All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1200280
(stock #MOR4259)
The Kura
$380.00
$380.00
Three positive molds used in the casting of bronze Buddhist images. The pieces would be used to create the breakable molds in which the images would be cast. They vary in height from 11 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) and date from the traditional manufacturing techniques lost long before the 2nd world war. They make for a very decorative group.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1197886
(stock #MOR4251)
The Kura
$250.00
$250.00
A group of antique molds for the manufacture of Bronze Temple Bells (these are the dragons on top of the bells from which it is hung). They vary in size from 2-1/2 inches to 8-1/2 inches (6.5 to 21.5 cm) in width and height and date from the traditional manufacturing techniques lost long before the 2nd world war. They make for a veryu decorative group.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1193858
(stock #MOR4224)
The Kura
$360.00
$360.00
A pair of yellow-bronze candle sticks standing 33 cm (13 inches) tall and dating from the 19th century. They are in fine condition, an excellent size for tabletop dining; the simpl;icity of design fitting in with any decor.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1193245
(stock #MOR4220)
The Kura
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An elegant rendition of the famous Rimpa Crane standing alongside a swirling river of silver created by Shoun for the Shobido Art Studio enclosed in the original wooden box. Extremely well crafted, the creature stands 11 inches (25 cm) tall and is signed Shoun Saku. The black lacquered table is 18 x 13 inches (45 x 33 cm) and is in fine condition.
Shobido has been commissioning works with first rate artists and craftsmen for its own facilities and top Department stores since 1900...
Shobido has been commissioning works with first rate artists and craftsmen for its own facilities and top Department stores since 1900...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1193059
(stock #TCR4219)
The Kura
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This long necked crane by Murai Bisei (Yoshimasa), head down, rests elegantly, the silvered body showing a dark worn patination. It measures 10 x 24 x 20 cm (4 x 10 x 8 inches) and comes enclosed in the original signed wooden box.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1186137
(stock #MOR4198)
The Kura
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A spectacular set of bira-bira-kanzashi hair pins in the form of cranes among blossoming plum and pine formed of silver which come enclosed in a custom made silk-lined wooden box. Two are 13 inches (33 cm) long, the other is 9 inches (23 cm) long and all are in fine condition. According to a label inside the box they are from Akita City in Northern Japan, sold by Takeyaso Hon-ten. The box is 15 x 17 x 5 inches (38 x 43 x 13 cm). I do have more images if someone is interested.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1910
item #1173691
(stock #MOR4144)
The Kura
1,500.00
1,500.00
An amazing pipe made from a single piece of Aka-do (red bronze) metal twisted and folded upon itself with silver tip and bowl. It is unusually elongated to 16 inches (42.5 cm). An amazing feat!
This form of Aka-do is created by including a percentage of gold in the mix of bronze, giving it a high red color that does not fade and is highly valued.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1165874
(stock #MOR4117)
The Kura
1,600.00
1,600.00
A set of Shibuichi coated bronze hardware imitating gourd plants and dating from the 19th century. The set consists of 10 brackets which fit over the frame of the screen, holding the hinges open, and 6 gourd shaped hooks which would be hung from the wall securing the screen from falling over. This is a very unusual set, the likes of which I have not seen before...