Japanese "Silver 950" marked Jewelry Box with etched design of Imperial Carriage in front of etched design of Mt. Fuji background, mid Showa period, 8 1/2" wide, 5 3/4" deep, 3 1/2" high, original Key included, inside the hinged top lined with red velvet divided tray and red velvet lined on top of Rosewood on the bottom. Beautifully etched and very fine quality of detailed of Imperial Carriage resting on the flowering bushes and Mt...
Old (1930's) Japanese Gilt Mixed Metal Shakudo Fan Shape Brooch with Bird & Flower Signed
It is 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) long by 2.3 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 32.6 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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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
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.
Old (1930's) Japanese Sterling Silver Box with Flower Signed
It is 1.2 inches (3 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide and 3.1 inches (8 cm) long. It is 252.6 gram.
It has tarnished silver and surface wears and scratches. The hinge has trace of solder (as seen in the photos).
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Japanese Sterling Silver Toyokoki Box with Engraved Cherry Blossoms
Description & Size: 4.44 x 8.89 cm (1.75" x 3.5") height & wide; Weight: 171 gram (6.03 oz)
Age: Early Showa Period 30'; Material: Sterling Silver 950; Production: Handcrafted & Etched; Condition: Excellent
This Japanese sterling silver 950 box by Toyokoki. It is constructed with heavy silver gauge with nicely etched cherry blossom flowers & etched grove lines around the bottom & top lid...
Signed on the bottom, KANINKOSO, this bronze 'koro' incense burner is from the Showa Period 1950-1960. The main body has a flock of cranes in supurb relief, as well as a lid with a hexagonal turtle diaper and a turtle on top.
A great hammered silver vase with small knobs around the shoulders, soft hammer marks covering the surface of the vase.
Signed on the bottom with a chiseled signature by the artist, Shiro, together with Mitsukoshi stamp, Silver and Sterling.
Enclosed in the original tomobako, the original box, inscribed Silver vase on the exterior of the lid and signed and sealed on the inside.
Size: H 20 x W 22 cm.
Condition: perfect, with good silver oxidation patina.
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Pair of unusual 1930s Japanese sterling silver salt and pepper shakers in a shape of Amida Buddha sitting with his hands in jo-in mudra - hand gesture signifying concentration. Excellent quality work, great faces and textile lines. Sliding door on the bottom, marked STERLING 950. Excellent design, very well made, wonderful table objects. Height 2.1 inches, weight of the two 54 grams.
A briliant late Taisho Period C. 1930 murashido bronze brazier/flower vase. Murashido is now a favorite among bronze collectors for its art deco appeal and sensual colors. Dipped in hot oils at firing and then using straw smoke for added coloring. Heavy bronze. Good condition. Ask for shipping quote. 12" hig and 9" in diameter. heavy bronze.
Japanese Brass Ash Rake for Hibachi during Tea Ceremony for moving ash around the charcoal, 1930's, 7" high, 4" wide-bottom, short handle, wide bottom, rather heavy Brass rake for Hibachi, shows wears around the tip of the rake.
Japanese cigarette case, damascened with silver and gold on steel, c 1930's. Decoration in Komai style of a temple gate, pagodas and Mt Fuji. The back with a Fukui mark under butterfly and 24K. In addition two marks resembling stylized birds’ wings on a sgraffito ground. Width "3 ¾ / 9,2 cm, height "3 ¼ / 8,2 cm. Condition: some wear to the black surface, otherwise fine (cf pics).
Japanese mid 20th century pure silver pair of cranes and bronze tortoise on large bronze base. The base is done as a small rocky hill with bamboo growing. Done in a wonderful design with great detail. Each crane is marked JUNGIN, or pure silver. The base is signed KATSUNORI, in back. The entire piece measures 22" wide, 18" tall and 14" deep.
Early Showa Period Ca. 1935 pair of bronze temple lamps. Unusual square 'hibukuro' or middle section with sliding doors. Originally oil lamps then candle as lighting source. 32cm tall with a diameter of 15cm. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote.
A pair of gold and silver Koi fish or carp paper weight by Hisamatsu Koshun (1926-1989). Signed. There are some abrasions; otherwise it is in good condition.
Gold: H 1 1/4”x W 5 3/8” x D 1 1/8” (H3.0cm x W13.5cm x D2.8cm)
Silver: H 1 5/8”x W 7 1/8” x D 1 1/4” (H4.0cm x W18.0cm x D3.0cm)
Japanese early 20th century pair of bronze horses. Beautifully and realistically portrayed by Japanese bronze artist, Yamamoto Kozan. The horses measure 20" wide by 10 3/4" tall and 7 1/2" deep.
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.
Japanese 20th Century cylindrical vase by Living National Treasure KANAMORI EIICHI (1908-2001). KANAMORI was recognized for his metal inlay work and was considered to be the very best at this craft. The vase has a simple yet elegant design of a single tulip outlined in inlaid silver. The tulip is done in a rusty red color. The vase stands 9 7/8" tall by 3 5/16" wide at the top rim. The vase is signed EIICHI SAKU on the bottom. Comes with TOMOBAKO, original artist signed wooden storage box.
OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO
Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm (15.74 x 15.35 x 4.33in). Sign of use and dent as is...
Beautiful silver and mixed metal vase with raised band of chrysanthemum flowers, comes with original kiri wood tomobako (box), Taisho Period (early 20th century), signed: Shubido.
Size: 11 1/4" high
Vintage Japanese jewelry box, metal with silver stippled surface, lid is decorated with peaches which stand out in high relief, wooden interior, small dents, minor wear to finish, Showa Period (early to mid 20th century), size: 7 1/2" long x4 1/4" wide x 1 1/8" high.
Japanese Sterling Salt and Pepper Shakers, marked "Sterling" on the bottom, 1960's, 2 1/2" high, 1 3/4" wide-widest shade part, twist and open under the shade, they are in good condition.
Fine pair of Meiji Dynasty cast iron Geese , well done in good condition , unmarked. Size tallest 14" by about 14"
This is a Pair of STERLING 950 MT. FUJI FIGURAL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS. This Pair from JAPAN has scenes of a Stream, Pagoda and a Village on the Pepper Shaker; the Salt Shaker has Foliage and Mountains. The size is 3 3/8" X 1 3/8" X 7/8" across at the Base.
Note the Panels that Slide Open & Closed on the bottom. In EXCELLENT Condition date this pair ca. 1925- 1950. Very desirable pair of 950 Japan Figural S & P's
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
Two(2) Japanese floral shape darkened Brass Fusuma Sliding Door Handles, early 1900's, 3" diameter, 5/8" to 3/8" deep, 2 nail holes on the sides, some black lacquer on brass are worn, metal part is in good condition.
Signed on the reverse with a chiseled signature by the artist: Keiten (Takahashi Keiten, born 1920). Showa era, circa 1960 – 1970. Born in 1920 in Yamagata Prefecture, Takahashi Keiten first studied metal casting under Nagano Tetsushi in 1950. His work was first accepted into the government-sponsored 7th Nitten exhibition in 1951. In 1963, he won the encouragement prize at the Nihon Dento Kogei Ten (Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition) and from 1972 served as a judge for the exhibition...
Elegant, large art deco bronze murashi-do vase. Signed on the bottom by Hokusekinin. Richly patinated colors in the classic bronze technique unique to japan of dipping hotly fired bronzes in oils to create this magnificent mosaic. Very rare size and shape; 16" by 16". Ask for shipping quote.
Very unusual and interesting bronze lantern with tripod cicada wings as legs. panels have auspicious bamboo and pines. Top has maple leafs. Great condition. C. 1940. Ask for shipping quote. 29" tall by 13" wide.
Antique Japanese globular bronze vase. Very simple with 3 raised koi fish swimming together and cresting the surface of the vase as if it were water. The raised details of their eyes are highlighted with gold inlay. Signed Shihou and dated July 18, 1926.
Taisho Period
Dimensions: 9 1/2" high x 12" wide diameter
Japanese bronze suiban, or shallow dish for the arranging of viewing stones called suiseki and small plants. It is of a rectangular form with four feet, the sides forged with scrolling vine motifs and two handles. Signature on underside.
Size: 7.5" W x 13.5" L x 3.75" H
Japanese Meiji Mixed metal Box with faux wood grain. The box in the form of a Koto (zither) case with wonderful copper menuki like appliques. This is the best box we currently have the lid fits tight . The side panel at base moves slightly . Size l 4.25"w 1.25"
Unusually large Zen Buddhist temple candlestand c. 1950. A crane standing on a mythical turtle, the auspicious symbols of longevity and happiness. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:29" x W:5"
Japanese multi metal engraved plaque depicting two piebald puppies investigating a rhinoceros beetle among tufts of grass and bamboo. Superb quality work, great sense of volume to their chubby bodies, wonderful puzzled faces, crisp carving, gilding and differently colored patinas, in perfect condition. Beautifully framed (have not been examined out of the frame). Signed GORO followed by a gilded seal. View in sight 5 5/8 x 6 7/8 inches, frame size 7 1/8 x 8 3/8 inches.
Japanese bronze okimono (also can be used as scroll weight or a brush rest) of a seated monkey with an outstretched arm by the artist Suga Shoen II (1897-1979), who was recognized in 1974 as a holder of Intangible Cultural Property - the term refers exclusively to human skills possessed by individuals which are indispensable to produce Cultural Properties. Excellent sculptural rendition of the animal capturing its essence, beautiful light brown to lightest green patina...
Japanese Military Solder's Canteen, early 1900's, 7" high, 3 1/2" wide, 3" deep, with embossed pewter like surface with curved Brass Hook in the back and top use as a cup which attached with rope. All original condition with wooden cap and other brass pipe for air.