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Japanese metalwork abounds in countless forms, techniques and alloys. Throughout the centuries, Japanese metal craftsmen have imagined and created some of the finest metal artistry on earth.

The varied materials used include bronze, iron, copper, silver, gold and a mix of these known as Japanese shakudo. These have been crafted into remarkable pieces including Japanese tea and Buddhist items like kettles or tetsubin, ikebana vases, religious figures, koro incense burners, bells and lanterns, and hand mirrors.

Perhaps the most notable of all Japanese metal artistry is found in the area of Japanese sword and armor. Blades, tsuba, helmets, chest plates, abumi and sword and armor fittings have long been regarded as unsurpassed in beauty and quality throughout the world.

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Japanese Tetsubin Tea Kettle, Cast-Iron
Japanese Tetsubin Tea Kettle, Cast-Iron - JJXM118
Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $795.00

Delightful, heavyweight Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Rustic design with textured orange-peel body and beautiful tear-drop form. Wonderful aged patina.  Remarkable workmanship.  Bronze lid with artist signature on underside.  Very good condition.  11” high w/handle, 6.5” w/out, 9” diameter.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Arari Tetsubin
Japanese Tea Kettle, Arari Tetsubin - JJXM119
Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00

Fine Japanese cast-iron kama tea kettle for the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Highly desirable arari (hail) or hobnail kettle design.  Beautifully crafted in appealing low form.  Fine quality with artist mark on underside of bronze lid. Very good, water-tight condition, great for the tea ceremony practitioner or enthusiast!  Dimensions:  8” high w/handle, 5” w/out, 7” diameter.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin - JJXM121
Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00

Beautiful Japanese cast-iron kama tea kettle for the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Highly desirable arari (hail) or hobnail kettle design with pine cone cap.  Beautifully crafted in appealing low form.  Fine quality with artist mark on underside. Very good, water-tight condition, great for the tea ceremony practitioner or enthusiast!  Dimensions:  8” x 9”.
Pair Japanese Bronze Temple Lotus Flowers
Pair Japanese Bronze Temple Lotus Flowers - JJ9J191
Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00 In Stock

Rare pair of bronze vases displaying Buddhist temple flowers, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  A dramatic display of highly patinated gilded lotus blooms in various stages of flower.  Increasingly difficult to find, especially of this venerable age.  Wonderfully detailed, naturalistic.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:   18” high, 5” diameter (vase).
Japanese Bronze and Mixed-Metal Vase
Japanese Bronze and Mixed-Metal Vase - JJXF151
Our Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $695.00 In Stock

Dazzling Japanese bronze and mixed-metal vase in classic bulb form, mid-20th century.  Appealing stout form and fine mixed-metal rendering of dramatic flock of cranes in flight before dazzling, golden full moon.  Beautiful mellowed brown patina. Very good condition.  Dimensions: 8” x 8”.
Japanese Copper Tea Caddy
Japanese Copper Tea Caddy - JCXF1810
Our Price: $395.00 In Stock

Sweet Japanese copper tea canister, early 20th century. Lovely maple leaf motif. Beautiful, classic form and patina.  Overall pounded metal for textured finish. Comes with kiri wood storage box. Very good condition. Dimensions:  4.5” x 3.5”.
Japanese Copper Tea Kettle, Maple Leaf
Japanese Copper Tea Kettle, Maple Leaf - JCXF1811
Our Price: $495.00 In Stock

Charming Japanese copper tea kettle, early 20th century. Lovely maple leaf motif. Beautiful, classic form and patina.  Bamboo-wrapped handle.  Overall pounded metal for textured finish. Very good condition. Dimensions:  8” high w/handle, 4.5” high w/out, 8.5” wide.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin - JCXF182
Our Price: $1,395.00 In Stock

Sturdy, heavyweight Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Rustic design with rocky crag lip textured orange-peel body. Wonderful aged patina.  Remarkable workmanship.  Rare, incised lid with silver inlay and artist signature on underside.  Very good condition.  11.5” high w/handle, 5.5” w/out, 8.5” wide.
Japanese Tetsubin Tea Kettle, Daikoku’s Hammer
Japanese Tetsubin Tea Kettle, Daikoku’s Lucky Hammer - JCXF183
SOLD
Our Price: $495.00

Charming, detailed Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Charming design Daikoku’s lucky mallet promising good fortune and abundance.  Wonderful aged patina.  Artist signature near spout.  Remarkable workmanship.  A rare find!  Very good condition.   Dimensions:  11” w/handle, 7” high w/out, 9.5” wide.
Japanese Bronze Futaoki Tea Rest
Japanese Bronze Futaoki Tea Rest - JCXF186
Our Price: $295.00 In Stock

Whimsical Japanese bronze futaoki kettle lid or ladle rest for the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Dynamic conch shell form with rich, dark patina.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  1.5” x 2”.
Japanese Tea Kettle Tetsubin, Grasses
Japanese Tea Kettle Tetsubin, Grasses - JCXF187
Our Price: $395.00 In Stock

Lovely Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Charming design of flowing grasses against textured surface.  Wonderful aged patina.  Delicate workmanship.  Bronze lid with persimmon form knob.  Very good condition.  8.5” high w/handle, 5.5” w/out, 7” wide.
Japanese Bronze Futaoki Tea Rest
Japanese Bronze Futaoki Tea Rest - JCXF188
Our Price: $395.00 In Stock

Enchanting Japanese bronze futaoki kettle lid or ladle rest for the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Dynamic conch shell form with rich, dark patina.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  1.5” x 2”.
Japanese Iron Tetsubin, Tea Kettle, Ryubundo
Japanese Iron Tetsubin, Tea Kettle, Ryubundo - JCXF189
SOLD
Our Price: $795.00

Gorgeous, highly detailed Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Exceptional design with fan-shaped cartouche featuring falcon in pine and pair of cartouches with calligraphy.   Wonderful aged patina.  Remarkable workmanship.  A rare find, inscribed on underside of bronze lid Ryubundo, a famed Kyoto ironworks.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” high w/handle, 7” high w/out, 8” wide.
Japanese Tea Kettle Tetsubin
Japanese Tea Kettle Tetsubin - JPXF181
SOLD
Our Price: $1,295.00

Exceptional, highly detailed Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Elaborate design throughout features mountain landscape and retreat with monk resting beneath tree.  Top edge mimics rocky outcropping. Wonderful aged patina.  Signed, heavyweight bronze lid.  Remarkable workmanship.  A rare find!  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10.5” high w/handle, 6” high w/out, 7” wide.
Japanese Tetsubin Tea Kettle
Japanese Tetsubin Tea Kettle - JPXF182
Our Price: $395.00 In Stock

Charming Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Simple design features single character against concentric lines throughout.  Wonderful aged patina.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  8.5” high w/handle, 5.5” high w/out, 8.5” wide.
Japanese Iron Tea Kettle Tetsubin
Japanese Iron Tea Kettle Tetsubin - JPXF183
SOLD
Our Price: $795.00

Elaborate, highly detailed Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Elegant design throughout features chrysanthemums, delicate leaves and calligraphy.  Wonderful aged patina.  Signed, heavyweight bronze lid.  Remarkable workmanship.  A rare find!  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” high w/handle, 7” high w/out, 9” wide.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin - Horses
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin with Horses - JPXF184
Our Price: $795.00 In Stock

Graceful Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Elegant design features a pair of galloping horses and wide skirted form.  Wonderful aged patina.  Artist signed near spout.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  11” high w/handle, 7” high w/out, 8.5” wide.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Kama
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Kama - JPXF185
Our Price: $695.00 In Stock

Striking, large Japanese iron kama water kettle for the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally sits atop the furo or brazier for warming.  Exceptional level of quality, floral motif with charming pine cone atop lid.  Very good condition. Dimensions:  14” high w/handle, 8” high w/out, 12” wide.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin - Bamboo
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin Bamboo Motif - JPXF186
Our Price: $595.00 In Stock

Whimsical Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Delightful design features bamboo fence motif.  Wonderful aged patina.  Bronze lid with copper cap in persimmon form.  Very good condition with small repair to lid.  Dimensions:  8” high w/handle, 5” high w/out, 7” wide.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin - JPXF187
Our Price: $1,895.00 In Stock

Remarkable, heavyweight Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle for warming water during the tea ceremony, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Rustic design features textural orange-peel finish.  Wonderful aged patina.  Signed bronze lid.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  12” high w/handle, 5.5” high w/out, 10” wide.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Tetsubin - JJ8F2217
Our Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $595.00 In Stock

Remarkable Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle, early-mid 20th century. Rustic skirt design with dramatic textured finish. Wonderful aged patina.  Exceptional workmanship.  Comes with traditional kiri wood storage box.  Very good condition. Dimensions:  9” high w/handle, 8” diameter.
Japanese Sterling Silver Tetsubin Tea Kettle
Japanese Sterling Silver Tetsubin Tea Kettle - JTXF71
Our Price: $2,495.00 In Stock

Remarkable Japanese sterling silver tea pot with bird and flower motif, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Fine engraving of quails among flowering plants with sukashi handle and bottom seal mark of the artist, with the original kiri wood tomobako box, signed and sealed by the studio Shokodo.  Very good condition. Dimensions:  7.” high w/handle, 6” diameter.
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Handwarmer
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Handwarmer, Grapes - JJXJ411
Our Price: $895.00
Sale Price: $795.00 In Stock

Glorious Japanese bronze hibachi or handwarmer, Meiji period (1868-1912).  Highly elaborate raised décor features beautiful grapevine motif.  Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Exceptional workmanship, remarkably rendered.  Price shown is for one, but we have a pair.  Buy one or both!  Very good condition. Dimensions:  10” x 12”.
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Handwarmer, Samurai Sword Tsuba
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Handwarmer, Samurai Sword Tsuba - JJXJ418
Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00 In Stock

Extraordinary Japanese bronze hibachi or handwarmer, Meiji period (1868-1912).  Unusual and exceptional décor features raised samurai sword tsubas.  Hibachi such as this one were traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Exceptional workmanship, finely rendered mythical beast handles.   Very good condition. Dimensions:  9” x 11”.
Japanese Bronze Handwarmer Hibachi, Cranes
Japanese Bronze Handwarmer Hibachi, Cranes - JJXJ420
SOLD
Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00

Stunning Japanese bronze hibachi or hand warmer, Meiji period (1868-1912).  Highly elaborate décor features raised flock of cranes  Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Exceptional workmanship, remarkably rendered mythical beast handles.  Very good condition. Dimensions:  9” x 11”.
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Kama or Tetsubin
Japanese Tea Kettle, Iron Kama or Tetsubin - JJ912172
SOLD
Our Price: $795.00
Sale Price: $695.00

Excellent, large Japanese cast-iron kama tetsubin or tea kettle, early-mid 20th century.  Highly desirable arari (hail) or hobnail kettle design with incised handle and pinecone atop lid.   Heavyweight iron, rich, dark patina. Exceptional artisanship.  Signed by artist. Traditionally used for holding water for  tea-ceremony use. Very good condition. Dimensions:  13” x 12”.
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Handwarmer
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Handwarmer - JJXJ83
Our Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $295.00 In Stock

Enchanting Japanese bronze hibachi or hand warmer, Meiji period (1868-1912).  Whimsical décor features sweeping wave motif  with inset silver chrysanthemums.  Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Lovely workmanship, rich, age-old patina. Price shown in for one, but we have a pair.  Buy one or both!  Very good condition. Dimensions: 7” high, 7.5” diameter.
Pair Japanese Giboshi Bridge Finials - Ornaments
Pair Japanese Giboshi Bridge Finials or Ornaments - JJXJ915
Our Price: $1,195.00
Sale Price: $995.00 In Stock

Extraordinary pair Japanese bronze giboshi, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Giboshi are ornamental caps, known as finials, often found on top of posts in temples or on bridges.  Rich, age-old, dark patina.  A rare item in excellent condition.  Height:  8”.
Japanese Bronze Samurai Warrior Okimono
Japanese Bronze Samurai Warrior Okimono - JEXF54
Our Price: $4,995.00 In Stock

Magnificent, large Japanese bronze okinomo, samurai warrior in full battle attire, Meiiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Rendered as battle ready with helmet, armor and sword.  Heavyweight bronze with rich, dark patina.  Highly detailed features, lifelike countenance, extraordinary detail in every respect.  A dramatic piece in very good condition.  Dimensions:  18.5” x 13.5” x 11”.
Chinese Bronze Figure, Warrior on Horseback
Chinese Bronze Figure, Warrior on Horseback - JEXF55
Our Price: $3,995.00 In Stock

Dazzling, large Chinese bronze figure, warrior in full battle attire on horseback, c. 1900.  Rendered as battle ready with helmet, armor and lance.  Heavyweight bronze with rich, dark patina.  Highly animated, lifelike countenance, amazing detail in every respect.  A dramatic piece in very good condition.  Dimensions:  15” x 15” x 13” w/lance.
   
 
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