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Forestangel Asian Antiques
$975.00 This is a large and spectacular 18th Century Bronze Cloisonne, Twin-Handle Urn with great Archaic form and color. It has two Dragon Head Handles. It is enameled with Penny Flowers and Leaves motif. It has a large mouth (five-inches wide), and it is decorated with a one-inch belt that separates its bulbous body from its neck. It has a raised foot rim...
A pair of Japanese bronze fishes with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Conservatoire Sakura
Price on Request Colossal incense burner in cast bronze representing the divine carp ridden by the fisherman who spared her when she was little. To reward him, she takes him to heaven and immortality. Wooden base. Very good quality of cast bronze and carving. Bronze sculptures of this quality and size are usually made for universal exhibitions. We have not yet found any trace of this one. Despite the quality this sculpture is anonymous.
Japan late 19th century.
Height 230cm. Weight 104 kilograms.
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$350.00 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) selected by Jinta * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is additionally charged, and also confirm our Sales Policy before purchase, since your order will be assumed to have fully acknowledged our Sales Policy under any circumstances...
Helen M Edwards
$320.00 Height: 22.8 cm (9.2 in)
Width: 9.2 cm (3.7 in) Weight: 700 gm Japanese gilt bronze vase; well modelled with an Art Nouveau style plaintain lilly (hosta) wrapped around the vase; marked on the base; good condition with some wear to the gilding
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$150.00 MAN AND HORSE Scarce vintage tiny antimony ornament of a pack-horse man decorating (or assisting) the landscape of Bonsai, called ‘Tenpai’, Showa period, 20th century, Japan...
Zentner Collection
$2,500.00 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
The Kura
Sold, Thank you! A fabulous mid Edo period bronze brazier with satin luster made up of a basin supported by four small rabbits with two small gourd shaped handles suspended from a belt of archaic designs. The top is a large dome pierced with geometric designs known as incense clock patterns and featuring a large hinged circular opening in front. It is 22 cm diameter, 34.5 cm tall (8-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches) and in excellent condition...
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese 2 part Usubata in bronze featuring a Minogame (age old turtle) base. Mounted to the shell is a flanged cloud rendering with four terminating columns that undulates to a removable wide rim water receptacle. Artist signed at the base of the receptacle. Beautiful craftsmanship including the fine stimple work to the underside of the turtle.
In Japan, the turtle is a good luck animal symbolizing 10,000 years of long life... Antique Japanese pair of koro (censers) made of bronze. The round, facetted body of each koro stands on 3 small legs in the shape of leaves. The lids are similar to fans with the openings between the ribs made in an open fashion to allow for the escape of incense smoke. Each with a deep black patination.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 5" high x 4" wide each
Haruko Watanabe
$180.00 A mirror made of copper with wood stand which is one of "Sanshu-no-Jingi", the Three Imperial Regalia. In ancient time, all natural objects and phenomena were worshipped in Shinto, but three items such as mirror, jewel and sword are objects to be worshipped later. A mirror is often put in the shrine pavilion these days. This mirror is rather small, so it might have been put in a house shrine. In excellent condition with molded auspicious design with a crane, a turtle, pine trees and bamboos...
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00 Antique Japanese small kodansu (jewelry box) made of silver and incised with fans decorated with waves, birds and flowers. Two hinged doors open to reveal 3 small drawers, lacquered black and lined with green velvet.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 4 3/4" high x 4" wide x 5 1/4" deep
Kodo Arts
Price on Request Superb bronze scholar holding a caligrapgy brush and an undulating scroll with the character `Kotobuki` (congratulations) in faded silver. The folds of the robe and face and brush are of the highest bronze craftsmanship. Signed on the bottom "Shuro" one of the leading craftsman of the late Taisho Period C.1920. Roughlt 7" tll by 5" wide. Table included. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Zentner Collection
SOLD A beautiful original large Buddhist temple sitting lantern called Koshi Tsuridoro. These lanterns are placed in front of the entrance to the temple itself. The verdigris copper and wood construction is decorated with 8 panels of scrolling arabesque designs of lotuses. The front pair panels are hinged and they are secured with a lock and sliding flat pin.
Zentner Collection
SOLD An antique Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle depicting diverging dragon heads called Ryuzu. The upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. Two opposing striking panels called Tsuki-za is the point on the bell where the best and longest sound is achieved. A bell of this size was hung in a small temple to summon the monks to prayer...
Helen M Edwards
$2,400.00 Width: 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
Height: 1.5 cm (0.6 in) Weight: 60 gms Rare Japanese Komai box; depicts buildings within a landscape surrounded by leafy borders; 24 kt inlay throughout; internal engraved depictions of birds and butterflies; engraved and signed on the base with the Komai Otojiro dragonfly; very good condition
Helen M Edwards
$590.00 Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Length: 5.6 cm (2.3 in) Depth: 3.9 cm (1.6 in) Weight: 195 gms Quality miniature bronze okimono of a rat; fine casting and patina throughout
Antique Stones Japan
$750.00 Decorative metalwork crown originally placed on the head of a Bosatsu (Skt. Bodhisattva) sculpture, hand-crafted from gilt-bronze and colored-glass beads. Mid- to late-Edo Period ca. 1800. Excellent condition, with virtually no loss and minimal patination.
Height: 24.5 cm A sizable example in excellent condition despite significant age, crafted with exquisite workmanship from the highest-quality materials. Uncommon. |
