All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1980 item #1316117 (stock #RS-2)
Japanese 20th century bronze vase with gold and silver inlays. The inlays are in a geometric design. Made by KASAI TAIZO, born 1922. From Takaoka City. Signed TAIZO on bottom. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box. 14 1/4" tall by 5" wide at its widest.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1950 item #921488 (stock #RS-01)
Japanese early 20th century bronze water lily design vase. By artist, BOKUZEN. Comes with TOMOBAKO, or original artist signed wooden storage box. The vase measures 11 1/8" tall by 7" wide at the widest point.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1940 item #1394754
Japanese bronze fu-dog and ball. The playful fu-dog stands with mouth open in a dynamic pose with back feet on the ground and front paws on the ball. The ball is made of open work bronze with a design of peonies and scrolling vines.

Taisho Period C. 20th Century

Dimensions: 13 1/2" high x 16" long x 8" deep.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1414054
Japanese Silver box from the Taisho period c1920. The decoration has a inscribed leaf design with a hardwood interior and bottom, good condition.

Provenance Zelig Collection

Dates Taisho c1920
H 2.75" x W 5.375" x D 4"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1940 item #1385275 (stock #TRC20991)
Considered auspicious symbols of wealth, status, and good fortune; foo dogs—commonly referred to as shishi or koma-inu in Japan—are often seen in pairs guarding shrines, straddling the doorways of shops, and protecting public buildings. These mythical effigies have deep religious and social symbolism and can be seen in countries across Asia...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1980 item #1342117
Japanese bronze usubata in the form of an open natural lotus, standing on a coiled stem with a lotus bud. Usubata are used for beautiful flower arrangements, an art form known as ikebana.

Size: 9" L x 9" W x 6" H
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1950 item #1467384 (stock #316)
Gold and silver steel cigarette case. Work in the style of Komei. The landscape decorations are in gold and silver relief. Examination with a magnifying glass does not show us the typical scratches of a damascene work (nunome zogan). The borders are worked with floral motifs in slight relief, the hollows being filled with black lacquer. two golden metal chains to hold the cigarettes. These two chains are extendable by a clever spring system hidden in each link...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1980 item #1342102
Japanese bronze suiban, or a dish to be filled with viewing stones called suiseki, as well as small plant arrangements. The rim has flower petal incision motifs while the sides are decorated by medallions and a pair of handles shaped like elephant heads. Artist's signature on bottom.

Size: 17" L x 9" W x 4.5" H
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1950 item #1479057
Beautifully engraved Japanese silver (.950 standard) cigarette case, early to mid 20th century, maker unknown, stamped with sterling and .950 standard, originally for cigarettes, now useful as card case. Measures 4 5/8" wide, 3 3/8" deep including latch and 3/8" high. Very fine quality silver, not unlike the wonderful master metal workers of the Meiji era, with lush designs of bamboo plants on a background of woven design...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1960 item #1478776 (stock #08384)


BRONZE VASE

Old Ikenobo style. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. D 24.3 x H 33cm (9.56 x 12.99in)...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1466168 (stock #gy6629)
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Old Japanese Silver Imperial Presentation Bonbonniere Box

It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It is 75.5 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1432902 (stock #dr12919)
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1930's Japanese Mixed Metal Cane Handle with Dragon & Phoenix

It is 5.35 inches (13.6 cm) in length by 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide. It is 67.3 gram.

It has rubbing of gold, oxidation, rust, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1950 item #1483756 (stock #pc165)
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55" tall by 30" in diameter. Dated Showa 25 ( 1950) . From Muneatsuji Temple in Gifu Prefecture. This Temple is connected to the Rinzai temple of Myoshinji in Kyoto. (Full translation of what is written on the bell is available). Made by Fujiwara Sadaatsu. Inscription says it was made for world peace.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1950 item #1480078 (stock #pc144)
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Rare large bronze temple dragon spout. Kurama Temple in Northern Kyoto has a very similar one at the entrance to the temple with water running from the dragon's mouth into a large granite water basin where people can purify mouth and hands before entering the temple. Ca. 1950. 30" wide; 3ft tall and 18" deep. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote from CA warehouse.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1446237 (stock #gy6333)
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Old (1930's) Japanese Silver and Gold Imperial Presentation Box Bonbonniere in the Shaped of a Litter

It is 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide. It is 75.1 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1980 item #1266658
Japanese bronze vase of a pear form, with a narrow, ridged rim, and applied green pigment to enhance the patina. Its front bears a large incised peony with leaves and a small flower bud at its sides. Included is a wooden storage box. Size: 7.75" height, 8.75" width
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1940 item #1084325 (stock #G0429)
A beautiful old Japanese silver cup with the original wooden box in excellent condition. Weight:42g D:7.5cm
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1234797
Simple yet refined Japanese patinated bronze vase. The mouth of the vase is cut in a way that appears like a flower in full bloom. The vase contains a signature by an artist named Seifu. The vase comes with a wooden stand. Age: Showa Period Size:Height 13.5" Diameter 9.5"