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)

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).

Vintage Japanese Miyamoto Pure Silver Chrysanthemum Petals Shaped Bowl Marked Jungin 純銀 and Miyamoto Shoko 宮本

It is 3 inches (7.62 cm) tall by 8.9 inches (22.6 cm) wide. It is 767 gram.

It is tarnished and has small cut marks at the foot and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Shibayama and filigree silver tray dating back to the Meiji period (1890-1912). The central panel is decorated using the Shibayama technique, which involves inlaying finely carved pieces of materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, and various stones onto a lacquered surface. The inlay depicts birds on a blooming tree branch. The back is decorated with lacquer. Signed in a silver reserve. Diameter 8 ½ ” 21.5 sm.

A globular cloisonné vase executed with fine silver wire and decorated with numerous butterflies in flight within a luxuriant garden of chrysanthemums in various colors and forms, rendered in polychrome enamels on a reddish-brown speckled ground. The neck is adorned with a band of stylized flowers on a brown ground, bordered by a geometric motif. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 12.5 × 9 cm Condition: Excellent

1920's Japanese Gilt Silver Relief Floral Trumpet Vase Marked Sterling Jungin

It is 14.37 inches (36.5 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. It is 867 gram.

It is tarnished and has resoldering at the bottom, rubbing of gilding, dents, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A Japanese silver bowl with lobed edge, worked in kebori and repoussé with three kirin in relief, finely chiseled and adorned with gilding that emerges from the waves and embraces the entire surface of the bowl, signed Murasaki No Miyako Nemoto Zo (made by nemoto) with the Junjin brand. Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Diameter: 21 cm Meiji, c. 1880

An imperial presentation vase in silver worked in kebori and repoussé, depicting some egrets in flight, signed Shoshu sai with Bi seal (Kobayashi Bikyo) and Miyamoto Kinsei brand with Junjin mark. On the neck of the vase is applied the golden monda in the shape of a chrysanthemum, symbol of the imperial family. Work published in the volume “Selezione 2023“. Height: 30 cm Taisho, c...

A very nicely hammered silver teapot made in the shape of a squat pumpkin. “Jungin or Pure Silver” mark on the bottom. It can be dated to Taisho or Showa period. H. 19 cm. Weight: 660 grams. Very good condition.

Vintage Japanese damascene mix metal cigarette Box, once owned by the Rockefeller collection. Finely decorated with inlaid gold and silver. A pair of peacocks are seen amounts the flowing river underneath blooming tree. Hinged lit fits tightly and securely. Lacquer and overall condition is very good.

Age: Circa 1950's

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

Antique Japanese Cloisonne persimmon bloom vase with silver rim and base. Signed silver. Warm yellow monochrome cream yellow base with gnarled brown old persimmon tree late in season with ripe rich orange persimmons, many of which are are eaten by worms. Lip and base in stamped silver.
Excellent original condition. Comes with original signed box...

1900's Japanese Solid Silver Mixed Metal Sword Menuki Shakudo Bracelet with Samurai Marked "Silver"

It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 1.65 inches (5.6 cm) in inner diameter and 0.57 inch (1.45 cm) wide. It is 66.1 gram.

It is tarnished and has minor rubbing of gilding, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese antique okimono of an ancient turtle. Made of silver and signed Ryobundosei.
The turtle is the subject of many beliefs and tales in Japanese culture. One of the most famous is the Tale of Urashima Taro, the fisherman who saved a turtle from the torment of some young children on the beach. The turtle disappeared into the sea but returned to thank Taro and offer him a ride to the Ryugu-jo, the Palace of the Dragon King...

Japanese Silver Gold Samurai Helmet Imperial Presentation Bonbonniere Box Signed Miyamoto Shoko

It is 1.96 inches (5 cm) tall by 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) wide. It is 103.6 gram.

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

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Antique Japanese silver over nickel gunbai 軍配 war fan. A type of signal baton and Japanese war fan. Once held by military leaders (such as daimyō) and priests in the past, it is used in the modern day by umpires in sumo wrestling.
Gunbai, from the Sino-Japanese roots meaning "military-apportioned [fan]", were a specialized form of fan used by samurai officers in Japan to communicate commands to their troops...

Japanese antique broach in the form of an old man, Okina performance mask. The pin is made of bronze and silver mixed metal with details in red lacquer. Backed in silver with a silver mark and pin. The mask that this broach is modeled after would have been worn by kyōgen dancers in between Noh theatre acts. Signed: Akimitsu.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 2 1/2" long

Antique Japanese silver baluster form vase decorated with a scene of a pair of doves among branches and wild flowers. Finely chiseled and with mixed metal details in copper. Signed by Miyamoto Kinsei and with stamp on the bottom.

Age: Meiji/Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 12 1/4" high x 5 1/2" wide