An alloy of copper and gold is the alloy which added 3~5% of gold to copper.
It is used for the handicraft of Japan, such as inlay work.
If coloring processing is added, it will assume the black color with purple-blue tinge.

Fine casting vase ornamented in chisel with skein of wild goose and new moon with gold inlaid design.
Japanese poem "Haiku" is chiseled too.
This Haiku written by Kaga-no-chiyojyo (1703-1775).
This haiku is composed in case she is 7 years old...

It is fine articulated wood of Dragon shaped.
Naturalistically rendered, the body intricately carved with scales and Spine with a well-carved head legs and claws, its jaw movable.
Unsigned.
Some small damage in several places.
There is a part repaired by the foot.
Overall condition is very good.
Dating from Meiji period, later 19th century.

Measurements about: 58cm Length, 10cm Width.(from the right foot through the left foot.)

A beautiful Japanese cloisonne vase, slender body decorated in bluish gray color ground with swallow and wisteria flower with wired technique(Yusen shippo).

Signed Ando mark on the base.
The rim and base are silver made.

The condition is great.
A very slight minor crack on the shoulder by age.

Measurements about : 2.8cm(1.10")Mouth Diameter, 6.2cm(2.44")Body Diameter, 14cm(5.51")Tall.

This is Ando Cloisonne Vase. It has pure silver rim of the mouth and bottom. It sighned written by Kanji "Jyungin". Jyungin means 100% pure silver in Japan. Ando cloisonne is a purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency. It marked of Ando Cloisonne on the back of bottom. It has elegant desighn of flower with black and light blue gray color...

The lovely flower vase in which the sculpture of a frog is very impressive.
Unsigned Japanese murashido(red and black mix bronze) bronze vase.

Dating from Taisho period(1912-1926).
The condition is in excellent. It's fine patina.
No chip and no crack.

Measurements about : 2.4cm(0.9")Mouth Diameter, 19.8cm(7.8")Tall.

A relief(raised)cloth picture in Edo period, 18th century.
It is a rare item.

Chiri-men is a silk cloth of quality.
A board is a paulownia-wood.
The design of three person are Kabuki actor, "Oyama"(a male actor who specializes in female roles.).

The condition is in very good, no chip and no crack.
There are some spots and stained due to old age which 200 years ago and over...

Very fine and skillful Saya(sheath) in Meiji period(1868-1912).

The sheath of a short sword(wakizashi)is decorated in wired enamel technique(Yusen-shippo)with peony.
Both ends and center are ornamented in brass with peony with hairline engraving work "Kebori".
It work is superb metalwork technique since Edo era in Japan.
The braid is made in silk.

It comes with a certificate of "Japanese Fine Art Sword Conservation Association".

The condition is in excellent...

Date : From Middle to late of Edo era(1750~1860).

Wonderful condition.
Superb Ko-dansu with beautiful gold makie.

"Ko-dansu" : A small chest with a drawer for keep incense.

Overall ground has nashi-ji(gold makie)finish.
It is decorated in skillful raised makie work.
The decorated with the scenery of a sea, Mt.Fuji, an archway to a Shinto shrine, private house, pine tree, and dry net in the sun at the beach.
There are ornamented on the surface of the chest...

Unsigned bronze vase with charming bird shape handles.
Dating from beginning of Taisho period.

The condition is in excellent. No chip and no crack.

Measurements about : 3.5cm(1.3")Mouth Diameter, 30.5cm(12.0")Tall.
This piece dose not have Tomobako.

It is a flower vase which has fine flavor and elegance very much.

Dating from Meiji period, 19th century.

It is decorated with lelief of lotus flower on the bronze color.

The condition is in very good, no chip and no crack.
There is a slight minor wear on the lower part.
Inside has patinated by age.

Measurements about : 10cm(3.93")Mouth Diameter, 21.2cm(8.34")Tall.

A beautiful antique Imari porcelain covered dish painted with red, gold and coral pink Phoenix surrounded with peonies.

The bottom section of the dish contains geometric blue-and-white patterns and camellia flowers.

Interior has a beautiful design too, butterfly and flowers.

The condition is in excellent.
Date: Meiji period, 19th century.

Measurements about : 24cm(9.44")Diameter, 14cm(5.51")Tall.

Elegant iron kettle with cherry pattern.
A design, the technology of engraving, a form, and which are the iron teakettles of Meiji where a quality is very high.
Dating from Meiji period, 19th century.
There are fine carving design on the handle too.

Signed artist name on the lower part.

The interior has rust by age.
A leak is not carried out although the lower part of the body has a small hole given in the manufacture process...