![Antique Japanese Wakizashi Samurai Sword: Wakizashi sword possibly Meiji period. Lacquered saya with gold over bronze hardware. Shark skin Tsuka, not wrapped. Nice unsigned blade with wavy Hamon. Measures 23" overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718746582)
Japanese Metal
![Antique Japanese Wakizashi Samurai Sword: Wakizashi sword possibly Meiji period. Lacquered saya with gold over bronze hardware. Shark skin Tsuka, not wrapped. Nice unsigned blade with wavy Hamon. Measures 23" overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718746582)
![Japanese Meiji Tanto Dagger Sword: Antique Meiji period mix metal brass and copper Tanto dagger. Highly decorated scabbard in relief. Missing hilt. Measures 11" long overall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179404579_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Antique Japanese Tobacco Pouch Manju Netsuke: Antique Japanese Dragon Tobacco Pouch / Money Purse With Mixed Metal Bronze Gold Manju Netsuke depicting a warrior defeating a dragon and Silver Dragon Clasp. Small silver box hanging from strap. 5.25](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Muromachi Period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with 28+: Muromachi Period Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with 28+" Nagasa Blade & Nice Mix Metal Mounts. Blade Circa 1400s, Mounts 1800s. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 40 1/2", Blade length : 28 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425105_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Brass & Copper Mount.: Antique Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Brass & Copper Mount. Size: Regular Adult. Scull Stand is not included. ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For addi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Vintage Japanese Mixed Metal Miniature Samurai Portrait: Vintage signed mixed metal Samurai portrait framed. Metal art piece measures 1 1/2" x 2 1/4". Frame measures 3" x 4 1/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781972_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Very Cool Japanese Heavy Painted Metal Plaque Emblem ~ Probably off Military Vehicle ~ Circa WW II.: Very Cool Japanese Heavy Painted Metal Plaque Emblem ~ Probably off Military Vehicle ~ Circa WW II. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425170_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Olympus OM-D E-M10II Digital Camera with 14-42mm 1:3,5-5,6 Lens and Extras: Includes lens, bag, battery/charger, stap and caps. Measures 3 1/2" x 5" x 4" with 3 3/4" fold out screen.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Choei Endo (b. 1920 Japanese) Metal Carved Plaque of Mount Fuji: Artist: Choei Endo (b.1920 Japanese) Subject: Mount Fuji Medium: Carved Metal Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 8.75" x 10.75" Framed: 16" x 18" Provenance: S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/177514278_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Nikon DX Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3,5-5,6G VR Camera Lens: Lens only, includes caps, bag and extras. Measures about 4" x 3".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781982_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Rare Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Original Black & Gold Lacquer Finish & Original: Rare Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Original Black & Gold Lacquer Finish & Original Lining. Size: R Adult. ~~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425082_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare Early Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Beautiful Original Black, Brown & Red: Rare Early Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Beautiful Original Black, Brown & Red Lacquer Finish. Size: R Adult. ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For addi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425083_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Olympus Digital 40-150mm 1:4-5,6 R ED MSC Camera Lens: Includes lens, and caps. Measures 2 1/4" x 3 3/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![ICHIKO Ford old sheet metal tin friction vehicle 1955 RARE!: ICHIKO Ford old sheet metal tin friction vehicle 1955 RARE! Measures approx 8 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/333386/180232475_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718592303)
![Pair of Japanese Meiji Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases - 19th C.: Pair of Second Half of 19th century Japanese Meiji era Bronze Vases with Figural and Rooster Motifs A Pair of Second Half of the 19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Vases, adorned with intricate fi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8402/333173/179861195_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718233193)
News about Japanese Metal
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]