Antique Japanese pair of hanging lotus candle holders, each made of bronze and attached in two sections. The upper section is a large inverted lotus leaf with smaller leaves and lotus buds around it's base. From out of the large lotus leaf is a hook. The lower section attaches to the hook with a ring. The candle itself would sit on the small lotus flower platform with smaller leaves and flowers.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 25" high x 8 1/4" wide

Height: 38.5 cm (15.5 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Depth: 15 cm (6 in)
Weight: 4.2 kg

Fine Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin carrying a basket; very well-modelled features and clothing; signed to the lower reverse; good condition

Length: 10.7 cm (4.3 in)
Height: 4.1 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 7.7 cm (3.1 in)
Weight: 430 gm

Japanese Komai box produced by the Komai family in the late 19th century; shows inlaid gold and silver depictions of bamboo and birds over a black iron ground; gilt interior; minor age marks; signed Komai Seibei; good condition

Pair of Japanese shokudai candlesticks made of copper with chrysanthemum shaped base. Original finish consistent of its age.

Dimensions for each candlestick is 24 3/4" high x 6 3/4" wide diameter (at base).

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Fabulous Taisho Period bronze buddhist temple water bowl in the shape of a lotus. Great patina from years of use. Two handles and tripod feet. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. 15" wide by 12" high.

A 21" Meiji period patinated bronze koro with bamboo shaped handles, six panels depicting small birds, and with a kirin resting atop the lid.

One of the most spectacular Japanese bronze hibachi's ever encountered and quite unusual in every way. Massive and weighing a solid 18 lbs. this hibachi features a well sculpted dragon that clutches the celestial pearl of wisdom that effort-sly glides about the wind that whips about its body, three monkeys in varying poses or positions support this cauldron-like monstrosity...

A Japanese baluster-shaped bronze vase of a rooster turning towards the chick in a chrysanthemum garden. Signed on a rectangular reserve. Meiji period late 19th century Sizes: 15 x 7 x 7 cm Condition report: Good condition

The cigarette holder is made of iron decorated with a damascened dragon in gold, silver and sentoku (copper alloy). On the reverse is represented Mount Fuji damascened in silver, at the bottom right the mint mark as well as the "24 carat gold" guarantee...

Small cast bronze incense burner. The cast iron is very thick. The object is very heavy. It is treated like Japanese Raku stoneware, leaving a pronounced rustic look. Do not think of an easier job, quite the contrary, the finish with a scraper of the bronze and the polishing are neat. Style very rarely used in ceramics. On the lid a shishi serves as a button. Below an indeciphered mark cast in hollow. Excellent very old bronze patina. Probably Japanese and surely 18° or before...

Antique Japanese bronze usubata with small birds done in silver overlay, and silver inlay of ocean waves. The handles are of an unusual shape. Nice patina. Deco period c1930. Size: 10.5" height, 12" diameter

Wall vase in cast bronze, representing a dragon coiled on itself, its meandering body delimiting the contours of the vase. The casting must have been complicated and several holes and gaps appeared which were filled with welded bronze plates as can be seen in the detail photos. At the back a finely crafted ring allows the suspension. Most likely Japanese work...

Height: 22 cm (8.8 in)
Width: 11 cm (4.3 in)
Depth: 8 cm (3.2 in)

Fine pair of Meiji bronze elephant bookends; very well modelled skin and musculature throughout; tusks are of a natural material; both pieces signed on the base; good condition

Meiji period Japanese bronze vases. Silver and copper inlaid design depicting a long-tailed rooster in a plum tree. Signed by ¡°Ichinori¡±. Maker¡¯s seal is on the bottom. They are in good condition. H: 5¡±, W: 2¡±

A glass plique-à-jour vase with polychrome enamel held by the silver thread with goldfishes. Taisho period 1920 ca. Sizes: 13 x 9 cm Condition report: Good – slight hairlines

A Pretty little Bronze vase with finely crafted gold and silver leaf decoration. Origin: Japan Period : Meiji 19th Century Dimensions : 20cm (7.5")

19C Meiji period Japanese Woven Bronze Plaque Tray Gold and Silver Inlay The mixed-metal plaque or tray is designed on the interior with a bronze panel carved and applied with five people, variously finished in gilt and silver. The sides and rim are hand woven metals simulating woven bamboo. Size: 25.8 cm long, 23 cm wide, 4.7 cm deep. Condition: Good. A scratch on the back.

Japanese Early 20th century bronze vase. The vase is of bulbous form with wide neck and rim. The vase has a small geometric design on the front and back done in relief. Made by KATORI HOZUMA (1874-1954). Comes with original artist box. Signature of artist, HOZUMA on base. 9" tall by 7" wide at its widest. (kanesu)