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Antique Japanese Bronze Square Vase with Silver Inlay Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900 item# 973870 (stock# MBR2775)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 550.00
A beautifully crafted olive-bronze vase of unusual square design etched at the shoulder with silver frets under the circular rim. The vessel stands on four square feet, also an unusual feature. It is more than 12 inches (31 cm) tall and in fine condition, dating from the 19th century.

Large Antique Japanese Signed Bronze Dish, Gold Inlay Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 973411 (stock# MBR2774)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 1,250.00
A tai, symbol of congratulations (for its name is a synonym for the word) swims through roaring waves on this exquisitely cast heavy bronze dish signed on the reverse and enclosed in a custom made kiri-wood box. The orange peel texture absorbs light, and focuses our attention on the glistening gold and shakudo inlayed eyes. The dish is 14-1/2 inches (37 cm) diameter and in overall fine condition with only minor discoloration and handling marks on the reverse (see photos). The signature appear ...click for details

Important Bronze Hawk Okimono, Oshima Joun Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 946195 (stock# MOR2704)
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A hawk alights cautiously on the gnarled end of a ragged plum, a sparrow clutched screaming in one vicious talon; a rare opportunity to acquire a bronze by one of the Meiji periods true masters, Oshima Joun (1858-1940). The okimono is entirely performed in dark olive patina, with only the sharp gold rimmed eyes gleaming from the hunched form. It is 15 inches (38 cm) tall, 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide and roughly 9 inches (23 cm) deep, weighing 10.5 kg (23 pounds); in excellent condition. Oshima J ...click for details

Antique Japanese Bronze Figure of Shoki, by Tansai Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 946153 (stock# MBR2700)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 Pending query 700.00
Reluctance to draw his sword is won over by a firm sense of resolve evident in the conflicted expression; he strokes his beard with one hand, the sword of righteousness raised firmly in the other. A fine Takao image of Shoki the demon queller in dark bronze enclosed in a fine cedar wood box with fan shaped handle bearing the Takao family label within. The figure is signed Tansai saku on the back of his robes and dates from the Meiji/Taisho era. It stands 11 inches (28 cm) tall and comes with ...click for details

2 Antique Japanese Articulated Silver Crabs Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 859550 (stock# MOR2540)
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A superb pair of hand-crafted articulated silver crabs clamber about an igneous rosewood burl carved with a crab and frogs signed Kakuho(›…•õ) set on a black lacquered wooden display stand. Each crab is intricately formed from silver with shakudo eyes, each joint of every leg and claw fully mobile. The shells are realistically patterned with hand formed indentations and textures. The crabs are roughly 2 to 2-1/2 inches wide as displayed. The Burl of wood is carved on front with a crab climbi ...click for details

Meiji Japanese Bronze Figure of Man and Dog Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 819921 (stock# MBR2446)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 2,200.00
A fine Tokyo School rendition of a man cradling a rabbit in his robes, smiling kindly down at the puppy leaping at his feat. It is signed on the base. The figure is 14 inches (35.5 cm) tall and in fine condition.

Fine Antique Japanese Bronze koro Incense Burner Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 786248 (stock# MOR2390)
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A thatched boat by the Shobido Art studios dated 1915 enclosed in the original kiri-wood box. Two silver hats are thrown haplessly on the roof. The hull is hand formed hammered bronze, each strike against the craftsman’s dolly visible in the rippling texture. The roof is removed to reaveal the incense tray below, also removable for ease of cleaning. The piece is 17 cm (7 inches) long and in fine condition.

Antique Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Vase by Gikan Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 733477 (stock# MOR2323)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 1,400.00
Rising from a gently sloping crest of Shibuichi, stylized pines in dark Shikin-Shakudo are silhouetted against the jungin silver skyline of this elegant art-nouveau influenced vase signed in a gold cartouche on the base Gikan. It is only upon removing the inner silver sleeve that we realize this mirror smooth piece has been hammer-formed, every tap the artist performed visible within. The vase is just over 6 inches (15.5 cm) tall, 6 inches (16 cm) diameter. There is a shallow pinhead sized di ...click for details

Antique Japanese Tea Ceremony Bronze Futa-oki, Monkey Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900 item# 682909 (stock# MOR2222)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 1,350.00
A rare bronze ring in the shape of a monkey for use in the Japanese tea ceremony wrapped in a custom made silk Shifuku pouch enclosed in a period kiri-wood box. The creature is well defined, body covered in a combed mass of hair, his ears and face left smooth. He arches back in a pose, arms and legs wrapped around the lid implied; an insidious cry echoing from his open mouth. The piece is likely 19th century, and measures roughly 2-1/2 inches (6 cm) diameter, 2 inches (5 cm) tall. The box is ...click for details

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