Approximately early to mid 20th century, impressive bronze model of Japaenese Samurai shognate holding Katana sword. All details are rendered exquisitely. It is very good in condition with aged fine patina. Highly recommended quality work.
Apporoximately early to mid 20th century, bronze model of Kinjiro Ninomiya, 19th century Japanese agricultural leader, philosopher, moralist and economist who was born to a poor peasant family but became a great landowner through hard work. Overall condition is excellent.
Impressive and beautiful inlay work in treasure design on iron lid rest made by Joeki Nakagawa 11th, one of the most famous Japanese metal worker. It is excellent in condition and comes with his signed and sealed wood fitted box.
Approximately 19th century, impressive Japanese cloisonne metal incense burner decorated with various colored enamels. Overall condition is very good with beautiful patina.
Approximately late 19th century, Japanese cloisonne work probably used for suiteki water dropper or teapot. It has beautiful and exquisite cloisonne work decorated with various colored enamels. Overall condition is very good with fine patina.
Approximately late 19th to early 20th century, impressive Japanese cloisonne vase in various coloured enamels with iris flower with leaves. Overall condition is fine with minor scratches on the side and it stands unstable very slightly.
Approximately 18th to 19th century, mixed metal kiseru pipe made by Somin Yokoya with exquisite carving on silver in the motif of laying lady holding pipe and inlay with brass and shakudo metal. It is signed by an artist with his Kao mark. Overall condition is fine with minor chip on brass part. Very unique and quality work.
Approximately 19th to early 20th century, giant cast iron kettle tetsubin with dynamically rendered flowering peony motif. This quality giant work was made in Nambu of Morioka prefecture, where cast iron works have been produced since 400 years ago. Its lid has castting mark of Morioka and kettle has mark of its founder. This is very rare and highly collectible work. Inside rust was once removed, recoated by the professional and old small repair very near spout. Otherwise, it is excellent in con ...click for details
19th century, Japaneses bronze vase with animated crabs. The vase has rich and beautiful patina. Overall condition is very good with old trace of surface crack near the underside as marked on the photo.
Approximately early 20th century, bronze Usubata for Ikebana or flower arrangement display with old men motif. Overall condition is very good with rich and fine patina.
19th to early 20th century, cast iron tea kettle with arare hail design with bronze lid. Its handle has impressive silver inlay work in the motif of moutains. Overall condition is good with some rust.
Approximately 19th century, Japanese yatate brush case with inkpot. Brush case is lacquered wood and inkpot is copper. Overall condition is good with fine patina.