12 Piece Sterling Silver Japanese Kozuka Knife Set

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1837 VR: item #685341
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DESCRIPTION: A fabulous set of twelve knives, the blades of sterling silver with each handle made from a finely crafted antique kozuka. This set demonstrates a wide range of Japanese metals and metal working techniques, including iron, shakudo and shibuichi bodies, all decorated with gold, silver or copper overlays. Five kozuka have nanako (“fish roe”) backgrounds, one has very fine hand engraving and one is artist signed. We invite you to do the math per kozuka to see the reasonable price f... Click for details

Old Japanese Kanzashi Silver Hairpin

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #685001

A Japanese silver kanzashi (hair pin) with pierced and engraved circular design of peacock, original box with printed seals, Taisho period. Length 6 9/16", 1 1/12" in diameter.

19C Japanese Bronze Okimono Hut on Mountain Scene

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #684717
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19th Century Japanese Bronze Okimono of Hut on Mountain

It is 6.25 inches (16 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (22 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, dents, or chips, except maybe missing accessories (there are small holes that might hold these a... Click for details

Japanese Bronze Ichibana Bonsai Vase Bowl Dish c.1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #684040
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Japanese bronze holder/bowl/vase for simple flower arrangement known as Ichibana in Japan or could be used for a bonsai plant. The Ichibana arrangements are simple to display seasonal flowers and plant life in an artistic and exacting manner. This classic rectangular shaped bowl/vase is on 4 bamboo feet with bamboo motif on either side and 2 snails perched on either end. It measures 8 1/2" long x 5" wide x 2 1/2" high. Some wear due to age and use, but generally in very good condition. One snai... Click for details

Japanese Sterling Cloisonne Gold Wire Peonies Plate

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #683478
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This rare Japanese sterling 6" plate with an unusual pierced butterfly open work boarder, is highlighted by the gorgeous center with all gold wire cloisonne profuse and thick enameled peonies(gold stamen centers) and butterfly, a tour de force. The transparent and opaque shaded enamels, lavender, peach, white, blue, pink, greens in the peonies, buds, leaves, and butterfly are gorgeous. The butterfly is exquisite with several colors and much gold wire work. Overall, excellent condition, no ename... Click for details

Hand Wrought Iron Candle Stand for 5 Candles

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1910: item #683421
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This stand has a whisical appearance with its curves and curls and tilted candle holders. It stands on three legs and holds five candles. Dates from Edo or Meiji period.
Dimensions:
Height: 14-1/2"
Width and Depth: 11"

19c Japanese bronze MATCH SAFE falcon & plovers

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #683306

19th century Japanese bronze / brass match safe with similar decoration on both sides of a falcon on a branch observing 2 plovers in flight against the sun. Crisp metalwork, excellent detailing of birds (see their differentiated feathers), pleasant patina. Ribbed match striker on the bottom, the springed cover opens and closes very well. Height 2 5/8 inches.

Antique Japanese Tea Ceremony Bronze Futa-oki, Monkey

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #682909
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A rare bronze ring in the shape of a monkey for use in the Japanese tea ceremony wrapped in a custom made silk Shifuku pouch enclosed in a period kiri-wood box. The creature is well defined, body covered in a combed mass of hair, his ears and face left smooth. He arches back in a pose, arms and legs wrapped around the lid implied; an insidious cry echoing from his open mouth. The piece is likely 19th century, and measures roughly 2-1/2 inches (6 cm) diameter, 2 inches (5 cm) tall. The box is... Click for details

Bronze/Brass Alloy Figure of Kannon - late Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #682494
ICHI 736

A nicely executed figure of a seated Kannon done in a bronze/Brass alloy. It is a cast piece as can be seen from the photo of the interior. The figure measures 3 3/4" high and is 2" wide by 1 1/2" deep. Excellent condition and patina.

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Striding Tiger

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #682227
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A Japanese 19th century bronze sculpture of a striding tiger. The tiger with glass eyes and stripes in relief with attached tail. Two Character makers mark on the bottom of the belly. Condition: Small peg in tail missing. Measurements: H. 10 3/8; W. 21; D. 6 inches. Shipping weight: 9 lbs.