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...

19th Century Japanese Gilt Iron Mixed Metal Dragon Compact and Coin Box Marked Komai Otojiro

The overall length is 10.3 inches (26.2 cm). The card case is 3.1 inches (7.9 cm) long by 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) wide and 0.41 inch (1 cm) thick. The coin box Is 1.9 inches (4.9 cm) long by 1.29 inches (3.3 cm) wide...

1900's Japanese Gilt Metal Dragon Pocket Sundial Scaphe and Compass

It is 1.57 inches (4 cm) in diameter. It is 45.5 gram.

It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A very rare pair of Art-Deco era bronze candlesticks covered in polished nickel by Hata Zoroku enclosed in the original signed wooden box. Each is 12 x 7.5 x 35 cm (5 x 3 x 14 inches) and is in overall excellent condition, with some minor wear to the nickel. They come with teh original adapters for samller candles.
Hata Zoroku I (b. 1823) was especially famous for his iron kettles used in tea ceremonies, which often featured intricate designs and ornamentation...

A set of 5 matching candle sticks in the shape of nets drying on a pole enclosed in the original antique wooden box. Dating from the 19th century (Late Edo to Meiji periods), they are 28 cm (11 inches) tall, 12 cm (5 inches) diameter and in overall excellent condition.

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.

Crystal standing six sided obelisk. Custom mounted with a brass and walnut base.

Age: Contemporary

17" High x 3" wide x 2 1/2" deep Points and obelisks have strong healing properties just because of their shape. They increase vitality, can make pain disappear...

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

Length: 7.6 cm (3 in)
Depth: 6.2 cm (2.5 in)
Height: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Weight: 168 gm

Fine quality Japanese gold and silver inlaid Komai box; depicts an individual within a landscape; gilt hatched and floral borders; engraved cranes internally and on the base; signature on the lid; good condition

Exceptional vase in copper alloy inlaid with gold, silver, shakudo and shibuichi. The decoration represents two pairs of mandarin ducks at the edge of a river under a hundred-year-old pine covered in snow. The cast is excellent and the finishes perfect. The inlays are in solid metals, there is no gilding, only gold which is exceptional, this kind of work in mixed metals are almost always or largely simply gilded. The inlays, chiseling and engravings are of surprising perfection...

Baluster and quadrangular in shape, this very original cast iron vase has twisted handles and a gadrooned body. It rests on 4 small round feet. The flared shape of the collar is chiselled and engraved with beautifully golden waves. Signed. Origin: Japan. Period: 19th. Height: 21 cm.

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...

Antique Japanese cast iron pair of lanterns in the form of a owls. Each with wide eyed expression and great feathered "horns". These lanterns are made to hold candles, the light escaping through the eyes and many round cast windows in the owls' bodies.

Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)

Dimensions: 11 1/2" high x 7" wide each

A pair of cloisonné silver vases, covered with polychrome enamels on a refined dark blue background. The vases are adorned with intricate floral motifs, which vividly represent colored irises. Every detail of the polychrome decoration is expertly outlined by a thin silver thread, which gives a touch of precision and refinement to each element. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 12 x 4.5 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.

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...