Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Dramatic River Scene
A large Japanese bronze vase by Kakutani Yosai, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1880s, ovoid with a short waisted neck and everted mouth, in a brown patina, the front with a scene applied in high relief with gilt and coloured details of a dramatic scene of a…
Bronze Votive Figure of Shakyamuni and Prabhutaratna Buddha, Northern Wei
A bronze votive figure of Shakyamuni Buddha and Prabhutaratna Buddha, possibly Northern Wei dynasty (386-535), two deities seated in dhyanasana against flaming mandorlas. The figures are cast in low relief against a mandorla. On the reverse side, there is…
Signed Japanese bronze figure of old man, late Meiji period
A signed Japanese bronze figure of an old man, late Meiji period, depicting an elderly man in traditional dress walking with a book in his hand and a satchel over his shoulder, on a shaped integral base, with square seal mark. In good condition as…
Meiji Period Bronze Fisherman Figure on Wooden Plinth
Large Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, depicting a well cast figure of a fisherman, clasping hat in one hand and holding a rod with basket on his back, on a naturalistic base on wooden plinth, a/f, height 49 cm (figure)
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Censer with Dragon Motif, 1900
An impressive Japanese bronze censer, Meiji period, circa 1900, in three sections, the base with writhing dragons rising from crested waves, supporting an urn decorated on either side with figural scenes in relief and set with two sinuous dragon handles,…
18th Century Japanese Kogatana Knife with Signed Tamahagne Blade
An 18th century Japanese signed kogatana small knife, the blade of forged Tamahagne iron in the traditional manner, signed with seven character mark. Bronze kozuka with gilt figures in a boat. Length 20.5 cm.
Japanese Gilt and Silvered Bronze Carp Figures
A pair of Japanese gilt and silvered bronze figures of carp
Bronze Mother and Child Sculpture by Seiya, Meiji Period
A Japanese bronze of a mother and child by Seiya, signed Seiya Saku, late Meiji period, the large bronze depicting a mother carrying her young child on her back, the child screaming with teething pain, the woman wearing straw sandals and loose fitting…
Meiji Period Japanese Silver Inlaid Bronze Figure of Daikoku
Antique Japanese silver inlaid bronze figure of 'Daikoku', the God of wealth, Meiji period 1868-1912
Japanese Bronze Samurai Figural Lamp with Glass Shade, 71cm High
A stunning Japanese bronze samurai figural lamp with spherical glass shade, mounted on a wooden base, 71 cm high
Japanese Bronze Samurai Urn with Relief Monkey and Iris Panels
Stunning Japanese Meiji period bronze lidded urn, by Nogawa, the slightly domed cover set with large finial in the form of a samurai warrior brandishing a naginata, set above a quatrefoil form body, each decorated with a panel in relief depicting a monkey…
Bronze Japanese Geisha Statues, Set of Four (1960s)
Mid-century bronze sculptures, set of four bronze Japanese geisha heavy statues with good dark patina C.1960's, height 23.5 cm
Japanese Samurai Bronze Figure with Yari Pole Arm
A Japanese bronze figure of a samurai foot soldier holding a yari pole arm and a supporting a candle tray. Raised on carved teak stand. Overall height 33 cm
Meiji Bronze Immortal with Oni Figure Group
Japanese Meiji period bronze figure group, depicting an immortal lifting an oni above his head, his robes accented with dragons and cloud scrolls, standing upon a rocky outcrop, on stand with masked cabriole legs, height 56 cm
Japanese Bronze Figure Seated on Basket-Weave Container
A Japanese bronze figure, late 19th/20th century, of a man seated on a large roped basket-weave container, one hand raised to his forehead, signed, wood stand, 17 cm high
Bronze Statue of Ninomiya Sontuku, Peasant Sage
A Japanese bronze statue of Ninomiya Sontuku (1787-1856) the peasant sage portrayed as a young boy walking whilst reading a book and carrying firewood on his back, height 48 cm
Meiji Period Mixed Metal Samurai Censers
Good pair of Japanese Meiji period censers, in mixed metal, with a spreading top, decorated with flowers, above a twin handled body, beautifully decorated with samurai warriors in bronze, gold, silver and copper, with rampant dragons verso, on base on a…
Gilt Bronze Nepalese Bodhisattva Figure
A gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva Possibly Nepalese, 19th century or earlier fixed on stand, the statue 8.5 cm high, with stand 11.4 cm. Provenance: Previously from a Japanese private collection
Meiji bronze Bijin holding lamp, signed Hosho/Takanobu
A large Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin holding a lamp, Meiji period, Tokyo school, the beautiful woman stepping carefully in geta holding her kimono with her right hand, her hair elaborately dressed, signed with seal: Hosho/Takanobu, and another…
Bronze Japanese Lady with Shamisen
A bronze figural study of a Japanese lady holding a shamisen, height 40 cm
Bronze Samurai Statue of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi, Japanese bronze Samurai statue, 20th century, 38.5 cm high
Edo Period Japanese Bronze Kannon Figure
A Japanese bronze figure Kannon, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, the multi-armed Bodhisattva standing on a circular lotus base, with a fine patina. 27 cm high, 18 cm wide
Japanese Fisherman Bronze Figure with Large Fish and Spear
Large Japanese bronze figure of a fisherman, depicted standing on a rocky base, with large fish in one hand and wooden spear in the other hand, with coloured accents, height 49 cm
Japanese Bronze Budai Figure, 29.5cm
Large Japanese bronze figure of Budai, depicted standing with exposed belly, holding a sack over shoulder, signed to back, height 29.5 cm
Bronze Man with Frog
An early Japanese bronze figurine depicting reclining man with frog resting on his knee
Japanese Bronze Figural Bookends: Seated Man and Woman
Lovely pair of Japanese bronze figural bookends, depicting a man and woman seated on a rocky outcrop on the waters edge, height 22 cm (2)
Edo Period Samurai Tsubas with Gold Decoration
Two Japanese Samurai tsubas, bronze with gold decoration, Edo period, early to mid 19th century, the larger 7 cm diameter
Meji Bronze Vase with Old Man and Bamboo Relief Panels
Good Japanese Meji period bronze vase with figure of an old man to one side and bamboo to the other. Panels in relief. 19 cm high
Japanese Bronze Seated Farmer with Rice Bushel
A Japanese bronze figure of a seated farmer, circa 1880, the provincial figure seated next to a rice bushel, 5.5 cm high
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Statue
A Japanese patinated bronze figure of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), classic scene of an elderly fishermen standing atop some rocks and pulling in his catch from a swirling river. Signed to verso. 77 cm high, 30 cm wide, 47 cm deep
Bronze Okimono of Sage on Oxen, Meiji Period
A Japanese Koichi bronze okimono of a sage atop an Oxen, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900, a Miyao school bronze of a Chinese sage in dark patinated bronze sits atop a large and muscular oxen. With wooden base, signed Koichi saku - made by Koichi. The…
Japanese Frog Bronze and Wooden Toad Sculptures
Japanese bronze figure of frog, together with a Japanese carved wooden toad, a/f (2)
Japanese Sansukumi-Ken Bronze Figure Group
Good Japanese bronze figure group, 'Sansukumi-Ken' (ken of the three who are afraid of each other) featuring a snake, frog and slug, signed Kazu-tomo (Ichi-tomo) to base, 4 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent
Japanese Hammer Man Bronze Statue
Large Japanese bronze figure, depicting a portly man, standing on two barrells holding a hammer high in the air, height 53 cm
Gilded Samurai with Hammer Sculpture
A fine Japanese Meiji Peiod bronze sculpture of a Samurai in traditional dress, wielding a large hammer, detachable. Richly gilded, supported on a carved wooden stand, with a brass inlay. Signed. Total height: 23.3 cm (figure), 31 cm (with base);Stand,…
Japanese Bronze and Mixed-Metal Assortment
Assorted Japanese bronze and mixed-metal pieces comprising gunpowder flask, letter opener, dagger, tray, basket, two figures, large plate and vase (9)
Japanese Bronze and Mixed-Metal Vases
Three Japanese bronze and mixed-metal vases one vase decorated with four panels depicting birds, flowers and geisha, signed, the second vase of baluster shape, decorated with samurais, the third vase cast in relief with two panels depicting deities…
Japanese Inlaid Bronze Vases, Meiji Period (Pair)
Pair of small Japanese inlaid bronze vases Meiji period (1868-1912) each of globular form with everted mouth, inlaid in silver and gilt, depicting on one side a boy playing amongst prunus blossom, and on the other a dragon flying amongst clouds (2)
Japanese Inlaid Bronze Vases with Shishi Dog and Fisherman
Two Japanese inlaid bronze vases each of ovoid form, one decorated with a shishi dog playing with a ball, the other with a man fishing, signed (2)
Meiji Bronze Japanese Man Figure (20cm)
Possibly Meiji bronze Japanese figure of a man, height 20 cm
Japanese Seated Bronze Fan Holder
Japanese bronze figure, depicted seated holding a fan, with large headpiece and billowing pants, resting on a rectangular base, height 35.5 cm
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Mushroom Gatherer Statue
A large Japanese bronze of a mushroom Gatherer, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, the old man with a satchel of mushrooms over his shoulder and offering a bag for sale, standing upon a rockwork base, signed 'Seiya saku'., 41 cm high, 20 cm wide.
Japanese Bronze Fishing Figure, Seated Gentleman, Missing Rod
Japanese bronze seated gentleman fishing figure, width 19.5 cm approx missing fishing rod
Japanese Bronze Tree Trunk Vases with Prunus Blossom and Birds
Two unusual Japanese bronze vases, both in the form of tree trunks, accented with prunus blossom and birds, one with deer at base the other with figure, height 31 cm (2)
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Figure with Basket and Catch
Japanese Meiji period bronze figure, depicting a barefoot fisherman with basket and catch slung over left shoulder, with straw hat in his right hand, signed to base at rear, height 54 cm, a/f
Horned Warrior Bronze Figure
Japanese bronze figure, depicting a horned warrior in skirt and shoulder guard, with fists clenched, standing on a textured rectangular pedestal with shaped feet, evidence of red pigment, height 14 cm
Japanese Children Urn on Pierced Bronze Stand
Japanese lidded urn on stand. Lid surmounted by figures of children. Urn has two figurative panels on archaic field and is inserted into tall pierced bronze stand. All mounted on primary wooden stand. Urn handles missing, height 155 cm
Antique Japanese Bronze Dragon Censer with Boy Figure
A good antique Japanese bronze censer well moulded with dragon form handles, the lid topped with the figure of boy. Signed to base, Ex. Ray Tregaskis Antiques.
Meiji Period Bronze Monkey Figure
Japanese bronze figure of a monkey, Meiji period, seated with his left hand covering his eyes, signed to the underside, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Lady Gabriella Brenner, Bellevue Hill, NSW
Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Dish with Cormorant Fishing Scene
Beautiful Japanese Meiji period bronze display dish, of oval form, the centre decorated with a figure standing on a boat with lantern fishing with cormorant, with willow tree behind, in mixed metals, with a woven bronze surround, signed seal to base,…
Japanese Lacquered Bronze Kneeling Figure with Pipe, Meiji Period
A Japanese lacquered bronze kneeling figure holding a pipe, Meiji period 1868-1912, height 6 cm
Meiji Bronze Young Boy Sculpture
Fine Japanese Meiji bronze of a young boy, signed to the base, 34 cm height (af)
Meiji Bronze Boy with Kite and Fruit
Fine Japanese Meiji bronze of a young boy eating fruit, a kite at his side with string holder in his left hand, signed to the base, on hardwood stand, 40 cm height
Samurai Bronze Figure with Platform Base and Bracelet
Bronze figure of a Samurai mounted on a platform base, with a Japanese foundry bracelet, height 27 cm
Bronze Hotei Statue, 59.5 cm Tall
An old Japanese large bronze standing figure of Hotei, his robe open showing his corpulent belly, his right hand and index finger raised, his left holding a decorative pierced and cast ceremonial fan, dark brown and dark brown/red patina. Height 59.5 cm
Japanese Bronze Warrior Figures, Meiji Period
A pair of Japanese bronze figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement, the second…
Japanese Geisha Bronze Figure on Marble Base
Japanese inspired French bronze figure of a Geisha, holding fan & parasol, signed to back, on a Sienna marble base, approx 46 cm high
Gold Fighting Cockerels from Meiji Period
Pair of Japanese Meiji period fighting cockerels. Pair of gold water gilt cast bronze, signed with a three figure mark for Metalsmith Seiya Chu, Genryusai Seiya workshop, height 29 cm
Meiji Bronze Koro with Dragon and Folk Figures
Meiji period bronze Koro (censer). The Japanese 19th century large bronze Koro, standing on four scrolling feet, the base has a writhing dragon in turbulent seas, the body of the censer shows figures from folk narratives, the lid and finial depicts…
Meiji Bronze Boy Fishing Sculpture with Carved Wood Base
Fine antique large Japanese Meiji Period bronze of a boy fishing, holding a bamboo fishing pole hooked with a silvered bronze fish & all standing on a carved boxwood base, signed to back, approx 86 cm high, 34 cm wide
Japanese Bronze Mythical Figure Lidded Container with Anchor Finial
19th century Japanese bronze wood-grain lidded container supported by two mythical figures, the cover with a rope entwined anchor finial and a signed stamp to the underside
Meiji Bronze Mother and Child Sculpture
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a young mother and child, she stands in traditional robe, her child seated to her back upon a bag, their attention drawn to her shoulder, raised on textured base, various impressed character…
Meiji Period Bronze Father and Son Sculpture
A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a father and his son, the father stands in traditional multi-layered robes, his attention drawn to his son lying between his feet, circular base, original patina, applied tablet with double…
Peter Weiss' Art Nouveau and Japanese Buckles
Two decorative buckles, one Art Nouveau inspired of large round form, detailed by a woman within floral garland, buckle fitting to reverse, the second of beaten bronze, Japanese inspired, presented as two vertical bars connecting three smaller bars with a…
Japanese Bronze Budai Monk Figure
A Japanese bronze figure of a Budai monk, 20th century, signed to the base, hardwood stand, 27 x 14.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of Ken Lawrence Foundation
Japanese Bronze Tsuba with Relief Moulded Male Figure
A signed Japanese bronze tsuba, 20th century. the circular pierced tsuba with a relief moulded male figure holding a fan upon a scroll patterned ground, inlaid with silver and brass alloys or shakudo, with Buddhist symbols, and script, diameter 8 cm
Japanese Bronze Lobster Figure on Timber Stand
Japanese bronze lobster figure on timber stand, 21 cm wide, 12 cm high approx.
Bronze Japanese Warrior on Timber Stand
Japanese bronze figure of a warrior on timber stand, 29 cm high approx.
Japanese Bronze Scholar Figure on Timber Stand
Japanese bronze figure of a scholar on timber stand, 19 cm high approx.
Japanese Meiji period bronze vases with bird and floral decoration
A pair of Japanese bronze vases. Meiji period, 1868-1912. The well patinated ovoid vases with short wide necks raised on convex bases, lightly incised to the body with shaped reserves, flora and insects, each reserve with applied and coloured decoration…
Meiji Samurai Sword in Bronze Mounts and Red Lacquer Saya
A Japanese Samurai sword, Meiji period (1868-1912), the tsuka overlaid in shagreen and robe bound, joining to a bronze tsuba, housed in a bronze mounted red lacquered saya
Japanese Bronze Boy with Basket and Sickle
Japanese signed bronze figure of a boy in traditional dress, carrying a basket, with a sickle under his belt. Condition fair to poor, missing one thumb & one instrument in his hand. Height 52 cm
Japanese Bronze Mother and Child Figure
Japanese bronze figure modelled as a mother carrying her playful child. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 35.5 cm
Japanese Bronze Vase with Owl and Raised Figures
Circa 1930s Japanese bronze vase. Owl decorated base; raised figures & scenes to upper section. Wear. Height 19.5 cm
Japanese Geisha Figural Lamp
Bronze Japanese figural lamp depicting a geisha standing by a tree form lantern, stamped to the base. Condition good, missing a screw to the lid, cord cut. Height 63 cm
Japanese Bronze Man with Hammer on Timber Base
A good Japanese bronze figure of man & hammer on timber base, signed to back, 23 cm high ecluding base
Japanese Bronze Water Buffalo Lock
Japanese bronze water buffalo form Lock. Engraved decoration with sage finial to key. Height 13 cm. (total)
Standing Hotei with Bag and Hammer
Japanese bronze figure of Hotei. 20th century cast as standing carrying his bag and holding his hammer. Height 18 cm
Japanese Bronze Mogera Wogura Salesman Figure
Japanese bronze animalier 'Mogera Wogura travelling Salesman' figure carrying a satchel & a gourd bottle, with an etched character signature to the back. Height 17 cm
Seated Japanese Tradesman Bronze Figure with Tools
Fine Japanese cast bronze figure of a seated tradesman, holding a hammer and punch, tool chest by his side Meiji period, approx 15.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide
Samurai Helmet Menuki from Late Edo Period
A pair of Japanese Menuki with a Samurai helmet design, late Edo period (1600-1868), mid 19th century, the finely cast, engraved and pierced bronze menuki with a kabuti design, the 'U' shaped dragon embellishments in lighter polished bronze and having…
Japanese Theatre Actor Figure with Removable Mask
A Japanese theatrical figure early 20th century the figure is nickel-silver electroplating over bronze depicting a Japanese theatre actor with removable mask signed in cast with seal mark verso. Height 30 cm
Japanese Bronze Fisherman with Huali Wood Stand
A Japanese bronze figure of a fisherman late Meiji period (1868-1912) depicting a traditional Japanese net fisherman with carved huali wood stand. Height 41 cm (with stand)
18th Century Japanese Drummer Figure
Large Japanese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel figure of a drummer, 18th century, cast with a fierce expression as standing with raised arms preparing to hit the drum hanging to his waist. Height 31 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection
Gilded-bronze Umbrella Seller Figure from Taisho Period
A Japanese gilded-bronze figure of an umbrella seller, Taisho period, wearing a brocade-tunic, holding a closed umbrella in his right hand, and waving his left, fitted on a wood stand, 23.7 cm high without stand
Japanese Bronze of Woman with Child, Meiji Period
Japanese bronze of woman with child, possibly Meiji period, height 35 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman
Japanese Dragon Bronze Koro, Meiji Period
Japanese bronze Koro, Meiji period with applied dragons, height 40 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW
Japanese Bronze Koro with Crane Finial, Meiji Period
Japanese bronze Koro, Meiji period with crane finial, Japanese character signed to underside, height 38 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW
Japanese Bronze Mother and Child Sculpture
Japanese bronze of mother and child, 19th century with impressed artists seal to base, on timber stand, height 47 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW
Japanese Bronze Figurine with Playful Chin Dog
A magnificent Japanese bronze figurine on a stand, late Meiji period (1868-2912); with seal mark to base, a Tokyo school cast bronze with typical Western influence and a particularly smooth finish, depicting a Japanese girl in traditional costuming taking…
Meiji Samurai Bronze Sculpture with Gilded Kabuto Helmet
A fine Japanese bronze sculpture, Meiji period (1869-1912), of a Samurai holding a Naginata and wearing a Kabuto helmet richly gilded, seal mark of 'Gyoko', Supported on a carved wooden stand. Total height 35 cm; figure 25 cm high and 30 cm wide, stand 11…
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