Exquisite dochu hand hammered copper flower vase from the famed Gyokusendo Foundry in Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Showa Period C.1960. Loveyl drip glaze in relief and in perfect condition. Has the Gyokusendo seal on the bottom and comes in the original paulownia signed wood box. H:25cm x diamete:21cm. Ask for shipping quote.

Exceptional art deco signed Gyokusen-do hand-hammered copper flower vase with the famed foundry's seal on the bottom. Showa Period c. 1960. This vase has a rare Mt.Fuji pattern throughout. Hand hammered copper 'dochu' is a very diffiult technique to achieve. Superb vase in perfect condition. H:9" x Diameter: 9". Ask for shipping quote.

MEDETAI KASHIGATA

Large aluminum 'Kashigata' (Japanese confectionery mold) with such beautiful and dynamic carving of sea bream made for special use of happy event (because the Japanese word "Medetai" (Auspicious) has the homophone of "Tai" (Sea bream) as traditional wordplay). Showa period, 20th century. approx...

Wonderful hexagonal latticed bronze hanging lantern with electrical bulb. Very art deco. Each panel has glass behind the lattice work to throw off an ambient light. 12" tall by 10" wide. Ask for shipping quote.

Unusually large Zen Buddhist temple candlestand c. 1950. A crane standing on a mythical turtle, the auspicious symbols of longevity and happiness. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:29" x W:5"

A Japanese cast bronze Okimono of an octopus moving across the sea floor. Its eight legs and large head depicts this true-to-life mollusc in motion. The two large eyes constantly observe its surroundings ready to shoot its ink at any predator.

11″ high x 29 1/2″ wide diameter

Vintage Japanese jewelry box, metal with silver stippled surface, lid is decorated with peaches which stand out in high relief, wooden interior, small dents, minor wear to finish, Showa Period (early to mid 20th century), size: 7 1/2" long x4 1/4" wide x 1 1/8" high.

1950's Japanese Bronze Seated Amida Buddha Marked

It is 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It weighs 3086 gram.

It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old Japanese Mixed Metal Iron Covered Bowl

It is 3.7 inches (9.3 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. It is 1.6 Lb.

It has rust, bent at the inner rim, and surface scratches and wears (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese mid 20th century pure silver pair of cranes and bronze tortoise on large bronze base. The base is done as a small rocky hill with bamboo growing. Done in a wonderful design with great detail. Each crane is marked JUNGIN, or pure silver. The base is signed KATSUNORI, in back. The entire piece measures 22" wide, 18" tall and 14" deep.

Elegant signed Keisen bronze vase with carp undulating and frolicing about. With original paulownia signed box. Characters on box read: "Daruma seiyu koi bori doki kabin" meaning daruma holy playing carp bronze flower vase. C. 1950. excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Very Art Deco pair of heavy bronze garden lanterns from the 1950`s. Stylish and woud make superb entrance lighting. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote from California warehouse.

Japanese "Silver 950" marked Jewelry Box with etched design of Imperial Carriage in front of etched design of Mt. Fuji background, mid Showa period, 8 1/2" wide, 5 3/4" deep, 3 1/2" high, original Key included, inside the hinged top lined with red velvet divided tray and red velvet lined on top of Rosewood on the bottom. Beautifully etched and very fine quality of detailed of Imperial Carriage resting on the flowering bushes and Mt...

Decriminalizations:
A Bronze Oil Lamp Sets was preserved in good patina.

Date: Early 20th century.

Height: 53cm

IRON LAMP

Teapot-formed 'hyosoku' (oil lamp) of such disciplinedly simplified design. Showa period, early 20th century, Japan. approx...

Very unusual and interesting bronze lantern with tripod cicada wings as legs. panels have auspicious bamboo and pines. Top has maple leafs. Great condition. C. 1940. Ask for shipping quote. 29" tall by 13" wide.

Pair of Japanese Taisho Copper Clad metal vases, depicting birds crain and flowering plants, wear to the cladding as seen in pictures. about 4" by 2.5"

Bronze cylindrical handwarmer (shuro or te-aburi) with decoration of gourds plastically dangling from a band of low relief leaves and vines. The spokes in the shoulder and cover also in the shape of gourds. The flat part of the cover with fretwork in the shape of leaves and engraved vines. Playful combination of brown and yellow bronze. The handles wrapped in soft leather...