Meiji Metal
![A FINE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND MIXED METAL HANGING PLAQUE: A FINE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND MIXED METAL HANGING PLAQUE relief decorated with figures and a tiger in a foliated landscape with a seated buddha on a dragon above - in moulded hardwood frame](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085036_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![MEIJI PERIOD SIGNED JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASE: Circa 1900. Measures 7.5 inches; tall. Signed . Es$2.500-3.000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5260/331473/178775558_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716946879)
![Japanese Meiji Metal Inkwell Lotus Design: Title: Japanese Meiji Metal Inkwell Lotus Design Size: 2? (5.1 cm) diameter x 1 3/4 ? (4.4 cm) tall. Description:A small inkwell with a globular body and a lid shaped like a lotus flower and seed pod.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331202/178581852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716925261)
![MEIJI PERIOD JAPNESE MIXED METAL BRONZE FAN SIGNED: Circa 1900. Signed. Measures 12 inches; long, 8 inches; high. In good antique condition.Estimate $3.500-4.000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5260/331473/178775683_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716946879)
![Meiji Period Bronze Mixed Metal Vases: Beautiful pair of bronze mixed metal vases decorated with roosters on tree branches. Both signed on the sides. Size: 7". Condition: Good, normal wear from age.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3930/331908/179099074_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717272238)
![(2) JAPANESE MIXED METAL MINIATURE VASES: (2) Meiji Period Baluster Form Vases, in brass, copper and silver, with matching bird and flower decoration - one on copper and the other on brass, 4 1/4" high, 1 3/4" diam.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331421/178761584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928022)
![(3) JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE IMPLEMENTS: 19th c. or earlier, including: Kogai Hair Pick with blossoms, mixed metal in bronze, silver and gold; PLUS Leather cased Penknife & Pick.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331421/178761583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928022)
![SIGNED JAPANESE MIXED METAL CENSER: Meiji Period Two-Part Silver Inlaid Bronze Center, with elephant head drop ring side handles and silver inlaid phoenix bird and clouds at shoulder, cylindrical body with horizontal fluting, fitted to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331421/178761564_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928022)
![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)
![Tonkotsu tobacco container, Japan,: Tonkotsu tobacco container, Japan, probably Meiji period. Light wood (burlwood) inlaid with bone, mother-of-pearl and metal in the form of a snake, snail and shell...d. 9 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331536/178837465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716988473)
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 […]