![19/20th C Mixed Metal Ojime Beads, Menuki Pendants: Probably Meiji period. Seven cylindrical/barrel, baluster forms with stylized surface dimensional designs, figures, objects. Three signed. Also eight Shakudo flat-backed/Menuki-like figural charm-like](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316298_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
Meiji Metal
![19/20th C Mixed Metal Ojime Beads, Menuki Pendants: Probably Meiji period. Seven cylindrical/barrel, baluster forms with stylized surface dimensional designs, figures, objects. Three signed. Also eight Shakudo flat-backed/Menuki-like figural charm-like](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316298_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
![ANTIQUE MEIJI JAPANESE CLOISONNE GOLDSTONE PLATE: An antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a highly detailed butterfly decorated with polychrome enamels and shimmering goldstone inclusions flutter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957349_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI CLOISONNE ENAMEL DRAGON VASE: An antique Japanese late Meiji era vase of a baluster shape with a narrow fluted neck. The metal vase is adorned with a polychrome image of a dragon made in the Cloisonne technique on a bright turquoi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![Signed Meiji Japanese Metal w/ 14K Gold Inlay Box: Antique Signed Meiji Period Japanese Mixed Metal Covered Box w/ Decorations of Mount Fuji and Japanese Homes. Inlaid with 14K Gold. Signed at the Bottom. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: L-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4745/332699/179483376_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717780586)
![Two Metal Meiji Period Japanese Items: A metal tray with applied decoration and a cast iron teapot with low relief prunus tree decoration. Dimensions: the tray is 12" x 17 1/2", the teapot is 10" x 8"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179646010_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![2pc Japanese Brass Trinket Boxes Florals Fruit & Birds Meiji period: 2 Japanese brass boxes, Meiji period. Engraved floral decoration, raised bird and fruit basket decorations, larger box with mixed metal copper decoration. Apparently unmarked. Weight approx., .5 lb Me](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178125173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Phoenix handles. Snail moon and bamboo: Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Phoenix handles. Snail moon and bamboo motif. 10.25in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![TWO 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE MIXED METAL SWORD FITTINGS. 32 grams. Largest 9.5 cm x: TWO 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE MIXED METAL SWORD FITTINGS. 32 grams. Largest 9.5 cm x 1.25cm. (2)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451724_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![A LOVELY 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER BOX AND COVER decorated with two: A LOVELY 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER BOX AND COVER decorated with two fine feathers to the top, wrapped in engraved metal. 33 cm x 27 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
News about Meiji 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 […]