Antique Japanese 4 pieces of crane shaped hardware, raised and beautifully detailed flying cranes, made of gilt copper repouse with dark patina, long nail in back of each, probably off of a temple or large shrine. Meiji Period (c1900). Size : 5 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high (with 2" deep pin in back)

Antique Japanese extremely fine articulated dragon, made of individually cast and incised segments of iron, shakudo eyes, every piece moves, very realistic rendering of a small dragon, body swivels and twists, head stays up on its own accord, so well executed it seems living, beautiful condition. With original tomobako signed, "property of (Emperor) Tsuchimikado, dated Tenai Geddei 31, c. 1781. Attributed to Myochin the famous armer maker...

This rare Japanese bronze incense burner is a mid or late Meiji period product. It depicts a crane resting on an upside down lotus leaf. A small snail is sitting on the leaf as well. The hollow body of the crane is used as burner; the wings can be removed to put incense inside. The open beak and small holes under the feathers will let the smoke out. There is a polished bronze inlay crest on the crane’s head and small bronze points on the feathers...

A finely cast pair of bronze vases made in Japan, probably for export, during the Meiji period (1868-1911). Condition - excellent - no damages and no repairs. 24cm (9.5inches) high...

Antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin (tea kettle), cast with wonderful design of shells on each side, beautiful shape with tall handle and iron lid, Meiji Period. Size: 11" high

Antique Japanese keyaki (elm) wood plaque inlaid with a mixed metal scene of two monkeys, A large monkey dressed in a happi coat sits on a branch of a blossoming peony plant, in one hand he holds a lotus blossom on a long stem at the top of which another tiny monkey hangs on like a flag...

A Early to Mid 19th C. (Edo Period) Japanese bronze hand held mirror (kagami)with rectangular handle,with original lacquer wooden box in excellent condition. Marked. L:33cm

Antique Japanese bronze usubata, Meiji period. The usubata are used for floral arrangements, like a vase. This usubata is striking with a dragon supporting the vessel with one of its arms as its back arches. It measures 9" tall 12" wide at base.

Pair of bronze vases with mixed metal inlay of motif of herons perched and flying near a willow tree. The vase contains the inscription: Dai Nippon Kyoto Ju, Ikkodo Bunryu Atsuyoshi. Trans: Residing in Kyoto, Japan Ikkodo Bunryu Atsuyoshi followed by a kao or a distinctive signature of the artist. The artist, Miyabe Atsuyoshi was active during the Meiji period and paved the way for contemporary Takaoka Bronze art. Age: Meiji Period Size: Diameter: 3.25" Height: 9.75"

Antique Japanese bronze and mixed metal vase with a beautiful and highly raised design of blossoming magnolia branches and a small bird, great details, late Meiji Period. Size: 7" high

A resplendent Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with motif of a plant often seen during the autumn in Japan. The Japanese name is Hozuki, while in English it is known as either Japanese Lantern or Winter Cherry. The motif symbolize the height of autumn and the plant is often used in flower arrangements. Age: 19th century Size:Height: 7.5" Diameter: 3.25"

Antique pair of dramatic bronze censers, each with a warrior seated on top, the surface of each censer is decorated all over with ornate damascene (metal inlay) patterns, standing on four feet on stand inlaid with dragon, each leg is inlaid with the face of an oni (demon protector), each warrior sits on a rocky outcropping with hidden holes to allow incense smoke to escape dramatically around the figure, Meiji Period...

Beautiful Japanese antique Buddhist temple bell made of bronze or brass with repousse design of scrolling vines and chrysanthemums, long double-linked chain of hand foraged copper, both chain and bell all with lovely green patina, Meiji Period. Size: approximately 75" long including chain when hanging.

A letter open done in mixed metal with motif of cranes, chrysanthemums, magnolia-like flowers, and other flowering plants. The letter opener contains a signature that is difficult to read. Age: Meiji Period. Size: Length 13" Width 1.5"

A dramatic pair of Japanese okimono fighting cockerels, using the shokado method: mixture of bronze, gold and silver. The birds have naturalistic plumage and the fierce intensity of their fight is captured.

The artist has used this same technique in crafting a superior samurai sword onto this beautiful sculpture. The intertwined gestural pose of each bird gives the viewer the sense realism and drama of a cockerel fight...

Japanese Buddhist devotional plaque made of bronze with design of lotus blossoms and braided cord tied in a bow. This keman would have hung in a temple as an offering for the Buddha. Age: Meiji Period (19th century). Size: 14.50" high x 10.25" wide.

Rare large pair of beautiful original Japanese bronze temple lanterns with gilt highlights. A Sasarindo crest on the section where the light would be placed; the Sasarindo is the bamboo leaves and gentian flowers crest of the Minamoto clan.
The doors are fully functional. Each lantern is made of 6 individual cast bronze sections. A pearl in a flame sits on top of each lantern. Two very intricate dragons wrap around the lanterns. There are abundant motifs of dragons, flames and clouds...

Antique Japanese bronze usubata made of woven bronze. An usubata is a floral arranging container for ikebana. The base is made in the form of an open weave bamboo basket with a six point star pattern. The top is a close weave. The handles are bamboo branches with leaves climbing over the basket. Meiji period 1868-1912. It measures 12" wide 11" tall.

Antique Japanese iron sake server or sakatsugi. The body contains an image of a turtle, a symbol of longevity and used in festive and auspicious occasions. Next to the turtle, although hard to see, is a signature which reads Tosa no Kami Mitsusada, who was a painter from the Tosa School (1738-1806). The image on the sakatsugi is possibly based on a painting by the artist and was incorporated into the design...

Beautiful Japanese sterling silver overlaid glass stoppered decanter, the pinched form having a hand chased reticulated bamboo pattern overlay. Top with stylized etched letter "B". Age: Meiji - Taisho Period. Size: 8.75" Height x 4.75" width.

Refined tetsubin cast from iron with a bronze lid with a flower motif at the base of the lid's handle. Age: Taisho-Early Showa Period (1912-1920). Size: height 9.5" diameter 6.75"

Antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868-1912, bronze cast deer. The deer is lightly walking across a surface. Excellent naturalism. It measures 10" long 6" tall.

Antique Japanese bronze Bishamonten or guardian. Taisho period, 1912-1926. The Bishamonten is the protector of Buddhism, distributor of treasures and wealth and protector of warriors. He is the Shitenno guardian of the north, of riches and scourger of evil doers, and healer of illness. The Shitenno are the four heavenly guardians that protect the Buddha and his attendants. There is a seal on the base reading Nobu. It measures 38" tall.

Antique Japanese gumbai, war fan. It was sued mainly as a signaling device during war. Today, they are most often seen in use by sumo referees. It measures 21.5" long 11" wide. Meiji 1868-1912. Inscribed with the Hachimandaibosatsu, in the same style of calligraphy as the Tsuruoka shrine in Kamakura. It may have been as shrine offering or a decoration in the shrine. Made of white bronze with a pewter or silver handle.

Beautiful Japanese bronze vase of baluster shape with a dark patina. The body has a scene in relief of blossoming branch with a bees' nest and bees with gold inlaid eyes. Signed vase. Age: Meiji Period). Size: 13.625" H x 6.25" D.

Japanese bronze vase with flaring rim. The slender body with a coiled Dragon in relief. 19thC. Height 8 5/8" (21.9cm). Condition: very good.

Antique Japanese bronze hibachi decorated with dragons and chickens. The chickens have their wings spread as they give the illusion they are flying out of the body. The dragons walk across the body of the vessel. There are three small feet with incised scrolling designs. It measures 9" tall, 13" wide at the mouth, 18" wide from handle to handle. Meiji period, 1868-1912.

Japanese late Edo Period (ca. 1860 / 150 years ago) buddhist bronze bell from S¨­fuku-ji ( ³ç¸£Ë ) Temple in Gifu.

Measurements diameter 21 cm H 23 cm. Materials: bronze, wood, silk. Made entirely by hand. The base is in lacquered wood. On the side of the bell trademarks with the name of the place of provenance and craftsman. Beautiful patina with natural signs of wear and some scratches due to the age and use...

Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Kettle

Description & Size: 24.13 x 19.05 x 16.51 cm (9.5" x 7.5" x 6.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle; Weight: 1844 gram(65.04 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c1900'; Material: Carbon iron & silver; Production: Hand wrought & crafted

This is a rare & definite a treat for the tea connoisseur of the time. The tetsubin is constructed & designed with two sand dragons crawling & piercing through the iron teapot body as if ...

Japanese Silver Teapot w Jade Rings

Description & Size: 7.62 x 12.7 x 7.62 cm (3" x 5" x 3") height & wide with & without spout & handle; Weight: 111 gram (3.92 oz)

Age: Early Meiji Period; Material: Silver, Ebony wood, & Jade; Production: Handcrafted

This is a nice personal Japanese silver teapot with ebony wood handle & a unique jade rings as a finial. It's a handsomely handcrafted for a tea connoisseur of the time. It's in great shape & nice clear silve...

Japanese Silver Teapot w Gold Chrysanthemum Finial

Description & Size: 6.98 x 8.25 x 13.53 cm (2.75" x 3.25" x 5.33") height & wide with & without spout & handle; Weight: 208 gram (7.34 oz)

Age: Taisho Period c20'; Production: Handcrafted & etched; Material: Silver, Gold, Ivory

This Japanese silver teapot w gold chrysanthemum flower finial is a superb construction with heavy gauge sterling silver for a personal teapot. It's designed for the tea lover & conn...

Japanese Silver Millefleurs Teapot

Description & Size: 8.89 x 12.7 x 8.12 cm (3.5" x 5" x 3.2") height & wide with & without spout & handle; Weight: 158 Gram (5.58 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th; Production: Handcrafted & hand hammered; Material: Sterling Silver

This is a Japanese Sterling Silver Millefleurs Teapot Circa: 1900th Century Meiji Period. It's handcrafted & hammered with multiple reliefs of millefleurs around the teapot's body & lid. The sterling ...

Japanese Sterling Silver & Enamel Censor

Description & Size: 10.79 x 12.7 cm (4.25" x 5"); Weight: 257 gram (9.06 oz)

Age: 1868 - 1912 Meiji Period; Material: Sterling Silver & Cloisonné enamel; Production: Handcrafted & hand hammered

This is a nice & fine production of a Japanese Sterling Silver & Censor Circa: 1868 - 1912 Meji, with cloisonné enamel added to garden flowers, & sparrows. The silver censor is beautifully crafted with surrounding medium &...

A splendid and unusually large tetsubin decorated with geometric patterns with peonies and butterflies set within a frame. This piece is a collaboration of two major artists. The body has a seal by the kama-shi or tea kettle maker, Okuni Jurou, and the lid is signed by Kinryudo. Okuni Jurou, along with his father Okuni Toubei were famous for their skill and artistry during the Meiji and Taisho Periods. Condition is original and excellent. Size: Diameter 9.5" Height 14"

Japanese Silver Sake Ewer w Rattan Handle

Description & Size

Sake Pot: 13.33 x 7.62 x 10.16 cm (5.25" x 3" x 4") height & wide without & with rattan handle; Sake Cups: 3.81 x 5.08 cm (1.5" x 2") height & wide

Weight: 184 gram (6.49 oz); Age: Taisho Period Circa: 1920'; Material: Silver & rattan; Production: Handcrafted

This is a unique Japanese silver sake ewer / teapot with original rattan handle with etched grooves through out the body and cups....

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

Japanese Filigree Silver Enamel w White Porcelain Teacups set of five

Description & Size: 3.81 x 6.98 cm (1.5" x 2.75") height & wide with handle; Weight: 308 Gram (10.86 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th; Material: Silver, Enamel & White Porcelain; Original: Antique; Production: Handcrafted

This set of 5 - Japanese silver filigree enameled w white porcelain teacups were meticulously done with the traditional Meiji period theme of silver filigree, garden flowers, c...

Japanese Silver Teapot w Chrysanthemum Finial c19th

Description & Size: 10.66 x 17.78 cm (4.2" x 7") height without & with handle, 13.97 x 15.24 cm (5.5" x 6") wide without & with spout; Weight: 354 gram (12.48 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 1900'; Material: Silver; Production: Handcrafted; Original: Antique

This is a nice handcrafted Japanese silver teapot with solid handle & lid. The teapot has a nice semi-bubble shaped design with a chrysanthemum finial. As comm...

Japanese Sterling Silver Teapot w Rattan Handle

Description & Size: 8.89 x 13.33 cm (3.5" x 5.25") height without & with rattan handle, 10.16 x 12.06 cm (4" x 4.75") wide without & with spout; Weight: 214 gram (7.54 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 1900'; Material: Sterling Silver; Production: Handcrafted; Original: Antique

This Japanese sterling silver teapot w rattan handle is hand hammered has the look of a barrel design. It's hammered & etched on both the pot & li...

Japanese Silver Teapot Signed Miyamoto Shoko

Description & Size: 10.16 x 16.51 cm (4" x 6.5") height with & without handle 15.24 x 12.7 cm (6" x 5") wide with & without spout

Weight: 407 gram (14.37 oz)

Age: Meiji Period; Production: Handcrafted

This is a nicely crafted Japanese silver teapot c19th Century. It's handcrafted & hammered with solid gauge silver construction with multiple cut grooves on top of the teapot, also comes with a solid gaug...

JAPANESE STERLING SILVER TEAPOT Signed S SHOKAI Yoko

Description & Size

Teapot: 10.16 x 19.05 x 11.43 cm (4" x 7.5" x 4.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle

Weight: 426 gram (15.02 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c20th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Hand Hammered

This is a uniquely designed Japanese sterling silver teapot handcrafted & hammered throughout the mid body with an etched bamboo design on both sides. The tea...

Japanese Silver Wooden Box w Waves & Fishes

Description & Size: 4.44 x 15.87 x 5.58 cm (1.75" x 6.25" x 2.2") height & long & wide

Weight: 231 gram (8.14 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c19th; Production: Handcrafted

This beautifully crafted Japanese silver wooden box with fishes. The box is laced with silver over dark hard wood with the sea waves & fishes. It's in excellent condition. The box is marked with "Jungin" or pure silver on the base.

Japanese Silver IRIS FLOWERS Box Signed

Description & Size: 5.08 x 10.92 x 9.14 cm (2" x 4.3" x 3.6") height & wide & long; Weight: 311 gram (10.97 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c1900'; Production: Handcrafted & Hammered

This is a beautiful Silver Iris Flowers box crafted during the height of the Meiji Period c19th. The silver box is handcrafted on top of the lid with iris flowers in a water pond & with 4-sides of the box with hand hammered background. The ...

Japanese Silver Tea Set Signed MUSASHIYA YOKOHAMA
Description & Size

Teapot: 21.59 x 13.97 cm (8.5" x 5.5") height with & without handle, 15.24 x 12.7 cm (6" x 5") wide with & without spout; Weight: 580 gram (20.45 oz)

Sugar Pot: 11.43 cm (4.5") height, 15.87 x 10.16 cm (6.25" x 4") with & without handle; Weight: 268 gram (9.45 oz)

Creamer: 7.62 cm (3") height, 13.33 x 8.89 cm (5.25" x 3.5") wide with & without mouth & handle; Weight: 243 gram (8.57 oz...

Japanese Silver Box w Roses & Brown Bird Signed

Description & Size: 4.44 x 13.71 x 10.16 cm (1.75" x 5.4" x 4") height & length & wide

Weight: 431 gram (15.20 oz)

Age: Meiji - Taisho Period

Production: handcrafted

This is a beautiful Japanese silver box handcrafted with dark rose wood. The silver box has a large 3D silver rose with etched leaves, a rose bud, & a raised brown bird. There are some gold highlights on the rose stamens, r...

A Japanese iron garden lantern often referred to as a toro. Often these lanterns are placed within a garden setting to guide guests towards a tea house or an entrance to a building. The iron lantern contains a short inscription with the date when the piece was made (first year of Taisho, 1912) and that the lantern was made by Yojiro. Age: Taisho Period Size: Height 19" Diameter: 18.5"

A magnificent and rare Amida Nyorai bronze Buddha, made in the early Edo Period, which means in the early 17th. century. This statue was made in a way called lost-wax metal casting, also known as Rougata Chuuzou, which was popular only in the 6th. century and in the Edo time.

The statue is in good antique condition with no repairs or cracks.

Size: 7,8'' height

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Japanese hand warmer made from bronze, with a handle and a floral-patterened openwork lid depicting three men playing the Japanese board game Go. The sides of the hand warmer show beautiful scenery with trees, mountains, three figures in a canoe, and one figure standing over a bridge. Signed on bottom. Meiji period (1868-1912) Size: 5.5" tall, 7" diameter

Beautiful Japanese 19th century gilt copper Keman with lotuses. This keman once hung from beams above the altar of a Japanese Buddhist temple. Traditionally, keman are decorated with floral designs originally derived from the use of flower garlands in temples in India. This keman has rare and very old blue glass beads and is remarkably intact. Translation writes that an honored donor named Demura Kojiro presented to temple in city of Wakayama in January Meiji 23 (c1890). It is tastefully susp...

Antique Japanese bronze figure of a koi fish, beautifully modeled with a graceful curve of the tail, wonderful attention to detail, with a dark matte patina, Meiji Period. Size: 4 1/2" high x 11 1/4" long

Miniature Japanese bronze figure of a monkey observing its right fist, balled up while the other hand remains with palms opened. The piece is very detailed down to the monkey's fingers and toes curled underneath itself. Edo period (1615-1867) Size: 1.25" height, 1.5" length

Antique round bronze suiban, a shallow tray or bowl to be filled with suiseki or viewing stones, as well as sand and bonsai, signature on the bottom, 19th century. Size: 3.5" height, 12" width

Japanese antique case iron tetsubin (iron pot for heating water for tea), beautiful subtle round form, bronze handle and lid, copper finial on lid with leaf motif. Size: 9" high (5" high not including handle) x 7" wide including spout.

Japanese iron lantern that comes in four pieces: The base, which stands on three slightly curved legs, the caged middle with a hinged door, the lid, and the finial on top. Size: 13.5" height, 12" width

Two (2) Japanese bronze candlesticks, each with a wide base in the shape of a lotus pod and a long rod connected to a lotus flower shaped holder. The bottom of one candlestick is engraved with a Japanese signature. Meiji period (1868-1912). Size: 27.25" height, 6.75" width

Japanese Silver Teapot w Side Handle Signed

Description & Size: 9.52 x 13.97 x 11.43 x 8.89 cm (3.75" x 5.5" x 4.5" x 3.5")

Weight: 220 gram (7.76 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Forged

This is a beautifully handcrafted Japanese silver teapot with side handle during Meiji Period 19th Century. The silver teapot has a maximum capacity of 400 ml/cc. the silver teapot in excellent condition! It's signed with th...

Pair of Japanese antique abumi (horse riding stirrups), made of iron with silver inlay all over in beautiful designs of vines and leaves, the bottom of each stirrup is decorated with a bamboo motif, the foot areas are lacquered black, each abumi is inlaid with writing: Kaga Ishikawa Prefecture, Mori Hei Saku (artist's name and "signed by") lived in Komaki. Edo Period (18th century). Size of each: 9 1/2" high x 11 1/2" long x 5" wide.

A finely crafted three piece Altar garniture comprising two bronze Chinese "Gu" form flower vases and a small bronze Koro (incense burner).Condition: excellent.Vases : 9.8cm (3.9 inches) high.Censer: 4.5cm (1.75 inches) high.Total weight: 1.08kg (2lb 6oz)

Beautiful bronze flower vase, long and cylindrical. Has a gorgeous boss relief of carp emerging from water in a delicate sweeping motion around the vase. From Meiji Period (1860-1912) Dimensions: 12" High X 4.75" Diameter

Antique Japanese bronze vase with a wood-like pattern, large areas of deep red pigment, and a stout mouth with inner ridges. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 11.5" height, 9" width