A spiraling form in softly gleaming golden brown by Yajima Boshu enclosed in the original singed wooden box titled simply Jundo Kabin (Pure Bronze Vase). It is 8.5 cm (3-1/4 inches) diameter, 27.5 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition signed on the base with a silver cartouche.
Yajima Boshu (1925-2001) was born in Takaoka, one of the most important bronze producing regions in Japan...

OGRE DECORATION

Unique practical substitute made of tin plate for the roof ornamentation found in traditional Japanese architecture so-called 'Onigawara' (lit. 'Ogre tile' / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onigawara), with the implication of talisman as well. Showa period, 20th century. H 29 x W 26 x D 19.5 cm (11.41 x 10.23 x 7.67in)...

SPECIAL SCISSORS

Beautifully well-designed iron tool for cutting and punching at the same time for some particular use. 1960s, Japan. 26 x 9 x 4 cm (10.23 x 3.54 x 1.57in)


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FOOT TALISMANS

Pair of tin sandals made and didicated to temple/shrine to pray for the safety of practitioners (shugenja) or itinerant Buddhist monks (yamabushi) who do the Shugen-do mountaineering ascetic, with the Indian-ink sign of a Japanese four-character idiom as "Realisation of Great ambition". Showa period, 20th century, Japan. approx. 25 x 9 x 6 cm (9.84 x 3.54 x 2.36in)...

Large and spectacular Art Deco baluster bronze vase by Shizan ( Takano Ryoichi) with geometrical pattern carved and inlaid with silver. ******By Takano Ryoichi (born in Takaoka, Toyama prefecture, in 1907), signed Shizan
. Shizan was the art name for Takano Ryoichi, from Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. He had a long artistic career since the beginning of Showa (1926-1989), was awarded several prizes at exhibitions; member of Japan Kogei Association...

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

Early Showa Period Ca. 1935 pair of bronze temple lamps. Unusual square 'hibukuro' or middle section with sliding doors. Originally oil lamps then candle as lighting source. 32cm tall with a diameter of 15cm. Very good condition. Ask for shipping quote.

OBJECT MADE OF TIN AND BAMBOO

Applied from an old handmade dustpan made of reused tinware edged with bamboo. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Hanged: approx. H 40 x W 39 x D 11cm (15.74 x 15.35 x 4.33in). Sign of use and dent as is...

The size of each Cuff Links: 9/16” Dia x 1/16” Thick.
This is rare Japanese Damascene with Letter initial K.
Both K on cuffs are inlaid by Gold. It is from 1930’s
vintage 90 years which almost 100 years antique. The background
of Cuffs are made by copper with gold plated
but Initial K is real Gold. The condition of cuff links excellent.
Please note one of cuff links chain on back
is little shorter than other with micro size...

Pair of unusual 1930s Japanese sterling silver salt and pepper shakers in a shape of Amida Buddha sitting with his hands in jo-in mudra - hand gesture signifying concentration. Excellent quality work, great faces and textile lines. Sliding door on the bottom, marked STERLING 950. Excellent design, very well made, wonderful table objects. Height 2.1 inches, weight of the two 54 grams.

The size of Foo Dog Koro: 4 1/2" L x 3 3/8" H x 1 3/4" W
This is lovely Vintage Cast Brass Foo Dog Koro (incense burner).
The finish of Koro is very well made in detail as photos showing.
I believe it is Japanese Made. The condition of Foo Dog is excellent.
Dating from 1970’s. The weight of Foo Dog is 1 pound 1 oz (0.453 Kg).
Very nice heavy weight. Our price including priority mail insured.

KATAKANA

45 pieces of vintage Japanese metal letterpress movable type, 'Katakana' (Angular form of Japanese syllabary, primarily used for words of foreign origin). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. One piece: approx...

Large incense burner in the shape of the holy Mount Fuji. At the foot of the mountain, between some pine trees rests a deer...

A small four-fold iron tsuitate, damascened in gold and silver, showing a scene with a minogame turtle and two figures in a landscape. The reverse engraved with a crane among the "three friends of winter". Condition: fine, only minimal wear to gilding, base with little glue residue. Dimension opened: c. 15 x 27.3 cm.

1930's Japanese Mixed Metal Samurai on Horse

He is 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall by 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) wide measured with stand. He is 13.7 inches (35 cm) tall by 15 inches (38.1 cm) wide measured without stand. He is 16.7 Lb.

He has flea bite chips and small chips at the edge of his sleeves. He is also missing hand held accessories, rubbing of gold and patina, and surface wears...

A pair of Japanese vintage bronze temple lantern. Each lantern is made of 3 sections, the base, the light housing and the crown. The crown has a scalloped rim with heart shaped designs and a beautiful finial. The housing has an arabesque design and the base has matching heart shaped designs and a upper hexagon shaped platform with a design of 2 pine needles representing longevity that changes into a stylized infinity symbol.
Age: Early Showa Era (1930's)

Dimensions of each: 37" H...

Old Japanese Silver Presentation Bonbonniere Box with Plum Blossom Crest Marked Jungin 純銀

It is 0.87 inch (2.2 cm) tall by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) wide. It is 29.9 gram.

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

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鉄の高下駄 / TALL IRON CLOG

Single piece of tall iron clog for goby fishing at the shallows, 1960s, Japan, approx. H 43 x 29 x 24cm (16.92 x 11.41 x 9.44in)


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Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. It is 1.8 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, cut marks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An antique Japanese bronze Koi (carp) fountain. Depicting a carp breaching the water surface as it attempts to swim up a waterfall. The casting symbolizes true perseverance and tenacity in achieving ones personal goals. Fine details show on the fins, the scales, the barbels and sun-like designs just above the gills.

Age: Taisho Period (1920's)

Dimensions: 11" Wide by 15 1/4" High by 7" Deep

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 Edo Dynasty Bronze vase with bamboo and shisha dogs. Late 18th early 19thc copper bronze color with bamboo side handles . H 6.5" w 5.25"

Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Vase with flowers and Birds the vase has inlay copper silver and gold as well as leaf and overlay, a fine piece with a few issues one is it has been drilled for a lamp and one handle was loose from the peg hole but now superglued back and fits tight. Beautiful piece even with flaws very heavy as well. Weight is almost 6 pounds h 9.75" diameter 6" not including wood base.

Elegant, large art deco bronze murashi-do vase. Signed on the bottom by Hokusekinin. Richly patinated colors in the classic bronze technique unique to japan of dipping hotly fired bronzes in oils to create this magnificent mosaic. Very rare size and shape; 16" by 16". Ask for shipping quote.

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.

1930's Japanese Sterling Silver Ice Bucket Relief Iris Flower Marked Arthur Bond, Yokohama

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall handle up by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 471 gram.

It is tarnished and has a dent at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A highly attractive, hammered silver vase of rounded body rendered in parallel hammered bands and opened neck. Stamped silver mark in the bottom. Showa, c. 1950. H 17 cm, D 12.5 cm. Condition: Perfect. Natural patina.

Old (1930's) Japanese Solid Silver Repousse Censer Koro with Flower Signed

It is 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) wide. It weighs 310.3 gram.

It is tarnished and has dents, missing lid, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Large Japanese Bronze cat paw tripod Urn with Birds . Probably early 20th c urn with 4 wonderful high relief scenes of birds flowers and trees. Phoenix handles and sea dragon topped legs . Very well done no marked one piece undamaged could use a polish. Size H 18.25" W 9" weight 10 pounds.

Japanese bronze okimono (also can be used as scroll weight or a brush rest) of a seated monkey with an outstretched arm by the artist Suga Shoen II (1897-1979), who was recognized in 1974 as a holder of Intangible Cultural Property - the term refers exclusively to human skills possessed by individuals which are indispensable to produce Cultural Properties. Excellent sculptural rendition of the animal capturing its essence, beautiful light brown to lightest green patina. Marked with the seal of t...

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

Date: Early 20th century.

Height: 53cm

1930's Japanese Sterling Silver Repousse Teapot with Chrysanthemum Flower Signed

It is 5 inches (12.9 cm) long by 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) wide. It is 425 gram.

It is tarnished and has small dents, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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CASTING KASHIGATA 5pc.

Alloy casting 'Kashigata' (Japanese confectionery mold). Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. Large: approx. 16 x 10 x H 5cm (6.29 x 3.93 x 1.96in), Small: approx. 10 x 8 x H 3cm (3.93 x 3.14 x 1.18in)


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A great hammered silver vase with small knobs around the shoulders, soft hammer marks covering the surface of the vase. Signed on the bottom with a chiseled signature by the artist, Shiro, together with Mitsukoshi stamp, Silver and Sterling. Enclosed in the original tomobako, the original box, inscribed Silver vase on the exterior of the lid and signed and sealed on the inside. Size: H 20 x W 22 cm. Condition: perfect, with good silver oxidation patina. **** Sekiya Shiro (1907-1994) was b...

A fine 20th century Japanese Deco style bronze vase by the renowned bronze artist AIDA TOMIYASU (1901 - 1987). The vase is of simple cylindrical form with an elegant frontal design of two interlocking semi-circle bands to the upper body. Signed TOMIYASU on bottom. H. 29 cm / 11,5 inches. Showa period (mid-20th century). Condition: perfect. ****** Aida Tomiyasu was the art name of Ibara Meijiro, born in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture; In 1948 he won the grand prize of metal casting at the Ni...

IRON LAMP

Teapot-formed 'hyosoku' (oil lamp) of such disciplinedly simplified design. Showa period, early 20th century, Japan. approx. 11 x 12 x H 5.5cm (4.33 x 4.72 x 2.16in)


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