Sold2017Metal work sculpture. Japan, Meiji period. (1868-1912).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)See Sold Price
Sold2017Lot of five assorted metal works. Japan. Meiji period.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 iteSee Sold Price
Sold2017Lot of assorted metal works. Japan. Meiji period.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 WillSee Sold Price
Sold2017Metal work box. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). IronMetal 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 copySee Sold Price
Sold2023Japanese Meiji Mixed Metal Scholar Brush Pot Vase.Japan,Meiji Period Tree form bronze brush pot with applied gold, silver, and copper flower and leaf metalwork. Bronze, silver, gold, copper,Approx. 9 3/4" x 5 1/2" dia.. Unsigned From the collectionSee Sold Price
Sold2019Cloisonne vase. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). PaleCloisonne vase. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Pale mustard yellow ground. Decoration with cranes and flowering plants. Silver wire work. Two age lines. 12" high.See Sold Price
Sold2021Japanese Meiji Bronze Bowl w/ Geese on PondEast Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1900 CE. A whimsical cast bronze bowl featuring two geese on a pond. The vessel is comprised of two pieces, the open work lid with swirling bars forming rippling suSee Sold Price
Sold2023JAPANESE CAST IRON SCULPTURE OF STANDING BUDDHAAn antique Japanese cast iron sculpture. Late Meiji or Taisho period, before the middle of 20th century. The piece represents a Buddha standing on a lotus. Oriental Buddhist Decor And Metalwork, ReligSee Sold Price
Sold2017Two pouches. Japan. Meiji period. Embroidered leather.Two pouches. Japan. Meiji period. Embroidered leather. One with a fastener of silver chrysanthemums, the other a mixed metal monkey and snake. Each about 5-1/2" l. All items in session one were collecSee Sold Price
Sold2017Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Sculpture of a TigerJAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD A Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a tiger. The tiger is depicted in an aggressive stance ferociously roaring with inset glass eyes. The underside bears an impressed two cSee Sold Price
Sold2022JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD GILT BRONZE BASKET W GRAPESAntique Japanese bronze lidded vase executed in the form of a wicker basket. The two handles and the stand imitate bamboo rods. The basket is covered with gilt metalwork representing a grasshopper andSee Sold Price
Sold2020Seven Japanese ArtifactsJapan, ca. Edo - Meiji Period. Consisting of two small wooden standing figures of Jiso Bosatsu, a pair of engraved copper scroll terminals, and three mixed-metal sword fittings. Ex: Estate of Diran DoSee Sold Price
Sold2020Two Japanese TsubaJapan, ca. late Edo - Meiji Period. Larger example of mixed metal depicting a samurai, the reverse with prunus tree and waves (now embedded in wooden display disk). Second example of iron with openworSee Sold Price
Sold2022Late Meiji, Crouching RabbitJapan, Late 19th Century copper 6.75” x 8” x 9” Late Meiji period hollow copper crouching rabbit sculpture, a form seen in earlier Kawari-Kabuto works of the 17th century. Hand formeSee Sold Price
Sold2020Twi bronze sculptures, Japan, Meiji period1868-1912. Gold details. Signed Miyao Eisuke. H 19cmSee Sold Price
Sold2021Large bronze eagle sculpture. Japan. Meiji periodLarge bronze eagle sculpture. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Eagle with inlaid eyes mounted on a root wood base inlaid with mother of pearl leaves. Signed. 24 x 31in including wood base.See Sold Price
Sold2018Bronze sculpture. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912)Bronze sculpture. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912) -Figure of a peasant smoking. 12" high.See Sold Price
Sold20212 enameled works. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912).2 enameled works. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Cloisonne ware. A bottle vase and covered jar. 5in high of largest.See Sold Price
Sold2016Iron plate with mixed metal inlay. Japan. Meiji periodIron 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 haSee Sold Price
Sold2016Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji periodPair 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, wisteriSee Sold Price
Sold2016Mixed metal vase. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912).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-resoSee Sold Price
Sold2016Mixed metal jar. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). MelonMixed 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 aSee Sold Price
Sold2017Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji period. Japan.Pair of mixed metal vases. Japan. Meiji period. Japan. (1868-1912). Phoenix handles. Decoration of birds and pomegranates. 12" high.See Sold Price
Sold2017Lot of two. Inro. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912).Lot of two. Inro. Japan. Meiji period (1868-1912). Wood. One carved as fish (crack), the other with a lacquered surface inlaid with mother of pearl (old repair). 3" and 2-1/4" respectively. All itemsSee Sold Price
1 day LeftToomey & Co. AuctioneersNamikawa Yasuyuki, Fine vase with sparrows, young bamboo and daisies$4,000(2 bids)
May 29Carlo Bonte AuctionsA Japanese writing set, with an inkwell, sand pot and penholder on a bronze crescent shaped-plate,€200
May 19Neely Auction3 Pieces Japanese mixed metal and bronze vases, (1) Meiji period bronze with mixed metal, with gold$200