Trio of Japanese Iron and Brass Insects Meiji-Taisho

Group of Japanese iron and brass insects, from the Meiji-Taisho periods, circa early 20th Century. See last photo for a similar smaller group sold at the Christie's JF Chen Collection auction, Feb 12,

East Asia, Japan, late Meiji to Taisho period, ca. 1891 to 1921 CE. An attractive and rare brass vessel displaying a wide base, corseted body, and flared rim, all sitting upon a discoid foot. The eleg

East Asia, Japan, late Meiji to Taisho period, ca. 1891 to 1921 CE. A lovely and rare brass vase presenting a cylindrical body that slopes inwards to a gently curved shoulder, corseted neck, and flare

JAPANESE IRON MOUNTED MT. ASH TANSU, MEIJI/TAISHO. HEIGHT 36"; WIDTH 38"

**Originally Listed At $550** East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1868 to 1912 CE. A beautiful cast iron kettle with a brass handle and a lid with an iron tripodal brazier. The kettle presents in an o

An 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, Relig

Late 19th / early 20th C. Meiji / Taisho period Japanese brass 23 3/4" (height) x 8 1/4" (length) umbrella stand decorated with relief flying Phoenix birds & incised scrolled cloud designs. [27] CONDI

East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. 1868 to 1912 CE. An intimidating two-handed weapon known as a kusarigama (also kusari-gama, literally "chain scythe") with a forged-iron sickle blade extending to o

Item: A Higo school iron tsuba with silver and brass inlay Origin: Japan Date: Meiji - Taish? period Materials: Iron, brass, silver Dimensions: 81.8 x 77.8 x 4.3 mm Mokko-shaped tsuba with a stylized

Item: A Higo school iron tsuba with silver and brass inlay Origin: Japan Date: Meiji - Taish? period Materials: Iron, brass, silver Height: 82.2 mm; Width: 78.1 mm; Thickness: 4.4 mm; Weight: 141 g Mo

4 Framed late 19th / early 20th C. Meiji / Taisho period Japanese Samurai sword brass & copper menuki fittings, frame size is 7 1/2" (height) x 6" (length). [119] CONDITION: Very good condition with m

A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI / TAISHO PERIOD KOMAI STYLE IRON BOX - FLOWERS, the iron box decorated with scenes of gold and silver damascened native flora, the box hinged, the interior with a gilt lining and

Japan, Meiji period; A teapot of classic form with swing handle, the sides decorated with raised pattern of arches, brass lid with bud finial and signature underneath. Height, with handles,: 9 1/4" (2

THE KIBUNDŌ COMPANY An Iron Tetsubin (Tea Kettle) Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century The body of the kettle with surface texture like that of tangerine skin

A BRASS PATINATED BRONZE STATUE FRAGMENT OF KINKO RIDING A CARP, POSSIBLY MEIJI/TAISHO PERIOD, PROBABLY JAPANESE, on a carved wood stand. Height: 5 1/2" Width: 5" Depth: 3"

Late 19th / early 20th C. Meiji / Taisho period Japanese multi colored cloisonne enamel 24 1/2" (height) floor vase decorated with Arabesque, bird, floral & insect & designs. [70] CONDITION: Approxima

Of stout form, decorated with panels of relief birds and plants; cast with a pair of lion head handles; with brass insert. (Width 21 inc

Artist's initials in iron-red enamel. Diameter 14 1/2 inches.

Meiji period brass stamp box with mixed metal (gold, silver, bronze) decorations of insects, dragonfly, butterfly, beetle snail. 3 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 inches.

Meiji period, iron red, enamel, and gilt decorated, panels of landscapes and figures, insects and floral sprigs, iron red eight character mark, 6-1/4 in. Provenance: Private Georgia Collection

Including two matched pairs of brass-inlaid iron tsuba (H: 3 1/4 in. (largest)) PROVENANCE: Property from a private collection, New York

Wrought iron box. Japan. Meiji period. (1868-1912). Decoration of an insect and cucumber plant. 4" l. All items in session one were collected by William H. Smith (1853-1923)

Meiji period. The brass clock engraved with scrolling floral vines housing a weight driven verge and foliot  time and strike movement with a deep bell and iron gears. The dial of twelve hours desig

AN UNUSUAL FINE QUALITY JAPANESE MEIJI/TAISHO PERIOD MIXED METAL ONLAID VASE, of elaborate form, the sides finely decorated in shakudo, gold and silver metals and other alloys with elaborate borders a