: Late Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 9" wide x 12" high