A pair of antique Japanese candlesticks dating to the Meiji period 1868-1911. The stands are made of copper and measure about 17 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" in diameter, across the weighted bottoms. The stands have been engraved with an assortment of family mons, both on the bases, and up the sticks. The condition is very good. There are no dents or broken pieces, and a dark patina has developed over the years. The asking price includes shipment within the USA.
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
Silver damask iron box, gold details. Japanese work of the Edo period bearing the coat of arms of the Saka-I clan. I once read that this clan was responsible for security in Edo in the 18th century (to be checked). The essential feature of this box is the finesse of the iron that makes it. The blacksmith managed to hammer a wall as thin as paper. Which is a technical feat requiring a exceptionnal mastery of iron...
Old (1920's) Japanese Gilt Bronze Mixed Metal Koi Fish Signed
It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. It is 737 gram (1.6 lb).
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Japanese kiseru made of brass with silver colored rings, bowl and mouth piece. It is further decorated with a boy and comical looking tiger in overlay silver and engravings of pine trees. The pipe measures 9 1/2" long which includes the bamboo extension. The pipe is from the Meiji period (1868-1912). The Pipe is in good condition with some small scratches and dents from use. The most wear is near the tobacco bowl. The asking price includes free shipping within the USA.
Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s) unusual Japanese wooden box, its cover inlaid with a metal fitting depicting seated young Kintaro petting one of his companions - a hare - as he is about to give it a treat, and his huge axe behind him. According to a Japanese legend Kintaro (also known as Kintoki) was the child of the forest raised by the mountain witch Yama Uba, and possessed an extraordinary strength...
Pair Japanese Bronze Candlesticks, with complete set of Utensils, 2 covered pots and 2 pairs of tweezers, Ca. 1920, 25 1/2" high, 10" diameter for base with open cut design around gallery trim, hanging hook for tweezers, some old waxes are still remain caused some green color of oxidation on the round base.
1900's Japanese Silver Repousse Drum Shaped Box with Chrysanthemum Jungin Konoike zo (of Yokohama)
It is 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) tall by 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It is 179.8 gram.
It is tarnished and has dent, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A large Japanese solid silver vase depicting 4 flying cranes. Gilted eyes, dark feathers and copper paws.
Signed Eihō 英鳳 on the back, the base with Junjin (pure silver hight quality) 950+ high grade silver.
Artist from the Niigata Prefecture knew for his hammering technique, Ogawa Eiho was the pupil of Ito Katsuhide.
Meiji-Taisho period 1920 ca.
Sizes: 40 x 20 cm.
Condition report: Very good condition
Antique Japanese bronze candlestick with a whimsical scene of a cat chasing a mouse. The cat slinks around the round base while the mouse clings to the candle pricket high above. The animals are especially well modeled and have highly detailed fur. The base of the candlestick is cast with an archaic motif made popular again during the Meiji era...
A pair of 19th century Japanese bronze vases with stylized dragon handles. Body with raised relief decoration depicting birds amidst a pond landscape. Raised on a ringed cut-out base. In very good condition, the vases measure 12" high, 6.5" wide at handles, and 5.75" diameter. Circa 1900
Antique Japanese bronze suiban with raised designs of dragons on the front and back. Swirling mist motifs decorate the sides of the suiban and continue on the four feet it stands on. A key motif runs along the edge of the rectangular container. Four character mark on the bottom. Suiban are intended for displaying flowers (with a kenzan) or for displaying suiseki scholar stones for viewing and contemplation...
Antique Japanese pair of bronze candle sticks. Simple and elegant with bell shaped feet. Most likely for use at a temple shrine.
Age: Edo Period (early 1800's)
Dimensions: 13" high x 4 1/4" wide at base
Antique Japanese small bronze suiban for flower or rock arrangements. Cast with designs of irises on two sides, the ends have bronze handles in the shape of knotted chord. Stands on four small feet.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 7 1/2" long x 5" wide x 2 1/8" high
1900's Japanese Bronze Dragon Carry Vase
It is 11.75 inches (30 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It weighs 2353 gram.
It has pitting, oxidation, rubbing of patina, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Charming Japanese Seated Bronze Maiden on original well-carved wooden base. Young maiden is dressed in peasant clothing and is holding a teacup.
Size: Overall 16" H x 13"W x 17"L
Actual 14.5:H bronze figure
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s) unusual small Japanese keyaki (zelkova serrata - Japanese elm) wood box, its top inlaid with a metal fitting depicting a seated boy wearing flower decorated robe and having a look of melancholy on his face. I believe it represents Kikujido - the Chrysanthemum Boy - the Emperor’s favorite page, who was condemned to exile. The Emperor taught Kikujido a phrase by the Buddha to thank him for his loyalty...
Small silver vase with flared and hemmed neck. A finely chiseled snake is wrapped around the neck and an enameled chrysanthemum.
The lower body is enamelled in polychromy by silver wire partitions.
Under a round base there is a signature in a golden cartouche of Mitsu Shige.
Period: Meiji. Height: 10cm (4")
Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) Japanese hammered copper incense burner - tripod with wide body, flaring mouth and 3 short feet. Wonderful object made by hammering a chunk of copper, raising it and giving it shape - no casting is involved. Fantastic clean gently curving organic form with beautifully hammered surface and superb reddish patina, very pleasant to the touch. Signed JUZAN on the bottom, beautiful object for scholar’s desk. Height 2 1/4 inches, diameter 3 7/8 inches at the widest.
Antique Japanese tsuba (hand guard for samurai katana) decorated with a monkey peeking though the bamboo rails of a cage or gate. Often occurring in Japanese folk tales, the monkey generally symbolizes a trickster. Since tsuba were often a warrior's source of personal expression, it is likely this monkey held specific significance to the blade's owner.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 3" high x 2 7/8" wide x 1/8" thick (1/4" thick including monkey).
Japanese silver teapot with bell shaped.
Description & size: 7 cm height x 10 cm wide (2.75 in x 4 in)
Weight: 146 grams
Circa: Meiji Period, early 20th Century
Production: Handcrafted & forged in a persoanl silver teapot in a bell shaped teapot with hard wood handle & lid's finial. Unsigned
Japanese silver teapot with a copper lid.
Description & size: 7.5 cm height x 9.5 cm wide (2.9 in x 3.75 in)
Weight: 119 gram
Circa: Meiji Period, early 20th century
Production: Handcrafted & forged in a personal silver teapot. A copper silver lid with a small wooden handle on both the teapot and lid. Unsigned
Japanese silver tea caddy with pumpkin design
Description & size: 6 cm height x 6.5 cm wide (2.6 in x 2.75 in)
Weight: 114 gram
Circa: Meji period, Early 20th Century
Production: Handcrafted & forged
Beautifully crafted with a pumpkin design with the attention of the Meji Period Era. unsigned
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 13.7 C.M. / Width 11.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
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.
Set of two bronze ewers for pouring sake at a banquet or wedding ceremony. One sake ewer with a long handle and two spouts (called naga-e choshi), used to serve sake to guest. At smaller gatherings, only one spout is used; when larger numbers of people need to be served, both spouts may be used...
1900's Japanese Bronze Cucumber & Eggplant Paperweight Okimono
It is 1.6 inches (4 cm) tall by and 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 357 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of Japanese bronze hanging temple lanterns. High level of detail of each section of the lantern form the base to the lotus peddles around the roof edge. Floral designer intertwine creating interesting detail. Complete with original hardware . Pair of hinged doors unlock an open to give access into each lantern.
Original patina consistent with age.
Late Edo - Early Meiji Period C. 19th Century
16" wide X 18" high
Highly detailed unusual Japanese bronze censor of depicting Gama Sennin (toad immortal) sitting atop the censors lid. Three dragons form to make the base. Three protective dragons form the sturdy base. Prominent phoenix is seen just below Gama below the lip of the opening to the censor. Wonderful original condition.
The Japanese legend of Gama Sennin (蝦蟇仙人 "Toad Immortal") is based upon Chinese Liu Hai (劉海), a fabled 10th-century alchemist who learned the secret of immortality...
Unusual 1900s - 1910s (late Meiji - early Taisho) small Japanese wooden visiting card tray with inlaid multimetal decoration of a Dutchman standing by a pole, one hand raised to his head, the other holding a wide brimmed hat. Wood appears to be kurogaki (black persimmon), wonderful crisp metalwork with different patinas and gilding, beautiful dense hardwood, great patina, in perfect condition. Size 5 5/16 x 4 3/4 inches.
Pair of finely detailed full size silver Japanese temple candlesticks. Embossed with wild flowers and scrolling vines. Blooming flowers are seen from the base, up the stem to the top. Gorgeous original patina consistent with age. Overall very good condition.
Edo Period C. Early 1800's
Dimensions: 9" wide X 25" high
A pair of small Japanese shrine candlesticks. Each would received a long standing candle inserted onto each small spike. Swirring vines and flowers depicted on both half round base and round lipped top. Unusual small size.
Great accent piece for the contemporary home.
Meiji Period C. 19th Century
Dimensions: 4" X 4" X 11 1/2" High
19th Century Japanese Mixed Metal Cigarette Case Komai Otojiro
It is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. It is 74.3 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidation and rust inside and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Unique Japanese Bronze Usubata (used for Ikebana flower display). Gently sloped open bowl of the large water drop ready to receive a flower arrangement. droplet drops down and bursts out in a well modeled droplet base. Sturdy with original patina consistent with age.
Aft Deco Circa 1930's
Dimensions 12" Wide x 12" High
Japanese bronze flying bird with stand.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 25 C.M. / Width 18.3 C.M. / Length 39.7 C.M.
Size of stand: Height 4 C.M. / Width 41 C.M. / Length 54.9 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
Japanese iron teapot.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 24.3 C.M. / Width 16 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.