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Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer - JC9J2510
Our Price: $495.00

Fine Japanese solid bronze hibachi or hand warmer, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Striking patterning in high relief features mythical phoenix. Fantastically rendered mythical beast handles.  Artist signed/stamped on underside.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” x 9” x 9”.
Japanese Mixed Metal Studio Vase
Japanese Mixed Metal Studio Vase - JJ9JU116
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00

Exquisite Japanese mixed-metal vase in unique, stylized contemporary form and finish, mid-20th century. Gorgeous, finely rendered shape.  Elegant gold finish on lovely sky-blue ground.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” high, 5” diameter.
Pair Antique Japanese Temple Lanterns
Pair Antique Japanese Temple Lanterns, Meiji - JJ9JU117
Our Price: $1,595.00
Sale Price: $1,295.00

Remarkable pair Japanese bronze temple lantern, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Finely detailed bronze craftsmanship featuring pagoda form with bells.  Very rare to find a pair with all bells intact!  Hinged doors for use with small votive candles.  Traditional pieces lend an eye-catching effect to any landscape, courtyard, entryway or fine interior.  Charming detail overall.  Very good condition with mild wear to original rice paper.  Dimensions:  14” high, 6” diameter (each).
Japanese Bronze Vase, Koi Motif
Japanese Bronze Vase, Koi Motif - JJ9JU120
Our Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00

Wonderful Japanese bronze vase, early- to mid-20th century.  Gorgeous tall, slender, rare form and fine, raised rendering of koi fish and stylized waves at base of handles.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” high, 4” diameter.
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer - JJ366
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00

Exceptional Japanese solid bronze hibachi or hand warmer, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Striking scenic motif in high relief features figures under blossoming cherry trees. Fantastically rendered mythical beast handles.  Artist stamped on underside.    Very good condition.  Dimensions:  7” x 7.5”.
Japanese Iron Tea Kettle Tetsubin, Floral
Japanese Iron Tea Kettle Tetsubin, Floral Motif - JW9MY1310
Our Price: $795.00

Remarkable Japanese iron tetsubin tea kettle, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.   Highly textured finish, delightful floral motif design.  Wonderful aged patina.  Exceptional workmanship.   Very good condition. Dimensions: 9” high w/handle, 6” w/out, 7”diameter.
Japanese Bronze Paper Weight
Japanese Bronze Paper Weight - JC9MY817
SOLD
Our Price: $595.00

Fine Japanese bronze paper weight with etched archaic relief decor, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Wonderful classic form with a beautiful mellowed brown patina. Motif includes cranes amid towering pines.  Comes with original wood storage box. Very good condition.  Diameter:  4.5”.
Japanese Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay
Japanese Bronze Vase with Silver Inlay - JC9MY819
Our Price: $1,295.00

Dramatic Japanese bronze vase with silver inlay in art deco style, early-mid 20th century.  Delicately rendered motif, large, robust form.  Wonderful for dramatic ikebana display.Very good condition.  Dimensions:  12” high, 9” diameter.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Mottled Finish
Japanese Bronze Vase, Mottled Finish - JJ9MY95
Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $895.00

Impressive Japanese bronze vase in unique, stylized contemporary form, mid-20th century.  Gorgeous, finely rendered shape.  Elegant mottled finish and beautiful mellowed brown patina. Comes with original, inscribed kiri wood storage box. Very good condition.  Dimensions:  12” x 9”.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Art Deco
Japanese Bronze Vase, Art Deco - JP9M298
Our Price: $995.00

Sublime Japanese Art Deco bronze vase with incised horse motif, early 20th century.  Signed cartouche.   Lovely, subtle form for dramatic ikebana display.  Rich dark patina on red mottled bronze.  Very good condition.  Dimensions: 10.5” high, 8.5” diameter.
Japanese Bronze Tiger with Bear Cubs
Japanese Bronze Tiger with Bear Cubs - JP9M819
Our Price: $15,695.00

Magnificent Japanese bronze tiger with bear cubs, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  A huge and dramatically rendered piece with solid form and fierce bearing.  Excellent musculature and dynamic, expressive faces.  Skillfully rendered with remarkable detail, texture, composition and inspiration. A rare and stunning piece!  Signed Minamotsu.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  16” x 39” x 17”.
Japanese Bronze Elephant, Meiji
Japanese Bronze Elephant, Meiji - JP9M818
Our Price: $12,500.00

Magnificent Japanese bronze elephant, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Large and impressive representation of the elephant, Buddhist symbol of mental strength, power and perseverance. Absolutely remarkable rendering with exquisite detail, texture and rare size.  Lacquered ears and ivory tusks.  Signed on underside.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  22” x 27” x 14”.
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Akita Puppy
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Akita Puppy - JW9M1911
Our Price: $1,895.00

Enchanting Japanese bronze okimono of akita puppy with basket, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Animated portrayal with charming detail. Adorable countenance and lively, natural pose. Signed on underside. Very good condition with mild distress. Dimensions:  8” x 9” x 7”.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Pair of Koi
Japanese Bronze Vase, Pair of Koi - JG9F1233
Our Price: $1,295.00

Stunning Japanese bronze vase in classic bulb form, early- to mid-20th century.  Appealing stout form and fine, subtle raised rendering of koi fish circling neck.  Beautiful mellowed brown patina. Very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” high, 9” diameter at widest.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Falcon
Japanese Bronze Vase, Falcon - JG9F1234
Our Price: $795.00

Dramatic Japanese bronze vase, early- to mid-20th century.  Appealing tall, robust form and fine, raised rendering of fierce falcon.  Beautiful mellowed brown patina.  Artist signed.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  12.5” high, 8.5” diameter at widest.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Gu Form
Japanese Bronze Vase, Classical Gu Form - JC9F48
Our Price: $795.00

Elegant Japanese bronze gu vase (beaker-form), Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Wonderful patina and classical design elements. Traditional flared rim and distictive proportions. Very good condition. Dimensions:  15” x 6”.
Pair Japanese Bronze Temple Lotus Flowers
Pair Japanese Bronze Temple Lotus Flowers - JJ9J191
Our Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00

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 Okimono, Flying Koi
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Flying Koi - JC9J1726
Our Price: $1,295.00

Wonderful Japanese handworked bronze koi fish okimono, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Excellent detail in finely rendered traditional fish figure with open mouth used for dramatic floral presentation. Dynamic metal work with lifelike feel and animation.  The carp symbolizes perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose.  According to myth, the strongest koi swims upstream until it reaches the waterfall, where it hurdles into the mist to become a water dragon. A striking example in very good condition.  Dimensions:  10” x 10” x 5”.
Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner
Japanese Bronze Okimono Koro Incense Burner, Foo Dogs - JC8D1021
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Our Price: $3,495.00

Outstanding bronze okimono koro or incense burner featuring pair of ferocious, wrestling foo dogs or temple lions, Edo period, c. 1800-1868.  Dynamic portrayal with sweeping detail. Lively, animated pose as traditionally given to these mythological lion beasts, seen in many variations throughout Asian art. Skilled craftsmanship demonstrated throughout. Comes with kiri wood storage box.  Very good condition. Dimensions:  10” x 12” x 9”.
Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner
Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Foo Dog - JC8D1022
Our Price: $1,295.00

Remarkable Japanese bronze foo dog or temple lion koro incense burner, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Ferocious portrayal with dramatic expression and detail as traditionally given to these mythological lion beasts, seen in many variations throughout Asian art. Fantastic artistic rendering with skilled craftsmanship throughout. Very good condition. Dimensions:  7” x 3” x 5”.
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Foo Dog
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Foo Dog - JC8D1023
Our Price: $3,295.00

Fabulous Japanese bronze okimono foo dog or temple lion, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Dynamic portrayal with sweeping, dramatic detail. Fierce countenance and lively, animated pose as traditionally given to these mythological lion beasts, seen in many variations throughout Asian art. Signed on underside. Very good condition. Dimensions:  9” x 11” x 7”.
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer - JC8D1028
Our Price: $2,495.00

Spectacular Japanese bronze hibachi or hand warmer, Meiji period (1868-1912).  Massive in size, highly elaborate décor.  Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Exceptional workmanship, remarkably rendered raised dragon motif against textured and patterned ground.   Very good condition. Dimensions: 14” x 18”.
Japanese Bronze Hibachi, Silver Inlay
Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Silver Inlay - JC8D1029
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Our Price: $1,295.00

Sublime Japanese bronze hibachi or hand warmer with silver inlay, Meiji period (1868-1912).  Massive in size, subtle, delicate décor.  Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Exceptional workmanship, highly detailed incised decor of ships sailing beneath towering mountains on one side, beautiful mountain village on the other.  Fabulous mythical beast handles. Very good condition. Dimensions:  15” x 20”.
Japanese Okimono, Iron Fountain,Turtle
Japanese Okimono, Iron Fountain in Turtle Form - JC8D1014
Our Price: $795.00

Wonderful Japanese iron okimono turtle for use as fountain in garden, courtyard or interior, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926.  Fantastic, lifelike rendering.  Whimsical style and form, a great functional item for the collector and a charming addition to any environment!  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  4” x 9” x 5”.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Sea Hawk Motif
Japanese Bronze Vase, Sea Hawk Motif - JC8D1018
Our Price: $495.00

Stunning Japanese bronze and mixed metal vase featuring dramatic osprey or “sea hawk” motif in high relief, early 20th century.  Extraordinary quality, imaginative composition, exquisite rendering of creature alight on rock outcropping with waves beneath. Raised mixed metal inlay against rich, red ground.   A highly refined piece, would make a wonderful addition to any collector.  Dimensions:  9” x 6”.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Inlaid Bamboo Motif
Japanese Bronze Vase, Inlaid Bamboo Motif - JC8D1019
Our Price: $495.00

Glorious Japanese bronze vases with mixed metal inlay, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Delicately rendered bamboo motif.  Lovely, slender form wonderful for dramatic ikebana display.  Very good condition with minor distress commensurate with age and use.  Dimensions:  7” x 2”.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Silver Inlay
Japanese Bronze Vase, Silver Inlay - JC8D1020
Our Price: $495.00

Sublime Japanese bronze vase with silver inlay, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Delicately rendered motif features birds in flight above waves.  Lovely, slender form wonderful for dramatic ikebana display.  Very good condition with minor distress commensurate with age and use.  Dimensions:  7” x 4”.
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Full Moon
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Full Moon - JC8N258
SOLD
Our Price: $895.00

Impressive Japanese bronze full moon okimono ikebana vase, mid-20th century.  Sublime form finely rendered, a gorgeous platform for dramatic floral presentation. Dynamic mottled bronze metal work and striking example of Japanese aesthetic.  Very good condition with minor distress.  Diameter:  13”.
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer
Japanese Bronze Hibachi Hand Warmer - JJ8N2914
Our Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00

Exquisite Japanese bronze hibachi or hand warmer, Meiji period (1868-1912). Traditionally used to burn coals and wood ash for indoor heating. Fine robust form on slender, raised foot rim.  Exceptional workmanship, highly detailed patterning.  Fantastic mythical beast handles.  Price shown is for one, but we have a pair.  Buy one or both!  Very good condition. Dimensions:  10” x 11”.
Japanese Bronze Vase, Mottled Finish
Japanese Bronze Vase, Mottled Finish - JJ8N2915
Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $995.00

Splendid Japanese bronze vase in unique, stylized contemporary form, mid-20th century. Gorgeous, finely rendered shape.  Elegant mottled finish and beautiful mellowed brown patina. Comes with original, inscribed kiri wood storage box. Very good condition.  Dimensions:  6� x 10�.
   
 
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