Mixed metal jar. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Melon

Mixed metal jar. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Melon shaped bronze inlaid with insects and a frog. Silver cover. 3" h. This item may have additional high-resolution photographs, available to view a

Iron plate with mixed metal inlay. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Decoration of preening birds in a tree of gold, shakudo, copper and other alloys. Chrysanthemum borders. 14-1/2" d. This item may ha

Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Squared pear shape with dragon handles. I. morning glory inlay of gold, silver, copper and shakudo. Decoration of pomegranate trees, wisteri

Mixed metal vase. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Design of Hopoe bird in an autumn tree. Inlays of fold and shakudo on bronze. 11" high. (base plate missing). This item may have additional high-reso

Mixed metals plate. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912) Decoration of the moon and autumn grasses. Signed. 12-1/4" diameter. 1-1/2 high.

Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji period. Japan. (1868-1912). Phoenix handles. Decoration of birds and pomegranates. 12" high.

Mixed metal vase and stand. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Phoenix handles. Decoration of floral scrolling. Inlays of gold, shakudo and copper. 15-1/4" h. This item may have additional high-resoluti

Bronze censer. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Mixed metal inlays if a dragon chasing a pearl. Singed Nogawa. 4" d x 3" h. This item may have additional high-resolution photographs, available to vie

Pouch. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Printed cloth with children and brocade patterns. Nine part clasp inlaid with mixed metals and engraved characters. 7-1/4" x 5-1/4". All items in session one w

East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1868 to 1912 CE. A very large and quite ornate cloisonne jar. Cloisonne is an ancient process where a metal vessel was decorated using melted glass or enamel that w

Cloisonne covered jar. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Silver wire work of a pair of dragons on a black ground. Signed Namikawa Yasuyuki on a silver plaque on the base. (1" length of the floral decor

Bronze covered jar. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Cast as a woven basket with praying mantis and grapes, squirrel finial, bamboo form base. Signed. 12 x 7.5in.

Bronze vase. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Melon shaped decoration of morning glories and a frog. 14-1/2" high. Rim diameter- 2-1/4". Base diameter- 4-3/4".

Cloisonné covered jar. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Tsuiki Jippo type. Reserves of flowers on a brocaded ground. 3-1/2".

Cloisonné jar. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Globular jar. Butterflies and foliage on a goldstone ground. 3" x 2-1/2".

Lot of five assorted metal works. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Iron and copper. To include: two boxes, a tray, a flower shaped dish and a lotus leaf shaped footed tray. Largest 10-1/2" d. All ite

Two Japanese Mixed Metal Ojime, Meiji Period (1868-1912), late 19th c., incl. figural, base signed, h. 3/4 in.; and bead form, inscription cartouche, dia. 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Caroline P.

Large Japanese Mixed Metal Usubata, Meiji Period (1868-1912), wide galleried rim, body with recessed scenes of elegant lady before a carriage and warrior astride a horse, multi-tiered base, h.22 1/4 i

Japanese Mixed Metal Dish, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated with moon, bat and fall foliage, inscribed, reverse with inset inscription cartouche, dia. 11 7/8 in., hardwood plate stand, overall h. 1

Lot of assorted metal works. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). To include: a rectangular iron censer decorated with cranes, a copper fish and two bells. All items in session one were collected by Will

Set of three Japanese Shakudo mixed metal miniatures, Meiji period (1868-1912). Vase approx. 2.5 in., buckets 1.5 in.

Metal work box. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Iron inlaid with gold. Decoration of a dragon and flowers. Signed Komei. 1-3/4" x 1-1/4" x 1". For additional and high-resolution images, please copy

Metal work sculpture. Japan, Meiji period. (1868-1912). Spelter with a bronze finish. Study of a monkey. 5-3/4". All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Mixed Metal Flower Bowl, the patinated brass body mounted with copper, brass, and bronze elements depicting branches, flowers and birds, on four feet, apparently unma