This beautiful and very modern hand hammered vase of almost globular shape is decorated with golden strokes on a deep red ground. Made by Gyokusendo workshop, most probably under the skilful eyes of Masai Tamagawa, the 6th generation head artist of the workshop. It has the old Gyokusendo mark engraved on the bottom and an engraved name (?) . H. 25 x 22cm circa. Showa Period, around 1960/70s...

Japanese cloisonné and bronze charger plate, from the Meiji period (late 19th century). The plate is made using the cloisonné enameling technique, where metal wires are soldered onto a bronze base to create compartments (cloisons) that are then filled with colored enamel paste and fired. The design features an intricate pattern of butterflies, flowers, and foliage set against a vibrant turquoise background. Diameter 13” 30 sm

Japanese Meiji to Taisho period bronze vase with flaring rim decorated with a relief figure of a monkey holding a parasol with a cutout revealing his face looking up at a bird flying overhead. He holds a case with in incised unread signature or inscription. Stands nearly 9 3/8" high. Early 20th century. Very good overall condition with slight staining and a nice patina. The base has adhesive residue where a tag was once adhered.

Large Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron tetsubin in the form of a bell decorated around the upper section with a horizontal ribbon of relief bosses. A dragon finial holding a loop is on the cast iron lid. The upright bronze handle has gilt inlay and tiny relief silvery gold imbedded beads. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. About 11 1/4” high to top of handle x 8 1/4” across. Very good overall condition with rust and minor wear in the interior from use...

Japanese Meiji period cast iron tetsubin with a textured globular form body and coppery bronze lid with a brass openwork bud form finial signed with the Ryubundo shop name. Two tiny gilt inlay spots are visible on the upright handle. 19th century. About 8 3/4” high to top of handle x 7” across. Very good overall condition with minor rust to the interior and base. Remnants of a metallic sparkly material line the interior...

Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron tetsubin decorated with a hailstone pattern in bas-relief around the upper half of the body. Iron lid with a bud form finial. A subtle cast pattern is on two sides of the upright handle. A three-character mark in a fan form is beside the spout. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. About 7 7/8” high to top of handle x 7 1/2” across. Very good overall condition with minor rust in the interior and underside of lid from use...

Japanese late Meiji to early Showa period cast iron tetsubin decorated with a hailstone pattern in bas-relief around the upper half of the body. Bronze lid with a round openwork finial. The lid is inscribed with a bank name. The handle stays upright. Early 20th century to possibly late 19th. About 8 1/8” high to top of handle x 7 1/4” across. Very good overall condition with some typical rust in the interior from use. There are a few scratches on the underside of the lid...

An antique iron Chagama (water kettle for tea) in the form of Mt Fuji. Mountain forest trees are depicted in relief on both sides. Baku style ears each hold the iron handles. Bronze lid has a rotating finial for fast cooling and handling.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8" High by 9 1/2" Diameter.

Japanese antique tetsubin, cast iron kettle for heating water for tea. Each side is decorated with a raised design of blossoming branches: one with a plum or cherry, the other with a buds about to flower, likely a camellia. The lid is cast in bronze and has a mottled reddish patina.

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

Dimensions: 9″ high (including handle) x 6 3/4″ wide (including handle and spout) x 5″ wide

Japanese antique tetsubin, cast iron kettle for heating water for tea. Oval form with high handle. One side is decorated with a raised banana palm. The unique split cast handle adds interest. The bronze lid is signed on the underside.

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

Dimensions: 9 1/2" high (including handle) x 6" wide (including handle and spout) x 4" wide

Cast bronze teapot resting on three feet. Relief decoration of 3 stylized dragons, 2 on the sides and the 3rd on the lid. A long spout with a studied shape ensures perfect tea service without unpleasantly spilling liquid in all directions outside the cup or bowl. You can even pour drop by drop. Beautiful casting of the metal and excellent finish with a file and scraper. Beautiful old natural patina. Difficult to date precisely. Japan 19th century or before...

Very art deco 'arare' (hail) style iron tea ceremony 'kama'. Ca. 1950. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.26cm tall x 9 cm wide.

A very attractive and fine cast iron incense container (kogo) for tea ceremony decorated with a motif from the Ten Ox-herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism. Inside covered in gold. Signed by Suzuki Morihisa (1920–1981), a 14th generation of cast iron-makers from Morioka who later taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tokyo. A frequent exhibitor at the Nitten. With original signed kiri-tomobako. H 3 cm, D 7,2. Condition: Perfect.

Shaped like a double gourd very elegant, this tokkuri is in lacquered tin. The decoration is in "Takamaki-e" lacquer (sprinkled) with gold and pigmented with red and black. Japanese lacquerers did not use tin as a support for their works because of the lack of porosity of the metal. Such objects are therefore very rare. The decoration represents stylized flowers and birds forming medallions, the lacquer work is of beautiful quality and it is indeed Maki-e (sprinkling) of gold powder and not simp...

Okimono bronze sculpture of a toad. The toad or the frog (kaeru) is associated with good luck and wealth. Kaeru means both “toad” or “frog” and “to return home” in Japanese. This meaning is due to the toad’s ability to return each year to the pond of its birth. A gong in the shape of a toad can sometimes be used as a door hammer or to protect house. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Width: 4.3 in (11.5 cm) – depth : 4.7 in (12.5 cm) – height: 2.4 in (6.8 cm)

Japanese arts and craft hand hammered repousse lotus copper candle holder. Four lotus flowers springing up from a large lotus pad. Copper with nice original patina.

Arts and Craft period (1860 - 1920)

Dimensions: 14" x 8" x 20"

Antique Japanese Iron tetsubin Teapot. Hand forged iron with details of a flying crane taking off from a old pine tree. The skin of the teapot has a natural wood grain all the way around. Condition is very good inside and out. Signed

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 8" wide 9 1/4" high

This lantern is a rare model that stands out for its pumpkin shape from the traditional models that are usually encountered. Indeed the main body is octagonal, composed of 8 metal panels, skillfully cut with a chisel of chrysanthemum flowers and foliage with chiseled details. All the different parts are firmly assembled by dozens of rivets. The metal is a copper alloy, either bronze or brass or both, some parts are red-brown, others yellow. The lantern is light, it can be hung but also placed on...