Japanese Art Craft 2025-08-22 Auction - 225 Price Results - WABIKAI in 4-35-5 Sugamo, Toshima-ku
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Japanese Art Craft
A Pair of Vases, Signed
A Pair of Copper Vases
Satsuma Vase with Floral, Bird & Landscape Design
Done
Saitama, 4-35-5 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Japan
Auction Details

Japanese Art Craft

WABIKAI

WABIKAI

Japanese Porcelain, Metalwork ,Tea Utensils, Lacquerware
SOLD
Meiji Period: Pair of Bronze Vases: This vase exemplifies the pinnacle of zogan craftsmanship, a technique in which gold and silver are meticulously inlaid into the surface of a metal body. Using fine chisels and burnishers, the
0001: Meiji Period: Pair of Bronze Vases
Est.
¥200,000
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¥250,000
SOLD
Gilt Bronze Seated Tibetan Buddhist Figure: This gilt-bronze figure is a fine example of Tibetan Buddhist sculpture, characterized by its luminous fire-gilded surface and finely cast form. Executed in copper alloy with fire gilding, the image
0002: Gilt Bronze Seated Tibetan Buddhist Figure
Est.
¥150,000
-
¥200,000
SOLD
Gorosaburo Kanaya: Bronze Tobacco Box: Kanaya Gorosaburo represents a distinguished lineage of decorative metal casters in Kyoto. Founded by Gorosaburo I under the name “Kanaya”, the workshop became famed for its unique bronze
0003: Gorosaburo Kanaya: Bronze Tobacco Box
Est.
¥250,000
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¥350,000
SOLD
Komai: Incense Box: Komai Onjiro (1842–1917) was a Kyoto metalwork artist renowned for his nunome-zogan technique, learned at a young age from Higo master Misaki Shusuke. From the early Meiji era, he produced
0004: Komai: Incense Box
Est.
¥150,000
-
¥250,000
SOLD
Hammered Iron Dish with Silver Inlay of Deer Design: A square iron tray, skillfully formed through hammering, showcasing a bold and structured silhouette. At the center, a silver inlaid deer is rendered in flowing lines, demonstrating both technical
0005: Hammered Iron Dish with Silver Inlay of Deer Design
Est.
¥30,000
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¥50,000
SOLD
Iron Inro with Gold and Silver Inlay: This exquisite Meiji-period inro is crafted from hammered iron using the uchi-dashi (repousse) technique, and delicately inlaid with gold and silver to depict chrysanthemums, bellflowers, and
0006: Iron Inro with Gold and Silver Inlay
Est.
¥150,000
-
¥200,000
SOLD
Moriguchi: Iron Incense Box: A finely crafted double-lobed seal case from the Meiji period, made of bronze and decorated with gold inlay (zogan). One lid features a detailed landscape scene with pavilion and trees, while the
0007: Moriguchi: Iron Incense Box
Est.
¥150,000
-
¥200,000
SOLD
Joun Oshima: Pair of Pestle-Shaped Bronze Vases: oshima Joun (1858–1940) was a prominent Japanese metal artist active from the Meiji through early Showa period, and served as a professor at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. Born into a family of
0008: Joun Oshima: Pair of Pestle-Shaped Bronze Vases
Est.
¥150,000
-
¥200,000
SOLD
Masanao: Carved Wood Okimono of a Toad: Suzuki?Masanao, active in the late Edo to early Meiji era, is renowned for his masterful toad-themed netsuke, frequently signed Masanao on the base. His compact, lifelike carvings have attracted
0009: Masanao: Carved Wood Okimono of a Toad
Est.
¥400,000
-
¥600,000
SOLD
Inoue: Pair of Bronze Vases with Gold and Silver Inlay: Inoue Morichika (Inoue of Kyoto),Master of Meiji Metalwork Inoue Morichika, known by the signature “Inoue of Kyoto” was an accomplished metal craftsman active in Kyoto during the Meiji
0010: Inoue: Pair of Bronze Vases with Gold and Silver Inlay
Est.
¥150,000
-
¥250,000
SOLD
Hidetugu: Iron Tobacco Box: A square iron tobacco box featuring a refined gold and silver inlay composition: one crane stands calmly atop a boat, while another glides gracefully through the sky above. The interplay of stillness
0011: Hidetugu: Iron Tobacco Box
Est.
¥400,000
-
¥500,000
SOLD
Seimei Yamazaki: Oborogin Figure of a Wild Goose: This exquisite pair of goose ornaments, crafted in oborogin (a traditional Japanese silver-copper alloy with a subdued, misty luster), is the work of renowned modern metalwork artist Yamazaki Seimei.
0012: Seimei Yamazaki: Oborogin Figure of a Wild Goose
Est.
¥300,000
-
¥400,000
SOLD
Bronze Vase with Gold and Silver Inlay: A Patinated Bronze Vase with Gilt High-Relief Decoration of Hawks and Monkeys A finely cast bronze vase featuring intricate high-relief decoration enhanced with gilt details. The body of the vase
0013: Bronze Vase with Gold and Silver Inlay
Est.
¥100,000
-
¥150,000
SOLD
Kinomunesuke Myouchin: Iron Ladle Stand: Myochin Munesuke (1642–1726),Reviver of the Myochin School, Armor & Sword Fittings Master Active in early–mid Edo period, celebrated for his craftsmanship in tsuba, kabuto, armor mounts, and
0014: Kinomunesuke Myouchin: Iron Ladle Stand
Est.
¥150,000
-
¥200,000
SOLD
Atsuyoshi: Pair of Copper Vases: A metalwork artist based in Kyoto, he was a disciple of Miyabe Atsuoki, whose works were also signed as “Sasayama” or “Sasayama” . He is regarded as a master of metal carving,
0015: Atsuyoshi: Pair of Copper Vases
Est.
¥300,000
-
¥400,000
SOLD
Takusai Honma: Cast Bronze Rabbit Figure: 1812–1891,Metalworker of the Late Edo to Meiji Period Born in September 1812 (Bunka 9). In 1847 (Koka 4), he was invited by the Sado Magistrate to cast cannons. Later, he studied under Sakuma
0016: Takusai Honma: Cast Bronze Rabbit Figure
Est.
¥200,000
-
¥250,000
SOLD
Munemasa Myochin: Hammered Iron Lidded Container: Born 1917,Armorer Active from the Showa to Heisei Period Born on November 12, 1917 (Taisho 6) in Tokyo, real name Onuki Yoshijiro. He studied traditional Japanese armor-making under his father,
0017: Munemasa Myochin: Hammered Iron Lidded Container
Est.
¥500,000
-
¥600,000
SOLD
Nakamura Harunori: Silver Inlaid Copper Obi Clasp: Length:3.4cm Wide:1.6cm
0018: Nakamura Harunori: Silver Inlaid Copper Obi Clasp
Est.
¥30,000
-
¥50,000
SOLD
A Pair of Copper Vases: A finely executed pair of bronze vases from the Meiji period, featuring elaborate mixed-metal inlay work. The body of each vase is decorated with blooming morning glories and sunflowers, rendered in
0019: A Pair of Copper Vases
Est.
¥300,000
-
¥400,000
SOLD
A Pair of Copper Vases with Handles: A stately pair of bronze vases from the Meiji era, featuring a tall baluster form with architectural-style shoulders and animal-head handles. The bodies are richly decorated in high relief and line
0020: A Pair of Copper Vases with Handles
Est.
¥400,000
-
¥500,000
Zenzo:Landscape Folding Screen Okimono: This finely crafted miniature four-fold screen is executed in copper with gold and silver inlay. The obverse side presents a panoramic rural landscape centered on Mount Fuji, embellished with sailing
0021: Zenzo:Landscape Folding Screen Okimono
Est.
¥20,000
-
¥30,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Kinjuto:Bronze Kettle,with Original Box: Amemiya So (Rainmiya So) , Master of Kyoto’s Kinjudo Iron Kettles A distinguished craftsman from Kyoto’s Kinjudo workshop, renowned for his mastery in silver inlay and mottled purple copper
0022: Kinjuto:Bronze Kettle,with Original Box
Est.
¥50,000
-
¥70,000
Eiji Takagi:Cast Bronze Vase: Height:30cm Diameter:11.5cm
0023: Eiji Takagi:Cast Bronze Vase
Est.
¥30,000
-
¥50,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Karamono Bronze Lid Rest: Height:3.5cm Length:5.5cm Wide:5cm
0024: Karamono Bronze Lid Rest
Est.
¥30,000
-
¥50,000