Antique Japanese cast iron sake kettle (choshi) with brass lid, its sides decorated with scenes of nature, standing on three very short legs. Size: 7.5" height, 8.5" length

A Japanese circular hand mirror decorated with a stylised representation of Penglai, Horai, island the principal elements of which are a pair of small birds in flight, stylised rocks with pine branches above stylised waves and a central Turtle, kame, form boss. The mirror is probably late Kamakura or Nambokucho in date, first half of the fourteenth century. The mirror measures approximately 10.7cm in diameter, and 0.7cm high at the rim, and the edge measures 3.75mm in width, and weighs 200gms...

Beautiful Japanese antique Buddhist temple bell made of bronze or brass with repousse design of scrolling vines and chrysanthemums, long double-linked chain of hand foraged copper, both chain and bell all with lovely green patina, Meiji Period. Size: approximately 75" long including chain when hanging.

Antique Japanese bronze vase of a stout, round form with tiny handles and a round, shallow opening. It has areas of deep red and blackish pigment in a weblike, splatter pattern. It comes with a beautiful wooden box, with an artist's stamp and black kanji. Size: 8.5" height, 7" width

Japanese Silver IRIS FLOWERS Box Signed

Description & Size: 5.08 x 10.92 x 9.14 cm (2" x 4.3" x 3.6") height & wide & long; Weight: 311 gram (10.97 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c1900'; Production: Handcrafted & Hammered

This is a beautiful Silver Iris Flowers box crafted during the height of the Meiji Period c19th. The silver box is handcrafted on top of the lid with iris flowers in a water pond & with 4-sides of the box with hand hammered background...

A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated with gold lacquer on a roiro ground with dragonflies (some with aogai inlay) within scrolling leaf background, the interior in red lacquer, different necks, some chips, cracks (on red) and retouching. Edo period (17th/18th century). 11 1/2" high, 4 3/4" wide, 12 3/4" long.

JAPANESE STERLING SILVER TEAPOT Signed S SHOKAI Yoko

Description & Size

Teapot: 10.16 x 19.05 x 11.43 cm (4" x 7.5" x 4.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle

Weight: 426 gram (15.02 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c20th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Hand Hammered

This is a uniquely designed Japanese sterling silver teapot handcrafted & hammered throughout the mid body with an etched bamboo design on both sides...

Antique Japanese wrought iron lantern with garden scenes. The lantern would have been placed in a temple where a candle would have been lit. The This lantern has four panels: the door: a bird, bamboo branch, tree, sun in the clouds. The lid is round with a handle for hanging. The base is round with three feet. The door latches closed. It measures 11" diameter, 8" tall. Taisho period, circa 1920.

Japanese Silver Teapot w Side Handle Signed

Description & Size: 9.52 x 13.97 x 11.43 x 8.89 cm (3.75" x 5.5" x 4.5" x 3.5")

Weight: 220 gram (7.76 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th Century

Production: Handcrafted & Forged

This is a beautifully handcrafted Japanese silver teapot with side handle during Meiji Period 19th Century. The silver teapot has a maximum capacity of 400 ml/cc...

Elegant silver hairpin with gilded bird, possibly a nightingale on the branch of a plum tree. The plum blossoms are made out of small corals. 7 and 7/8” long, Meiji/Taisho.

A dramatic pair of Japanese okimono fighting cockerels, using the shokado method: mixture of bronze, gold and silver. The birds have naturalistic plumage and the fierce intensity of their fight is captured.

The artist has used this same technique in crafting a superior samurai sword onto this beautiful sculpture. The intertwined gestural pose of each bird gives the viewer the sense realism and drama of a cockerel fight...

Antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868-1912, bronze cast deer. The deer is lightly walking across a surface. Excellent naturalism. It measures 10" long 6" tall.

Antique Japanese bronze figure of a koi fish, beautifully modeled with a graceful curve of the tail, wonderful attention to detail, with a dark matte patina, Meiji Period. Size: 4 1/2" high x 11 1/4" long

Japanese Silver Teapot Signed Miyamoto Shoko

Description & Size: 10.16 x 16.51 cm (4" x 6.5") height with & without handle 15.24 x 12.7 cm (6" x 5") wide with & without spout

Weight: 407 gram (14.37 oz)

Age: Meiji Period; Production: Handcrafted

This is a nicely crafted Japanese silver teapot c19th Century...

Antique round bronze suiban, a shallow tray or bowl to be filled with suiseki or viewing stones, as well as sand and bonsai, signature on the bottom, 19th century. Size: 3.5" height, 12" width

Antique Japanese keyaki (elm) wood plaque inlaid with a mixed metal scene of two monkeys, A large monkey dressed in a happi coat sits on a branch of a blossoming peony plant, in one hand he holds a lotus blossom on a long stem at the top of which another tiny monkey hangs on like a flag...

A beautiful 19th C. Japanese bronze water vessel or incense burner in unusual form with two little frogs on top of the cover.In excellent condition. Marked Japan. W:11-1/2"

Antique Japanese bronze vase, beautiful shape and subject matter, 3 koi swimming together, slightly raised with gold inlaid eyes, unusual rim of vase looks like surface of swirling water, beautiful and subtle, bottom of vase signed: Kano, comes with original signed tomobako, Meiji Period (c1900). Size: 11" high x 10" wide diameter.

Gilded Bronze Lohan, 18th Century

It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It weighs 2lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, dents, chips, or cracks.

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A beautiful 19th C. Japanese cast bronze lions (fu dog)playing a ball, with very intricate workmanship and beautiful patina in it's excellent condition. W:7"xH:4-1/2"

A Japanese iron garden lantern often referred to as a toro. Often these lanterns are placed within a garden setting to guide guests towards a tea house or an entrance to a building. The iron lantern contains a short inscription with the date when the piece was made (first year of Taisho, 1912) and that the lantern was made by Yojiro. Age: Taisho Period Size: Height 19" Diameter: 18.5"

Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Kettle

Description & Size: 24.13 x 19.05 x 16.51 cm (9.5" x 7.5" x 6.5") height & wide with & without spout & handle; Weight: 1844 gram(65.04 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c1900'; Material: Carbon iron & silver; Production: Hand wrought & crafted

This is a rare & definite a treat for the tea connoisseur of the time...

Beautiful Japanese sterling silver overlaid glass stoppered decanter, the pinched form having a hand chased reticulated bamboo pattern overlay. Top with stylized etched letter "B". Age: Meiji - Taisho Period. Size: 8.75" Height x 4.75" width.

A pair of Japanese lacquered iron abumi (stirrups) decorated in gold lacquer on a roiro ground with Ni-o, also known as Kongo Rikishi with delicate scrolling background, the interior in red lacquer. Edo period (probably 17th century). 11 1/8" high, 4 3/4" wide, 12" long.

Miniature Japanese bronze figure of a monkey observing its right fist, balled up while the other hand remains with palms opened. The piece is very detailed down to the monkey's fingers and toes curled underneath itself. Edo period (1615-1867) Size: 1.25" height, 1.5" length

Naturalistic crayfish made of copper from the Meiji period, 1868 -1912. The piece is unusual in that the legs, antennae, and tail move in the same way that a real crayfish moves. It is signed Shinju on the base of the body. It measures 6" long.

A Very Rare/Fine Japanese Bronze Bell Casted with Date, Dadicators and Temple’s Name: Japan, early 20th century, dated: Tahsho 9-1921, The quite large size of Japanese bronze bell casted with 9 nipples per each panel for 3 panels, and dragon head as a bell head is from early 20th century, rare as a casted large 4 characters between square panel, date, dadicators and its temple’s name on the bronze bell, the bell covered over all with old green patina...

This late 19th or early 20th century lacquered bronze statue of a boy is 8 ¾ inches high, 4 inches wide and 2 ½ inches thick. It has a signature “Mantoshi” on the back. Aside from some wear due to its age, it is in good condition.

Hard to find, 19th Japanese articulated spiny lobster. Loss case method of solid copper. Each piece is meticulously cast and fitted with all 10 legs and long antenna. Fully articulated and movable, the lobster if fully splayed for viewing on a complex mounted stand.

For a similar example, see Meiji No Takara, Metalwork II, number 112.
Original eyes with no missing pieces...

A finely crafted three piece Altar garniture comprising two bronze Chinese "Gu" form flower vases and a small bronze Koro (incense burner).Condition: excellent.Vases : 9.8cm (3.9 inches) high.Censer: 4.5cm (1.75 inches) high.Total weight: 1.08kg (2lb 6oz)

Antique Japanese bronze vase with a wood-like pattern, large areas of deep red pigment, and a stout mouth with inner ridges. Taisho period (1912-1925) Size: 11.5" height, 9" width

The mask is of dark brown russet lacquer finish and the interior is smoothed lacquered red. The high jaw his two protrusion hooks for strapping the cords, underneath the chin is a vent hole. The mask is fitted with yodare kare of three row of false scale lace and blue silk.

19th Century Edo Period

Size: 6.75" L x 3" W x 8.5" H (12.5" H on stand)

A splendid and unusually large tetsubin decorated with geometric patterns with peonies and butterflies set within a frame. This piece is a collaboration of two major artists. The body has a seal by the kama-shi or tea kettle maker, Okuni Jurou, and the lid is signed by Kinryudo. Okuni Jurou, along with his father Okuni Toubei were famous for their skill and artistry during the Meiji and Taisho Periods. Condition is original and excellent. Size: Diameter 9.5" Height 14"

Antique Japanese extremely fine articulated dragon, made of individually cast and incised segments of iron, shakudo eyes, every piece moves, very realistic rendering of a small dragon, body swivels and twists, head stays up on its own accord, so well executed it seems living, beautiful condition. With original tomobako signed, "property of (Emperor) Tsuchimikado, dated Tenai Geddei 31, c. 1781. Attributed to Myochin the famous armer maker...

A set of Japanese bira-bira kanzashi (hair ornament) with silver and gold plated peonies, foliage, coral beads and dangling chains. Meiji period. This set has been recently cleaned by a jeweler. Kanzashi 8 1/4" long, chains 4" long.

Antique Japanese low bronze suiban, or shallow tray to be filled with suiseki or viewing stones, sand and bonsai. It has an interesting shape with sides decorated by waves and sea shells. The feet are also sea shells. Size: 2" height, 14.25" length

Bronze Turtle Okimono Signed, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

It is 1 inches (2.6 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) in length by 2 inches (5.1 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).

Large format photos available upon request.

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A Early to Mid 19th C. (Edo Period) Japanese bronze hand held mirror (kagami)with rectangular handle,with original lacquer wooden box in excellent condition. Marked. L:33cm

Yukumi Gata Toro (Lantern for View of Floating) that was used near water. Iron and Sheet Metal with a very rare Double Roof design. The door panels are in the shape of bamboo trees, the ancient Japanese symbol of resilience. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the serious collector. 15 inches (38cm) high x 10.25 inches (26cm) wide.

Incredibly charming Japanese bronze incenser in the form of a floppy eared dog, with a curly tail and and a real bell handing off of his neck. A pierced lid comes off of his back to place incense inside, which would then pillow forth from the mouth. Original natural patina from antiquity. Early Edo period (1615-1868) Size: 7" H x 7" L x 2.5" W

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.

Dated: 1918

Heavy, pure silver box with gold, silver, and copper inlaid bronze plaque inset in lid. The bronze plaque depicts a scene of dragonflies amidst autumn grasses. The grass is both incised and raised. The seeds are all inlaid gold...

Realistically cast as a walking elephant, its head and trunk raised high. Its teeth are made of ivory. Meiji period. It is in great condition. H: 8 ½ inches, L: 10 inches, W: 4 ½ inches

This rare Japanese bronze incense burner is a mid or late Meiji period product. It depicts a crane resting on an upside down lotus leaf. A small snail is sitting on the leaf as well. The hollow body of the crane is used as burner; the wings can be removed to put incense inside. The open beak and small holes under the feathers will let the smoke out. There is a polished bronze inlay crest on the crane’s head and small bronze points on the feathers. It is 8 ¾” high and 7” wide at the bas...

Japanese Silver Wooden Box w Waves & Fishes

Description & Size: 4.44 x 15.87 x 5.58 cm (1.75" x 6.25" x 2.2") height & long & wide

Weight: 231 gram (8.14 oz)

Age: Meiji Period c19th; Production: Handcrafted

This beautifully crafted Japanese silver wooden box with fishes. The box is laced with silver over dark hard wood with the sea waves & fishes. It's in excellent condition. The box is marked with "Jungin" or pure silver on the base.

Rokkaku Roukaku Sansui (Fine Hexagonal High Building) Japanese Garden Hanging Lantern of Iron and Sheet Metal with a lovely Cicada on the roof hoop, symbolizing Summer and the brevity of life, reminding the garden stroller to cherish each moment. A rare and unusual Edo Period example for the collector of exceptional pieces. 14 inches (35.5cm) high x 11 inches (28cm) wide.

A magnificent and rare Amida Nyorai bronze Buddha, made in the early Edo Period, which means in the early 17th. century. This statue was made in a way called lost-wax metal casting, also known as Rougata Chuuzou, which was popular only in the 6th. century and in the Edo time.

The statue is in good antique condition with no repairs or cracks.

Size: 7,8'' height

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Magnificent 19th C. Japanese bronze tiger, Meiji period. A dramatically rendered piece with the solid form and fierce bearing. Excellent musculature and dynamic, expressive face. Highly detailed with striped back, incised paws. It's one of the bookends. In excellent condition. Signed!!! H: 7-1/2". W:6"

Japanese late Edo Period (ca. 1860 / 150 years ago) buddhist bronze bell from S¨­fuku-ji ( ³ç¸£Ë ) Temple in Gifu.

Measurements diameter 21 cm H 23 cm. Materials: bronze, wood, silk. Made entirely by hand. The base is in lacquered wood. On the side of the bell trademarks with the name of the place of provenance and craftsman. Beautiful patina with natural signs of wear and some scratches due to the age and use.

This is an authentic piece of Japanese culture and ...

Antique Japanese bronze temple bell, or "bonsho", with a handle of dragon heads called a ryuzu, protrusions called "chi chi" or "nyu" to improve resonance of sound, the "tsuki-za" striking panels, and the "mei-bun" inscription of the bell's history.

BonshÅ (Japanese: 梵é˜, Buddhist bells), also known as tsurigane (釣りé˜, hanging bells) or Ågane (大é˜, great bells) are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer...

Gorgeous Japanese antique bronze vase with three swimming fish, detailed with realistic scales and fins, and gilt accented eyes. The backside has a gilt imprinted 14 petal Chrysanthemum, a mark of the Imperial household. The underside of the vase is signed "Shinzui". Hardwood stand is included, along with original tomobako.
Meiji period (1868-1912)

Size: 8.5" H x 9" W (on stand is 9.5" H)
Tomobako is 11.5" H x 10.5" W x 10.75" D

Japanese Filigree Silver Enamel w White Porcelain Teacups set of five

Description & Size: 3.81 x 6.98 cm (1.5" x 2.75") height & wide with handle; Weight: 308 Gram (10.86 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 19th; Material: Silver, Enamel & White Porcelain; Original: Antique; Production: Handcrafted

This set of 5 - Japanese silver filigree enameled w white porcelain teacups were meticulously done with the traditional Meiji period theme of silver filigree, garden flowers, c...

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).

Large format photos available upon request.

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Beautiful Japanese large bronze trumpet shaped vase with long neck decorated with highly raised dragon and phoenix in swirling clouds, the round body of the vase is decorated with raised scenes of birds in branches, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed on bottom: Yoshida. Size: 24" high

A beautiful Japanese silver inlaid incense bronze buner,with beautiful patina elegantly cast bronze in excellent condition. H:5-1/2"

Ca. late 1800s

This large rectangular bronze dish is cast with a bamboo basketwork design on the exterior and the base. In the center of the base is a raised rectangular cartouche with the maker's signature. It is supported by four short feet in the shape of bamboo stalks, and on the sides there are two vertical cylindrical handles. It retains its original even, brown petina overall. On the exterior and interior, there appears to be an old coating of black lacquer with considerable areas o...

Japanese Sterling Silver Teapot w Rattan Handle

Description & Size: 8.89 x 13.33 cm (3.5" x 5.25") height without & with rattan handle, 10.16 x 12.06 cm (4" x 4.75") wide without & with spout; Weight: 214 gram (7.54 oz)

Age: Meiji Period 1900'; Material: Sterling Silver; Production: Handcrafted; Original: Antique

This Japanese sterling silver teapot w rattan handle is hand hammered has the look of a barrel design. It's hammered & etched on both the pot & li...

Ca. early 1900s

Heavy bronze mallet is cast with a stylized floral motif framed by a key fret design in a rectangular panel wrapping partially around the barrel-form mallet head. The mallet faces are both inlaid with copper and niello (copper, silver, sulphur alloy). The handle is inlaid with niello and incised with the artist’s signature reading “Kozan saku” (made by Kozan). The hole in the base of the handle was for a decorative silk cord, now missing. The mallet head is silvered o...

Meiji period Japanese flat bronze vase decorated with two koi. Signed Nishikawa. It is in excellent condition. H: 8 inches, Diam: 14 inches

Japanese iron lantern that comes in four pieces: The base, which stands on three slightly curved legs, the caged middle with a hinged door, the lid, and the finial on top. Size: 13.5" height, 12" width