An articulated iron model of spiny lobster. Naturalistically modelled, formed from individually cast, hammered and carved sections crafted to resemble the crustacean’s shell with well chiseled details, assembled with fully articulated joints to allow lifelike mobility; signed on the belly Myochin (明珍). With a wooden storage box.

Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912)

20,5 cm (8in) long with retracted antennae.

Jizai okimono of an articulated wooden lobster. This one is a Japanese spiny lobster (ise-ebi in Japanese), a lobster species of Pacific Ocean that grows up to around 12 in (30 cm). It is a popular item in high-class Japanese cuisine.

Wooden jizai okimono are quite rare...

Dark brown patina bronze sculpture of a praying mantis.

The praying mantis (in Japanese, kamakiri) is considered an auspicious symbol.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 0.79 in / 2.3 cm – width: 1.18 in / 3.5 cm – depth: 3.15 in / 8.8 cm

Okimono bronze sculpture of a garlic head with a few cloves visible.

Unidentified mark on the base, most likely from the foundry.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Width: 2 in (5 cm) – depth: 1.5 in (4 cm) – height: 1.8 in (4.7 cm)

Jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 2 in / 5 cm – width: 7 in / 18 cm – depth: 3.9 in / 10.5 cm

Antique Japanese carved boxwood jizai-okimono of a dragon. Literally meaning "decorative object, moves at will", this jizai-okimono is made up of many separately carved moving pieces. There are differing theories about why these articulated creatures came to be made, the most accepted being that the armorers who normally created suits started crafting jizai-okimono as a way to show off their skills to daimyos in hopes of being chosen next time their armor needed to be replaced...

Ivory sculpture okimono of a kingfisher on its base, with a fish in its beak. Its eyes are in hard stone.

Japan - Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Width: 1.6 in (4 cm) - depth: 2.8 in (7.2 cm) - height: 1.6 in (4.3 cm)

A fine Japanese Aka-gashi wood okimono of a recumbent shishi (chinese lion). Pleasant patina and grain. Masaharu engraved signature under the base. Meiji period late 19th century Sizes: 14,4 x 35,5 cm Condition report: Very good condition

Ancient bronze coin of King Aretas IV and his wife the Queen Shugailat
Set on sterling silver handmade pendant

Nabatean Kingdom, 9 BC – 40 AD
Lifetime of Christ

Obverse: Busts of King Aretas IV and Shugailat facing right
Reverse: Crossed cornucopiae with Aramaic inscription which was the language of Jesus

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Israel

A certificate of authenticity will accompany all purchases.

Meiji Period (1868-1912) Japanese Boxwood Carved Inro & Netsuke Hear & No Speak Evil Monkey Signed

The inro is 3.4 inches (8.7cm) tall by 2.3 inches (5.8cm) wide, and the netsuke is 1.6 inches (4cm) tall by 1.2 inches (3.1cm) wide. Total weight is 110 gram.

The inro has cracks at the back, and chips at one of his ear and at the tip of his tail and surface wears (as seen in the photos).

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Four-square inrô in hiramaki-e lacquer, maki-bokashii and mother-of-pearl inlay (raden) in the form of a man sailing on a boat, against a mountain background. On the back side, bamboos are in the foreground.

Horn netsuke of a man resting against a stone, a fan in his right hand.
Ojime in stone painted with white carnations.
Sold in a box which is not original.
Small boxes formed of interlocking compartments, inrō (印籠) are traditional Japanese clothing items...

Inrō with four boxes in black and gold lacquer, representing characters and a pavilion in a snowy landscape.

Small boxes formed of compartments that fit one on top of the other, inrō (印 籠) are traditional Japanese clothing items. Since the kimono had no pockets, everyday objects were carried in small boxes (sagemono) hung on the belt (obi)...

Three boxes inrô in black lacquer and gold hiramaki-e, maki bokashi, kirigane and mother-of-pearl (raden) inlay depicting peasants planting rice seedlings in a rice field.
Nashi-ji lacquer interior with the inscription ソカウアン (sokauan) at the top of each boxe.
Rice is the staple food in Japan...

Hanging bronze (銅掛斜生, dô kakenanaike) depicting a hawk, placed on a branch. The inside is hollow so a bouquet a flowers can be put inside and thus, serve as a vase.

The eagle is considered the king of birds. Its tail feathers are said to be the best feathers for an arrow...

A Japanese silvered and polychrome enamels okimono pair of manchurian cranes on a natural wooden base. Finely chiseled and engraved, they are supported by a natural root base creating a unique elegance and harmony. The cranes represent conjugal fidelity, the couple lives together all their lives, it is also known as the red-crowned crane, it is sacred and seen as a symbol of loyalty, good luck, love and long life in the East. It is also the second rarest crane species in the world...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Vase with Relef Birds & Flowers

It is 14.75 inches (37.5 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) wide. It is 14 Lb.

It has small dents at the lip and foot, loose ears, rubbing of gold, tarnished metals, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 24 C.M. / Width 13.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Bronze vase with reddish-brown patina, oblong shape with small hemmed neck and rust-colored marks.
Unidentified signature under the vase.

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 8.1 in. (20.5 cm) – diameter: 6 in. (15 cm)