19th two large Japanese cloisonne vases

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1837 VR: item #623491
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19th pair of large Japanese cloisonne vases, decorated with scroll work, geometrical figures, the height-31 cm, the condition are good-one vase has one one enamel loss-see the photos and some damage to the rim-see the photos, other vase has only a few very small glaze loss-this is a difficult to see on the photos.

Tsuba Suiteki Water Dropper signed Ishiguro Masayoshi

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #623256
021899

The size of Suiteki: 3" Long x 2 5/8" Wide x 3/4" High. Amazing work of Tsuba turned into Suiteki(water dropper). Tsuba and suiteki is made by Suaka(pure copper). The tsuba has Nanako background with autumn grass flowers and Japanese insects(mushi), Tonbo(dragon fly), Suzumushi(bell ring insect) and Kamakiri(mantodea). The detail work of tiny insect as well as the leaves flower work are just amazing. It is inscribed and carved left side of sword hole with artist name, " Ishiguro Masayoshi Sen(m... Click for details

Meiji Japanese Gilt Bronze Vase Moriage Butterfly Ears

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #620519
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Gilded Bronze Vase with Moriage & Butterflies Ears

It is 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.5 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, dents, or chips.... Click for details

Vintage Bronze Japanese Yatate Ink and Brush Holder

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #619246
B174

Japanese inkholder, or yatate, fashioned from finely cast bronze in the form of a miniature muzzle loading pistol. This exquisite piece features fine casting detail, including matching relief of the Tokugawa family crest, or Aoi-No-Mon, on either side of the handle. The pistol's hammer pulls back to reveal the inkwell. This item is in excellent condition, and measures 7 1/4" long. It dates to the Meiji-Period (1968-1912). ... Click for details

Vintage Japanese Yatate Ink Holder

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #619243
B174

Japanese yatate, a portable brush holder/inkwell combination. The brush compartment of the yatate is of simple cylindrical form, and is of a silvered material, probably a copper based alloy. The yatate is in good condition with only a few spots of wear to the silvered surface. It measures 7" long and the inkwell is 1 5/8" in diameter. It dates to the Taisho-period (1912-1926).

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Japanese Silver Tea Service

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1910: item #618507
02-212

This marvelous 5-piece tea set of Japanese hammered silver will elevate to new heights the simple joy of pouring tea for your family and guests. The entire set is intricately designed in high relief with a profusion of overlapping kiku (chrysanthemum), its silver content 950. Dragons, each scale delicately delineated, form the handles while realistically wrought kiku leaves serve as spouts. The set consists of a teapot, double-walled waste bowl, hot water pot with stand and burner, sug... Click for details

Bronze Japanese Meiji Period Hand Chased Pedestal

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #617471
1958

This rare fine example of bronze Japanese Meiji Period artisanship includes hand chased mythical dragons, birds and nature. Circa 1890. h. 36", diameter 12".

Large Chrysanthemum Shaped Japanese Silver Tray

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #617207
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This is a very large and heavy, Japanese Meiji Silver footed tray. It measures 12 1/2" across and has 1230 grams of silver or 43.2 ounces. Scalloped and ribbed Chrysanthemum shape, on the top and underside. Ornate feet in the shape of the flowers leaves. Engraved Japanese artist mark on the base. Very fine condition, with a couple of minor nicks and bends, more in the very center.

Antique Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #616554
B92

Japanese bronze hibachi, or hand warmer, dating to the late Meiji to early Taisho-period (early 1900's). This stout little hibachi features raised embossment of birds and flowers, and sits on four squat, rounded legs atop a base of solid keyaki. The outside has developed a dark patina with hints of dark red and green, and the inside still contains residue from previous use. There is faded gold, presumably paint, on the raised figures. The item bears an imprint on the bottom written in kanji, b... Click for details

Bronze Plaque of a Ni-o

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #614933
02-101

A wood-framed Japanese rectangular bronze plaque with a powerful Ni-o (temple guardian) bearing a vajra (thunderbolt weapon). As he emerges in high relief from the plaque’s dark background, the copper patination used for his extraordinary musculature and ferocious expression is intensified. His fierce eyes are inlaid with gold, copper and shakudo and his robes, eddying about him, decorated with mon of inlaid gold and shakudo. This plaque represents Meiji metalwork at its best. Length: 1... Click for details