Silver inlay decorates the frets engraved into this lemon-peel textured bronze vase by Takano Shizan signed on the base in a rectangular cartouche. It is 25 cm (10 inches) diameter, 22 cm (9 inches) tall and in excellent condition.

Silver spots the wings and gold dots the eyes of this superb set of 3 bronze birds set onto a bronze stand in the shape of fallen roof tiles signed Isso enclosed in the original wooden box dated Taisho 4 (1915). Assembled the set is 34.5 x 17.5 x 20 cm (13-1/2 x 7 x 8 inches) and is in excellent condition.

A pair of Zen temple Ca. 1935 brass flower vases. Mythical 'baku' elephant handles, detachable. Great condition. H:8" x W:5". Ask for shipping quote.

A pair of wriggling catfish slip past each other as they form this signed bronze sculpture by Kawai Toshihisa mounted on a stone base. They are together 22.5 x 12 x 15.5 cm (9 x 5 x 6 inches) and are in excellent condition.
Kawai Toshihisa was born in Chiba prefecture in 1935, and while still at university, his work was selected for display at the VOL exhibition held at the Kyoto City Museum of Art in 1962...

A serene bronze figurine of a scholarly figure pondering the distance signed Koichi and dating from the early half of the 20th century. It is 40 cm (16 inches) tall and in excellent condition.
Li Bai (also known as Li Po among other names) was a Chinese poet acclaimed as one of the greatest and most important of the Tang Dynasty if not in Chinese history as a whole. He is believed to have been born in central Asia and grew up in Sichuan Province...

Japanese Bronze Vase. Buddha is seen walking on a path with his walking stick over shoulder supporting his Carrying satchel.

Age: Late Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 9" wide x 12" high

A life size Japanese bronze sculpture of a crab with pincers raised into the air. Original patina consistent with age.

Age: Circa 1920's

Dimensions: 11" x 8" x 6" high

Patinated bronze vase, characterized by a refined naturalistic decoration with a lizard sculpted in relief in the center. The lizard is placed on leaves overlapping each other creating a fantastic three-dimensionality. Signature engraved under the base. Period: Meiji late 19th century Dimensions: 38 x 18 cm. Weight: 3 kg. Condition: Excellent. There is slight wear of the patina, and a slight dent visible only with attention. The rim of the vase is slightly deformed.

A Fabulous Bronze Serving Vessel with Rams-head handle lined with silver by Living National Treasure Katori Masahiko enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Hitsuji-mimi Hissen. It is 19.5 x 14 x 7.5 cm (8 x 5-1/2 x 3 inches) and in overall excellent condition, signed on the base Masahiko.
Katori Masahiko (1899-1988) was born into the family of prominent Bronze Artist Katori Hozuma in Chiba...

An early Meiji period Japanese bronze fudog and ball. The playful fu-dog stands with mouth open in a dynamic pose with back feet on the ground and front paws on the ball. The ball is made of open work bronze with a design of peonies and scrolling vines. Well cast with fine details down to the claws of the fu dog.

They are protective totems for the space, after all...

A large bronze vase in olivec-olored textured orange-peel finish signed Gyokuho and inscribed as having been made to celebrate the 10th year of the founding of the modern Tokyo Stock Exchange, which means the vase was cast in 1959. It is 27.5 cm (11 inches) diameter, 36.5 cm (14-1/2 inches) tall and weighs 5.5 kg (12 pounds). It is in excellent condition.

Two long eared Rabbits, one rising up on the back of the other, together form an adorable incense burner dating from the later 19th to early 20th centuries. Together they are roughly 22 x 14 x 16.5 cm (9 x 5-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches) and are in overall excellent condition, with some wear on the patina revealing the bright yellow bronze where they rest on the table evidencing age.

Elegant, beautifully crafted heavy bronze vase. Grape leaves and grapes in bold relief. Exceptional. Tectured body with smooth neck. 15" wide x 14" tall. great condition.

Antique Japanese bronze vase inlaid with silver in a design of wild flowers, flowering vines and peonies being visited by butterflies and dragonflies. Baluster form with arching handles joined to the neck of the vase with animal heads.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11 1/4" high x 6 3/4" wide x 6" wide

Antique Japanese extra large Buddhist temple bell (bonsho) with relief details of apsara (celestial beings). The large handle is in the traditional form of dragon heads and upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. In large writing is the phrase Namu Amida Butsu (“I take refuge in Amitābha Buddha”) 南无阿弥陀佛...

Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Okimono with Bamboo Forest Creatures Toad, Snake, and Slug

The okimono is 4.25 inches (11 cm) tall, and 11 inches (28 cm) long by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 5.8 lb.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, rust, firing crack at the snake, firing hole at the toad, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

A very thin cast bronze image of a hunched female crow in dark olive patina with an incised signature on the underbelly Takayo dated Bunan 2 (1445). The image is made in several parts, the upper and lower halves of the body joined along the neck and under the wings, the feet separately cast and attached where they join the body. There is some form of plug, or possibly spur mark, on the breast above the signature...

Jizai okimono dark brown patina bronze articulated crab.