Round hare in bronze with a dark brown patina, standing on two legs. In Japanese, the hare and the rabbit are referred to by a single word: usagi. The animal is one of the twelve animals of the zodiac in Sino-Japanese astrology. It also plays a role in many folk tales and legends. A symbol of longevity, it is supposed to reach a fabulous age and turn blue at five hundred years years old.

Bronze okimono depicting a walking peasant woman. On her back she carries a woven basket, symbol of the imminent harvest, held in her left hand while in her right hand she holds a sickle. Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 35.5 x 12 x 15 cm. Weight: 3425 g. Condition: Excellent.

Bronze vase, with an exceptional patina enriched by subtle shades of green and red on a dark brown background, representing two deer in relief. The male has antlers that protrude outside the vase, while the female is portrayed with an elegant and delicate body movement, with particularly careful details...

A Japanese bulbous bronze vase with a shiny patina and three elegant white egrets in inlaid silver with golden beaks and feet. Period: Meiji, late 19th century. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 cm. Condition: Excellent.

This is an antique Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell called Bonsho with Nyu protrusions for sound quality and a top handle for on a rope or chain. The handle features two diverging dragons that protect the spirit of the bell. Beautiful aged patina with an inscription incised on the side.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 11.5" Diameter by 19.5" High

A mirror image pair of Japanese Meiji Era bronze vases with a bird hovering over flowers on both sides, and foo lion handles. Signed on bottom, these have excellent detailing and very good weight to them. Measure 13.75 inches high.

Wonderful pair of bronze roe deer with small horns, standing in a naturalistic pose. Roe deer are indigenous to Europe, from Scotland to the Caucausus. Very good detail, delicately rendered and condition with dark patination.

Circa 19th century, 1900s

Each measures 26" High x 26" Long x 7" Deep

Antique Japanese extra large Buddhist temple bell (bonsho). It's dramatic size is accented with relief details of apsara (celestial beings) and flowers. 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...

Okimono study of a pheasant (Kiji – 雉), national bird of Japan, in bronze with brown patina and gold details. The feathers are carefully sculpted, showing a texture that looks almost real. The gold details, present in the eyes, beak and legs of the pheasant, introduce a brilliant contrast compared to the burnished body. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 37 x 18 x 10 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition. There is slight wear on the patina consistent with age.

HANGING BUDDHA

Japanese bronze ‘Kakebotoke’ (lit. ‘Hanging Buddha’ / Ref...

Old lanterns are very popular in Japan and it is difficult to find them on the market. Most often they are made of wood, sometimes of iron, rarely of bronze. Lanterns in Japan are considered as ritual objects both Buddhist and Shintoist, in fact they represent the universe by the 5 elements which compose them, earth, water, fire, air cosmos, moreover, they are not made to illuminate , like in the West, but to enhance the shadows...

By Naimen Shiho II enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 20 cm (8 inches) diameter, 27cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition. This is a great pair with the vase in the same form with silver inlay by his father.
Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji, (1904-1987) studied metalwork under Ichioka Shiun from the age of 15 establishing his own workshop in 1925. His work was first publicly exhibited at the 1930 National Shokoten...

A pumpkin lobed vase with silver inlay by Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. It is 19.5 cm (8 inches) diameter, 27 cm (11 inches) tall and in excellent condition. This is a great pair with the vase in the same form in simple Murashidao mottled olive tones by his son.
Naimen Shiho I (Katsuji, (1904-1987) studied metalwork under Ichioka Shiun from the age of 15 establishing his own workshop in 1925...

The arhat is represented seated in the position of "royal relaxation". His asceticism is confirmed by his excessively protruding ribs. His hair is curly as are his beard and his eyebrows. The protrusion of his forehead testifies to his wisdom. His posture is serene, the facial expression is concentrated and meditative. Beautiful cast iron, no defects, excellent finish with file and scraper. Probably Japanese rather than Chinese work...

Baluster shaped. The decoration is very finely carved with gilded bronze and silver inlays of birds and butterflies in flight among flowering branches. Signed under the base Kyoto... Meiji period.

Japanese antique bronze vase with two monkeys. The body of the vase is gourd shaped and the monkeys chase each other around it's middle. Each monkey grabs the other one's foot, creating a continuous chain. Playful expressions and great details.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 5 1/2" wide

Polished layered-lacquer lozenges are inlayed into the surface of this fabulous Art-Deco era vase by important Japanese Bronze artist Yamamoto Junmin. The lacquered pieces have been cut and polished from variously colored layered lacquer. The vase is signed on the base Junmin, and measures 27.5 cm (11 inches) diameter, 18.5 cm (7-1/4 inches) tall. It is in excellent condition...

Antique Japanese bronze usubata in the shape of a boat. Held up by little waves, it seems to float along on the water. Made for ikebana flower arranging. Signature on the bottom in a raised cartouche.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 5 1/4" high x 9" long x 5 1/4" wide