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...

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

A pumpkin lobed vase with silver inlay by Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 19.5 cm (8 inches) diameter, 27 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition. This is a great pair with the vase in the same form in simple Murashidao mottled olive tones by his son.
Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji, (1904-1987) studied metalwork under Ichioka Shiun from the age of 15 establishing his own workshop in 1925...

Fabulous Art Deco Showa Period Ca. 1930 iron candlestand. Excellent condition. 26cm tall x 9cm wide. Ask for shipping quote.

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.

19th Century Japanese Iron Lacquered Shibayama Mother of Pearl Inlay Lantern

It is 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 2.4 Lb.

It has rust, peeling of lacquer, missing inlays and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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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 and shibuchi bronze with a very interesting suaka patina. Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Diameter of the tray : 10 cm Monkey : Height : 5 cm – length : 3.5 cm

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

Superb early Showa Period Ca.1930 bronze suiban tray for bonsai rock garden sculptures. Elegan curved cornes and on 4 short legs. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

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 han-forged iron 5 point candlestand dating from Edo period Japan set onto an iron base. It is 39 x 10.5 x 39.5 cm (15 x 4 x 15-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition.

Silver inlay decorates the frets engraved into this lemon-peel textured bronze vase by Takano Shizan signed on the base in a rectangular cartouche. It is 25 cm (10 inches) diameter, 22 cm (9 inches) tall and in excellent condition.