The piece is made using the traditional Japanese shakudo technique, an alloy primarily of copper with gold and silver, which is patinated to a dark, rich color. It depicts a samurai warrior in mid-action, possibly from a historical or mythological scene, with gold and silver detailing on his armor and sword. Such items were often made during the Meiji period (1868-1912) and repurposed from elements of samurai sword fittings (tsuba)...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Vase Daruma Buddha Monk Figure

It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 4.25 inches (10.9 cm) wide. It weighs 2.6 lb.

It is tarnished and has minor rubbing of gold, oxidation, flea bite chips at the lip, 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.

The box is circular, possibly alluding to a "full moon," with gilded rims. The cover is decorated in relief with flowers, leaves, and birds, utilizing mixed-metal inlay techniques on a dark patinated bronze or shakudo ground. Signed. 5 ½ ” x 2 “ 138 x 57 mm.

The technique includes intricate gold and silver inlays on an iron or antimony base. The central medallion depicts a detailed landscape scene, potentially featuring a temple like Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, overlooking a river valley with boats. Signed in gold. Signature may be translated as “Empire of Great Japan; Kyōto Komai-sei” Diameter 7 ¼” 18.5 sm.

The bell is made of bronze cast using the lost-wax method, its surface entirely covered with Urushi lacquer. Its small size suggests it was a bell for domestic use, perhaps for Shinto or Buddhist religious ceremonies. It is decorated with stylized motifs, including flowers, waves, and dragons, typical of Japanese designs. Two Chinese characters molded in relief are visible at the bottom of the bell; they can be translated as "sound of the bell." Japan, Edo period, 18th or 19th century...

Japanese hand hammered copper vase by famous Gyokusendo

Gyokusendo Tsuiki Copperware is a traditional Japanese craft.
It originated in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture ,with a history of over 200 years...

Japanese hand hammered copper vase by famous Gyokusendo

Gyokusendo Tsuiki Copperware is a traditional Japanese craft...

Japanese 19th C leather pouch imprinted with fine floral pattern and some gold lacquer. The clasp depicts an eagle made of gold with some shakudo. The inside of the clasp also gold is signed. Very good condition, leather with some wear, metal part are in perfect shape. Ojime looks like a pink coral. Attached metal bird serving as netsuke is not original to the piece, Signed. 4” x 3” x 1.

A very cute decorative object, okimono, made of bronze, in she shape of a fish hiding in a pond under lotus leaves and a flower. Good casting details. Stamped in the bottom part: Do Chu. H. 7,5 cm. Meiji, 19th cent. Good condition.

A hexagonal cloisonné vase on a dark blue ground, decorated with a large cherry blossom tree cascading over a garden of irises and chrysanthemums enclosed within a stylized fence. The decoration continues along the sides and on the reverse with a sinuous stream and wild irises in light enamel. The neck and base are adorned with ornamental enamel borders featuring geometric motifs. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 19 × 7.5 × 9.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition

A very decorative hanging lantern made of cast bronze in the shape of a horned owl, the body is in openwork, the ring for hanging between the horns, inside there is the place for a thin candle so that when lighted create a magic, beautiful, warm effect. Made in Takaoka, a famous city where bronze casting dates back to beginning of the Edo period, this piece dates from the Meiji period, around 1900. Measurement: H 29 x 16 x 16 cm.

A finely cast Japanese bronze sculpture (okimono) for the scholar’s table in the form of multiple rekishi mushrooms (lingji) set in a three-legged archaic bronze bowl decorated with a type of a la grec band. Signed at the bottom: Yasusuke. Late Edo, c. 1800-1850. H 9,5 cm.

A deep vase of silver on black by Kashima Kazuo enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Zogan Kuromido Hachi. It is 13.7 cm (5-1/2 inches) diameter, 14 cm (5-3/4 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Kuromido is an alloy of copper mixed with small amounts of tin, lead, or sometimes arsenic. As its name suggests, it is distinguished by a unique, beautiful, blackish hue...

Japanese silver metalwork mounted as a brooch. Finely chiseled in perfect shape. 2.1/8 ” x 0.7/8”.

A large Japanese bronze sculpture depicting an oni lifting a Buddhist ceremonial kōro (incense burner) with his left hand. The figure, kneeling, rests the other hand on his hip for balance and displays great strength in the act of raising the incense burner. The garments are finely incised and still retain traces of gilding, with a large phoenix engraved on the back. Period: Meiji, late 19th century Dimensions: 48 × 27 × 15 cm Weight: 9.8 kg Condition: Excellent.

A monumental bronze vase with a dark brown patina, depicting a Ryu dragon in high relief. The vase has a cylindrical shape with a flared base reminiscent of Mount Fuji’s profile. The dragon’s body coils around the entire surface, which is engraved with circular whirl motifs enhancing the sense of movement, while elements such as the head and claws are rendered in pronounced three-dimensional relief...

Bronze Vase by Hasuda Shugoro, Showa Period

Finely crafted ikebana bronze vase by Hasuda Shugoro (1915–2010), one of the leading modern metal artists of 20th century Japan. Born in Kanazawa, Hasuda studied at the Tokyo School of Art and became highly acclaimed, receiving numerous awards including the Hokuto Prize (1953). He was a founding member of the Creative Crafts Association (1961) and established the Japan Metal Sculpture Institute (1976)...