Hand hammered silver dragon relief is set in a old patinated wooden rounding board.
There is the artist name on the work.
Measurements about : 15" (38 cm) in diameter, silver piece 7" (17.8 cm) in diameter.
It is in good condition and appears to be Meiji period.
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Bronze Japanese Censer With Handle And Ornate Crane Design On Cover. The censer or incense burner in neo-pagan witchcraft is used for burning incense, herbs, wood and other substances, to cleanse and purify the air before rituals. Censing, which represents the element of air, exorcises and keeps unwanted energies away from the magic site; offers sweet air to the God and Goddess; raises vibrational rates and summons energies; relaxes the senses; and contains and concentrates power...
Bronze Turtle Okimono Signed, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
It is 1.25 inches (3 cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) in length by 1.75 inches (4.75 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, dents, or cracks, except missing 2 nails and a very small chip at the tip of his tail (as seen in the photos).
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With relief kylin, dragon and tiger motifs, this censer dates to c. 1875. The lid is engraved and pierced with flame tendrils and the interior has a liner pierced with a narrow band of bars and dots just below its rim. The arched body is raised on four small scroll feet. Measurements are 19cm high X 18cm wide X 11cm deep, or 7 1/2" X 7" X 4 1/4". The surface has been left alone, so there is old dirt and soot in areas, but this censer does not appear ever to have had a patina polished away...
19th Century Japanese Bronze Shishi Okimono
It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) tall by 1.7 inches (4.4 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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This bronze okimono, modeled as a water bucket with long handle, is
textured to simulate wood graining. On the handle, a sparrow with
head slightly turned, is finely chiseled with detailing naturalistically depicting the bird's ruffled feathers. Its speckled
patina in warm tones and gold inlays add the character and charm one seeks in fine Meiji metalwork. This bronze okimono is in excellent condition with no
dents or damage.
Height: 7"
Meiji Period, Japan
The early 20th century Japanese art deco bronze large round plate.
Measurements : 14 1/4 " (36.3 cm) diameter and 1 1/8" (2.8 cm) hight.
Weight about : 2.5 kilograms.
It is in good condition.
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Vase with Six Cranes
It is 7 inches (18 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It weighs 1.11 lb.
It is in good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, or repairs, except rubbing of patina, surface scratches, and small cut marks at the lip (as seen in the photos).
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Truly exceptional 'Sentoku' bronze flower vase with original kiri paulownia wood box. Sentoku is an antique bronze firing technique used before the war employing mixed metals of bronze , copper and spelter fired with straw to create an elegant coloring effect. This vase has color and remarkable bronze craftsmanship. Two pagodas, a maple tree and two sailing ships in spectacular relief move in dreamlike state through undulating hills all performed in a metal composition. A thing to behold...
This is a fabulous wood-framed copper plaque depicting Hotei, one of
the most popular of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune. (Associated with
happiness and love of children, Hotei is often portrayed in Japanese
art with a jovial expression, large belly and sack of "Precious
Things.") The scene on this plaque is executed in copper, silver and
gilt, its deep carving creating rich shadows simulating a sculptural
figure in the round...
Japanese early 20th century period bronze USUBATA. This USUBATA is wonderfully designed with rabbits and a utensil to pound rice cakes with. The rabbits, one on each side form unique handles for the USUBATA flower container. Unsigned. It measures 11 1/2" tall, 11 1/2" in diameter at the top and 6" in diameter at the bottom.
This realistically cast Meiji period bronze vase is 13 1/4 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter at its widest point. It depicts an eagle resting on an old tree. There is a stamped maker¡¯s mark on the bottom which reads ¡°Hidemitsu¡±. The owner purchased this piece from Sotheby¡¯s in the early seventy¡¯s. It is in excellent condition.
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.
A richly crafted French glass decanter on a pedestal base overlaid with
Japanese silver. On its body, kiku, sakura and hibiscus are pierced with
chiseled
details decorating the surface. Four silver-capped stoppers keep the
contents
of the four chambers safely in place. This decanter is a fine example of
the cross-cultural marriage that occurred during the Meiji Period, in this
case western form combining with Japanese symbols and motifs...
Japanese Meiji Period bronze vase. The large vase has a crabs within the rocks design, with the crabs done in high relief. Beautifully done with great realism. The bottom of the vase has the stamp of the artist, KANSAI. The large vase stands 14" tall and is 8" wide at the widest. The base of the vase is 4 3/4" in diameter.