Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Flower Vase c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #637808
KA472

One of the best examples of Japanese bronzes we have seen in an increasingly sparse market, this beautiful piece is worth a second look. Deep, rich Meiji Period (c.1867-1912) bronze with carp swimming over waves in raised relief on one side; geese frolicing among grasses, also in raised relief on the other side. Handles come out of baku's (bad dream eaters) mouths. Absolutely stunning. c.1890. (10½" x 5½") (27cm x 14cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $90.

Fukurokuju Japanese God of Longevity and Wealth c.1920

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #637476
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One of the seven lucky gods of Japan. Traditionally carved out of Yew wood in the winter. Called 'Okimono' or decorative piece in Japanese, these antique Japanese figurines were talismans for luck and protection. c.1920. (8¼" x 3½") (21cm x 9cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $40.

Munesada Nakao Bronze Dragon Temple Flower Vase c.1860

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #637383
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Signed 'Munesada Nakao' one of the leading bronze craftsman of the age, this antique Japanese temple flower vase has a dragon wrapped around the stem against a backdrop of buddhist clouds. Stunning. c.1860. (5¼" x 4¼") (16cm x 11cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $70.

Signed Kanaya Gorosaburo Suiban Flower Vessel c.1920

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1920: item #636977
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From the famed Kanaya Family of Toyama Prefecture, this is another example of antique Japanese Bronze works at its best. Employing shields of a Chinese design all around, this suiban makes an exquisite flower vessel. Taisho Period 1912-1926. (20" x 11") (51cm x 28cm). Very heavy item. EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $165.

Japanese Bronze Usubata Tea Ceremony Flower Vase c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #636704
KA478

Exceptional antique Japanese bronze flower vase 'usubata' used for the tea ceremony. Heavy, thick bronze used in the late Meiji Period (1867-1912). On one side in raised relief is a dragon flowing amongst the clouds. The other side has a defiant tiger surrounded in mountains. Both images define a protective, impenatrable aura. Absolutely stunning bronze cratsmanship. c.1890. (diameter 12" x height 10½") (30cm x 27cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $100.

Aesthetic Antique Japanese Bronze Incense Bowl c.1870

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #636278
KA198

A dragon with a lotus flower for a tail floating on waves encircles the entire bowl. Used in the late Edo Period in Nara, Japan, c.1870, as an incense bowl filled with ash to hold incense sticks used for offerings or to mark time. A timeless Japanese antique. (7" x 4") (18cm x 10cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $50.

Edo Period Antique Shigaraki Tripod Flower Vase c.1850

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #635796
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A rare antique Japanese tripod green overglazed shigaraki flower vase. Shigaraki is one of the seven main kilns of ancient Japan. The clays and ceramics were prized for tea utensils, tea storage and the tea ceremony. Most storage vessels used by the Imperial court in Kyoto came from Shigaraki. This vase is extremely rare and it is in excellent shape. c.1850. (12½" x 6") (31cm x 15cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $90.

Antique Bronze Buddhist Cloud Flower Vase c.1880

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #634065
KA358

Clouds are among the most extensively used elements in Japanese design. They are used in stylized forms as symbols with religious meaning in buddhist and taoist traditions. Or as signs of divine authority. This antique Japanese bronze flower vase has clouds throughout in raised relief. c.1880. (11" x 6") (28cm x 15cm . EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $60.

Antique Japanese Meiji Signed Bronze Elephant Okimono

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1910: item #633672

Antique Japanese bronze elephant okimono figure. Dates from the Meiji era (1868-1912). Bone tusks (replacements). Signed on bottom. Condition is good. Uneven patination throughout piece. Measures 7.25" from tip of trunk to bottom of back foot.

Antique Bronze Buddhist Altar Set, Box Signed c.1890

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono Pre 1900: item #633089
KA340

A complete set of antique Japanese zen temple altar furnishings, including; a pair of bronze flower vases, pair of bronze candlesticks, bronze incense burner, and a small bronze crane - turtle candlestand. All beautifully cast antique Meiji Period c. 1890. They come in the original box `tomobako` signed by the craftsman, `Katayama`. The Japanese characters on the box read `Gogusoku` meaning set of 5 altar bronzes and Katayama`s name. c.1890. (vases 6" x 4½") (vases 15cm x 12cm). (candlestands 10... Click for details