Decorative pair of bronze 'giboshi' temple post tops. Inscripted on the pair is the date: Showa 5 nen - C.1931 March. Also written is Kyoto City, and the name of the donor, Yamaguchi Gendo. Beautiful patina and in excellent condition. Diiameter: 7 1/2" x Height: 16". Ask for shipping quote from our california warehouse.

Wabi sabi late Meiji Period C.1915 bronze lantern with a unique checkered pattern. Hinges and door workd. Inside was an oil dish for light. Has a lovely blue/green patina from age being hung outside. Condition good with a small crack here and there. Check pictures. H:16" x diameter: 11". Ask for shipping quote from california warehouse.

Fantastic rare bronze kettle store Meiji period C.1900 shop sign. Very lovely blue/green bronze patina from age. Quite big, 18" wide and 23" high. Thick bronze and in very good shape. See pictures. Shipping from our California warehouse. Ask for shipping quote.

Superbly done bronze sitting buddha with a serene and tranquil expression. The halo behind also intricate and a masterpiece. Sits on lotus stand. H:6" x W: 4". Ask for shipping quote.

Lovely pair of mixed metal quail on a black lacquered table. By the acclaimed master metal worker, Seifu. Signed and in excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:8" x W: 15".

Very elegant bronze Showa Period c.1950 with electic bronze tube for lighting. The oval lantern on tripod legs with beautiful bronze panels each with intricately swirling bronze vine lattices is a delight. One door has a latch and hinge and swings open. Once lined with rice paper and can be done so again on request. At the top is a handle for hanging if desired and a bronze tube for electrical wire and bulb.

Exceptional Showa Period C.1935 kura treasure house bronze doors on a hand forged iron lattice. The rich blue/green patina of the bronze from age has given these doors a fantastic art deco look. Displayed as art they make a wonderful presentation. H: 64cm x W: 53cm each. Condition is excellent. Ask for shipping quote. (free shipping to our california warehouse)

Bronze zen buddhist japanese temple gong dated Showa Period C.1950 with the village inscripted on the gong. Sound is very good, no cracks or dents. The bronze casting is excellent and the gong was hung at the temple outside with the rust marks to attest. Thick Bronze. H: 46cm x diameter 28cm. Ask for shipping quote. Free shipping to our california warehouse.

Exceptionaly large buddhist temple bronze bell with a sound equally as large and beautiful. Diameter is 43cm and height is 31cm. Sits on a silk cushion and comes with red lacquered wood striker. THe foundry mark is on the bell. Showa Period C. 1935. Ask for shipping quote.

Important Edo Period bronze flower vase with dragon circling the vase with another dragon and buddhist clouds in relief. Absolutely stunning. Comes in the original 'kiri' paulownia box. Inscription on box reads: "Kara Kane Un Ryu Tsutsu Hana Ike" meaning bronze vase with clouds and dragon flower vase. Also with the name of the owner. Gorgeous patina and in excellent condition. The dragon encircles the vase perfectly but is not attached. Quite remarkable. H:28cm x diameter:12cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very rare and unusual bronze duck water spout from Late Meiji or early Taisho Period, C.1920. Detail on the feathers helps us date the piece; very fine work here. A pipe is connected through the tail and the water exits under the throat. Lovely blue/green bronze patina from age. Condition excellent. Would make great sink faucet. H:22cm x W:26cm

Exceptional, fine bronze sage holding a mythical turtle, both symbols of wisdom, long life and immortality. Taisho Period C. 1920. We purchase figures only if the bronze detail and facial expression is superior. This piece meets the criteria handsomely. The craftsmanship is of the highest class and it is signed. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:31cm x W:12cm

Stylish and very art deco Showa Period C.1930 bronze hanging lamp. The top has undulating waves in the cast and is attached to the body by rings. The the top lip of the main body has holes at intervals and the main body has almost what looks like kanji japanese characters with rice paper covering. We have never seen a bronze lantern in this style. H:37cm x W:24cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Very rare bronze sheathed 'kanban' shop sign for the 'SHIKI SHIMA' brand sake made by the Ito Sake Brewery. Known as a 5 star sake in the Meiji Period C.1910, this shop sign has an art deco bronze with wood japanese letters on it. Stunning. (one of a pair) In very good condition. H:5 ft. 8" x W:3ft. Ask for shipping quote from California warehouse.

Important, rare bronze plated Meiji Period C.1885 'zeni-bako' money box that was kept before the shrine altar to accept offerings. Usually they are made of keyaki wood but this wood money box is covered in bronze with thick bronze nails. The front has a crest and two japanese characters in relief "HO" and "NO" meaning offerings from the heart. The back has a drawer at the bottom to remove the money. We put a thick piece of glass of the slats on top to make a stunning coffee table. (glass easily removed). H:25" x W:39". Ask for shipping quote from our california warehouse.